@State Summer 2020

Summer 2020 @State

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Criminal Justice Majors Will Study Race Relations and Policing

The University Senate unanimously approved a resolution to address the training of police officers and others within law enforcement following nationwide unrest related to the treatment of Black people.

Members of the University Senate condemned the continuous acts of violence against Black peoples in the resolution, which requires undergraduates earning degrees in criminal justice to take coursework on race relations, criminal justice and policing. The coursework will intentionally address violence against the Black community by those in positions of authority.

Further, the resolution directs SDSU to offer a free or low-cost course to law enforcement officers across the nation on race relations and policing.

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Baxter’s New Sister Gets a Name

Baxter, the popular therapy dog in Counseling and Psychological Services with his own Instagram account, recently welcomed a new sister — named Luna by a student vote.

Luna is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/poodle mix puppy who joins the university thanks to a donor’s generosity. She is living with SDSU licensed psychologist Cristina Antonucci and preparing to meet you on campus when it is safe to do so.

Read about the doggy duo or see the cuteness for yourself (video).

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New Student and Family Convocation, Welcome Week Go Virtual

New Student and Family Convocation, one of the most anticipated moments for new students and families, will be held virtually this year at noon on Aug. 22.

The event, which marks the official start of the Aztec experience, is a highlight of Welcome Week, a series of events that introduce freshmen and transfer students to their fellow students and to campus culture.

All Welcome Week events will be held virtually this year. Visit the New Student and Family Convocation and Welcome Week websites for updates.

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SDSU Flex Plan for Fall

The SDSU Flex Plan offers an immersive and fully engaged campus experience, no matter the modality or location, for the fall semester.

SDSU does not have enough classrooms to offer all classes in person while providing sufficient physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. For that reason, the university has identified more than 200 courses that have critical in-person elements and made plans for in-person and hybrid instruction. All other courses will be offered virtually.

If health and safety orders allow, the university is preparing to house up to 3,500 students on campus.

The SDSU Flex website is the source for the latest and most up-to-date information. It includes FAQs and information about campus repopulation, course offerings, student organizations and other aspects of the Aztec experience.

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Paid Micro-Internships Available

Time on your hands this summer? Try a paid micro-internship to explore a career path, build your portfolio and network. SDSU Career Services has partnered with Parker Dewey to facilitate these micro-Internships — offered year-round — that range from five to 40 hours of work and whose work is typically due within a week to one month.

Visit the Micro Internships site for examples, more information and how to apply for a paid micro-internship.

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Your Destination for News About Student Life and What's Happening on Campus!

Follow @experiencesdsu on Instagram and @ExperienceSDSU on Twitter for the latest in SDSU news and information about student organizations and events you can engage with virtually! Go to the State @ Home blog for more on the Aztec Experience from students living this historic moment.

For Your Calendar

  • July 7: Applications available for May or August 2021 graduation with a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in your SDSU WebPortal. For more information visit the Apply to Graduate webpage.
  • Aug. 14: Last day of classes for summer session.
  • Aug. 24: First day of classes for fall semester

To view the complete Academic Calendar, go to www.sdsu.edu/academiccalendar

For a schedule of athletic events, visit goaztecs.com

*Visit housing.sdsu.edu for information about Residence Hall closures and reopenings

Featured Scholarships

International Internship Scholarships

It's time to apply for scholarship awards for the 2020-21 academic year.

Are you interested in gaining practical work experience while working toward social justice causes and learning about a new culture? SDSU offers two different scholarships to support service-oriented international internships.

Click the links below to learn about each scholarship opportunity.

The application deadline for both scholarships is Aug. 15.

Visit Aztec Scholarships for more scholarship opportunities.

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