Gator Tales Newsletter March 2024

Greetings Gators! 

All of us in the Division of Student Life and Dean of Students Office hope you are having a semester full of transformative learning, positive connection, inspiring curiosity, and success towards accomplishing your goals. Remember, our entire team is here to support, so please never hesitate to reach out. The following are a few highlights for you to consider. 

Update: 

We are excited to start a new tradition here on campus designed to honor you, our brilliant students and the transformative contributions many of you are making on campus and across our local community. Alli's Student Award Night will be hosted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. This event allows our campus community the opportunity to recognize and celebrate both individual students and student organizations in the following categories: 

We welcome you to consider nominating one of your fellow students or registered student organization for an award. Please visit here to submit a nomination. We invite all to submit nominations by March 30, 2024.  

Reminder: 

The 2024-25 FAFSA/CADAA priority deadline is fast approaching! Be sure to complete your aid application by April 2, 2024. The Office of Student Financial Aid is available to help you complete your application. Join us for one of our Fin Aid Friday information sessions, “2024-25 FAFSA/CADAA Workshop” at 2pm on Zoom on March 8 or March 22. Visit our website for more details and ways to get in touch - Office of Student Financial Aid | San Francisco State University (sfsu.edu) 

  Engagement: 

Your Associated Students, Inc. here at SF State is gearing up for elections later this month. One way to get involved on campus is to participate in your student government elections. Consider helping the student body select next year undergraduate and graduate student leaders who will represent you on campus, at the system level, and throughout the State. For more information visit Elections | Associated Students (sfsu.edu). 

That’s all for now. Good luck with mid-terms, have a safe spring break, and Go Gators! 

Dean Miguel 

Health Promotion and Wellness: 

• HPW is excited to announce our new Wellness Vending Machine program. Open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week the Open24 vending machine is located between the Library and the Admin building and now offers low-cost wellness supplies for students. For only 25 cents per item, students can now get Narcan, Fentanyl testing strips, condoms, pregnancy tests, and menstrual supplies.  

Student Activities & Events: 

• Student Organization Space Grand Opening: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 1pm-3pm. Come check out the newest space on campus dedicated to students and Student Organizations! Free treats and giveaways!  

Student Health Services: 

• Student Health Services will remain open for Spring Break with modifyed hours.  

• Monday: 8:15am-4:45pm 

• Tuesday: 12pm-4:45pm 

• Wednesday: 10:30am-4:45pm 

• Thursday: 10am-4:45pm 

• Friday 8:15am-4:45pm 

Campus Rec:  

• Annual 5k Walk, Run, & Roll 2024: To all our fellow Gators and San Francisco community members, get ready to move at this year's Annual 5K Walk, Run, and Roll! This exciting race will take place on Saturday, April 13th at 9AM. The event will be $10 for students. Enjoy our early bird general admission pricing at $15, ending March 23. After March 23, pricing for general admission will be $20. The event is inclusive and open to all participants. There will be giveaways and awards to celebrate the winners and participants. There will be separate brackets for each: walk, run, and roll.  

• Register through the Campus Recreation Member Portal: 5K Walk, Run & Roll | Campus Recreation (sfsu.edu) 

Career & Leadership Development: 

• Gator Leadership Circle (GLC): In-person leadership development and networking opportunity for freshman and sophomores 

• Program starts April 9th  

• 4 sessions from 2pm-3:30pm 

• Tuesdays on campus 

CSU Chancellor Invitation for Students: 

• Journeys to Leadership: Join California State University Chancellor Mildred García and CSU Board of Trustees Chair Wenda Fong as they talk about their incredible journeys to some of the highest leadership positions in education. Register now for this intimate conversation giving students a firsthand look at who these two leaders are, where they came from, and how they advise the next generation to reach for the stars. You may register for the event here: http://csujourneystoleadership.eventbrite.com/. 

Food+Shelter+Success (FSS) 

Food+Shelter+Success, SF State's Basic Needs Initiative, supports students’ ability to reach their full potential at SF State by providing food, housing and financial crisis support programs, services, and referrals. 

FSS stands in solidarity with everyone fighting for equality. Equitable access to housing, food, medical care, and education are critical, undeniable, and foundational elements of racial and social justice. Our mission at FSS is to address student hunger and homelessness through the development of sustainable and student-informed programs and policies that support the university's educational mission. 

FSS provides the following services/ resources: 

Food Security 

• Assistance with the application process for CalFresh benefits 

• Emergency meal cards 

• Referrals to community food resources 

Housing Stability 

• Emergency shelter resources 

• Rapid Rehousing Program 

• Referrals to community housing resources 

Economic Support: 

• SparkPoint financial coaching 

• Emergency grants for housing and food security needs 

• Access to personal care kits (hygiene items) 

• Parenting supplies 

FSS is located on the bottom floor of the Village at Centennial Square, across from CityEats Dining Hall. We are open Monday- Thursday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. 

FSS Contact Information: 

Email: Basicneeds@sfsu.edu 

Phone: 415-338-1203 

Instagram: @foodsheltersuccess