Sonoma State History & Heritage Forum

Friday, December 4, 2026 | 1:15–4:45 p.m.

Location: Student Center, Ballrooms B & C, Sonoma State University
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The inaugural Sonoma State History & Heritage Forum will bring together local historical and heritage organizations, faculty, students, and alumni for an afternoon of conversation, collaboration, and connection.

Co-hosted by the Department of History & Politics and the Cultural and Heritage Resource Management program, the Forum will feature lightning talks by Sonoma State faculty highlighting their current research and projects, followed by two panel discussions. The first will bring together representatives from local historical and heritage organizations to discuss their work, while the second will feature graduates of Sonoma State's History MA program sharing their experiences working in local history and a variety of other professional fields.

The Forum is intended to launch an annual tradition that strengthens connections between Sonoma State and the wider history and heritage community. Students, faculty, alumni, heritage professionals, and members of the public are warmly invited to attend.

Event Schedule

1:15 to 1:50 p.m. | Doors Open and Informal Reception

1:50 to 2:00 p.m. | Welcome Address

2:00 to 2:45 p.m. | Faculty Lightning Talks

2:45 to 2:55 p.m. | Break

2:55 to 3:45 p.m. | Panel 1: Discussion with Local Historical Organizations

3:45 to 3:55 p.m. | Break

3:55 to 4:45 p.m. | Panel 2: History MA Alumni Working in and Beyond Local History

5:15 p.m. | Informal Reception at Old Caz, Rohnert Park