AUG/Sept Back to School 2023 @STATE
AZTEC NIGHTS IS HERE!
To all new and returning Aztecs, welcome to the fall semester!
The first six weeks of school are an excellent time to meet new friends and connect
with old ones, and one of the best places to do this is at Aztec Nights — fun and
free late-night events on campus.
Pump Up the Gym! with inflatable archery tag and other inflatable games at the Aztec
Recreation Center (Aug. 24) and check out free food and rides — plus a zip line and
rock wall (Aug. 25) and escape room and robo surfer (Aug. 26) — at the annual Carnival
on Campanile Walkway.
Then, start September (Sept. 1) by enjoying one of SDSU's Aztec Nights traditions,
Dragstravaganza, at Montezuma Hall.
Aztec Nights continues on weekends throughout September. For more information, visit
www.aztecnights.com.
SUMMER NEWS IN BRIEF
Attend the A.S. Expo on Aug 23
Discover your community in Associated Students at the A.S. Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 on Centennial Walkway.
A.S. is a student-directed organization dedicated to serving and supporting students
at SDSU. It offers everything from intramural sports and wake-boarding classes to
leadership opportunities on boards, councils and commissions.
One SDSU Community
Come celebrate the start of the new academic year and the opportunities for personal
growth, dialogues and relationships that connect across our community. Celebrate our
differences while finding the unique qualities that make us One SDSU.
Kickoff is noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the student union courtyard — come get your free
boba and conchas!
Find Your Student Org
Looking to connect with other students with similar interests? Maybe you want to try
something new? Check out the Student Organization Expo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21
on Centennial Walkway.
Visit Presence for more information. Complete your involvement stamp card to receive a free gift!
SNAP UP FREE TICKETS TO AZTEC ATHLETICS
Are you ready for some fall sports? Football, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball
are in action starting in August.
The Aztecs football team begins year 2 in Snapdragon Stadium with a three-game homestand
that opens Aug. 26 against the Ohio University Bobcats. The game starts at 4 p.m.
The team faces Idaho State Sept. 2 before a big date with Pac-12 power UCLA Sept.
9.
Act fast to claim your tickets. SDSU students are admitted FREE for all regular season
Aztec athletic events with a valid SDSU Student Red ID card (card must swipe valid).
Claim your ticket by visiting GoAztecs.com/StudentMobileTix
Women’s and men’s soccer will host the University of San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium
on Sept. 14 and Oct. 14, respectively. Read more about the games and how to get tickets
at GoAztecs.com.
Mundt Peace Scholarship Symposium
Discover the Mundt Peace Scholarship, dedicated to cultivating "future new leaders who will make a difference in the world."
This year’s Mundt Scholars will be showcased from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the International Student Center.
Hear from the eight scholars about their eight-week experience in service-oriented
internships in Cape Town, South Africa; ask questions; and learn how to apply for
the summer 2024 internship cohort.
Startup Story: Alumni Scott Slater
Alumni entrepreneur Scott Slater, will speak at the ZIP Launchpad on Aug. 29. The
event kicks off at 11 a.m. at EIS-103. Lunch will be provided.
The visionary behind the popular restaurant chain, Slater's 50/50, opened his first
location in 2009. After selling the chain, he opened a food hall with six restaurants,
Mission+Garnet, housed in the former Denny’s restaurant space in Pacific Beach.
RSVP or learn more about the ZIP Launchpad, a free extracurricular incubator that helps students from all majors launch a business.
Aztec Proud? Donate $10!
Aztec Proud is a peer-to-peer student philanthropy program that supports future students
through donations of just $10 or more. Each year an Aztec Proud Legacy Scholarship
is established in the name of the new incoming class, and student donors begin supporting
a sustainable promise of scholarships and resources for generations to come.
Visit SDSU Alumni to make a donation and learn more about student philanthropy at SDSU.
SDSU Mentor and Success Coaching Collective
The SDSU Mentor and Success Coaching Collective is composed of peer mentoring and
coaching programs and serves over 3,300 students from different backgrounds.
For more information on the collective and its training, contact Miriam Castañón at
[email protected].
Be Brave: Prevent Sexual Assault
The Brave Project is a certification program that provides education to the SDSU community
on sexual assault prevention, resources, and support through a holistic social, feminist
and trauma-informed lens.
The training will be offered twice during the fall semester and is open to students,
staff and faculty. Registration for Session 1 ends Sept. 4. To learn more or sign
up, visit the WRC Brave Project.
Welcome Week Wellness Fair
Start the year focused on your wellness at the Welcome Week Wellness Fair, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Calpulli Center patio. Connect with new friends and with SDSU departments and resources.
Financial Education Peers Program Money Movie Night
Enjoy “Get Smart With Your Money” free movie screening and discover tips to help you stretch your funds to cover books, food, fun and all your expenses, 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Basic Needs Center in Calpulli Center, Suite 3200. First 50 attendees score a free full-size Chipotle burrito!
SDSU COMMUNITY CENTERS HOST OPEN HOUSES
SDSU’s Community Centers and Hillel SDSU are planning open houses to welcome students
back to campus.
The nine centers, formerly known as cultural resource centers, provide safe spaces
for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, women, the 2SLGBTQIA+
community, formerly incarcerated individuals, and other groups, along with their allies.
Visit SDSU's Community Center to learn more about the centers, and visit the Welcome Back Mixers page and SDSU Events Calendar for dates and times for each of the open house events.
GET OUT THERE WITH SDSU GO!!
There’s no better way to discover San Diego than free weekend trips with your friends.
SDSU GO! has you covered with a full slate of fall events. The first is Sept. 9 with
a trip to the Mission Bay Aquatic Center.
Visit SDSU GO! for registration details and follow Instagram @sllsdsu for updates.
SDSU Theatre Presents "Ziggy, Stardust & Me" Sept. 30-Oct. 8
“Ziggy, Stardust & Me” is both a coming-of-age story and a coming-out story. It is
a story about friendship and a story about first love. The production, which is by
James Martinez Salem and Jessie Field and adapted from the novel by James Brandon,
is directed by Dani Bedau.
Tickets for the first production of fall theater season, which runs Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, are
available at theatre.sdsu.edu.
ADVOCATE AT STATE
"Advocate at State" encourages our SDSU community to be proactive in instances where someone's well-being may be at risk and to make healthy choices that will support your well-being and the overall well-being of our entire community. Look for more from Advocate at State this fall by following Well-being & Health Promotion on Instagram at @sdsuwellbeinghealthpromotion.
DMCS IS HIRING!
CURRENT STUDENTS - we're looking to hire a videographer, a graphic designer and/or a photographer for student positions with the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity! If you're interested in applying, email [email protected] with your updated resume and samples of your work/portfolio and we'll be in touch!
BECOME AN SDSU AMBASSADOR
Have you ever thought about donning the red shirt of the SDSU Ambassadors? Now is
your chance!
Every fall, the Office of New Student and Parent Programs looks for motivated students to join the Ambassadors program.
The Ambassadors are SDSU’s official student representatives, tour guides and orientation
leaders. They represent the university at a number of events, including: New Student
Orientation, New Student and Family Convocation, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Explore
SDSU, Commencement, Aztec Nights, Aztec Athletics games and much more!
Visit the SDSU Ambassadors website for more information.
SIGN UP FOR FALL CAREER FAIRS ON HANDSHAKE!
Registration is now open for all fall career fairs. For more information and to register for a career fair, log into Handshake with your SDSUid and visit the "events" tab. Career fairs are open to all majors and year levels.
Leadership Retreat: Let's get away!
The Glazer Center for Leadership & Service provides the s'mores and bunks, you provide
the fun! The center is hosting a FREE three-day off-campus Aztec CORE Leadership Retreat
designed to enhance leadership skills.
Explore your personal leadership style and learn how to develop and articulate your
purpose and vision. Develop your leadership among like-minded students, all while
"glamping." Deadline to apply is Sept. 8. Learn more at sdsu.edu/aztec-core
Earn the SDSU Leadership Certificate
Are you interested in deepening your knowledge on the topic of leadership, as well
as gaining practical skills to help you become a more effective leader in college
and after you graduate?
The program is open to any SDSU student at any class level and is self-paced. Enroll in the Leadership Certificate Program today!
YOUR DESTINATION FOR NEWS ABOUT STUDENT LIFE AND WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CAMPUS!
Follow @ExperienceSDSU on Instagram and Twitter for the latest in SDSU news and information about student organizations and events!
CALENDAR
- Aug. 21: First day of classes
- Aug. 21: Student Organization Expo (Centennial Walkway)
- Aug. 22: Go Greek Expo (Campanile Walkway)
- Aug. 22: Grow with Glazer (Glazer Center)
- Aug. 23-24: Open House with the Pride Center and Women’s Resource Center (WRC/ Pride Patio)
- Aug. 23: Black Welcome Back Open House (Black Resource Center)
- Aug. 24: One SDSU Community Kickoff (Goldberg Courtyard)
- Aug. 24: Welcome Week Wellness Fair (Calpulli Center)
- Aug. 24: Women’s soccer v. Pepperdine (SDSU Sports Deck)
- Aug. 25: All Center Welcome Back Mixer — free lunch! (Scripps Cottage)
- Aug. 25: Aztec Nights: Carnival Night 1 (Campanile Walkway)
- Aug. 25: Aztec Scholarships application final deadline, 2023-24
- Aug. 26: Aztec football vs. Ohio University (Snapdragon Stadium)
- Aug. 26: Aztec Nights: Carnival Night 2 (Campanile Walkway)
- Aug. 28: Men’s soccer vs. CSU Bakersfield (SDSU Sports Deck)
- Aug. 30: “Get Smart with Money” Movie Night (Calpulli Center 3rd Floor)
- Aug. 31: SDSU Heal Rummage Sale (Campanile Walkway)
- Aug. 31: Aztec volleyball vs. Oregon (Peterson Gym)
- Sept. 1: Aztec volleyball vs. Pepperdine (Peterson Gym)
- Sept. 1: Aztec Nights: Dragstravaganza (Montezuma Hall)
- Sept. 2: Aztec football vs. Idaho State (Snapdragon Stadium)
- Sept. 2: Aztec Nights: Silent Disco (Aztec Recreation Center)
- Sept. 3: Aztec Nights: Guardians of the Galaxy (Montezuma Hall)
- Sept: 8: Aztec Nights: Country line-dancing (Campanile Walkway)
- Sept. 9: SDSU Go! Mission Bay Aquatic Center (MB Aquatic Center)
- Sept. 9: Aztec Nights: MORP (Montezuma Hall)
- Sept. 9: SDSU football vs. UCLA (Snapdragon Stadium)
- Sept. 11: 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony (Campanile Walkway flagpole)
- Sept. 14: K-Pop Dance Night — A Discovery Series Conversation (Smith Recital Hall)
- Sept 15: Aztec Nights: Harmony Haven (Montezuma Hall)
- Sept. 16: SDSU Go! San Diego Zoo Safari Park (SD Safari Park)
- Sept. 16: Aztec Nights: Wanderlust (Aztec Recreation Center)
- Sept. 22: Aztec Nights: Cultural Center Collaboration (Montezuma Hall)
- Sept. 23: SDSU Go! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party (Pechanga Arena)
- Sept. 29: Aztec Nights: Loteria Night (Montezuma Hall)
- Sept. 30: SDSU Go! San Diego Zoo (SD Zoo)
- Sept. 30-Oct. 8: Ziggy, Stardust & Me (Main Stage Theatre)
*Events subject to change
For more events and details, go to the SDSU Events Calendar.
For more academic dates, go to the Academic Calendar.
The schedule of athletic events is at goaztecs.com.
Find residence hall information at sdsu.edu/housing.
Career Services Featured Jobs and Internships
Looking for a part-time job to cover costs, an internship to build your professional skills or a full-time job because graduation looms? Check out these career and internship opportunities, and go to sa.sdsu.edu/career for more information on jobs, events and career preparation.
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