A is for Art
SDSU Children’s Center
Art is a very important component of the curriculum at the SDSU Children’s Center. The children are taught elementary concepts of art such as line, shape, form, texture and color as they create their own masterpieces. As with all the other subjects covered at the Center, art is “participatory learning,” learning while doing.
A is for Art is a program of the Center that showcases the amazing potential for creative expression by children between 7 months to 5 years of age. Special “A is for Art” events are held for the public to view paintings created by the children in collaboration with local community artists and classroom teachers. Local guest artists visit the classrooms to discuss their own art, demonstrate some artistic techniques and mentor children in creating a painting in each classroom.
This year marks the 11th anniversary of “A is for Art.” The children and staff would like to invite you to join them for this year’s events.
SNEAK PEEK
Friday, April 10, 2015, 5:30-7:30 p.m., KPBS Studios, San Diego State University
A peek at the 10 paintings created by the children, their teachers and community artists. The evening’s events include opportunity drawings, a silent auction of small painting created by the children, refreshments and entertainment for the children. This event is free and open to the public. Children are welcome to attend.
EXHIBITION
Saturday, April 18, 2015, Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m., Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, Balboa Park
The evening will include a live auction of the 10 paintings created by the children, their teachers and community artists. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, opportunity drawings, wine and live music, all in the beautiful setting of the Mingei International Museum.
Tickets: $5 suggested donation. All proceeds will go toward providing classroom digital tools to make learning visible. Tickets are available the day of the event at the exhibition and at the SDSU Children's Center. This event is open to the public. The exhibition is an adults only event.
Elections Results
Spring 2015 Unofficial A.S. General Election Results
Below are the Spring 2015 Unofficial A.S. General Election Results. Congratulations to all of our new student leaders.
A.S. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A.S. PRESIDENT
Blaire Ward
A.S. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Leo Carrillo
A.S. VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Tyler Aguilar
A.S. VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Dominic Bilotti
A.S. VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
Andrea Byrd
A.S. CAMPUS LIFE COUNCIL
CAMPUS COMMUNITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Suraj Patel
COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Meghan Andrade
CONRAD PREBYS AZTEC STUDENT UNION BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Vanessa Girard
RECREATION AND WELLNESS COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Michael Liu
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Vivian Lee
STUDENT DIVERSITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Itzelt Santos
STUDENT SUPPORT COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Jack Doheny
STUDENT AT LARGE CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE
Kelsey Moss
Megan Dickson
A.S. UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS REPRESENTATIVE
Pablo Tinoco
Harrison Baum
Dylan Colliflower
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Paul Sullivan
Keaton Lash
Jaynie Lee
Erik Tamiyasu
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE
Brooke A. Snyder
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE
Ana Morino
Megan Mahdi
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Lewis Collazo
Ty Yates
Ian Fielden
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND FINE ARTS REPRESENTATIVE
Marisa Cubing
Sinthia Garcia
Muriel Robotta
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES REPRESENTATIVE
Alexis Dumitrescu
Jonny Semaan
Justin Fatoohi
Gervin Prado
UNDECLARED/UNCLASSIFIED STUDIES REPRESENTATIVE
Nate Lloyd
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Melanie Wilson
15 Questions
Kathryn Zambon, Union Programs & Services
What is your name and title?
Kathryn Zambon, Events Planner
Which A.S. department do you work in?
Union Programs & Services. As the Events Planner, I work mostly with student organizations, advising them on the event planning process in order to host events in the Union.
How many years have you worked for A.S.?
1.5 years
What is your favorite dessert?
I love tiramisu cheesecake. It’s a combination of three of my favorite things: coffee, cheese, and cake.
What city would you most like to visit or visit again?
I have always wanted to visit Paris and get back in the swing of speaking French. I would love to explore the fashion, the food, the arts, and the history that is part of the everyday culture in Paris.
What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
I cannot leave an amusement park until I have ridden the Tilt-A-Whirl. It was my favorite ride at the county fair as a kid and it is still my favorite traditional amusement park ride.
Would you rather build a sandcastle or a snowman?
Ideally, I would be building a snowman at the beach. I am originally from Vermont, therefore I have a lot of experience in building snowmen, and I am still getting used to how sand is inescapable once you have encountered it.
What is your favorite sports team or who is your favorite individual athlete?
My favorite sports team is the Cleveland Browns. I have no connection to Cleveland other than my grandfather’s childhood decision to cheer for the Browns and now our family is obligated to root for the underdog - Chomps.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I grow up I want to be a manager of a band or work at a record label that produces live musical events. As an undergrad, I was the Concerts Coordinator for the university and that position solidified my passion for the industry.
What type of pets do you have and what are their names?
I am the proud “ownee” of two rescue cats. A 1-year old brown tabby named Optimus and a 5-year old black cat named Gingerbread (only a real male cat can pull that name off).
Do you like to cook and what is your specialty?
I love to bake. My specialty dessert is a Harvey Wallbanger cake that my grandmother makes. I have recently mastered the Harvey cupcake with cream cheese frosting. Feel free to contact me for the recipe stuff this good shouldn’t be kept a secret!
If you could go back or forward in time, where would you go?
I would go forward in time just to witness all of the science fiction inventions our generations have dreamed up become a reality.
“Most people don’t know that I like to…”
… practice Martial Arts. I previously was a karate instructor for 4 years in back in Vermont. A new goal of mine is to start studying Krav Maga.
If you could have a superhero power what would it be?
I would want the power to teleport so that I would be able to travel the world, visit my family more often, never wait in traffic, and lessen my footprint on the environment.
If you could be any color in a box of Crayola Crayons, what color would you be and why?
I think I would be most likely be the color Periwinkle. A cool, bright color that is calming but spritely.
What is your favorite candy?
My favorite candy is those sour patch watermelons. Not too sweet, not too sour.
Calendar
April 2015
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