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The English master's program is currently undergoing revisions.
For current students: information about the teach-out is available at 
 HSSA Teach-Out Advising Plans.

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Frankenstein Event
Frankenstein Gothic Novels Fest

The SSU English Department Presents a...Frankenstein Gothic Novels Fest at LOBO'S, Friday, October 23 from 2:30 to 5:00 pm 
• Pizza and refreshments! (While supplies last!)
• Readings from scary stories!
• Trivia game with Prizes!

Novel Poetry November
Novel and Poetry November

Kickoff Event: Stevenson 1003, Thu, Oct 29, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm   Event Page

Participating students pledge to write a 50,000-word novel or a 40-poem collection during the month of November. All SSU students are welcome. The Closing Celebration will be held on Thursday Dec. 3, at noon in Stevenson 1003. Pizza will be provided for both events. Everyone interested is very welcome! All finishers will receive prizes. 

Contact Email: kiesbye@sonoma.edu

Erik Soto
English alum Erik Soto is chosen as Vallejo’s new poet laureate

Erik Manuel Soto believes poetry can be a powerful tool in responding to our contemporary reality – and in building community. 

Danielle Cobarruviaz
EE grad takes on the Berkeley Teacher Education Program

Danielle Cobarruviaz shares her thoughts about the English Education track of the English Major.

Chinese immigrants
A public talk at Petaluma River Park on how Chinese Immigrants Shaped Petaluma

Dr. Chingling Wo presents "Finding Chinese Labor in Petaluma, a River Boomtown", Saturday, February 21st.

Solarpunk article
Alumna's article bridges humanities and STEM

Hannah Hellman, English alum and EdEon STEM Learning employee, published an article for the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) blog Tech Notes. Hellman's article Solarpunk and Rural Education bridges the humanities and STEM by connecting rural education to the literary genre Solarpunk. 

Eric Soto
Writers At Sonoma presents alum Erik Soto

Award-winning poet and English alumnus will speak Monday, November 10th, 12:00 PM in the Bennett Valley Room. 

ENGL 236
Spring 2026 classes

Learn MORE about the courses being offered for spring 2026.

Undocumented in the US South
English MA Alumnus Publishes New Book

Sophia Rodriguez (2007) publishes her new volume "Undocumented in the U.S. South: How Youth Navigate Racialization in Policy and School Contexts (Critical Issues in American Education)"

golden cap
Graduates with Distinction

Congratulations to our English students graduating with distinction in spring and summer 2025.