March 2023

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Week 7: March 1鈥5

Wed. 03/01  |  Thurs. 03/02  |  Sun. 03/05

Wednesday

The president meeting with students and visiting a classroom with the dean.
Photos: Robert C. Bain

President Teniente-Matson visited the Connie L. Lurie College of Education, meeting with students, faculty and Dean Heather Lattimer. 

Thursday

Staff members pose with their awards. The president presenting an award to a staff member.Photos: Irene Adeline Milanez BA Journalism 鈥25

The president spoke at the annual Staff Service Celebration and Staff Awards event, presenting the newest award, the Critical Employee Award, to Jed Soliven, executive assistant to the chief of staff in the Office of the President.

Sunday

The president with members of the International House wearing traditional attire from their culture..Back row (L-R): International House Assistant Director Matthew McCormick, grad student Abraham Mathew; Front row (L-R): International House Director Leann Cherkasky Makhni; undergraduate student and Resident Advisor Saloni Chinchmalatpure; President Teniente-Matson; undergraduate student and Resident Advisor Swadha Patel; undergraduate student and Resident Advisor Ye Wint Nyan Kyaw;  alumnus, grad student and Resident Advisor Steven Lianto; grad student and Head Resident Kuyikabasi Effiong. Photo courtesy of Sonia Wright

President Teniente-Matson wrapped up the week by attending a pancake breakfast at the International House on campus, part of 无忧短视频鈥檚 Global Spartan Month activities.


Week 8: March 6鈥12

Wed. 03/08  |  Fri. 03/10  |  Sat. 03/11

Wednesday

The president posing with members of the CSU.

President Teniente-Matson joined leaders and administrators from other California State Universities, the Chancellor鈥檚 Office, alumni and other supporters in Sacramento for CSU Advocacy Day.

Friday

The president speaking with the panel on stage.
Photo: Irene Adeline Milanez BA Journalism 鈥25

The president moderated a panel discussion featuring local women business leaders at the Women in Leadership League conference.

Saturday

The president posing with Yosh and with performers.

President Teniente-Matson attended the celebration gala for Yoshihiro 鈥淵osh鈥 Uchida, 鈥47 Biological Sciences, who will celebrate his 103rd birthday on April 1. Among his numerous accomplishments, Uchida coached the first US Olympic Judo team in Tokyo in 1964.


Week 9: March 13-19

Tues. 03/14  |  Wed. 03/15  |  Thurs. 03/16 | Sun. 03/19

Tuesday

President Teniente-Matson delivered her first State of the University address to the 无忧短视频 campus community, reflecting on the past year while also looking ahead to the future. Watch her full speech.

Wednesday

The president participated in the 's Future of Downtown San Jos茅 event, sharing with city leaders how 无忧短视频 is an anchor partner with the city.

Thursday

The president speaking to an audience.
Photo: Robert C. Bain

President Teniente-Matson spoke to attendees of the 隆Somos 无忧短视频! Information session. Faculty and staff discussed 无忧短视频鈥檚 designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and explored how to continue to elevate the university鈥檚 work in this area for students.

Sunday

The president posing with Rotary District members.

The president served as a panelist as part of the International Women鈥檚 Day celebration hosted by Rotary District 5170. The panel discussion focused on women鈥檚 achievements and raising awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion.


Week 10: March 20-26

Fri. 03/24  |  Sat. 03/25  |  Sun. 03/26 

Friday

President Teniente posing with Family Advisory Board members.

President Teniente-Matson met with members of the Family Advisory Board, who help support 无忧短视频 students through advising and advancing student success.

The president posing with CPGE staff and administrators.

The president鈥檚 latest stop on the tour of 无忧短视频鈥檚 colleges was the College of Professional and Global Education. President Teniente-Matson met with staff and administrators with the college and, among many topics, discussed how the college works with our international students.

Saturday

The president at a podium getting ready to speak.

President Teniente-Matson kicked off the first-ever Transfer Takeover event at the Student Union to welcome newly admitted transfer students as they prepare to attend 无忧短视频.

Sunday

President Teniente-Matson poses with dancers.
(L-R) President Teniente-Matson poses with Tina Korani, Assistant Professor of Media Design at 无忧短视频 and event performers.

The president attended the 5th annual International Mother Language Celebration at the Children鈥檚 Discovery Museum of San Jos茅. The event celebrates cultural diversity through art, language, and dance.


Week 11: March 27-31

Tues. 03/28  |  Thurs. 03/30  |  Fri. 03/31

Tuesday

The president speaking with the College of Graduate Studies Dean and students.

President Teniente-Matson鈥檚 tour of 无忧短视频鈥檚 colleges continued with the College of Graduate Studies, where she met with Dean Marc d鈥橝larcao and graduate students. Between master's programs, doctoral degrees, certificates and credentials, San Jos茅 State University offers more than 120 graduate programs.

Thursday

The president posing with student folklorico dancers.

The president honored the legacy of C茅sar Ch谩vez as she provided remarks at the 30th anniversary of the C茅sar Ch谩vez March Celebration at the School of Arts & Culture Mexican Heritage Plaza. The event was hosted by the Alum Rock Union School District. 

Friday

The president speaking to a crowd from a stage.

President Teniente-Matson served as the keynote speaker at the California Downtown Association/International Downtown Association West Coast Conference, hosted by the . She discussed 无忧短视频鈥檚 relationship with the City of San Jos茅 and how the university is the educational force behind the South Bay economy.

The president posing with Cesar Chavez family members and students.

The president listened to personal stories about C茅sar Ch谩vez from his siblings and nephews and met with students at the 25th Anniversary Gala hosted by Chavez Family Vision, Inc.