@State April 2017

What's Happening @State

AS Election results announced

Marketing junior Chimezie Ebiriekwe won his race for president in the Associated Students election on March 16. Other election winners include hospitality and tourism management junior Vanessa Girard (executive vice president), international security and conflict resolution junior Carmel Alon (vice president of external relations), athletic training junior Chris Thomas (vice president of student affairs) and finance junior Hayden Willis (vice president of financial affairs).

Quest for the Best

Meet the student leaders impacting our campus and communities! Honoring ten talented students who have committed themselves to their studies and their community, the 31st annual Quest for the Best Awards winners have been announced! Celebrating excellence in academics, research, student life and service, those chosen as winners of the Quest for the Best award have been carefully selected for exemplifying student achievement at San Diego State. Whether it’s involvement in scientific research or active participation in maintaining a thriving campus life, the 2017 Quest for the Best winners continue to set high standards for their peers through their hard work and dedication!

Aztecs for Autism

Come celebrate Aztecs for Autism on April 5 from 6-7:15 P.M. at the Student Union Courtyard! A panel of three students on the spectrum will be speaking about their experiences, struggles, and triumphs before holding a Q&A with the public. Afterwards, join us at Hepner Hall for a light-up ceremony where we'll be turning the building blue for the rest of April in celebration of Autism Awareness Month.

We want YOU, graduating seniors!

Join the Aztec alumni community in showing that you’re ready to be a leader in the workplace by taking the Aztec Exit Survey! If you are graduating in May, watch your email this month for an invitation to participate in a brief survey, which helps measure employment, graduate school and other outcomes for our SDSU students. An active link to the Aztec Exit Survey will also be on WebPortal. The survey, provided through Career Services, helps demonstrate the success of our newest Aztec alumni upon graduation. Take the survey between April 4 and June 13 to help us demonstrate the true value of an SDSU degree.

Get some international flavor

Spend your Friday lunch hour learning about another culture. Visit the International Student Center every Friday at noon for International Coffee Hour as another group of international students put the best of their country on display. Host nations for April include India (April 7) and Slovakia (April 21). Visit the International Student Center calendar for more information.

Get money to study in Asia

Planning to study abroad in Asia? Don’t miss out on a significant funding opportunity. Deadline is April 4 for the Freeman-ASIA Award, which provides need-based funding for travel expenses. Up to $3,000 is available for summer programs, up to $5,000 for semester and up to $7,000 for full year. Visit the Freeman-ASIA website for more details.

Going abroad? Plan ahead!

Are you interested in going abroad in spring semester 2018? Since planning ahead is always key, now is the perfect time to explore your program and financing options. Start by attending an informational session at the International Student Center. You can also go to the Aztecs Abroad database to search for a program and destination that is the right fit for you.

Five dates to know

• April 5: Aztecs for Autism, Aztec Student Union Courtyard, 6 pm.
• April 13: Take Back the Night, Aztec Student Union Courtyard, 6 pm.
• April 13: Career Fair, Montezuma Hall, 10 am.
• April 17: Monday Night Movies - Rogue One, Aztec Student Union Courtyard, 6:30 pm.
• April 27: ArtPOP! Arts Alive - SDSU's 1st Annual Art Festival, across campus, 10:30 am.

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