Led by 2024 SFSU Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee Patrick Makuakāne, dancers from his dance company Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu perform a traditional greeting chant that speaks to a long-held, honored relationship between San Francisco and Hawaiʻi.Apply Now: https://future.sfsu.edu/admissions/applyMore Inspiration and Resources: mystory.sfsu.eduWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.

Congratulations, you're a Gator!Start your next chapter at SF State and accept your offer of admission. At SFSU, every student is empowered to pursue their educational dreams bravely, confidently and passionately. We ignite the power of education for all.The deadline to accept your offer of admission has been extended to June 1. Visit future.sfsu.edu/admitted to accept today!More Inspiration and Resources: mystory.sfsu.eduWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.

Evan Kidera (B.A., ’04; MBA, ’14) is the co-founder and CEO of Señor Sisig, a pioneering Filipino-fusion restaurant. While earning his MBA at SF State, Kidera and his friend Gil Payumo launched their first food truck in 2010. Señor Sisig has since expanded into a fleet of food trucks and three brick-and-mortar restaurants, with a fourth opening in 2025. Welcome to San Francisco State, where everyone has their own story. We shift, mold, change, and ignite passion in too many fields of study to count. Each student's perspective and hard work makes us truly San Francisco State.Apply Now: https://future.sfsu.edu/admissions/applyMore Inspiration and Resources: mystory.sfsu.eduWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.

Patrick Makuakāne (B.A., ’89) is director of the San Francisco dance company and cultural organization Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu, which features a traditional dance company that also blends classical hula with stylized movements and contemporary music with a theatrical flair. Performances tackle powerful topics such as colonialism. He’s an award-winning choreographer and received the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Fellowship in 2023 for his groundbreaking work in hula.Welcome to San Francisco State, where everyone has their own story. We shift, mold, change, and ignite passion in too many fields of study to count. Each student's perspective and hard work makes us truly San Francisco State.Apply Now: https://future.sfsu.edu/admissions/applyMore Inspiration and Resources: mystory.sfsu.eduWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.

Genny Lim (B.A, ’77; M.A., ’88) is an award-winning playwright, poet, performer, educator and community leader. The San Francisco native is the city’s 2024 poet laureate and was a former SF JAZZ poet laureate. She’s written five poetry collections and an award-winning play and has contributed to other literary collections.Welcome to San Francisco State, where everyone has their own story. We shift, mold, change, and ignite passion in too many fields of study to count. Each student's perspective and hard work makes us truly San Francisco State.Apply Now: https://future.sfsu.edu/admissions/applyMore Inspiration and Resources: mystory.sfsu.eduWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.

Welcome to San Francisco State, where everyone has their own story. We shift, mold, change and ignite passion whether it be in the creative arts, sciences, technology, business, social justice and so much more. Each student's perspective and hard work makes us truly San Francisco State. Go to a university that ignites your passion. Live out your story at SF State. Apply here: https://future.sfsu.edu/admissions/apply More inspiration and resources: mystory.sfsu.edu Website: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsu San Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.

Welcome to San Francisco State, where everyone has their own story. We shift, mold, change, and ignite passion in too many fields of study to count. Each student's perspective and hard work makes us truly San Francisco State.Apply Now: https://future.sfsu.edu/admissions/applyMore Inspiration and Resources: mystory.sfsu.eduWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.

Welcome to San Francisco State, where everyone has their own story. We shift, mold, change, and ignite passion in too many fields of study to count. Each student's perspective and hard work makes us truly San Francisco State.Dive into a lively community. Discover new passions. From San Francisco State University, you can go anywhere.Start your next chapter and accept your admissions offer by December 1. https://future.sfsu.edu/admittedWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.

Join student residents as they dance their way through the vibrant campus housing at San Francisco State University! Experience the energy, creativity and community that make SFSU the perfect place to chase your passions and make lifelong friends.Check out more about living on campus: SF State HousingWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.MB01RXY4TXQFOB0

The Honors Convocation is San Francisco State University's public and formal way of recognizing those students who have achieved academic excellence at SF State. The deans of each department recognize the academic excellence, intellectual rigor, creative ingenuity, and community service of their respective students, congratulating them and presenting them with their certificates. This year's event was held May 23, 2024, in SF State's McKenna Theatre.Chapters: 0:00 Prelude/Processional 5:02 Welcome and Introductions - Lynn Mahoney, President, San Francisco State University 11:25 Address - “Reframing Life And Work For The Third Millennium” Michael Goldman, Chair, Academic Senate 21:10 Recognition of Honored Students and Phi Beta Kappa Members - Amy Sueyoshi, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs 25:50 Eugene Sivadas, Dean, Lam Family College of Business 33:34 Cynthia Grutzik, Dean, Graduate College of Education 38:40 Grace Yoo, Dean, College of Ethnic Studies 44:05 Andreana Clay, Dean, College of Health & Social Sciences 51:33 Ifeoma Kiddoe Nwankwo, Dean, College of Liberal & Creative Arts 1:02:37 Carmen Domingo, Dean, College of Science & Engineering 1:09:42 Closing Remarks - Amy Sueyoshi, Provost and Vice President, Academic AffairsMore Inspiration and Resources: mystory.sfsu.eduWebsite: sfsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sanfranciscostate Instagram: instagram.com/sanfranciscostate Twitter: twitter.com/sfsuSan Francisco State University is a proud partner of the CSU System.