Planning a Party?

Aztec Aquaplex, Aztec Lanes, Mission Bay Aquatic Center

This summer there are more options than ever for hosting your family, friends or colleagues in amazing A.S./SDSU facilities both on and off campus. Make your summer birthday or special event a splash at the Aquaplex. Enjoy the cool comfort of Aztec Lanes in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union or host a watersports party at the beach with a Mission Bay Aquatic Center Group Event Package. Enjoy your party and we’ll take care of the rest!

AQUAPLEX POOL PARTIES

Aquaplex birthday party packages offer great value for a summer party that is easy on the host. Youth and adults alike love the beach entry feature of the Aquaplex recreation pool, which is kept at a balmy 82 degrees. A $75 reservation includes a 2-hour private indoor party room with tables and chairs for groups of up to 15 people. Hosts are invited to bring pre-prepared food, coolers, cake, balloons, and decorations to customize the party. Also available for a small fee are games and activities conducted by the friendly and energetic staff. For more information visit the Aquaplex Group Event Rentals page, or to make a reservation, call the Aquaplex at (619) 594-SWIM.

BOWLING PARTIES

Introduce your friends to the new gem at SDSU – Aztec Lanes in the LEED Platinum Certified Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. This pristine facility features 12 Brunswick lanes, bowling bumpers and ramps for kids, and cool lighting effects; creating a welcoming mix of relaxation and energy to keep every guest happy from groups of 6 to 200.

Planning a big event?  A private event can utilize the whole facility. The Aztec Lanes audio-visual system is set-up to give you complete control; you can show home videos, movies, watch real-time live photos of your event, watch the latest music videos or enjoy televised sporting events on big screen TVs.

The birthday party options at Aztec Lanes enable the party planner to go simple or all-out and thus match every budget. Birthday parties at Aztec Lanes can be hosted during most hours of operation and the facility is open daily this summer. Melissa Hens, Assistant Director of Presidential Events in University Relations and Development hosted her son Aiden’s seventh birthday party at Aztec Lanes. Aiden said, “I loved my birthday party at Aztec Lanes because it’s the best place to bowl and play other games like pool. They play fun music and we even got to watch the Lego movie while we bowled! Everyone should have a party there!”
For more information visit the Aztec Lanes Group Events page or call Aztec Lanes at (619) 594-2695.

WATERSPORTS EVENTS

Mission Bay is one of the finest resources San Diegans can enjoy.  When you are at the Mission Bay Aquatic you are surrounded by the fun and active environment that the bay has to offer.  Bring your group down for the perfect "Day on the Bay" utilizing the planning expertise of the friendly team at MBAC. Their team can build an event to suit the needs of a five person book club or a 250 person company picnic. Programs include options for teambuilding, picnics, birthday parties, and lessons. The staff at MBAC, are experts at teaching watersports and guests are able to utilize the quality watersports equipment; surfing, bodyboarding, waterskiing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding and more. MBAC has it all plus ample indoor and grassy outdoor space to do much more than just water activities. Check out some of the small event and party package options available or call (858) 488-1000 to customize an event. 

Students, Staff and Faculty Honored

Aztec Achievement Awards

Masters of Ceremonies Jim Herrick, Executive Director, SDSU Alumni Association (left) and Kevin Hancock, A.S. Executive Vice President (right) with special guest, Zuma at the 2015 Aztec Achievement Awards Ceremony.

A number of students, A.S. staff, University faculty and staff were honored last month — here are the award winners:

 

Division of Student Affairs Partnership Award

Christina Brown,
A.S. Executive Director

The Division of Student Affairs celebrated the close of another special year at their annual awards luncheon on May 5. It was the inaugural year for the Division of Student Affairs Partnership Award. This new award recognizes a cross-divisional partner whose innovative, collaborative, and exceptional dedication and commitment to the SDSU experience was critical to the Division's Strategic Plan. It was quite exciting when our very own Executive Director, Christina Brown was announced as the first recipient of this award. She is truly deserving of the award. Congratulations Christina!

Camp Starts Soon!

The Watersports Camp

Sailing, just one of the many activities offered at The Watersports Camp.

Did you know that as an A.S. employee you can receive a 20% discount at one of the area’s best youth day camps?

That's because The Watersports Camp at our very own Mission Bay Aquatic Center is one of San Diego’s best, and most popular, youth camp programs! The camp offers a variety of instructional watersports opportunities each summer for kids ages 6-17 in surfing, wakeboarding, sailing, stand up paddling, kayaking, windsurfing and marine science. Campers choose a sport to learn each morning, and then get grouped together by age to try a different sport each afternoon in the Afternoon Multisport Camp. 

Many A.S. families have taken advantage of this great opportunity each summer. You can too! Just enter coupon code ASEMPLOY at checkout and the 20% discount will be applied. To view a complete list of camps, dates and to register, please visit watersportscamp.com today!

Money Making Monday
SDSU Children’s Center’s
“Nature In Our Backyard”
Fundraiser

OB Warehouse, Monday, June 8

OB Warehouse World Food + Bar, located in the heart of Ocean Beach.

Join the Children’s Center for dinner at the OB Warehouse on Monday, June 8th and 15% of your food and beverage purchase will go to support the Center’s “Nature in Our Back Yard” campaign.

San Diego’s natural canyons inspired the conceptual vision behind the Center’s "Nature In Our Backyard" project. The project will create a woodland setting where trees crowd the perimeter of the outdoor space and a sensory experience with nature is always within a child’s reach.

Children will explore a natural hillside, find natural sand areas, walk through willow tunnels, touch and smell native plants and learn from the insects and creatures the plants attract. When it rains, a natural rock bed will flow with water. They can run, bike and climb safely in the natural setting and eat fruits and vegetables from their very own garden.

Joining them for dinner will help the Center’s vision become a reality. Download a flyer by visiting childcare.sdsu.edu and click on “Special Events.” Call 619-222-1700 to make your reservations today! (Reservations and a flyer are required.)

15 Questions

Mark Zakrzewski, Director of Aztec Recreation

Mark with his wife Randi and son Colt.

What is your name and title?
Mark Zakrzewski, Director of Aztec Recreation

Which A.S. department do you work in?
Aztec Recreation. I have the privilege of leading a comprehensive campus recreation program with a wonderfully dedicated and talented staff that serves the SDSU community.

How many years have you worked for A.S.?
Two years, this July.

What is your favorite dessert?
Banana cheesecake. Bananas, protein, and simple carbs to raise insulin levels which speeds recovery… It’s not only a great dessert, but also sounds like an amazing post workout snack!

What city would you most like to visit or visit again?
I’d really enjoy visiting Rome again. Incredible history, museums, art, culture. The people were so friendly. The city was easy to navigate, and offered, hands down, the best pasta and vino we’ve ever had.

What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
The shuttle, to the exit. The rides make me ill. Bummer!

Would you rather build a sandcastle or a snowman?
Sandcastle. There’s a reason I’m FROM the Midwest.

Who is your favorite singer / musician / musical group?
Tough question. I can tell you the five artists/groups with the most songs on my iPod right now are Miles Davis, Chris Cornell, Sade, Pearl Jam and Bob Marley.

Who is your favorite author?
Elmore Leonard. Crime fiction genre, clever plots, witty, very entertaining. When it comes to writing great dialogue, Mr. Leonard is the best.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Certainly, being a good dad and husband are at the top of the list. After that, it’s a no brainer, shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers! Of course, it that doesn’t pan out, recreation director is a very close second. I love exercise and recreation and the positive impact participation has on people’s lives. Recreation programs and opportunities are so important for healthy communities and individuals. Being able to contribute to and advance opportunities that have such a positive impact is very rewarding.

Do you like to cook and what is your specialty?
I do. My skill set is not deep, but I’ve been known to make a mean Shrimp Fra Diavolo.

What three things are always in your refrigerator?
Cheese, bananas and milk, because our two-year olds favorites are cheese, bananas and milk. Lol!

“Most people don’t know that I like to…
…visit natural history museums. My dad is a retired paleontologist. He used to take my sister and I out on fossil hunts when we were kids. We would help collect and prepare specimens for exhibits in the museum he worked at on campus. I find the history fascinating and it also brings back some good memories.”

When you visit the Zoo, which animal do you make sure you see.
The gorillas. Our son absolutely loves them, particularly now with the new baby gorilla at the San Diego Zoo. It’s really enjoyable watching his excitement when he sees them.

What was or is your favorite subject in school?
Anything related to the body and human movement. Health, PE, biomechanics, physiology were all favorites.

Entertainment

at Viejas Arena and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

Sunday, July 19, 7 p.m.

Barenaked Ladies
with Violent Femmes and Colin Hay

Tuesday, July 21, Time: 7:30 p.m.

Imagine Dragons with Metric

Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m.

Iration with Katchafire and Hirie

Visit viejasarena.com for tickets and show details.
Visit calcoastopenairtheatre.com for tickets and show details.

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