October 2024 @STATE
Homecoming 2024
Homecoming week is Oct. 21-26, culminating with the Homecoming football game against
Washington State University at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Snapdragon Stadium — free tickets
for students!
The week is packed with activities for students and alumni alike, including Homecoming
Week Kickoff from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Goldberg
Courtyard, the 28th Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Aztec War Memorial and NPHC
Yardshow, both on Oct. 25; and the Homecoming Fun Run & Festival on Oct. 26.
Visit the Homecoming website for more details.
October 2024 News In Brief
Register for Winter Session today
Looking to get on the fast track towards your degree? Winter Session classes are a
great way to do it.
Courses run from Dec. 19 to Jan. 16 and are a great opportunity for students to make
up ground toward graduation, return to school or explore a new area of interest.
Registration is open until Dec. 17. Visit SDSU Winter Session for more information.
Google Gemini is now accessible to students
SDSU is excited to announce that students, faculty and staff can now access Google Gemini, a general artificial intelligence resource, using your SDSUid.
Students can leverage Gemini as a study buddy, feeding it subject matter and prompting it to test their knowledge. Gemini can also offer feedback on a student’s response, helping to ensure depth of understanding on a given topic.
SDSU to join the Pac-12 Conference
SDSU has accepted an invitation to join the Pac-12 Conference, the school announced
Sept. 12. SDSU joins league stalwarts Oregon State and Washington State, along with
Boise State, Colorado State and Fresno State as the newest members of the league.
Read more about SDSU’s joining the Pac-12 Conference at SDSU Newscenter.
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Continues in October
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15! Each year SDSU celebrates the culture and traditions of Hispanic, Chicanx and Latinx communities. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, SDSU proudly honors the many contributions of our Hispanic, Chicanx and Latinx students, faculty, staff and partners. For more information and a list of events, visit the Latinx Resource Center website.
Great Events Lineup For Filipinx American History Month
Join the APIDA Center in October as it hosts a series of events to celebrate the contributions of Filipinx
Americans to our culture in connection with Filipinx American History Month.
Highlights of the history month calendar include the 11th annual Night Market from
4-9 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Goldberg Courtyard and the
fifth annual Makers’ Market from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 31, also in the Goldberg Courtyard.
You can also create some authentic crafts on Monday nights at the cultural crafting nights hosted at the APIDA Center.
Visit the APIDA Center calendar or Instagram for a complete schedule of events.
Family Weekend: It’s Tradition
Family Weekend is Oct. 4 and 5, and it’s a perfect time to introduce your family to your new home
at SDSU and for all families to celebrate their students’ experiences and accomplishments
at SDSU.
There are events for family members of all ages, including a Family Weekend brunch
at Montezuma Hall, a tailgate at Snapdragon Stadium, campus tours and open houses, a picnic and serenade with a live band at Scripps
Cottage, welcome back receptions, an involvement expo for students, department open
houses and much more! Visit the Family Weekend events page for more information.
Families who register will receive 20% off tickets to the weekend’s home football
game vs. Hawaii, a welcome packet, goodie bag, lanyards with name tags, access to
exclusive discounts at the SDSU Bookstore and Bartell Hotels, Mission Bay Aquatic
Center and more.
Visit SDSU Family Weekend for more information about Family Weekend and how to register.
"Vision 2074" art exhibit kicks off October 1
The university art gallery’s Vision 2074 exhibit begins its two-month run Oct. 1, which includes an opening reception from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the gallery. The reception will include a panel discussion at 6 p.m. with Bruce Appleyard, a professor of city planning and urban design in the School of Public Affairs.
Vision 2074 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the “Temporary Paradise?” (Donald Appleyard and Kevin Lynch,1974), one of the few forward-projecting planning documents for our multinational region, by calling upon designers to boldly envision what our region can become in the next 50 years and beyond.
Enter the SDSU Social Venture Challenge
The SDSU Social Venture Challenge is an annual pitch competition open to SDSU undergraduate students and graduate students
and other SoCal colleges and universities by invitation. This year’s pitch is based
on identifying a significant problem related to the impact of food insecurity in our
region and presenting an innovative solution resulting in a social venture.
Teams will compete for a $15,000 grand prize and $35,000 in total cash prizes. This
year’s challenge will be held March 21, and the application window is open until Dec.
11. Visit the event website for more details.
Visit the Library in October
The SDSU Library has a jam packed calendar in October!
Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines book reading, Oct. 10: In celebration of the upcoming Filipinx American History Month, juvenile author Rachell Abalos will read her new children’s book "Our Nipa Hut: A Story of the Philippines."
Hugh C. Hyde Living Writer Series readings, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30: Authors Jessica Kim (Oct. 23) and Jeffrey Dale Lofton (Oct. 30) will read excerpts
from their novels, “Stand Up Yumi Chung!” and “Red Clay Suzie,” respectively.
Reading Hour, Tuesdays: Join librarians and others for a quiet hour of reading on the first floor of the
library addition. Bring a book or choose a suggestion from the librarians.
Science of Surfing Exhibit, all month: Explore the connections between science and the advancement of modern surfing! The
exhibit highlights wave energy, tides, types of surf breaks and conditions, and the
custodianship of our oceans, explained through charts, diagrams, photographs, art,
and videos.
Build IT Costume Contest, Oct. 31: Come to build IT, the library’s maker space in Love Library 1st floor, and be creative.
Attend an orientation session to use the equipment or come for one of these drop-in
events. Check the build IT website for more details.
SDSU Go! Sponsors Free San Diego Trips
SDSU Go! gets spooky for the month of October to help you get into the Halloween spirit!
Go to the San Diego Zoo for Howl-O-Scream, check out “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors”
at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park! Also, sign up for November’s trips to the
zoo and Skate World, as space is limited!
Visit sdsu.edu/sdsu-go and follow @sllsdsu on Instagram for updated deets. Questions? Email [email protected]
Basic Needs Center Events
The Basic Needs Center will be hosting several events throughout October. Visit the center for DIY Costumes, Strategy Sessions on Resumes 101, Navigating Housing Resources and Managing Your Money, or stop by for a C.H.E.F. Cooking Class! Visit the Basic Needs Center website or Instagram for dates and times.
October Financial Literacy Programs
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center has launched a series of financial literacy programming. There will be three workshops in October, including topics on budgeting and mental health! Visit the Cal Coast Student Financial Center Educational Programs website for more information!
“Talk it Out” - A Convenient and Confidential Way to Get Support
If you’re stressed or just need a listening ear, counselors from Counseling & Psychological Services provide confidential support to SDSU students on a drop-in basis through the Talk It Out program.
SURP Professional Development Day Oct. 3
Please save the date for our Student Undergraduate Research Program Professional Development Workshop from noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Love Library 430/431. The workshop, titled “Finding and Attending Conferences and Professional Events,” is part of the Brown Bag Series hosted by the SDSU Division of Research & Innovation. Click here to RSVP!
my.SDSU Maintenance Oct. 25-26
Students will not be able to log onto my.SDSU from 5 p.m. Oct 25 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26 due to system upgrades occurring on the website.
Once the upgrade has been completed, my.SDSU will have a fresh new look with the same
functions and features as before.
If students have any questions or notice any issues after the upgrade, submit a ticket to the IT Help Desk.
ASUB’s October Events Calendar is PACKED!
The Aztec Student Union Board has a great slate of events at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.
Cooking with Chefs, Oct. 8: Love to cook? This ones for you! Join us from 2-3 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Union Courtyard
to follow step by step instructions on how to create a delicious meal to celebrate
Filipinx American History Month from amazing chefs!
Mystique Night, Oct. 10: Dive into an evening of mysterious illusions, hypnotism and magic from 6-8 p.m. Oct.
10 inside Montezuma Hall. Witness the mind-blowing talents of renowned hypnotist James
Kellogg Jr., enjoy a spellbinding magic show and indulge in liquid nitrogen ice cream
to cool off in style.
Monday Night Movies: Smoke Signals, Oct. 14: Join us as we host a special screening of “Smoke Signals”
at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Union Theatre. Complimentary movie snacks will be provided
while supplies last.
Nooner: Live Music, Oct. 16: Watch your favorite SDSU artists right here in the Union Courtyard at noon Oct. 16!
Meet friends and listen to some great live music!
Open Mic Night, Oct. 17: This is your time to shine! Showcase your hidden talent and enjoy free snacks at Open
Mic Night from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Union Courtyard. The top three winners will
receive $10, $15 and $20 gift cards. Sign up with the link in the @aztecunion Instagram bio!
The Homecoming Pre-Game, Oct. 24: Join us from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Union Courtyard, and enjoy free food, activities
and fun as we build excitement for the big SDSU vs. Washington State on Oct. 26.
Nightmare in the Union, Oct. 30: Join us from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 for a spine-chilling evening filled with spooky activities,
Halloween fun and delicious food.
“Humanizing the Narrative”: Project Rebound Hosts Powerful Week of Events
Join us Oct. 7-10 for a transformative week co-organized by Project Rebound, dedicated to humanizing the narratives of individuals with lived experiences of incarceration. Check out the RSVP link to secure your spot before space runs out! All events are FREE! Together, let’s break the stigma and foster understanding!
Career Services to Career and Internship Fair Oct. 17-18!
Meet with recruiters from various industries, companies and organizations who want
to hire you for their jobs and internships at the Oct. 17 Career and Internship Fair
inside Montezuma Hall!
Open to all majors and year levels. Find more information on Handshake, where you can learn about Career Services' upcoming workshops and events!
Big Data Hackathon coming to SDSU Oct. 12 and 19
The 2024 Big Data Hackathon, which takes place Oct. 12 and 19 in Charles Hostler Hall, is a collaborative event where domain knowledge experts, business analysts, programmers, graphic designers, journalists and map makers work together to create useful solutions to important problems in San Diego. Read more about the event on SDSU NewsCenter.
Registration closes Oct. 1. See the flyer and the Big Data for San Diego website for details.
“Climbing Alternate Peaks: Reintegration After Traumatic Brain Injury” event Oct. 17
Join us at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in the SDSU Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center’s Fowler Family Ballroom for a wide-ranging discussion with nationally-renowned advocates, scholars, and athletes as we examine the consequences of traumatic brain injury and the ways in which survivors deal with loss, recovery and resilience. Visit the Center for War and Society website for more information.
Hansen Peace Chair Strategic Humanitarianism Lecture and Q&A Oct. 10
The Fred J. Hansen Peace Chair presents “Strategic Humanitarianism: The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program After the Cold War,” a lecture by Idean Salehyan, an assistant professor at the University of North Texas. The lecture, which takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 10 in Storm Hall 127, poses questions about the U.S. refugee resettlement policies and argues that refugee admissions should be understood as more than a humanitarian initiative, but also reflects foreign policy priorities. A Q&A with Salehyan will follow the lecture.
WISHES Survey Launches Oct. 1
The Wellbeing Improvement Survey for Higher Education Settings survey launch begins
on Oct. 1! We encourage all students to participate for a chance to win a $25 Amazon
gift card or a Southwest Airlines Voucher!
WISHES is an important tool that helps SDSU learn more about student well-being and
to identify opportunities for improvement. Students will receive an email (subject
line, “SDSU WISHES survey” from “[email protected].”) with a unique link to
complete the survey, so please keep an eye on your inbox.
WISHES takes about 10 minutes, and your feedback will directly contribute to making SDSU
a better place for all students. Be sure to check your student email!
Black Excellence Think Tank Oct. 1
Join the SACD Black Excellence Task Force and SDSU’s African American Alumni Council
as they host the inaugural Black Excellence Think Tank from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct.
1 at the SDSU Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.
It will be a transformative day of discussions, expert insights and actionable strategies
to advance Black student success at SDSU, highlighted by a keynote address by Compton
College President Keith Curry.
RSVP by scanning the QR code or reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Apply for the Caminos al Éxito Program
The Office of HSI Affairs has been awarded the Aztec Parent Fund grant to implement Caminos al Éxito for the
2024-2025 academic year.
The program aims to enhance retention, graduation and career placement rates among
students in STEM and health care through culturally affirming components, family support,
community partnerships, skills and knowledge programming, and alumni connections,
especially among the Hispanic, first-gen and commuter populations.
We invite incoming freshmen and transfer students to join by completing the Caminos al Éxito: Intake Form. For questions, contact Wendy Mejia at [email protected] or Abdel Amador at [email protected]
Become an SDSU Ambassador!
If you are an enthusiastic student who is passionate about SDSU, comfortable speaking
in front of groups and wants to enhance their communication and leadership skills,
the SDSU Ambassadors program is looking for you!
Visit SDSU Ambassadors for more details and apply before midnight Oct. 3.
DMCS is Hiring!
CURRENT STUDENTS - we're looking to hire a videographer (photography skills a plus!) for a student position with the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity (Federal Works Study preferred). If you're interested in applying, checkout the full listing at sacd.sdsu.edu/dmcs then email [email protected] with your updated resume and samples of your work/portfolio and we'll be in touch!
Are you a new or continuing student looking to find out about fun events or the latest information about SDSU?
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For Your Calendar
- October: Filipinx American Heritage Month
- Oct. 1-15: Latinx/ Hispanic Heritage Month
- Oct. 1- Dec. 5: Vision 2074 Art Exhibit (University Art Gallery)
- Oct. 1: Black Excellence Think Tank (Goodall Alumni Center)
- Oct. 3: SURP Professional Development Day (Library 430/431)
- Oct. 3: Carne Asada CookOut (Black Resource Center)
- Oct. 3: Volleyball vs Utah State (Peterson Gym)
- Oct. 4-5: Family Weekend
- Oct. 5: Football vs Hawaii (Snapdragon Stadium)
- Oct. 5: Volleyball vs Nevada (Peterson Gym)
- Oct. 8: Cooking with Chefs (Union Courtyard)
- Oct. 9: APIDA Center Night Market (Union Courtyard)
- Oct. 10: Mystique Night (Montezuma Hall)
- Oct 10: Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines book reading (Library 430/431)
- Oct. 10: Fred Hansen Peace Chair Strategic Humanitarianism Lecture (Storm Hall 127)
- Oct. 12: SDSU Go! Seaworld: Howl-O-Scream
- Oct. 12: Big Data Hackathon (Hostler Hall)
- Oct. 14: Monday Night Movies: Smoke Signals (Union Theatre)
- Oct. 15: Re:Border Conference
- Oct. 16: ASUB Nooner (Union Courtyard)
- Oct. 17-18: Career Services to Career and Internship Fair (Montezuma Hall)
- Oct. 17: Open Mic Night (Union Courtyard)
- Oct. 17: Women’s Soccer vs San Jose State (SDSU SportsDeck)
- Oct. 17: Men’s Soccer vs Seattle (SDSU SportsDeck)
- Oct. 17: Climbing Alternate Peaks: Reintegration After Traumatic Brain Injury (Fowler Family Ballroom)
- Oct. 19: Volleyball vs Wyoming (Peterson Gym)
- Oct. 19: SDSU Go! Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Old Globe)
- Oct. 19: Big Data Hackathon (Hostler Hall)
- Oct. 20: Women’s Soccer vs Fresno State (SDSU SportsDeck)
- Oct. 20: Men’s Soccer vs San Jose State (SDSU SportsDeck)
- Oct. 21-26: Homecoming Week
- Oct. 21: Homecoming Week Kick Off (Union Courtyard)
- Oct. 22: Volleyball vs UNLV (Peterson Gym)
- Oct. 23: Hugh C. Hyde Living Writer Series: Jessica Kim (Library 430/431)
- Oct. 24: The Homecoming Pre-Game (Union Courtyard)
- Oct. 25: Aztec Nights: Homecoming Food Truck Night (Parking Lot 5)
- Oct. 26: Homecoming Football Game vs Washington State (Snapdragon Stadium)
- Oct. 27: Women’s Soccer vs Colorado State (SDSU SportsDeck)
- Oct. 30: Hugh C Hyde Living Writer Series: Jeffrey Dale Lofton (Library 430/431)
- Oct. 31: Halloween
- Oct. 31: Aztec Nights: Bowl-O-Scream (Aztec Lanes)
- Oct. 31: build IT Costume Contest (Library)
- Oct. 31: Men’s Soccer vs Utah Valley (SDSU SportsDeck)
- Oct. 31: APIDA Center Makers Market (Union Courtyard)
*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.
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 sacd.sdsu.edu/career for more information on jobs, events and career preparation.
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