Fall Is Here! Please leave your shoes at the door…

Hello, Spartans! Happy National Native American Heritage Month; a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Island communities all around the world. I would like to honor the original stewards of the land on which our university stands on, the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. It is essential that their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.

In celebration of National Authors Day, Associated Students’ Programming Board will be hosting their Spartan Book Fair event on Tuesday, November 15th, 12-3pm, at Smith/Carlos Lawn. Come out to support local student authors and their work. We will be providing coffee, pastries, and a warm space for anyone who would like to participate in an open mic!

Get involved with Student Government by joining us as a student-at-large in one of the various A.S. committees! From writing letters of support on current legislation, to directly planning events you want to see on campus, find more information here. Funding is also available to Recognized Student Organizations at sjsu.edu/as/funding.php. 

The A.S. Board of Directors holds regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 3pm. The next meeting will be on November 30th. Feel free to join any of our meetings in Student Union Meeting Room 1A or virtually through Zoom! We look forward to seeing you. If you would like to meet with an A.S. Director in-person or virtually, please check out our office hours and contact info at sjsu.edu/as/boardhours.

Congratulations to the A.S. Scholarship Program recipients. you are truly deserving Spartans! For a list of names, visit sjsu.edu/as/scholarships. Applications will open again from February to May 2023.

Make sure to visit the A.S. departments and familiarize yourself with the resources and opportunities available to you. Keep up-to-date with A.S. events, programs, and services through our social media handle @as_sjsu on Insta, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

Please stay safe on and off campus by making sure to follow COVID-19 guidelines. For more information about SJSU COVID-related matters, visit the Student Health Center page.

With that being said, I hope those who celebrate Thanksgiving have a wonderful holiday with family and loved ones; and for those who don’t, please enjoy and get some rest over our little break this month. Take care of yourselves and make sure to look out for one another. Spartan Up!

A.S. Government Corner is a monthly update from your Director of Communications, Dillon Gadoury, dillon.gadoury@sjsu.edu.

Spartan Book Fair

Tuesday, November 15, 12-3pm

Smith/Carlos Lawn

Are you an inspiring and/or student author? Showcase your work to the Spartan community. There is a book swap happening, so check out free books!

Questions? Contact Ariana Lacson, A.S. Director of Co-Curricular Affairs, at ariana.lacson@sjsu.edu.

Spartan Voice by Associated Students

The third blog post for Spartan Voice by A.S. for the 2022-2023 school year is finally here! Check out the article on active citizenship by Dominic Treseler, A.S. Director of Legislative Affairs by clicking here.

Join A Committee!

Are you interested in joining the Academic Affairs committee, Programming Board or Lobby Corps? A.S. has over 10 committees for you to join. Learn more at sjsu.edu/as/committees.

CalFresh EBT Card Registration

Monday, December 5, 11:30am-1:30pm

7th Street Plaza

College is hard. Getting food doesn’t have to be. You might qualify for CalFresh, a free EBT card you can use to buy food from most stores, farmers markets, and select online retailers. Visit our table for resources. Click the button below to see if you qualify and to get help applying!

Questions? Contact Michael Chadwick, A.S. Director of Student Resource Affairs, at michael.chadwick@sjsu.edu.

Submit Feedback to the

A.S. Board or Departments

In lieu of a public forum, you may submit questions, ideas, and any feedback for the A.S. Board and A.S. Departments by using the Your Voice Matters Google Form.

Click the button below to be heard!

Reserve a Conference Room!

The A.S. House has conference room space available for SJSU students and staff use, free of charge, during our regular business hours from Monday-Friday. Click below to reserve a room!

Questions? Contact our office at

as-hr@sjsu.edu or 408-924-6242.

Student Organization Funding

Associated Students offers up to $2,700 per year for Recognized Student Organizations. To learn more, click here. 

Questions? Contact Antonio Maldonado, A.S. Controller, at 

as-controller@sjsu.edu.

SJSU Cares!

Are you at risk of becoming homeless? Do you skip meals to afford rent? Do you have an unexpected medical bill that you are struggling to pay? SJSU Cares may be able to provide you with campus and community resources to manage your crisis. Reach out at sjsu.edu/sjsucares to keep updated on campus resources for yourself or to refer a friend.

Click the photo above to watch some student testimonials!

Tents & Toys

Tuesday, December 6, 10am-12pm

Take a nap or a snap at our campsite! Create your own fluffy friend! Presented by A.S. Events.

Questions? Contact Julia Belangdal, A.S. Events Student Assistant, juliabeatrice.belangdal@sjsu.edu.

Associated Students' Transportation Solutions (TS) has a variety of services to support students and their travel needs. Visit our website to learn about our promotions and travel options that are sustainable, accessible, and affordable! On our page, you will find information on how students can get free unlimited access to local VTA transit, regional transit options and discounts, resources for biking, and affordable car rentals! These options help you commute, explore life off campus, or get you back home for the weekend! Below are some programs we would highlight as some of our special promos this Fall.

Lyft Pilot Program Surveys

Did you enjoy the Lyft pilots offered this past semester? Keep an eye out in your inbox for a survey regarding the Lyft Evening Ride Program and/or the Lyft BayWheels Bike Credits for Housing Students. This survey will only be sent to eligible participants! Your feedback is valuable to us in offering similar, or long-term programs in the future.  

SJSU Lyft Evening Ride

TS, in partnership with UPD Parking Services, is offering enrolled students with hybrid and in-person classes Lyft credits to support safety for evening travel. Eligible students can obtain three $10 credits per month for late-night rides to or from the campus during the eligible time windows. For more information, visit our Lyft Evening Ride Pilot Page.

BikeShare For Housing

TS is offering housing students 6, 30-minute free Lyft Bike Rides on class bikes per month. These stations are located near campus and all around the city. Check your email from Lyft Business for instructions on how to sign up.

BikeShare For All 

Students enrolled in PG & E Care, and CalFresh qualify for a one-year Lyft Baywheels membership for just $5. Baywheels allows students to rent bikes from stations all around the city! Students can obtain a code for a free membership by emailing TS at transportation@sjsu.edu. Limited codes are available.

For more updates on events and resources, follow our social media! Our handle is @ts_sjsu on both Instagram and Twitter!

Questions? Contact Transportation Solutions at transportation@sjsu.edu.

De-Stress Planting Drive

Friday, December 2, 10am-12pm

Stressed with Finals? Join us at the garden to relax and plant flower seeds. In collaboration with the A.S. Board of Directors... Free Snacks and garden SWAG!!!

Questions? Contact Dhruv Varshney, A.S. Director of Sustainability Affairs, at dhruv.varhsney@sjsu.edu or Matt Spadoni, A.S. Community Garden Coordinator, at matthew.spadoni@sjsu.edu.

All events will be held at the A.S. Campus Community Garden, 372 E. San Salvador St. (across the street from the dining commons).

Movie: Kiss the Ground

Wednesday, November 30, 5-7pm

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Mondays: 1:15-3:15PM

Tuesdays: 9-11AM

Fridays: 10AM-12PM

linktr.ee/SJSU Garden

For more information on the garden, composting hours, and volunteer opportunities:

Instagram @sjsucccac, @sjsugarden and/or linktr.ee/sjsugardensjsu.edu/garden.

Questions? Contact Matthew Spadoni, CCCAC Community Garden Coordinator, at matthew.spadoni@sjsu.edu.

NEXT GENERATION

CAMPUS COMMUNITY GARDEN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Six Consecutive Fridays from February 10 to March 17, 2023

Gain a deeper understanding of environmental justice issues; Develop confidence in leadership skills; Meet students with similar interests in environmental justice; Learn hands-on gardening and farming skills; and, Earn a $1,000 stipend after completion of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for environmental justice
• Submit a 250-word essay
• GPA of 2.5 and higher
• Good academic standing
• Good conduct standing

MANDATORY MEETING DATES

• Summit: Friday, February 10, 10am-3pm
• Session 1: Friday, February 17, 9am-12pm
• Session 2: Friday, February 24, 9am-12pm
• Session 3: Friday, March 3, 9am-12pm
• Session 4: Friday, March 10, 9am-12pm
• Celebration: Friday, March 17,12-2pm

Attendance for all sessions is required to receive a $1,000 stipend. Apply at: tinyurl.com/nextgens23 or click the button below. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED! Apply by Tuesday, November 15, 11:59pm.

Questions? Contact Matt Spadoni. CCCAC Garden Coordinator, at matthew.spadoni@sjsu.edu.

10/26 Homecoming Golf Cart Parade

10/27 Fire on the Fountain

11/09 A.S. Scholarship Reception

11/10 K-Pop Pop-Up Event

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