A is for Art
A is for Art
15th Anniversary
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 year, A is for Art events are held to raise awareness, and funds, to promote art education at the Children’s Center. Each classroom selects an artist living and working in the United States to study and then uses that artist's painting techniques and style to create their own collaborative masterpiece.
To celebrate A is for Art’s 15th Anniversary, we will be hosting two events, the Exhibition and the Finale at the Open House!
The A is for Art Exhibition, an adult-only event, is open to the public on March 2, at the Southwestern Yacht Club. For a small donation of $10, you can enjoy appetizers, beer, wine, and participate in the live auction of children’s art and opportunity basket drawings. This year, one of the baskets includes two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines!
The Finale at the Open House event on March 23 is for all Children’s Center families, staff, alumni, and friends. This event is great for the whole family. There will be children’s artwork on display, snacks, activities for the entire family and opportunity drawings for the adults. Also, there will be a very special art activity. Everyone in attendance will be able to paint on a very large canvas. The finished painting will then be available in a live auction at the end of the event.
Please join us for these amazing events. For more information about A is for Art and the SDSU Children’s Center visit, childcare.sdsu.edu/aisforart.
5 Fun Interesting Facts
Aztec Adventures
- 7,637 pairs of climbing shoes have been rented at the ARC Wall so far this fiscal year.
- Aztec Adventures traveled over 4,000 miles during the Fall 2018 semester, driving participants in 15 passenger vans.
- In the Fall 2018 semester, Aztec Adventures completed 175 sleeping bag washes. Every sleeping bag is washed when it comes back from trips.
- Aztec Adventures owns 26 backpacks, which are 65-70 liters in capacity.
- For Aztec Adventures Backpacking Trips - A filled backpack typically weighs 40- 50 pounds. In a single day, most packers travel 5 to 7 miles.
Submitted By: Amy Schiller, Aztec Recreation Marketing Coordinator
Leave Your Heartprint!
Elections Application Deadline: February 21
Run or apply for a leadership position in Associated Students! In addition to 5 Executive Officer positions, there are 33 leadership positions to run for on the ballot. If running a campaign isn’t for you, consider applying to serve on the A.S. Board of Directors, or one of the other 14 appointed leadership positions.
SOME IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:
Feb. 1
Applications for elected and appointed positions available in the A.S. Office, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Suite 320
Feb. 11 & 12
Prospective leaders information sessions
Feb. 21
Applications for elected positions due in the A.S. Office
MAR. 25 - 28
A.S. ELECTIONS - vote on SDSU WebPortal
APR. 18
Applications for appointed positions due
Being an A.S. student leader is an honor and great opportunity to lead from the heart and serve your fellow students. For more information, visit as.sdsu.edu/elections
Aztec Achievement Award Nominations
2019
SDSU has many outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni! Nominate them, and yourself, for an A.S. Aztec Achievement Award. The annual ceremony recognizes the exceptional contributions of the SDSU community across campus.
The nomination form will be available online starting on Tuesday, February 12.
For a full listing of award descriptions and to nominate someone, visit as.sdsu.edu/govt/aaa
All nomination applications are due on Tuesday, March 19.
Submitted By: Janice Dils, Government Affairs Manager
Read Across America
at the Children’s Center
Read Across America is the nation’s largest reading celebration, with more than 45 million students, parents, educators and others participating every year. Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
The Children’s Center is excited to be celebrating again this year. On Friday, March 1, teachers, volunteers and parents will be sharing their favorite books, as well as Dr. Seuss books, with the children both inside and outside the classrooms. If you would like to read a book to the children, please come join us at the Center between 9:00-10:00 a.m. We would love to have your support!
Read across America
Friday
9:00-10:00 a.m.
SDSU Children's Center
For more information, contact Michelle Zamora, Children’s Center Director, at 619-594-7298.
Eat Out Fundraiser
SDSU Children’s Center
Enjoy some great food and help the SDSU Children’s Center. Join them for their next “We Care Wednesdays: Eat Out Fundraiser”, Wednesday, February 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Hills Local Pub. 10% of your bill will go to the Center to help support this year’s “A is for Art” events.
The Hills has many great dinner options including:
- “Greenie Meanie Fries” – chopped chicken, cheddar jack ortega chilies and meanie sauce
- “Bistro Burger” – bacon, mozzarella, fried Brussel sprouts and balsamic aioli on a brioche bun
- “Hills Gobbler Club” – Black Forest ham, roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss, basil aioli, lettuce and tomato on grilled sourdough
The Hills is located in La Mesa at 8758 La Mesa Blvd.
Visit childcare.sdsu.edu and click on “Special Events” to download an event flyer.
McCarron Exemplary Service Endowed Scholarship
Nomination Process
The McCarron Exemplary Service Endowed Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship awarded to the Associated Students student employee who best exemplifies the service ideals of Associated Students through exceptional performance and is a contributing member of the SDSU community. Established in 2014, this scholarship is a generous annual gift from Tom & Virginia McCarron that is awarded in the spring semester each year.
New this year is the nomination process for the scholarship in which supervisors will nominate their students; previously this has been a self-nomination process.
Please take time to consider nominating your current student employees for this scholarship.
Eligibility requirements can be found in the nomination form.
Please send completed nominations to Lindsay Gunn at lgunn@sdsu.edu. Nominations are being accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019.
15 Questions
Travis Lamke, MBAC Kayak and Paddleboard Instructor/Camp Counselor
- What is your name, job title and major?
Travis Lamke. Kayak and Paddleboard Instructor/Camp Counselor. Majoring in Recreation Tourism Management, Hospitality Tourism Management and Sociology. - Which A.S. department do you work in?
Mission Bay Aquatic Center. Instruct paddle classes, lessons and events. Provide help in any other sports when needed. Assist medical needs to level of certification. Create enjoyable experiences. - How long have you worked for A.S.?
April of 2018, almost a year! - What was the last movie you saw? Thumbs up or thumbs down?
“Avengers: Infinity War.” Thumbs... sideways; could have been better. - If you won $5 million what would you do with it?
Buy myself a house and a Porsche Panamera, buy my parents a house for retirement, and save $1 million. - Which three people (living or dead) you would like to have dinner with?
Tony Gwynn. I am a family friend of the Gwynn’s, miss him. He’s a hometown hero and my idol.
Drake. My favorite artist of all time, his lyrics inspire me, he is the most creative individual alive.
Mac Miller. He has had the biggest influence on my life through his music and humble personality. - What city would you most like to visit or visit again?
The Virgin Islands. I love tropical places and am a huge water enthusiast. - What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
Tatsu at Magic Mountain. It feels like you're flying and a specific drop makes your stomach move to your chest. - Who is your favorite singer / musician / musical group?
Drake. One of a kind, good hearted, gives to community, inspirational and touching lyrics. - What is your favorite sports team or who is your favorite individual athlete?
Boston Red Sox. When I was in little league, I was on the Red Sox and we won the Tournament of Champions. David Ortiz is also my favorite player. - When you visit the Zoo, which animal do you make sure you see?
Warthog. Pigs are my favorite animal and warthogs are super cool looking. - What was or is your favorite subject in school?
Sociology gives many perspectives on different cultures, things they experience, and different eras. - If you could have a superhero power what would it be?
Spider-Man's powers. He swings around town and can stick to anything. - What is your favorite part of working for A.S.?
Being at the bay or the ocean everyday. I get to come to work and be in the water, can’t get much better than that. - Which A.S. staff member has inspired/supported you the most?
I can’t pick between Jamie Eubanks (MBAC Instructional Supervisor) and Scott Grant (MBAC Youth Programs & Events Supervisor). Both have always given me the exact help I needed. If I did something wrong, they would both make sure I knew it wasn’t okay in such a calm way. Both are extremely passionate about their jobs and you can tell they love what they do. That inspires me to be the best person I can be.
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