Greetings A.S. Family,
Happy February! My daughter is a high school senior, which means I have been blessed with the introduction to a new phrase, “6-7.” Apparently, repeating this phrase intentionally has no meaning or purpose, but it is a humorous joke. While the phrase reminded me of the constantly changing trends and high-energy world students live in, it got me thinking about the reality of working at a vibrant university. Although trends change, the mission of A.S. remains clear.
At A.S., we serve an integral part of SDSU by creating the spaces where students can thrive. Each member of A.S. — part-time, full-time, volunteers and partners — play an important role in what makes the organization so special. Engaging the student body and working with fellow faculty, staff and community members are all performed with great purpose and compassion. What an opportunity we have!
At Viejas Arena and the Cal Coast Open Air Theatre (OAT), we have some events coming up on our purpose-driven calendar. The SDSU Men’s Basketball team plays for one more month, then it’s tournament time! Viejas Arena will host the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22. As for San Diego Mojo’s professional women’s volleyball team, they are a few games into their third season at Viejas Arena (come check them out!) At OAT, we open with Greenfest on Saturday, March 7 and our first Live Nation concert of the year, Miguel, on March 14.
Thank you for all you do. Your work here is important, your impact is real and you are appreciated.
Best wishes for an awesome spring semester!
Tim Ripke
Director of Viejas Arena and the Cal Coast Open Air Theatre
