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A.S. Government

Hey, Spartans!

I hope you all enjoyed your spring break! First, we would like to thank everyone that came to our 120th year kick-off event on March 1st. We are excited to begin the celebration of our 120th year as an organization!

Recently, members from the A.S. Lobby Corps traveled to Sacramento for the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) to lobby against the potential tuition increase. Your student representatives from all 23 CSUs advocated against this increase. Unfortunately, the CSU Board of Trustees passed the increase to be effective next academic year. Despite the decision, please remember that the student voice is very important! If you are interested in lobbying, please contact Juritzi Torres Mendoza, A.S. Director of External Affairs, who also chairs the A.S. Lobby Corps committee.

A.S. Elections are in full swing with campaigning already underway!  Please join us at the Campus Village Quad (CVB Quad) this Thursday, April 6, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for the Meet Your Candidates Mixer. Also, the Voter Information Guide (VIG) is now available online or you can pick up a copy at any A.S. department. To view the VIG, event schedule, and general elections information, please visit as.sjsu.edu/vote. Voting begins Monday, April 10th (immediately following the candidates debates) and will end Thursday, April 13th at 8:00am. Join us for the Elections Results Party, 12:00pm at Smith/Carlos Lawn. Don’t forget to cast your vote!

Mark your calendars as Associated Students has many events taking place this month! The. A.S. Programming Board will be hosting Trashion Fashion on April 20th and Diversity Day on April 27th. The A.S. Finance Committee will be hosting the 3rd annual Spartan Showcase on April 19th. This event showcases student organization accomplishments with the use of funding from Associated Students. Come support your fellow Spartans!

The Division of Student Affairs is supporting SJSU Night at the Giants on Friday, April 14, at 7:15pm at AT&T Park. Tickets are being sold at a subsidized price for students.

Please look in our sections below for more details on all the April events.

Lastly, we would like to invite you to the 6th Student Leadership Gala on Wednesday, May 3rd, at 5:00pm in the Diaz Compean Student Union Ballroom. We will announce and recognize this year’s recipients of the A.S. 55 award and recognize Registered Student Organizations who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to San José State University and the community.
Way Back Wednesday Photo Booth

Way Back Wednesday  Kick Off
 
A.S. Student Government Corner is a monthly update from your Director of Communications, Jasmine Garcia, odalys.garcia.arce@sjsu.edu.
César E. Chávez
Community Action Center
F ood Justice Workshops
Gauging the Problem & Identifying Solutions
Wednesday, April 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Diaz Compean Student Union,
2nd Floor Meeting Room 3A

System-wide Solutions to Food Insecurity
Wednesday, April 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Diaz Compean Student Union,
2nd Floor Meeting Room 3A

Questions? Contact CCCAC at (408)924-4138, as-communityactioncenter@sjsu.edu or visit CCCAC at S.U. (Suite 1550).
Opportunity Corner
Spartan Squad T-Shirt Design Contest
Submit entries by Friday, April 7th

Design the 2017-2018 Spartan Squad shirt. 5,000+ Spartan Squad Shirts handed out to students. Contest rules:
  • Designer must be a current SJSU student in spring 2017.
  • Design will be used for front of shirt only.
  • Use of Spartan Squad logo not required.
  • Shirt will remain gold. Design should be a 2-color design in blue and white (recommended but not required).
Submit design to spartansquad@sjsu.edu or at the A.S. House.

A.S. Scholarships
Open until Monday, May 1st

Students awarded an Associated Students scholarship demonstrate exemplary leadership and involvement in campus and community life.

Apply through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. Scholarship funds will be released for the  2017-2018 academic year.

For more details, please visit the SJSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at sjsu.edu/faso or cal (408)283-7500 ext. 6. 
Events Calendar
Associated Students has a calendar full of events for you.
To view the A.S. calendar, click here.
SJSU LOL Comedy Night
Tuesday, April 4th at 6:00pm
Diaz Compean Student Union Theater

Improv showdown hosted by Comedy Sportz San Jose. Brought to you by Associated Students and Student Union.
Celebrate culture, uniqueness and identity!

Interested in tabling or performing at Diversity Day? For an application form, visit the A.S. House! Applications are due  Friday, 04/14.

Questions? Contact Marco Buelna, Director of Programming Affairs, marco.buelna@sjsu..edu.

SF Giants Vs Colorado Rockies
Friday, April 14, at 7:15pm
AT&T Park

Discounted tickets on sale at   Event Center Box Office.  Please show student ID at time of purchase:
$18 View Seats Third Floor
$23 Bleacher Seats Ground Floor

FREE limited edition SJSU/Giants t-shirt included with your ticket.

Sponsoring partners: Student Affairs and Student Union, Inc.  A portion of the proceeds will help support the A.S. Child Development Center.
Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00pm
Diaz Compean Student Union Ballroom

Showcase what your organization has accomplished with funding from Associated Students.  $5,000 total in additional funding for next school year will be awarded for 10  special categories. RSVP by April 10th:  http://bit.ly/spartanshowcase2017RSVP

Questions? Contact Adi Mairal, A.S. Controller, at aditya.mairal@sjsu.edu. 
Trashion Fashion
Thursday, April 20th at 7:00pm
CVB Quad

April 20th is Earth Day! Designers and models come together with beautiful designs from up-cycled and reusable items.

Questions? Contact Jasmine Garcia, A.S. Director of Communications, at odalys.garciaarce@sjsu.edu. 

Congratulations to Racket City for winning Music Mayhem!

Thank you to all the bands that participated in our battle of musical talents. Click here to view photos from that exciting night!