November 3, 2022
Each month the Food and Culture program will be celebrating and featuring members from the SSU community who are part of a cultural or underrepresented group. Ryan was recognized during LGBTQ+ History Month. Learn more:
What is your name?
Dr. Ryan Jasen Henne
From institution/department are you visiting us?
Office of the Dean of Students
Who is the activist that you relate to the most from this month’s history?
Bayard Rustin, Harvey Milk
What moment in history has been the most relevant to your civil rights now?
Harvey Milk sponsored a bill banning discrimination in public accommodations, housing, and employment-based on sexual orientation.
How do you contribute to this month’s history at Sonoma State University?
I am one of the co-founders of SSU's QFaSA (Queer Faculty and Staff Association).
What is your favorite dish?
One of my favorite dishes is Caprese Salad. It represents the idea multiple colors and textures coming together.
What is the best side dish for this meal?
Chicken gnocchi in pesto cream sauce.
How is this favorite meal related to this month’s history?
The meal is visually different, and yet it all works together.