Monday, November 8, 2010

Events This Week! Nov. 8th - 14th UPDATED

Blue = Student Organization Event
Green = San Jose City Event
Purple = SJSU Event
Pink = GREAT Session


TODAY, Monday, November 8th
A.S. Presents Cultural Showcase- 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Barrett Ballroom
- Enjoy dance, music, food and more!
Disability Sport Expo, 4pm - 7pm, SPX 44B
- Raffles! Silent Auctions! Free Food! Free Admission! Come support the Kineosology Department!

Wednesday, November 10th
Salsa Club: Salsa in the Village- 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Campus Village Quad
-The event will begin with free salsa lessons, and we’ll also have music playing all night, so you can show off all those salsa moves you’ve been working on this semester! There will also be a stage at the event, and we’ll be featuring a number of salsa performances, including the debut of the SJSU Salsa Performance Team! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170959252929994
IEEE Poker Night- 7:00pm, Engr 376
- For all students and faculty members! $5.00 buy in, $5.00 re-buyin, top 3 will make money, snacks for sale.


Poverty Under the Stars- 7:00pm - 9:00AM, Sculpture Garden on SJSU campus
-Come out to be in the solidarity with the 44 million Americans in poverty and over one m illion homeless and learn how Circle Works can solve our economic crisis, Sign up by November 8th!AKP MOGO BBQ Truck Fundraiser- 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Outside of Roberts Bookstore 330 S. 10th Street
- Delicious Mexican/Korean Fusion Cuisine - featured in SF Weekly! Support Alpha Kappa Psi!
So You Think You Can Dance Tour- 7:00pm, HP Pavilion
- The seventh season tour featuring some of the best dance crews. 7:30 pm. HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St. $37.50-$55, http://www.ticketmaster.com/

I am a Muslim Woman: My Faith, My Choice, My Life, My Right- 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Mosaic Cross Cultural Center, SU

- A workshop focused on the perception and reality of being a Muslim woman


Thursday, November 11th
VETERANS' DAY: No School
Veterans' Day Parade- 11:00am, Plaza de Cesar Chavez
-The largest Veterans’ Day Parade in Northern California. The parade is organized to honor all the brave men and women who served or are currently serving our country. Opening ceremony: 11 a.m. at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Parade: Noon. The parade starts at Delmas Street and travels east along Santa Clara Street to Market Street and ends at San Carlos Street. www.uvcscc.org

Friday, November 12th
APO Super Smash Bros Brawl Tourament- 1:00pm - 4:00pm, SU Ohlone Room
- singles tournament (Fly Solo) and doubles tournament (Partner Play); $5 per participant, registration ends Wednesday Nov. 10th! email rozee@yahoo.com to register. Let's Brawl!


Twelfth Night Opening Night- 7:00pm - 9:00pm, University Theater
-This uproarious Shakespearean comedy of disguise, thwarted desire, and lunatic misadventures is given the "steam punk" treatment in a "killer" interpretation of this classic play. Tickets $10 students/faculty/senior, $20 general admission. November 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 at 7pm in the University Theatre. Tickets available at https://commerce.cashnet.com/SJSUTheatre and at the door.

Saturday, November 13th
Indian Student Organization ROSHINI- 5:30pm, Morris Daily Auditorium
- Music, dance, games, food, and more! Entry Pass $7.


Santa Cruz Hiking- meet at Event Center

- We will travel to Aptos near Santa Cruz to hike through the redwoods. Hike will be 8-10 miles and novices are welcome. Participants need to bring water, sunscreen, and a pac klunch. Please call (408)924-6218 for more information/to register

Hunger Banquet- First Unitarian Church, 160 N. Third St., San Jose

- Experience, Feel, Change; For the modest contribution of $25 for adults or $10 for students and those with a low income, guests will be randomly assigned to dine like the top 1 percent of the world, to eat like 80 percent of the world or to nosh somewhere in between. Proceeds go to Human Agenda, Second Harvest Food Bank, Center for Employment Training, and Oxfam America.

The San Jose Museum of Art presents “DIY Art: Digital Photography”– A day-long workshop on how to adjust your digital camera regardless of make and model to achieve more exacting and creative effects. Bring your camera and learn to see beyond “point-and-shoot.” 10 am-4 pm. 110 S. Market St. $100, 271-6840 or http://www.sjmusart.org/


Sunday, November 14th
Holiday Gift Fair: The Joy of Dancing- 11:00am - 2:30pm, 1030 Piedmont Rd., San Jose
- Purchase your holiday gifts from our vendors who are giving a portion of the proceeds to the Dynamic Dance Team. Vendors include: Avon, Creative Memories, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Palpered Chef, Jockey Persion to Person, Willow House, Partylite Cangles, and more!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Events Happening This Weekend!

Blue = Student Organization Event
Green = San Jose City Event
Purple = SJSU Event
Pink = GREAT Session


Thursday, November 4th
MOSAIC WORD! Poetry Series, 5pm - 7pm, Student Union Food Court, in front of coffee station
-An open mic night for students to come and showcase their talents - spoken word, poetry, song, monologues, instruments, etc. All members of the community are welcome to perform and come out to support.
Salsa and Salsa Party, 9pm - late, Campus Crusade House, 33 South St.
- It's that time of year again! Chips and Salsa, Salsa Dancinc, Bachata, and Merengue! Come hangout and shake what your momma gave you!


Friday, November 5th
South First Fridays Gallery Crawl, 8pm - late, Along South First St.
- Come by the SoFA District this Friday evening, where the heart of creativity and art is located. Meet people and appreciate art in an inviting environment. Galleries along South First Street from San Carlos to Reed Street and on Market Street open their doors late with exhibit receptions, readings, performances, live music and more. 8 pm-late. It’s all free and one of the best events in downtown San Jose. South First Street between San Carlos and Reed streets, and various locations. www.southfirstfridays.com
Planning Your College Career, 12pm - 1pm, Clark Hall 118
-Now is the time to start thinking about your next semester classes. For that matter, do you have a plan for every semester here? Be daring and plan it all out! See what classes are going to be the most beneficial and how to get more information when you really need it.
Tire Testing and Modeling for Vehicle Dynamics, 11am - 3pm, Engineering Building
- There will be a one hour session at 11 am at the shop where he will go over the design of our vehicles. Food will be provided. His lecture "Tire Testing and Modeling for Vehicle Dyanmics" will take place from 12pm - 2pm. After the presentation will either be further discussions in the shop or a tour of our department This lecture will focus on tire performance as it relates to vehicle dynamics. It will include: a brief overview of tire construction, a discussion of laboratory tire testing, a discussion of tire model development from measured data, and the application of tire models to vehicle analysis, design and simulation.
Club Sports November Council Meeting, 12pm - 1pm, Sports Club
- 1 Officer from each Club Sports Team needs to attend
Ladies of Jazz: All Female Jazz Singer/Songwriters Concert, 8pm, Theater On San Pedro Square
– Four Bay Area ladies will perform their own original material from comical swing to beautiful, touching ballads with a jazz trio backing them up. 8 pm. Theater On San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St. $5-$15, 283-0200 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/134912


Saturday, November 6th
Men's Basketball vs. Whitman College, 3pm - 5pm, Event Center
Women's Basketball vs. Dominican University, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Event Center
Men's Soccer vs. Sacramento State, 7:00pm, Spartan Stadium
Los Tucanes, La Original Banda El Limon, El Komander, Fidel Rueda, Voz de Mando and Los Novillos, 7pm, San Jose Convention Center
– Marquez Brothers Entertainment presents a public dance expected to draw thousands of attendees. 7 pm. Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St. $44.50, http://www.elmexicanopresenta.com/
Sharks Host Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30pm, HP Pavilion
- Support the Sharks! HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St. $23-$192, www.ticketmaster.com or www.sjsharks.com


Sunday, November 7th
Opera SJ Celebrates National Opera Week, 12pm, MLK Library Room 225/229
– The public is invited to attend free Opera San Jose performances. Noon. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St. Room 225/229. www.operasj.org


Monday, November 8th
Disability Sport Expo, 4pm - 7pm, SPX 44B
- Raffles! Silent Auctions! Free Food! Free Admission! Come support the Kineosology Department!
The Cool Factor, 3pm-4pm, Clark Hall 118
- Now is the time to start thinking about your next semester classes. For that matter, do you have a plan for every semester here? Be daring and plan it all out! See what classes are going to be the most beneficial and how to get more information when you really need it.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Gateway Workshop of the Global Leadership Advancement Center

Coming up this weekend: the Gateway Workshop of the Global Leadership Advancement Program!
GATEWAT WORKSHOP of the GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PASSPORT PROGRAM

The Gateway Workshop is your ticket to the Global Leadership Passport Progam. This two-day hands-on workshop prepares you for global work by focusing on:
  • Understanding Global Leadership
  • Intercultural Effectiveness
  • Influencing Global Stakeholders
  • Leading Multicultural Teams
  • Communication Across Cultures
  • Creating Passport Roadmap

Taught by Dr. Joyce Osland

Lucas Endowed Professor of Global Leadership and Executive Director of the Global Leadership Advancement Center, facilitated by the associates of the Global Leadership Laboratory


GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PASSPORT PROGRAM
The Global Leadership Passport Program is a unique opportunity to develop leadership competencies by taking advantage of SJSU's global and cross-cultural courses and activities. Students earn required passport stamps for approved courses, programs, experiences, projects, and e-portfolio reflections. The culminating activity is a social innovation or global leadership project.
Once students earn the requisite number of stamps for each competency, they are issued a GLAC Passport describing the program's requirements and benefits to prospective employers.
Students can enter the program through either the COB's Global Leadership courses (BUS 165A and BUS 297D) or through a Gateway Workshop.
Open to ALL SJSU students
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: November 6 - 7, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location: BBC 032
Contact: Stacy Wheeler, stacy.h.wheeler@gmail.com or (408) 924-3582
COST & REGISTRATION
Fee: $85 (register and pay by Wednesday, November 3rd)
2. Make payment to BT 950 (cash or check, payable to "GLAC")
Registration Fee provides:
  • Intercultural effectiveness assessment tool and analysis
  • Two international lunches
  • Skill-based executive-style training
  • Entry into Global Leadership Passport Program
  • A way to distinguish yourself in the job market

Mosaic is Hiring!


MOSAIC CROSS CULTURAL CENTER IS HIRING!!


POSITION: Diversity Advocate Intern


APPOINTMENT: Sping 2011 (January 18, 2011-May 17, 2011)

– Reappointment will depend on performance.


HOURS & PAY: 15 hours per week at $10.00/hour

PROGRAM PURPOSE: The Diversity Advocate Internship (DAI) positions were created to assist with MOSAIC’s programming, recruitment, and outreaching efforts. The Diversity Advocate Interns play an integral role in the development and operation of MOSAIC. Each DAI is also a peer educator who is responsible for facilitating workshops and creating passive programming on a variety of topics focused on diversity, equity, and social justice issues. Students will be chosen based on their proven understanding of diversity and social justice, leadership experience, effectiveness in advocating for underrepresented populations, and potential to contribute to the mission and goals of MOSAIC.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Contact Sadika.hara@sjsu.edu if you have any questions or go to the Mosaic Cross Cultural Center on the top floor of the Student Union.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Dirty Brushes Hold Portrait Drawing Session on Campus!

Check out Spartan Daily's article on the Dirty Brushes! http://www.news.sjsu.edu/29461/sjsu-artists-hold-portrait-drawing-session


Did you get your portrait drawn on Tuesday?? "SJSU art students drew pictures of their peers on Thursday, Oct. 21 in the Art Department patio, between the Art Building and the Student Union. 'We are doing a portrait drawing session of the public,' said Erin Salazar, a senior pictorial art major."

I didn't get my portrait done this time, hopefully the Dirty Brushes will be out again! We have the best student organizations at SJSU!


Junior pictorial arts major Mary Gustafson sketches a portrait for a student outside the art building Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Jack Barnwell

Monday, October 25, 2010

Events Happening This Week! 10/25 - 10/31



Blue = Student Organization Event
Green = San Jose City Event
Purple = SJSU Event
Pink = GREAT Session


Tuesday, October 26
Grand Opening of the SJSU Smart Cart! 10:00am - 1:30 pm, Smith/Carlos Lawn
- Come to the grand opening of the Spartan Smart Cart for Fall 2010. Free give-aways and prizes! Lots of delicious fresh local and organic fruit and veggies. Check out our new selection of healthful beverages!
GREAT Session, Stressin' Out - 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Health Building 208
-Learn some tips on how to de-stress your life!
GREAT Session, The ABCs of Self Esteem - 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Clark Hall 118
-Want to improve your self-esteem? This workshop is for people who want to improve or solidify their self-esteem. You will learn what self-esteem is, what self-esteem do for people, and an action plan for improving your self-esteem.
Rain, a tribute to the Beetles - 10/26 - 10/31, SJ Center for the Performing Arts
-“The next best thing to seeing The Beatles,” raves the Denver Post. All the music and vocals are performed totally live! RAIN covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. Title: Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles Date: 10/26 - 10/31 Address: 255 Almaden Boulevard Start Time: Tues-Thurs: 7:30pm Fri: 8pm Sat: 2pm & 8pm Sun: 1pm & 6pm Ticket: $20-$88 http://www.broadwaysanjose.com/


Wednesday, October 27
PRSSA Visits NBC Bay Area Studio
- 5:00pm, KNTV NBC 11 Station
-Members will have the option of coming at 5 p.m. to watch the newscast live or coming at 5:30 p.m. for the actual meeting, where they will speak with an anchor, eat dinner and speak to Lance Lew (Head of Community Relations). (for paid members of PRSSA)


Thursday, October 28
GREAT Session, Have You Forgotten the Things You Said You'll Remember? - 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Mosaic Center
-Natural disasters are devastating and can create national unity as long as the media covers them, but what happens once that coverage stops? Come and partake in a facilitated workshop about the attitude, response, and behaviors following major natural disasters.

GREAT Session, Party with a Plan! - 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Clark Hall 118
- Whether you drink or not, optimize your good time and connection with yourself and your buddies. Find ways to stay healthy and balanced while engaging in social activities where drinking is involved. This is an interactive and fun 90-minute workshop
Careers in Government and Non-Profit - 3:00pm - 5:00pm, MLK 255/259
-Come to this interactive and fun panel to learn about government and non profit job opportunities
3rd Annual Spuler Media Ethics Symposium - 3:00 - 4:30pm, Eng 189
- A panel discussion with top Silicon Valley public relations practioners about social media and public relations ethics
Silicon Valley American Marketing Association at SJSU - 7:00pm, BBC
-The Marketing Assocation welcomes the Silicom Valley American Marketing Association to campus.
XBOX 360 presents Justin Bieber - 7:00pm, HP Pavilion
-See Justin Bieber's My World tour. Buy tickets ($40 - $66) at the event center ot http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0044ADAC1145B7?artistid=1369961&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
Fright Night 9 - 9:00pm, Club Rio, 610 Coleman Ave.
- Come out to the largest Halloween college costume party in San Jose! Enjoy the 2 rooms, 5 dance floors, and a huge oiutside patio. 18 to party, 21 to drink. Costume is required! Cash and prize for the best looking costume!


Friday, October 29
SHRM and MIS Halloween Party at Britannia Arms - 8:00 pm - midnight, 173 West Santa Clara
-The Society for Human Resource Management and Management Information Systems Association of SJSU has collaborated to host a wonderful and exciting HALLOWEEN PARTY and RAFFLE!!! It is a HALLOWEEN PARTY, so wear your costume! Dress to impress in the craziest and scariest way you can. We have organized prize drawings with the following prizes: Grand Prize (you dont have to be present to win): Acer Netbook; Door Prizes (must be present to win): 49er Tickets, Warrior Tickets, Shark Tickets & Parking Pass, External Hard Drive, Haircut at Michael Anthony Spa, and a Massage or Facial at Aruna Spa.
Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity Presents Inferno XXII - 9:30pm - 2:00am, Tha Pavilion, 344 Tully Road
- The Gammas would like to thank everyone who has supported and made Inferno the longest and largest halloween event in Northern Ca for 22 consecutive years/ 18 to party, 21 to drink. $15 presales $20 at the door. No costume, no entry. More info at www.inferno22.eventbrite.com

Lady Antebellum Need You Now Tour - 7:30pm, SJ Event Center
-Lady Antebellum comes to the Event Center on their Need You Now 2010 Tour with supporting act David Nail. Presented by Another Planet Entertainment. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Reserved Seating - $34.50 General Admission Floor - $34.50 GA Floor is Standing Room ONLY
Opera San Jose Presents "Hansel and Gretel" - 5:00-6:00pm, MLK Library
-FREE Public performance of a one-act touring opera based on the classic opera "Hansel and Gretel" at the Dr. Martin Luther King Library.

Winchester Mystery House Flashlight Tours - 6:30pm - 12:00am 10/29 - 10/31
-Are you afraid of the dark? Take a flashlight tour of the house that fear built! Tickets are $45 and include a private 65 minute tour of the house, a souvenir flashlight, a caricature drawing, and more. Come and dress up! Find more info at
http://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/.
Great America's Halloween Haunt
, 7:00pm - 12:00am, 1029 - 10/31
- "All you fear is here!"Visit Great America and emerse yourself into a Halloween extravaganza with scare zones throughout the park, 7 intense haunted mazes, plus the thrill rides we know and love! Show your student ID and get $25.00 ticket! (versus $39.99). Visit http://haunt.cagreatamerica.com/ for more information!


Saturday, October 30
Akbayan Friendship Games - All day, CSU Fullerton
-PASA Friendship Games -- the largest student-run Filpino-American event in the nation -- is a highly anticipated event with over 6,000 individuals from over 30 colleges and universities across the nation that come together to play fun, friendly, and competitive picnic games. Friendship Games has become more than just picnic games, it is also a day of unforgettable entertainment from morning to night with roll-call and cheer performances, our star studded half-time show, and of course the famous Friendship Games after party hosted by 21XL Events Co. http://www.friendshipgames.net/


Sunday, October 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Events Happening This Week!

Blue = Student Organization Event
Green = San Jose City Event
Purple = SJSU Event
Pink = GREAT Session

Thursday, October 21st
Coke-Tails with Coca Cola Team - 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Ohlone Room SU
- Join the Marketing Association in welcoming the Coca Cola team to SJSU. They will be talking about the over all Coca-Cola sales team and talk about INTERNSHIP possibilities!!!! Members will get the chance to head in a little earlier than the general public to have some one on one time with the team.
sjDANCEco in Concert "For Every Season"- 8:00pm, California Theater
- The premier of Jose Limon’s masterwork in collaboration with SJ Chamber Orquestra.  8 pm.  California Theatre, 345 S. First St.  $42.50 (discounted student tickets available).  www.sjdanceco.org
Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium: Peter Nelson - 12:00pm - 1:00pm, ENG 189
- Listen to Peter Nelson, President and CEO of California Water Service Company talk about business and technology trends.
NHSMBA Chicago Conference and Career Expo - October 21-23, McCormick Conference Center
- Attended by members of the SJSU Latino Business Association. Find more information at http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/lbsa/Events/Events.html
SJSU Ice Hockey vs. Colorado University - 8:15pm, Sharks Ice- Home Game vs. University of Colorado. Puck drops at 815pm. Part of the 4th Annual Mid-State Electric Best of the West Showcase.
GREAT Session: Love Your Body - 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Health Building 208
- Learn everything you wanted to know about anatomy of the reproductive system.
Assert Yourself! -12:00pm - 1:00pm, Clark Hall 118
- Do you have a hard time saying “no” or asking for help?  Is it difficult for you to express your feelings, thoughts, or beliefs openly and honestly?  Come to this workshop and learn skills to improve your assertiveness.
SJSU Symphonic Band Concert - 7:30pm - 9:30 pm, Music Concert Hall
- Concert featuring SJSU Symphonic Band. Conducted by Dr. Diana Hollinger.
GREAT Session Congo Awareness Week: Breaking the Silence - 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Mosaic Cross Cultural Center

Friday, October 22
Global Tuner Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway - October 22 - 24, Laguna Seca
- Formula SAE will make an appearance at Global Tuner Grand Prix, for more information visit https://www.mazdaraceway.com/pages/GlobalTunerGrandPrix.
SJSU Ice Hockey vs. CSULB - 8:15pm - 10:30pm, North Rink, Sharks Ice
- Home Game vs. CSU Long Beach. Puck drops at 815pm. Part of the 4th Annual Mid-State Electric Best of the West Showcase.
SJSU Choral Concert Series, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Campbell United Methodist Church
- SJSU Choral Concert series featuring SJSU Concert Choir and SJSU Chamber Singers. Led by Dr. Charlene Archibeque.
sjDANCEco in Concert "For Every Season"- 8:00pm, California Theater
- The premier of Jose Limon’s masterwork in collaboration with SJ Chamber Orquestra.  8 pm.  California Theatre, 345 S. First St.  $42.50 (discounted student tickets available).  www.sjdanceco.org

Saturday, October 22nd
Delta Sigma Pi's Anti-Grafetti Community Service Event - 10:00am - 12:00pm, 1750 South White Road, San Jose, Ca 95125
- Help us clean up our city. Please bring gloves!
Rebuilding Together: Chi Epsilon - 8:00am - 4:00pm, San Jose
- Each October and April hundreds of volunteers come together to rebuild homes and communities through our Rebuilding Day projects.Sign up at this link: http://rebuildingtogether-sv.org/?q=node/184 When it asks : "I prefer to work with the following group or person" indicate "Chi Epsilon"
SJSU Ice Hockey vs. East Washington - 7:00pm - 9:30pm, North Rink, Sharks Ice
- Home Game vs. East Washington Puck drops at 7:00pm. Part of the 4th Annual Mid-State Electric Best of the West Showcase.
Football vs. Fresno State Bulldogs - 5:00pm, Spartan Stadium
- Come out and support the Spartans as the play rival Fresno State

Sunday, October 23rd
I-House Pancake Breakfast - 9:30am - 1:00pm, I-House on 11th Street
- Pancake Breakfast (PCB) is an outreach event to welcome alumni and members of the community to the I-House. On the day of the event, residents dress in traditional clothing from around the world and volunteer to cook, serve, and perform for our guests. This semester, PCB will be held at the I-House on Sunday, October 24th with the theme “Go Green.”
Women's Soccer vs. Utah State - 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Spartan Stadium
- Come out and support our women's soccer team!
- 8:15pm - 10:30pm, North Rink, Sharks Ice