Meet the Board

Meet your A.S. Board of Directors 2022-2023 by checking out this video. Enjoy!

We’re Halfway Through the Semester! Please leave your shoes at the door…

Hello, Spartans! I hope you all are doing well and taking care of yourselves. With midterms and school in full swing, make sure to practice self-care and find ways to bring out your inner child! If no one’s told you yet, I am proud of you; keep pushing through! 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.

Associated Students’ Programming Board will be on 7th Street, Monday, October 17th, from 10am-12pm providing drinks, snacks, and school supplies for midterm support! Make sure to swing by for some caffeine, scantrons, and a bite to eat on your way to or from class. 

President of Associated Students, Nina Chuang, is hosting a picnic outside the A.S. House on Friday, October 28 at 1pm. Come voice any concerns and address your needs directly to the President/CEO of Associated Students. Snacks and Spartan swag will be provided.

SJSU Homecoming 2022: Reign of Blue & Gold is right around the corner! Spirit week will start on Monday, October 24 leading up to our home game on Saturday, October 29. Event details at go.sjsu.edu/homecoming22. Make sure to vote for your next Homecoming Royalty through our Instagram @as_sjsu. 

As part of Homecoming, the A.S. Events team will be hosting the 15th Annual Fire on the Fountain on October 27th. Join us on Tower Lawn to see fire dancers, homecoming athletics, your homecoming court, and many student organization performances! There will be free food, giveaways, special guests, and more! If you are looking to volunteer, please sign up by October 20th at tinyurl.com/FOTFVolunteer2022.

Get involved with Student Government by joining as a student-at-large in one of the various A.S. committees! From voting on city/university policies, 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 October 26th. 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.

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. 

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.

Picnic with the President

October 28, 1pm

A.S. House

Join your A.S. President in a casual setting to ask questions, air concerns, and/or share your views. There will be FREE SNACKS AND SWAG!

Questions? Contact Nina Chuang, A.S. President, at as-president@sjsu.edu.

Students’ Election Commission 2022-2023

Join the Students’ Election Commission (SEC)! Plan and implement A.S. Elections in Spring 2023.

Available positions:

• Elections Team
• Open Positions
• SEC Ethics Officer
• SEC Events Officer
• SEC Marketing Office
• Election Consultants
• Stipends Available
• Apply by Friday, October 29, 11:59pm
• Apply at: tinyurl.com/AS-joincommittee

Questions? Contact Parker Rugeley-Valle, A.S. Leadership and Government Coordinator, at parker.rugeley-valle@sjsu.edu or (408) 924-6045.

Spartan Voice by Associated Students

The secong blog post for Spartan Voice by A.S. for the 2022-2023 school year is finally here! Check out the article on life-learning and self-awareness by Kai Rapanot, A.S. Vice President 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.

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 Homecoming 2022: Reign of Blue & Gold

October 24–29

Homecoming brings together current students, faculty, and staff and welcomes alumni back to campus in celebration of Spartan Pride at San José State University. Over the years, Homecoming has become an annual tradition encompassing a week of fun-filled events all aimed at showcasing school spirit. Go Spartans!

View the Homecoming page full schedule and details at: go.sjsu.edu/Homecoming22

Questions? Contact Student Involvement at getinvolved@sjsu.edu.

15th Annual Fire on the Fountain

Thursday, October 27, 5-9pm

Tower Lawn

SJSU’s Exciting Evening Extravaganza is now on its 15th Year! Featuring student organization booths and performances, Spartan Football team, SJSU Cheerleading Team, Homecoming Court, and more… FREE shirts, giveaways, and live fire performances

Sign up to reserve a booth or volunteer! The deadline for booths is Friday, October 14 and the deadline for volunteers is Friday, October 20 at 11:59 pm.

• For a booth: http://tinyurl.com/FOTFBooths2022
• To volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/FOTFVolunteer2022

Questions? Contact fireonthefountain@gmail.com.

Happy Transit Month, Spartans!

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.

Zipcar Driving Credits

TS is offering new members $15 in driving credit for Zipcar, a short-term car rental service that allows students 18 years old with a driver's license to rent cars on campus or within walking distance.

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 Jamie Wong, T.S. Student Assistant, at jaime.wong@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).

Spooktacular Water Coloring

Friday, October 21, 10am-12pm

Learn how to watercolor and create art in nature from our garden staff expert.

Movie: Short Films Night

Wednesday, October 26, 6:15pm-8:30pm

Seed Keeping Workshop

Thursday, November 3, 1-4pm

Learn how to save seeds from various fruits and vegetables and what it means to be a seed keeper.

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 deadline to apply is Monday, November 14, 11:59pm.

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

09/01 Spartan Squad Kickoff

09/14 Garden Festival 

09/22 Hypnosis

09/27 Storytelling at the Garden

09/29 Transit Month Ride Along 

10/06 Boba with the Board

10/06 Rooted Music & Social Justice Festival

10/11: Legacy Month Speaker: Dolores Huerta

Click below to CONNECT WITH US!