Explore SDSU: Open House 2008

Presented by The San Diego Union-Tribune and COX Communications

March 15, 10:00 a.m. SDSU campus

Explore SDSU Open House is an opportunity for San Diego State University to showcase all the campus has to offer during this day-long open house. Enjoy live entertainment on two stages, research demonstrations and an up-close look at SDSU academic programs and departments at the interactive information fair.
Free public parking is available in Structures 1, 3, 4, and 6 and E and W Lots. Parking Structure 5 is not open for Explore SDSU Parking.

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Explore SDSU Events:


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More to Explore

 
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Family Village


Building Blocks, Caricatures, KPBS Characters, Jumphouse, Rad Hatter, and Kayak Painting
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ellen Ochoa
Meet famous alumni - including astronaut Ellen Ochoa
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Solar System 101 (ages 2-5)
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Location: Adams Humanities 2108

Forensic Detectives (ages 4-6)
12:30 to 2 p.m., Location: Adams Humanities 2108

College of Extended Studies
Discover the SDSU Gateway to the World and learn about SDSU travel study opportunities open to both students and the San Diego Community by visiting the Extended Studies Center. Information will be provided throughout the day using written material, period presentations, music, videos, and food to increase cultural awareness of selected international countries represented in our student body and/or where we conduct study abroad/international student exchanges. Brief country/continent-based presentations will take place every half hour.

This event is presented by the College of Extended Studies, in collaboration with the Office of International Programs and the International Student Center, with a hope of further communicating the university's commitment to internationalizing the education experiences of SDSU students and faculty.

Snapshot of an Era: Our New Deal Past Exhibit
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Location: Library Donor Hall and Special Collections
 

 

 

Tours:


Student Services Tours


Children’s Center
Departs from: Centennial Walkway, Information Station 2
11 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Residence Halls
Departs from: East Side Residence Halls (Choose from individual halls: Cuicacalli, LLC, Tenochca, and Zura)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 10-minute tour per building departing frequently.

SDSU Campus
Departs from: Aztec Center
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., One-hour walking tours departing frequently. Last tour leaves at 3 p.m.
 

Academic Tours


BioScience Center
Departs from: BioScience Center Lobby
11 to 11:20 a.m. and 1 to 1:20 p.m.

Geotechnology Lab
Departs from: Key to the World Village, Geography Table
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Library and Information Access
Departs from: Under the library dome
11 to 11:30 a.m., 12 to 12:30 p.m., 1 to 1:30 p.m., and 2 to 2:30 p.m.

Music and Dance Facilities
Departs from: Music Building
10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., 30-minute tours departing frequently.

Theatre, Animation and Film Facilities
Departs from: Don Powell Theatre
10 to 10:30 a.m.
 

Special Interest Tours


Carillon Bell Tower Demonstration and Tour
Departs from: South Base of Hardy Tower
11 to 11:20 a.m., 11:20 to 11:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 1:20 p.m., 1:20 to 1:40 p.m., and 1:40 to 2 p.m.

Greek Housing
Departs from: Aztec Center
1 to 2 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.

KPBS Studio
Departs from: Athletic Center Hall of Fame
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 to 2 p.m.
 

Athletic Tours


Aztec Athletic Facilities
Departs from: South Base of Hardy Tower
11 to 11:20 a.m., 11:20 to 11:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 1:20 p.m., 1:20 to 1:40 p.m., and 1:40 to 2 p.m.

Aztec Recreation Center and Aquaplex
Departs from: Aztec Recreation Center (ARC)
12 to 12:30 p.m., 1 to 1:30 p.m., and 2 to 2:30 p.m.
 

 


Live Entertainment:


Associated Students Stage


Student Dance Collective
12 p.m.

Filipino Culture Night Preview
12:20 p.m.

Ballroom and Latin Dance
12:45 p.m.
 

Cox Communications Stage


School of Music and Dance Performances
Various acts throughout the day.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Presidio Guitar Quartet
10 a.m.

Cecilia String Quartet
10:30 a.m.

Lois Kim - Piano
11 a.m.

Thomas Newbold - Percussion
11:30 a.m.

Sdsu Jazz Trio
Noon

Sdsu Vocal Arts Singers
12:30 p.m.

Dr. Todd Rewoldt/Umut Durson -Sax Duo
1 p.m.

 

Only at SDSU


Army ROTC Rappelling
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Location: Northwest corner of Love Library

Aztec Football and Cheer Mini Camp (ages 12 and under)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Location: Peterson Gym 610

Free Bowling
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Location: Bowling and Games Center at Aztec Center (downstairs)

Hank Adams Mariachi Quartet
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Strolling entertainment

“Where Would You Like to Explore?” Poster Contest
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Location: Under the library dome

Union-Tribune Stage


Third Season Jazz Trio
10 to 11 a.m.

Jorge Camberos Quintet, Latin Rhythms
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Benedetti-Svoboda Duo, Spanish Classical Guitars
12 to 1 p.m.

Theo & The Zydeco Patrol, Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco
1 to 2 p.m.
 


 
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