CLASSES WITHOUT QUIZZESJoin the Alumni Association at this year's Classes Without Quizzes where you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of fun and engaging courses led by SJSU's best and brightest faculty (see a listing of topics inside). This FREE event is open to the community. If you would like to bring your children, activities for teens and children will be available, details are online.
Following Session III, you, your family and friends will have a chance to sit back and relax at a free picnic lunch; seating is limited so bring your picnic blanket. Get more information, including a complete list courses, and register online. Advance registration is required.
9 a.m. Check-in and registration
9:30 – 10:20 a.m. Session I
10:30 – 11:20 a.m. Session II
11:30 a.m. – 12: 20 a.m. Session III
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. FREE picnic lunch for all attendees
Come join us in Clark Hall for delectable desserts and scintillating conversation, as well as a performance and discussion by the Baroque ensemble Les Grâces, led by Humanities Honors alumna Rebekah Ahrendt (viola da gamba), For more details, contact the Humanities Department at 408-924-4463, or Professor Cynthia Rostankowski, assistant coordinator of the Humanities Honors Program, at 408-924-4508.
Intercollegiate Athletics and the President's Office invite you to participate in this year's President's Cup. In its 33rd year, the President's Cup helps fund scholarships for Spartan athletes. Special bonus: golf tips from SJSU's nationally ranked women's golf team. For more information, contact Paul Minklein at 408-924-1219.
A series of fraternity and sorority events will be hosted throughout the week to foster Spartan Spirit. Events are managed through the office of Student Involvement. Greek alumni are encouraged to support and attend functions related directly to your fraternity or sorority. For a complete list, please call 408-924-5950.
Get an overview of Greek Week events, an explanation of points (participation and spirit), and enjoy the Kickoff Games in the Loma Prieta Ballroom inside Student Union.
Decorate the outside of the Greek host house to show your SJSU spirit, and build the chariot for Homecoming halftime! Money will be given to team captains at kickoff, and 10th and 11th Street host houses will begin decorating their houses.
This luncheon is free and open to all emeritus faculty from the College of Social Sciences. For more details, contact Linda Young at 408-924-5300.
The symposium will focus on the Fall 2008 Election. Free and open to all alumni and friends. For more details, please contact Linda Young at 408-924-5300.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTIONAll scholarship recipients, families, friends, and alumni donors are welcome to attend this event, which will honor this year's scholarship recipients at a beautiful outdoor reception. RSVP and get details online or contact Marie McCann at 408-924-1109.
All faculty and staff alumni are invited to an exclusive meet-and-greet with President Whitmore and interaction with fellow alumni. Brought to you by Human Resources and the SJSU Alumni Association, this will be the first of a series of faculty and staff alumni events. Get more details and register for this event online or call Marie McCann at 408-924-1109.
Watch teams compete on the Spartan Complex Lawn.
Open to students, alumni and family, Moonlight Movie Night will feature Disney-Pixar's Wall-e in the Campus Village Quad. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show!
You can help! Join a letter writing campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Tower Lawn.
The bonfire tradition has returned to San José State! Associated Students hosts this annual event on Tower Hall Lawn for the entire campus community, including alumni and friends are encouraged to attend this student event. Unlike traditional bonfires, this event contains a host of entertainment including fire dancers performing a ceremonial lighting of the bonfire. The Spartan Marching band, cheerleaders, football team, and fans are acknowledged at this event. For more details, contact Duncan Lange at 408-924-6226.
Check out the spirit and originality shown through decorations on the 10th and 11th Street host houses.
Chariot races! Barbeque! Greek fun! And find out House Decoration Winners.
San José State Baseball's 22nd Annual Golf Classic held at the Coyote Creek Golf and Country Club, as it has been for years, with a shotgun start at noon. Following the tournament will be a banquet dinner with prizes, an auction, raffle, and Special Recognition award. For more information, please contact Sam Piraro, head baseball coach 408-924-1255 or Teghan Meyer, administrative assistant 408-924-1287.
Reunite with your former RA colleagues and meet members of our current Residential Life staff! Take a tour of Campus Village and enjoy light refreshments. Join us in University Housing Services, Campus Village Building B. Please RSVP by Friday, October 3. For more information and to RSVP, contact Erik Allen at 408-795-5617.
The Class of 1958 is going gold! A fun-filled two-day reunion will bring the Class of 1958 back to where it all began, San José State. Friday will begin with a private tour of the King Library and its special collections, followed by a picnic lunch on campus. Then enjoy a walking tour of campus and visit the bookstore. The day will be capped off with a reception at the historic Hotel St. Claire. Saturday will begin with a tailgate at Spartan Stadium and a chance to watch the Spartans take on Utah State. The Golden Grad reunion is a perfect chance to reconnect with classmates or share your memories of SJSU with newfound friends. Get more information and sign up online or call 408-924-6515.
All Legacy Members -- meaning anyone who graduated prior to 1958 -- can enjoy the two-day Legacy Reunions. Friday's activities include a private tour of King Library and its special collections, a picnic lunch on campus and a walking tour of campus. The day will be capped off with a reception at the historic Hotel St. Claire where Legacy members can welcome this year's Golden Grads during the induction ceremony. Saturday will begin with a tailgate at Spartan Stadium and a chance to watch the Spartans take on Utah State at the Homecoming football game. Whether you were unable to attend your Golden Grad Reunion or simply want to do it all over again, this is a perfect chance to reconnect with classmates or share your memories of SJSU with newfound friends. Get more information and sign up online or call 408-924-6515.
Check out Campus MovieFest, a new Homecoming tradition now in its third year. Each year over 1,500 students break into week-long teams to create, shoot, edit, and produce short films. These films are judged and finalists get to show their work at the Campus MovieFest Finale during Homecoming week. The finale in Morris Dailey auditorium is open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-serve. Alumni and friends are welcome to come and enjoy the "Fest."
Chemical & Materials Engineering Alumni, we would love to see you at Homecoming. Come enjoy a brunch in Engineering 285 with us and catch up with old friends. We will be updating you on all the exciting things going on in the department. There will be a tour and scavenger hunt so you can see our new department labs, exciting changes in the College of Engineering, and all the growth that has been happening on the SJSU campus. Cost: $20 per person.
University Housing Services and Spartan Shops invite you to join us for brunch! FREE for all current housing residents, family members and guests of current housing residents and all RA Alums. Please RSVP by Friday, October 3. Contact Kevina Brown at 408-795-5633.
PRE-GAME FESTIVITIES Free shuttles will launch from the corner of ninth and San Salvador Streets starting at 1:30 pm for alumni, students and friends who wish to park on campus for the SJSU Homecoming game vs. Utah State. At South Campus, come to East Field where there will be live music, food and fun, sponsored by the Alumni Association. For more details, call 408-924-6515.
The College of Business Alumni Network, in conjunction with the MBA Association, is hosting its first College of Business Reunion. All COB graduates are welcome to attend. Look for us next to Alumni Association festivities on the East Field; catered meals available for purchase. RSVP online now.
Come out and bring your family to enjoy this year's Homecoming game vs. the Aggies of Utah State. Highlights include a special halftime show by the Spartan Marching Band and introduction of the newly crowned Homecoming King and Queen. For ticket information, contact the Spartan Ticket office at 408-924-7589.
As we celebrate 30 years of intercultural living, the SJSU International House is proud to host its 25th anniversary Pancake Breakfast. Join us for international food and entertainment offered by residents and alumni. Tickets cost $5 for students, $10 for general public, and $25 for a family of four. Purchase tickets at the door. Questions? Check out the I-House Web site, e-mail us, or call 408-924-6570.
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