SAVE our
women’s & gender studies department

Sonoma State University announced on January 22, 2025 that 46 faculty would lose their jobs, and six departments would be eliminated, including Women’s and Gender Studies.

This department is more than a major. Its termination will have a devastating impact on campus and the surrounding community.

30,000

Hours of volunteer service contributed to local Sonoma County community organizations by WGS students.

15,000

students have taken WGS courses as a part of their General Education.

100%

of students who have graduated from the program use their degrees every day.

We are a coalition of alumni, students, community members and organizations who have been positively impacted by the SSU WGS Department. We are working to save our beloved department and the invaluable resources it provides on campus, in Sonoma County and beyond. Here’s how you can help us: