A is for Art
Sneak Peek: Friday, April 8, 2016 — Exhibition: Saturday, April 16, 2016
A is for Art, a program of the SDSU Children's Center, showcases the amazing potential for creative expression by children between 6 months to 5 years of age. Each spring, 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 created by children in each classroom.
This year each classroom selected a well-known artist to study and then used that artist's painting techniques and style to create their own masterpiece. These 10 paintings will be on display at the Sneak Peek and will be available in a live auction at the Exhibition. Also each cottage (two classrooms) worked with a local artist to create an additional 5 paintings, which will be available in a live auction at the Sneak Peek.
Every child at the Center also had the opportunity to participate in the creation of one final painting. This Center-wide masterpiece was created using many techniques from the infants classroom using traditional paint brushes to the preschool classroom dropping paint soaked sensory balls on to the canvas. This painting will be available in a live auction at the Exhibition.
12th Annual A is for Art Events
2016 SNEAK PEEK
Friday, April 8, 2016, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
KPBS Studios, San Diego State University
A peek at the 16 paintings created by the children, their teachers and community artists. The evening's events include opportunity drawings, a live auction of 5 paintings created by the children, refreshments and entertainment for the children. This event is FREE and open to the public.
2016 EXHIBITION
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, Balboa Park
The evening will include a live auction of 11 paintings created by the children and their teachers, hors d'oeuvres, opportunity drawings, wine and live music, all in the beautiful setting of the Mingei International Museum. Tickets: $5 suggested donation. Tickets are available at the exhibition and at the SDSU Children's Center. This adults only event is open to the public. Your $5 donation includes entrance to all the museum's exhibits that evening.
Special thanks to all our A is for Art sponsors:
- Hullabaloo
- Mingei International Museum
- KPBS
- Mission Trails Financial
- San Diego City Beat
- Little Geeks Learning
- Terra American Bistro
- Printer Repair Depot
- Artist & Craftsman Supply
GreenFest
April 17-22, 2016
GreenFest, presented by SDSU's Associated Students and SDSU's Enviro-Business Society, is a series of events and initiatives, which encourage, celebrate, and advocate for sustainability, Aztec Pride, and diversity. The purpose of GreenFest is to engage the campus community through social and interactive programs in an effort to educate them on the importance of living a sustainable lifestyle and to promote sustainable practices.
Here is this year's lineup of events:
SDSU AT THE BALLPARK
Come watch the Padres play the Diamondbacks! Visit as.sdsu.edu/greenfest for event and ticket information.
BOAT CHALLENGE
Come watch student teams at the Aquaplex as they participate in the Boat Challenge! Teams will have to make their own boat from recycled materials and then will participate in a race.
MEATLESS MONDAY
A new spin on Cooking with Chefs, GreenFest will be providing a vegan dinner for students to learn how easy it is to eliminate meat from your diet and how to eat healthy! We will also be showing the film "Cowspiricy."
STUDENT TEAM COMPETITION: CHALKING
As a part of the GreenFest student team competition, students will participate in drawing chalk art that best represents their student team or organization.
RECYCLED ART COMPETITION
Student teams will be tasked with constructing a sculpture out of recyclable materials in a contest for points as a part of the Student Team Competition.
LOVE YOUR ROOTS
Love Your Roots is an event where diversity is rekindled and sustainability is revived. It will unite all Aztecs at heart by bridging communities and individuals from all walks of life. Colorful performances and interactive educational activities will be held showcase of the beauties of different cultures that ranges further than just ethnicity and race but the views and voices of all people.
E3 BUSINESS FAIR
The Environmental Business Fair is an event that is put on to show case the various careers in the sustainability world. This is a great networking opportunity for prospective students. Many of the businesses will even be offering internships or job opportunities for students.
GREENFEST KEYNOTE
The GreenFest Keynote is an educational forum in which a speaker is invited to speak on a sustainability related topic and perform a presentation on their expertise. Students will be able to enjoy a free, organic meal and learn from a sustainability expert. Visit as.sdsu.edu/greenfest for more event information.
SUNSET YOGA
Take a breather and release some stress. Join us on the ENS Field for a Sunset Yoga session led by one of our instructors from the Aztec Recreation Center.
BIKE BRUNCH
The Bike Brunch is a fun, interactive event held along Campanile that promotes alternative, fossil-fuel modes of transportation. There will be free breakfast and coffee provided, as well as give-away prizes. The Bike Brunch consists of interactive games, student organizations and outside organizations/companies tabling and recreational activities. All students are welcome!
FARMERS' MARKET
Enjoy local and/or organic food from the Farmers Market. Stop by the GreenFest table for a fun DIY.
GREENFESTIVAL
A new addition to the day of the big concert, GreenFestival will be a fun carnival event located on the ENS Field with multiple food vendors, rides, and other activities for students to enjoy! Our annual EnviroFashion Show will also be taking place during the GreenFestival and will be the final event for the student team competition!
ENVIROFASHION SHOW
Our annual EnviroFashion Show will also be taking place during the GreenFestival and will be the final event for the student team competition!
CONCERT
The GreenFest Concert, located in the Cal Coast Open Air Theater, will begin at 7pm! Visit as.sdsu.edu/greenfest for event and ticket information.
EARTH DAY CAMPUS COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
In collaboration with the Campus Community Commission, GreenFest will end with an Earth Day Clean Up! Join us in the courtyard of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.
A.S. Elections
And the winners are...
A.S. elections were held March 14–17, with 6,056 SDSU students voting online. The turnout, which amounts to 20 percent of the student body, is the highest in known A.S. history.
The A.S. Judicial Affairs Council certified the election results at their March 23 meeting.
The 2016-17 executive officers and representatives will be sworn in on April 27, including the following:
- President-elect Jamie Miller
- Executive Vice President-elect Patty Masengale
- Vice President of External Relations-elect Dylan Colliflower
- Vice President of Financial Affairs-elect Alex Shapiro
- Vice President of University Affairs-elect Chimezie Ebiriekwe
15 Questions
Tim Ripke, Viejas Arena Assistant Director
1. What is your name and title?
Tim Ripke, Assistant Director
2. Which A.S. department do you work in?
Viejas Arena and the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre. I oversee the Events, Operations and Facility Services Departments and act in the absence of the Director.
3. How long have you worked for A.S.?
I started working for Associated Students in 1987 refereeing basketball games as a student. I became a full-time employee on March 1, 1997.
4. What was the last movie you saw?
Risen — thumbs up. My daughter is 8 so it is the first movie I've seen in a LONG time that wasn't animated!
5. If you won $5 million what would you do with it?
I would give $4.5 million away to various charities. Pay off my house. Then, give the rest to my wife because she would be REALLY mad that I gave $4.5 million dollars away.
6. Which three people (living or dead) you would like to have dinner with?
I’m going to cheat: my four brothers & sisters. It has been over 30 years since all 5 of us have been together. It would be great to all get together!
7. What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
I like the ride at Knott's Berry Farm that takes you straight up in the air, holds for a minute, and drops you straight down. Scares the bejeebers out of me!
8. Would you rather build a sandcastle or a snowman?
I do not like sand — snow is awesome! Have you ever thrown a sand-ball at someone? Snowballs are much more fun! I leave the sand to the Rea Family.
9. Who is your favorite singer / musician / musical group?
I grew up in Detroit. Anyone who grew up in Detroit knows Bob Seger & Motown. I am a huge fan of both. I know Bob Seger's album "Live Bullet" by heart.
10. What is your favorite book?
One of my favorite movies of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird. So I was excited to read Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman. Otherwise, I am always reading the Bible.
11. What is your favorite sports team or who is your favorite individual athlete?
I am a hockey fan. I love the Detroit Redwings. They have not been very good as of late. My favorite player was Steve Yzerman. He was the Captain of the Red Wings and played for 23 years.
12. What do you want to be when you grow up?
I refuse to grow up. It's more fun to be a kid. My 8-year-old daughter wonders when I'm going to grow up. If I had to grow up, I'd be a math teacher — doesn't that sound fun!
13. What type of pets do you have and what are their names?
We adopt rescued German Shepherds. We had Shayla for 15 years. Currently we have Trapper. We just added a Dachshund. Her name is Lilly. They both follow Tamara around the house.
14. Do you like to cook and what is your specialty?
Love to cook... Hot Pockets. Actually, my specialty is Chili-mac. Dennison's chili with Macaroni & Cheese — scrumptious! As you can tell, I pride myself on healthy eating.
15. What do you like most about working for A.S.?
First of all, I work with some great folks at Viejas Arena. Second, I really enjoy working with our student employees. I enjoy encouraging, guiding and coaching them and then getting out of their way and watching them grow!
Entertainment
at Viejas Arena and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Visit viejasarena.com for tickets and show details.
Visit calcoastopenairtheatre.com for tickets and show details.
