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- Inflatable Week - DeadweekDec 9, 2024 10:00 AM | Cost - $0 Email - recsfsu@sfsu.edu Phone - (415) 405-9355 Unwind and focus on your studies for finals by floating your worries away. Find relaxation and peace with our floaties, available all week at the Natatorium.
- Getting Started with Generative AIDec 12, 2024 11:00 AM | Cost - Free Email - at@sfsu.edu Curious about generative AI, but not sure where to start? Join us for a 60-minute hands-on workshop covering the essentials of generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, including how to effectively and responsibly use them, and identify and discuss the best applications for your academic and administrative needs.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Online Certificate Information SessionDec 12, 2024 11:30 AM | Email - cmartin9@sfsu.edu An online information session for prospective Geographic Information Systems Online Certificate students. Learn about the GIS certificate program, and get your questions answered. RSVP on our website to get the Zoom details: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/gis/events/info-session
- Fall '24 Last Day of ClassesDec 13, 2024 12:00 AM |
- Fall '24 Withdrawal from Classes or University By Exception for Documented Serious and Compelling Reasons EndsDec 13, 2024 12:00 AM | Tuesday, November 19 - Friday, December 13
- Inflatable Week - DeadweekDec 9, 2024 10:00 AM | Unwind and focus on your studies for finals by floating your worries away. Find relaxation and peace with our floaties, which are available all week at the Natatorium.Hosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10190751
- Students invited to relax, refresh, refuel in Library's Wellness Room, Dec. 9 – 19Dec 9, 2024 11:00 AM | Heading into final exams, the Library is partnering with Health Promotion & Wellness and Food+Shelter+Success to transform the Events Room (Library 121) into our annual Wellness Room. In the Wellness Room, Dec. 9 – 19, students can: Grab a free snack Color or make a bracelet or collage Lock in for a serious study session Find out about campus resources Play games or work on puzzlesPlus, the Library is filled with people who are here to help: Peer mentors at the checkout desk can help students find books, articles, and more. SF State faculty librarians offer in-depth research assistance by appointment — or students can drop in and work with us at the desk from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A 24/7 network of librarians can answer questions any day or time via live chat. The Tutoring & Academic Support Center (TASC) offers drop-in tutoring and appointments for all students in LIB 220 on the second floor.Please visit the J. Paul Leonard Library website for more information. Hosted by: Food+Shelter+Success, Health Promotion & Wellness, J. Paul Leonard LibraryAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10765945
- Weekly MeetingDec 9, 2024 7:00 PM | In these weekly meetings will will work together to learn new subjects. We will enjoy some snacks and brainstorm/build projects.Hosted by: Arduino Engineering ClubAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10676197
- SF State Chamber Singers Noon ConcertDec 10, 2024 12:00 PM | The University Chamber Singers will perform a program featuring works inspired by winter festivals from around the world in the Library lobby near Peet's Coffee & Tea. Come take a noontime break to enjoy some sweet choral sounds and get in the mood for winter!Hosted by: J. Paul Leonard LibraryAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10760638
- Therapy Dogs at the LibraryDec 17, 2024 11:00 AM | Huckleberry, Rosie, and Violet will be our canine guests of honor at this Wellness Weeks special event in the ground-floor Library lobby, just inside the tiger entrance. Take a break and meet the pups for a finals week pick-me-up!đđŠșđđ©Hosted by: J. Paul Leonard LibraryAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10760635
- SFSU’s Pain-Free Guide to Applying for Financial AidApplying for financial aid can feel overwhelming. But with San Francisco State Universityâs financial aid guide, youâll navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) like a pro. Whether youâre an SFSU student or not, weâre happy to provide some tips and tricks to make your 2025 â 2026 FAFSA application smooth and easy. Important dates Dec. 1: Applications have opened March 3: State aid priority deadline Guide to preparing 2025-2026 FAFSA applications Create a StudentAid.gov login (FSA ID): Visit studentaid.gov and select Create Account. Save your FSA ID somewhere safe â youâll need it every year! Complete the 2025 â 2026 FAFSA form: Go to studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and log in with your FSA ID. Fill out the form with personal and financial information. In most cases the IRS will directly transfer all of the tax information the FAFSA needs! Sign and submit: Sign the FAFSA electronically, ensuring that both the student and parent (if applicable) sign before submitting. Wait for financial aid offers: SFSU will use your 2025 â 2026 FAFSA to create a financial aid package. Youâll receive the package via email, and it will be available on your Student Center. Offers will be available in early 2025. Guide to preparing 2025-2026 CADAA applicationAccess the 2025 â 2026 CADAA application: Visit dream.csac.ca.gov to start the application. Gather required documents: Youâll need federal income tax returns and/or W-2s. Select San Francisco State University as your school and use school code 001154! Complete the CADAA form: Fill out the application online with personal and financial information. Review instructions carefully. Sign and submit: Sign electronically using the provided options on the CADAA platform. If applicable parents may sign electronically as well once the application is completed! Wait for financial aid offers: SFSU will use your 2025 â 2026 CADAA to create a financial aid package. Youâll receive the package via email, and it will be available on your Student Center. Offers will be available in early 2025. Not sure which application to fill out? Learn more about the 2025 â 2026 FAFSA and CADAA applications at financialaid.sfsu.edu/start. Campus resources The Financial Aid Outreach Team hosts Fin Aid Fridays to help with any financial aid questions you may have. Learn more about these events by visiting financialaid.sfsu.edu/fin-aid-fridays. Good luck, Gators!
- SFSU students, alumni contribute to animated operaPocket Opera collaboration brings Animation students into new film adaptation of Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’
- New Department of Defense, Energy grants prepare SFSU students for industry jobsThe grants expand research opportunities in engineering, robotics and quantum computing
- Campus food resources help students thriveFree food, cooking demos, workshops and more help SFSU students avoid food insecurity
- President’s Leadership Fellows Program celebrates 10 years of empowering future leadersOver 2,000 SFSU students trained in leadership development and career readiness San Francisco State University’s office of Career and Leadership Development (CLD) celebrated the 10th anniversary of the President’s Leadership Fellows Program (PLFP) on Wednesday, Nov. 13, bringing together alumni, University leaders and supporters to commemorate a decade of transformative impact. The event also honored philanthropist Kathy Kwan, whose support has been crucial to the program’s success. Since its launch in 2014 as a pilot initiative serving just 25 students in the Lam Family College of Business, the PLFP has grown significantly. Today, it’s equipped over 2,000 students across all disciplines with the skills needed to thrive in the professional world. The program, which transitioned to the office of Career and Leadership Development (CLD) in 2017, provides career-focused leadership training and mentorship through a semester-long curriculum. Open to juniors, seniors and graduate students, it meets weekly over lunch, offering interactive workshops on essential career skills such as resume building, interview techniques and networking. Participants also engage in self-exploration activities to build confidence and articulate their strengths.
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