April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Join campus partners in supporting survivors and raising awareness about sexual- and gender-based violence. Key events include:
• SAAM Day of Action Fair: Today, April 7, on the Library Quad
• Women and Gender Studies panel: Thursday, April 16
• A bystander intervention workshop and lunch with WEAVE: Tuesday, April 21
• Denim Day: Wednesday, April 29
• Take Back the Night: Light the Night pledge and communal art installation from April 27-30 in the University Union
• Learn more about these events
Submitted by Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services
Join us for Neurodivergence & Crafting Connection
Today, April 7, from 2–3 p.m. at the PRIDE Center, join us for a discussion on social connection for neurodivergent students and explore campus resources. Make beaded bracelets while connecting with others. Save your spot on CampusGroups. To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact Monica Martin at least five business days in advance.
Submitted by Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services
Join us for our Alternative Pathways: Graduate Student Panel
The Alternative Pathways: Graduate Student Panel will provide student panelists with first-hand experiences and perspectives on various graduate programs. The student panel is on Wednesday, April 8, from 2-3 p.m. in Lassen Hall 3010. For any questions or accommodations, please reach out to the DRC.
Submitted by Dreamer Resource Center
Dance the night away at Zumba Glow: Neon Safari Dance Party
Get ready to glow at Zumba Glow! Join us on Wednesday, April 8, at 6:15 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom for a safari-themed, high-energy workout. All levels welcome—wear neon and shine! Free and open to all. For more information, call 916-278-9355 or connect with us on the Union WELL Connect app. To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact The WELL before the event.
Submitted by The WELL
Free noon concert & vendor fair featuring Cloud Shine
Catch our Wednesday Nooner featuring Cloud Shine on Wednesday, April 8, at Noon at Serna Plaza. This jazz/Latin rock jam band delivers high-energy grooves and soulful improvisation. Free and open to the public. Plus, shop Stinger Expo and support fellow Hornet entrepreneurs. More information at SacStateUNIQUE.com. To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact UNIQUE Programs before the event.
Submitted by the University Union
Social en el Serna: Graduation cap decorating
Join us for a cap-decorating social to create a design that celebrates your journey and achievements! Don’t forget your grad cap! Refreshments and decorating materials provided. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Thursday, April 9
• Noon-1:30 p.m.
• El Centro Serna Lounge, Riverfront 1031
Submitted by El Centro Serna
Italian Poetry Reading
During the Festival of the Arts Week, students enrolled in Italian courses will offer an evening of original public poetry readings written in Italian and translated in English by accompanying performers. The Poetry for Learning: An Italian Poetry Reading event is a beautiful bridge of language and learning through the art of poetry!
• Thursday, April 9
• 5 p.m.
• Student Union Redwood Room
Submitted by the Department of World Languages & Literatures
Free Spanish-Language Film Screening
As part of Festival of the Arts, join us for a special screening of Valentina or the Serenity, a film by Mexican director Ángeles Cruz in Spanish and Mixtec with English subtitles. The story follows a young girl navigating love and loss after her father’s death, exploring themes of language, memory and connection.
• Thursday, April 9
• 6-8 p.m.
• Mariposa Hall 1001
Submitted by the Department of World Languages and Literatures
Join us for a FREE Latin Dance Night with live music!
Spice up your night at this FREE Latin Dance Night! Join us on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom for live music by Sabor! There will also be Latin dance instruction and demonstrations by Yemaya Dance Company. All are welcome. Come dance the night away! More information at SacStateUNIQUE.com. To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact UNIQUE Programs before the event.
Submitted by the University Union
Free Spring Open Climb
Don’t miss out! This Thursday, April 9, from 5-8 p.m., is our semesterly FREE OPEN CLIMB at the Challenge Center behind Yosemite Hall! Free food, music by KSSU, refreshments, games, and of course, climbing! Anyone is welcome, so bring a friend or family member, some closed-toed shoes, and let's climb! Learn more.
Submitted by Peak Adventures
Intro to backpacking
This week, come venture into the outdoors with Peak Adventures Intro to Backpacking trip! For this easy, overnight trip, all day Friday, April 10 through Saturday, April 11, we will meet at Peak and then head to Pt. Reyes for two days of beautiful ocean scenery and good vibes. Meals, transport, guides and needed gear provided. Sign up at the link.
Submitted by Peak Adventures
Bouldering competition returns!
The Level Up Bouldering Competition returns to The WELL on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Open to all skill levels with beginner, intermediate and advanced categories. Prizes and giveaways included! $10 for Sac State students/WELL members, $20 non-members. Register on the Union WELL Connect App. To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact Climbing at The WELL before the event.
Submitted by The WELL
Join us for ‘Rooted in Resistance’
Along with Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services, the Dreamer Resource Center hosts “Rooted in Resistance” on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. - Noon in Lassen Hall 3010. This group-counseling space centers around community, care and collective healing. For any questions or accommodations, please reach out to the DRC.
Submitted by the Dreamer Resource Center
Café y Conversación: Building Generational Wealth Poco a Poco
Join El Centro Serna as we candidly discuss our experiences with money, what generational wealth truly means, and how obtaining a degree can enhance opportunities. Pan dulce and light refreshments are served at each session.
• Wednesday, April 15
• 1:30 – 3 p.m.
• El Centro Serna Lounge, Riverfront 1031
Submitted by El Centro Serna
Attention Government & Policy students! Free food & networking!
Share a meal with amazing Sac State Government & Policy grads at Dinner with Hornets! Hornet alumni host tables of current students to share their experiences from college to career. This event is FREE for students, but space is limited. Sign up now!
📅 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 6-8 p.m.
📍 Harper Alumni Center
✅ Register for Dinner with Hornets
To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact Erin Mahoney five days before the event.
Submitted by Alumni Relations
Join us for our Undocu-Professionals Panel
The Dreamer Resource Center will host its Undocu-Professionals Panel on Thursday, April 16, from 2-4 p.m. in the Carlsen Center, Library 1520. The panel provides an opportunity to listen to the panelists’ experiences, gain professional resources, and participate in a Q&A. For any questions or accommodations, please reach out to the DRC.
Submitted by the Dreamer Resource Center
Queer Prom 2026: Time Machine
Pick a decade and meet us on the dance floor Friday, April 17, from 6-8:30 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom. Queer Prom 2026 is your invitation to travel through time serving looks from any era. From Victorian royalty & disco icons to futuristic fun, expect a night of joy, community and self-expression. Open to Sac State students who RSVP, as well as the campus community and the public (guests 18+ welcome!). To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact Amy Burke-Jones at least five business days in advance.
Submitted by the PRIDE Center
Join us for Journeys of Hope: An Immigrant Heritage Celebration
In early celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, the Dreamer Resource Center will host Journeys of Hope: An Immigrant Heritage Celebration on Wednesday, April 22, from 2-4 p.m. in Lassen Hall 3003. Let's celebrate where we've come from and the futures we are building together! For any questions or accommodations, please reach out to the DRC.
Submitted by the Dreamer Resource Center
Join the PRIDE Center’s new Advanced Rainbow Ally Training!
Already familiar with LGBTQ+ topics but want to elevate your allyship? Take our Advanced Ally Training on Wednesday, April 29, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the University Union Summit Room! Taking the standard training first for a foundation in LGBTQ+ allyship is encouraged. Find out more. RSVP required for both trainings.
Submitted by the PRIDE Center
Guest chef demo: Bryan Molina Picadillo
Join us on Monday, May 4, from 1–2 p.m. at The Cove Kitchen in The WELL (first floor) as Basic Needs Resource Center Coordinator Bryan Molina provides a hands-on cooking demo featuring picadillo. Picadillo is a savory, comforting mix of seasoned ground meat, tomatoes, and warm spices. Learn simple, budget-friendly cooking tips and enjoy a meal you can recreate! Register on CampusGroups. To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact Sham Sanghera at least five business days in advance.
Submitted by Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services
Hornet Partner Showcase
Launch your career. Join the Career Center on Tuesday, May 5, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for an exciting fair designed to help you make meaningful connections with Hornet Partner Employers and learn about opportunities and career pathways. During the event, employers will host short presentations to share insights about their organizations. Register on Handshake.
Submitted by the Career Center
Cooking demo: MCC spam musubi, fried rice & arroz con leche
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, from 11 a.m. – Noon at The Cove Kitchen in The WELL (first floor), as the Multi-Cultural Center provides a hands-on cooking demo featuring three globally inspired, rice-based dishes: spam musubi, fried rice and arroz con leche. Explore global flavors and learn easy, budget-friendly recipes. Register on CampusGroups. To request ADA reasonable accommodations, contact Sham Sanghera at least five business days in advance.
Submitted by Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services
