April 2025 @State
Congrats Aztec Men’s and Women’s Basketball!
Congratulations to the SDSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs, who both advanced
to the NCAA Tournament in March, the first time that both programs made it to March
Madness in the same year since 2012!
It’s a tremendous accomplishment that underscores both program’s commitment to excellence
on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder of our student athletes!
Check out some recent stories about Aztec basketball players Thokbor Majak, Ryan Schwarz and Kim Villalobos, courtesy of SDSU Newscenter!
April News in Brief
ChatGPT Edu Now Available to All Students!
SDSU students now have no-cost access to ChatGPT Edu, a version of the massively popular generative AI tool designed specifically for higher education, thanks to a partnership between the California State University (CSU) Chancellor’s Office and OpenAI.
To learn more, visit SDSU Information Technology’s page dedicated to ChatGPT Edu.
Summer Session starts May 27. Have You Signed Up?
Looking to get back on track to graduate or get ahead of the curve?
Registration for Summer Session, which starts May 27, is now open. Visit the Summer Session website for more information, including class schedules, summer session fees and registration information.
Be sure to regularly check my.SDSU to resolve any outstanding tasks or dues to ensure a successful registration.SDSU Safe Ride Now Available in Transloc App
SDSU Safe Ride allows students, faculty and staff to request a safe ride shuttle to 30 campus locations on an on-demand basis.
In addition to being able to access Safe Ride through the SDSU Safe App, university community members can now access Safe Ride directly through the Transloc App, available for Apple and Android.
For instructions on how to schedule an SDSU shuttle via the Transloc app, visit the SDSU Safe Ride website.
Celebrate SWANA Heritage Month at SDSU
SDSU in April is hosting the third annual Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions of the SWANA community.
The Center for Intercultural Relations will host a series of events to increase awareness about the history, cultures, experiences, contributions and resilience of the SWANA community. All members of the SDSU community are invited to participate in as many programs as possible and engage in critical dialogue with our SWANA communities.
- April 8: MENA Mind Matters: Mental Health with Shireen, 2-3 p.m., Center for Intercultural Relations (Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union 250).
- April 9: MENA Lounge Grand Opening, noon-2:30 p.m., Templo Mayor
- April 10: Middle Eastern Medical Milestones, 2-3:30 p.m., Aztlan (Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union 230A)
- April 15: SWANA: Solidarity Through Sadaqah 7-8:30 p.m., PSFA 325
- April 21: SWANA Solidarity: Humanitarian Action for Change, 5-7 p.m., Templo Mayor
- April 23: Taste of the Middle East, noon-1:30 p.m., Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard
RSVP for the events at the SWANA Heritage Month registration page.
SDSU 53rd Annual Pow Wow is April 12!
The April 12 event, a partnership between the Native Resource Center, the SDSU American Indian Studies Department, the Native American Student Alliance and the American Indian Alumni Chapter of SDSU, is open to the public and will include dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors and various informational booths.
Visit the Native Resource Center for more details!
Take Back the Week 2025!
Check out this weeklong series of workshops, speakers and events April 14-18.
- April 14: "Indigenous Roots of Transformative Justice,” noon-1:30 p.m., Scripps Cottage
- April 14: "Rise (Confidential Survivor Support Group for Students)," 1:30-3 p.m., Women's Resource Center
- April 15: "Somatic Healing with Denim Chang," 3-5 p.m. Attend virtually at bit.ly/somatichealingTBTW
- April 16: "Chanel Miller,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Theatre
- April 17: "Take Back the Night," 6-8 p.m., Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard and Templo Mayor
Show your support for survivors and your commitment to creating a violence-free campus by joining our events at sdsu.edu/wrcprograms or follow WRC on Instagram @sdsuwrc!
The Library “Showers” You With April Events
- Citizen Science Thursdays: An interdisciplinary research approach where non-professional volunteers (ordinary people) actively collaborate with professional scientists to collect, analyze and interpret data. Visit the Citizen Science table from noon-2 p.m. Thursdays during April on the North Patio (outside the library, near the Farmer’s Market) and participate in science!
- Pride Center Research Symposium, April 25: Sponsored by the SDSU Pride Center (8 a.m.-6 p.m., Leon Williams Room LL430).
- The Gateway Collection: Check out the SDSU library's new collection of popular fiction and non-fiction books, including mystery, romance, fantasy, thriller, horror, biography and more. Located on the first floor of the Library Addition under the dome.
- "Where is the bathroom?" Learning how to advocate for health, justice, & basic dignity by assessing WaSH access on campus: A photo exhibit by SDSU students: Stop by Donor Hall (the hallway between the Library Addition and Love Library) beginning April 21 and take a look at the thought-provoking exhibit.
- Hugh C. Hyde Living Writer Series:
- April 16: Poet Lynne Thompson, Leon Williams Room (LL430)
- April 23: Poet, Editor and translator CD Eskilson, Leon Williams Room (LL430)
- April 30: Author Janie Kim, Leon Williams Room (LL430)
Lavin Entrepreneur Program Application Cycle is OPEN!
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Startup Stories: Marc Barron, CourseKey on April 9
Join the ZIP Launchpad for an engaging speaker event with SDSU alumnus and co-founder of CourseKey, Marc Barron! Hear about his entrepreneurial journey that started through ZIP Launchpad with one of the most cutting edge platforms for education management. The event is from 6-7 p.m. April 9 in EIS 103. RSVP for Startup Stories today!
Apply for the ZIP Launchpad Summer Program
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Discovery to Impact: Advancing Innovation Workshop April 11
SDSU faculty and researchers: Transform your research into real-world impact, boost your grant-writing skills, and meet requirements for eligibility to apply for a $45,000 award from the Pilot Innovation Fund! RSVP to the workshop, which takes place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11 in the Extended Studies Center, 310.
CalFresh Day - Free Pizza Alert April 10!
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C.H.E.F. x CalFresh April 16
N. Katherine Hayles
Want to learn how to cook a delicious meal? Stop by the C.H.E.F. classes offered by Well-being & Health Promotion from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 16 in Suite 3200 of the Calpulli Center. Cook a delicious meal YOU get to eat! There will also be free gifts offered and important information on CalFresh for those interested. Register at bit.ly/chefxcalfresh!
Run for an Associated Students Appointed Position!
Make your impact by serving as an A.S. student leader for the 2025-26 academic year to grow professionally, build relationships with others and contribute to positive change at SDSU. All 24 appointed positions are chosen through an interview process from a selection committee in April. No prior experience in A.S. is necessary.
For more information and to apply, go to as.sdsu.edu/elections.
Your Voice Matters
Submit a comment, concern, idea or suggestion and tell us what you would like to see improved or offered at SDSU by going to as.sdsu.edu/govt/voice or attend the following events in April at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.:
- Monday, April 7: College Council Open House - Learn about how to get involved in one of the eight college councils next year!
- Tuesday, April 8: Your Voice Matters Resource Fair
Student Financial Center: Summer Aid, Student Jobs, Aztec Scholarships and MORE!
Summer 2025 registration has begun — financial aid awarding will occur in early May, with disbursements beginning in June. Join us for an upcoming webinar on summer financial aid eligibility, awards and a glimpse into preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year!
Summer 2025 Financial Aid Webinar, April 8: This virtual meeting begins at 5 p.m. Meeting ID: 894 0456 8940, Zoom: SDSU.zoom.us/j/89404568940
We’re Hiring!
We're hiring junior counselors (student assistants)! Looking for a job that helps you stay more engaged on campus? Apply NOW via Handshake! Job #9768725
Don’t Forget to Fill out Your FAFSA and Dream Act Applications!
File your 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the California Dream Act Application today!
Aztec Scholarships Portal Now Open!
The general application for Aztec Scholarships is open! The application portal will remain open through September 5, 2025, for awards in the 2025-26 academic year.
Cal Coast Student Financial Center Open House!
Join us at 1 p.m. April 10 at the SDSU Cal Coast Student Financial Center Educational Programs (SSW 2620) to learn about all the services available to students: 1-1 financial coaching, financial workshops, iGrad and more! Free cake pops while supplies last!
Peer 2 Peer UndocuAlly Training during April
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Peer 2 Peer UndocuAlly Training during April
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IIG Lunch + Learn Spring 2025 Series - Dr. Valerie Stahl
Enjoy an evening of music, food and connection as we recognize this year’s new faculty and new staff, as well as celebrate recent promotions and achievements. RSVP for the social, which takes place 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Scripps Cottage.
Be Our Guest to ASUB’s April Events Calendar!
- Be Our Guest: A Movie & Dining Experience, 6 p.m. April 7 at Montezuma Hall: ASUB is teaming up with SDSU Chefs to serve beloved food inspired by the movie “Beauty and the Beast.” Seats are limited, so arrive early to enjoy a tale as old as time and savor the flavors of this enchanting evening.
- Nooners, noon-1 p.m. April 9: Enjoy live music by Emmy Flo, an SDSU student performer at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard!
- Open Mic Night, 5-7 p.m. April 15: Sign up for our last Open Mic Night of the semester at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard. Spots are limited, so sign up online or with the link in the Aztec Student Union Instagram bio.
- Viva La Danza, 6-8 p.m. April 22 at Montezuma Hall: Join us for Viva La Danza, in collaboration with the Latinx Resource Center, for an evening of dance instruction, lively music and community.
- Cooking with Chefs, noon-1 p.m. April 23: Celebrate SWANA Heritage Month at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union for a live cooking demonstration of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine.
- FaCE: Fashion as a Cultural Expression, 6-8 p.m. April 24 at Montezuma Hall: Celebrate cultural diversity through style as the SDSU community showcases unique designs reflecting the rich beauty of global cultures. Presented in partnership with OneSDSU, CIR, International Student Association and The Look.
- Hop Into Spring, 6-8 p.m. April 28 at Montezuma Hall: Enjoy fun activities to get you in the spring spirit! Enjoy a cozy spring-themed movie and stuff your own spring animal plush with adorable stuffed animals.
- De-Stress Fest, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29: Release the stress before finals hit at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Courtyard! Blow off some steam with high-energy activities.
27th Annual Student Awards Exhibition ends April 12, Ceremony April 10
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SDSU Theatre Presents “Hamlet” April 10-19
SDSU Theatre proudly presents William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” from April 10-19 at the Prebys Stage. Purchase tickets at the SDSU Ticket Office.
Dance Senior Capstone Performances April 25- May 3, SDSU Bands Concert April 26
Watch the culminating dances and performances by graduating SDSU Dance students from
7:30-9:30 p.m. April 25-May 3 on the Prebys Stage. Visit PSFA for more details.
The SDSU Concert Band also hosts their end of the year concert, featuring the Concert
Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony, from 7-9 p.m. April 26 at the Magnolia Theatre
in El Cajon. Tickets can be purchased here.
SDSU Presents Beethoven Symphony No. 9 on April 27
The SDSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs present Beethoven's seminal Symphony No. 9 in honor of its 200th Anniversary. The concert takes place from 7-9 p.m. April 27 at the Magnolia Theatre in El Cajon. Click here to purchase tickets.
Aztec Spring Games at the Esports Engagement Center!
One Month. Three Weekends. Eight Tournaments. Are you game?
The Aztec Spring Games, a collaboration between the Esports Engagement Center and
the Aztec Gaming student organization, will take place from noon-9 p.m. April 12-13,
18-20 and 25-27 at the Esports Engagement Center.
Here’s a list of the games being played on each date:
- April 12: Rocket League
- April 13: Overwatch 2
- April 18: Smash Ultimate
- April 19: League of Legends
- April 20: CS2
- April 25: Under Night
- April 26: Valorant
- April 27: Marvel Rivals
Trans Week of Empowerment & National Deaf LGBTQ Week in April
The Pride Center, Disability Employee Resource Group and Pride Employee Resource Group will be celebrating National Deaf LGBTQ+ Awareness Week this year from noon-2 p.m. April 15 at Scripps Cottage! The event will be held in both ASL and English and interpreters will be present to interpret between the two languages. Light refreshments from Feast on This will be served.
Visit The Pride Center for more information.
SDSU Sustainability Summit set for April 16
This event will highlight the sustainability efforts on campus via our research, curriculum, operations and student-led efforts. It will also feature an inspiring keynote address by Nalleli Cobo, a renowned activist whose grassroots efforts inspired Los Angeles to ban new oil drilling and phase out existing sites—an effort she championed at age 19 after experiencing severe health impacts firsthand.
Visit the Summit website for more information.
Report Your Community Service Hours
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Sign up for the RSO Symposia May 2
Get a head start on your RSO application for the 2025-26 school year by attending
the RSO Symposia from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 2 in Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union!
This year’s Symposia is introducing a brand new format where student leaders can choose
between a variety of different trainings and get 1:1 support with the application
process. Sign up today!
Well-being & Health Promotion Health Expo April 9
- Health Resources
- Raffles
- Networking
- Career Opportunities and more!
Pair of Career Fairs in April!
Are you looking for a summer internship or a job following graduation? Career Services
is hosting the “Just In Time” career fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 10 in Montezuma
Hall, just in time for the summer!
The College of Arts and Letters Career Fair, presented by CAL, Career Services and
A.S. Career Advantage, also takes place from noon-2 p.m. April 17 in Templo Mayor.
Network with recruiters who want to hire students with flexible skills and subject
matter expertise that may include humanities, social sciences and creative fields
like the arts.
Register for both career fairs on Handshake!
Are you a new or continuing student looking to find out about fun events or the latest information about SDSU?
Follow @ExperienceSDSU on Instagram for the latest in SDSU news and for information about student organizations and events!
For Your Calendar
- April: SWANA Heritage Month
- April 7-11: Trans Week of Empowerment (Pride Center)
- April 7: College Council Open House (Union Courtyard)
- April 7: Be Our Guest: A Movie & Dining Experience (Montezuma Hall)
- April 8: Peer 2 Peer UndocuAlly Training (Undocumented Resource Center)
- April 8: Baseball vs Cal Baptist (Tony Gwynn Stadium)
- April 8: MENA Mind Matters: Mental Health with Shireen (Student Union 250)
- April 8: Your Voice Matters Resource Fair (Union Courtyard)
- April 9: MENA Lounge Grand Opening (Templo Mayor)
- April 9: Startup Stories: Marc Barron, CourseKey (EIS 103)
- April 9: Nooner (Union Courtyard)
- April 9: Well-being & Health Promotion Health Expo (North Library Walkway)
- April 10: Middle Eastern Medical Milestones (Student Union 230)
- April 10: Citizen Science Thursdays (North Library Patio)
- April 10: CalFresh Day (Basic Needs Center)
- April 10: Cal Coast Student Financial Center Open House (SSW 2620)
- April 11-13: Baseball vs Fresno State (Tony Gwynn Stadium)
- April 11-13: Softball vs UNLV (SDSU Softball Stadium)
- April 11: Discovery to Impact: Advancing Innovation Workshop (Extended Studies 310)
- April 12: Aztec Spring Games: Rocket League (Esports Engagement Center)
- April 12: Lacrosse vs Cincinnati (Aztec Field)
- April 13: Aztec Spring Games: Overwatch 2 (Esports Engagement Center)
- April 14-18: Take Back the Week
- April 14: Indigenous Roots of Transformative Justice (Scripps Cottage)
- April 14: Rise: Confidential Survivor Support Group for Students (Women’s Resource Center)
- April 15: SWANA: Solidarity Through Sadaqah (PSFA 325)
- April 15: Baseball vs UC San Diego (Tony Gwynn Stadium)
- April 15: Somatic Healing with Denim Chang (Virtual)
- April 15: Cultivando Raíces (Union Terrace)
- April 15: Open Mic Night (Union Courtyard)
- April 15: National Deaf LGBTQ+ Awareness Week Celebration (Scripps Cottage)
- April 16: Take Back the Week: Chanel Miller (Union Theatre)
- April 16: Hugh C. Hyde Living Writer Series: Lynne Thompson (LL 430)
- April 16: C.H.E.F. x CalFresh (Calpulli 3200)
- April 16: SDSU Sustainability Summit (Montezuma Hall)
- April 17: College of Arts and Letters Career Fair (Templo Mayor)
- April 17: Take Back the Night (Union Courtyard)
- April 18: Aztec Spring Games: Smash Ultimate (Esports Engagement Center)
- April 19: Aztec Spring Games: League of Legends (Esports Engagement Center)
- April 20: Aztec Spring Games: CS2 (Esports Engagement Center)
- April 21: SWANA Solidarity: Humanitarian Action for Change (Templo Mayor)
- April 22: ASUB: Viva La Danza (Montezuma Hall)
- April 22: Baseball vs CSU Fullerton (Tony Gwynn Stadium)
- April 23: Softball vs UCSD (SDSU Softball Stadium)
- April 23: Cooking with Chefs (Union Courtyard)
- April 23: Hugh C. Hyde Living Writer Series: CD Eskilson (LL 430)
- April 24: FaCE: Fashion as a Cultural Expression (Montezuma Hall)
- April 25-26: Softball vs University of Arizona (SDSU Softball Stadium)
- April 25: Pride Center Research Symposium (LL430)
- April 25: Aztec Spring Games: Under Night (Esports Engagement Center)
- April 26: SDSU Concert Band End of Year Concert (Magnolia Theatre)
- April 26: Aztec Spring Games: Valorant (Esports Engagement Center)
- April 26: Lacross vs UC Davis (Aztec Field)
- April 27: SDSU Presents Beethoven Symphony (Magnolia Theatre)
- April 27: Aztec Spring Games: Marvel Rivals (Esports Engagement Center)
- April 28: Latinx Community Social (Scripps Cottage)
- April 28: ASUB Events: Hop into Spring (Montezuma Hall)
- April 29: De-Stress Fest (Union Courtyard)
- April 30: Hugh C. Hyde Living Writer Series: Janie Kim (LL 430)
*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.
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