All students leave their mark on campus one way or another, but the mark that Associated Student (AS) Director of Traditions and Orientation Leader, Emily Hicks has left is something truly unique. Hicks is a third year hutchins liberal arts major with a concentration in human development. Hicks has used her leadership roles to impact the lives of students on campus in more than a few ways. 

Not every student can say that they made it snow for a night on campus. As the mastermind behind this year’s largest event and newest Seawolf tradition, Hicks has brought student life to the next level. 

Sonoma State’s first annual “Snowma Globe” brought live music, delicious free food, massive games, and real authentic snow to its students. Seawolves danced the night away in front of a giant stage that emanated neon lights into the crowd. Others challenged each other to an oversized game of Connect Four or Jenga. Some Seawolves started snowball fights or hit the slopes on sleds.

Hicks hopes that in the years to come Snowma Globe will have even bigger artists, more slopes and even more snow! 

“As the University Traditions Director for the past two years I have been able to create countless events for students to attend and create lifelong memories… I have made connections with countless students and campus partners across the university who have enriched my experience at Sonoma State,” said Hicks. 

As an orientation leader, Hicks is essential to welcoming incoming freshmen. Sending new Seawolves off the right way is only a part of what she does. 

“Once I was accepted and attended my own orientation, I saw all of the orientation leaders and turned to my mom and said ‘That’s what I want to do.’ I knew in an instant that I wanted to impact other students by having the opportunity to be a student leader.” Hicks said in a Faces of SSU article.  

Students can thank Hicks for some of Sonoma State University’s (SSU) largest events. This year she helped plan yet another successful Big Nite and all of the Green Music Center concerts.  

“Being able to collaborate on some of the largest university events we have like Big Nite, Green Music Center Concerts, and Snowma Globe has let me bring creative ideas to the table and advocate for what events students would want to attend,” said Hicks. 

When Hicks isn’t planning major events she likes to wind down and enjoy some of the simpler things in life. Reality television and staying active with her friends are some of the things that Hicks likes to do in her spare time. 

“Anything about the bachelor franchise, Real Housewives or American Idol is right up my alley,” said Hicks. 

Hicks and all of her accomplishments are exemplary of how much one person can affect their campus. 

“Although I have one year left on campus, I hope to leave a positive footprint on campus and have created experiences where students have had fun and memorable experiences,” said Hicks.