The 2009 Spartan senior class (image courtesy sjsuspartans.com)

There’s a great double dip of Spartan sports action coming on Saturday! The Men’s Basketball team hosts Pacific at The Event Center at 1 p.m. Then, at 5 p.m. the Football team hosts New Mexico State in Spartan Stadium. It’s Senior Day, the final home game for this year’s seniors and head coach Dick Tomey’s farewell to Spartan Stadium.

Coach Tomey will retire after the season, capping a 46-year coaching career. Thanks to the seniors and Coach Tomey for their memorable contributions to Spartan Football and SJSU! For tickets, visit www.sjsuspartans.com

Know a student interested in attending SJSU in the fall? The admission deadline is fast approaching!

The San José State application deadline for all prospective undergrads, whether they are to be first-time freshmen or upper-division community college transfers in fall 2010, is Monday, November 30, 2009. Please note that due to the state budget crisis, admission criteria have been significantly amended. Read more on San José State admissions.

San Jose State is looking to find a few alums who were forced by the economic downturn into different jobs/careers and (rather miraculously) are thriving in those new ventures. We’d love to know what you’re up to and how it’s going. Share your story with our writer!

Join the Hult International Business School and Kaplan for an information session to learn about the benefits of an MBA abroad, MBA admissions tips, and GMAT strategies. This is a perfect event for anyone considering an international MBA or interested in studying a more global perspective. The event will be held Thursday, November 19, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the San Jose Kaplan Center

Map to the San Jose Kaplan Center

Register to attend

Topics to be covered include: How to choose the right MBA; the importance of the GMAT vs. work experience; full time vs. part time MBA programs; benefits of an international MBA and studying abroad; career opportunities; one-year vs. two-year programs.

Speakers include: Alice Huang, Global Head of Recruitment at Hult MBA and UCLA alumnae; Caroline Mansi, Director of Admissions at the Monterrey Institute of International Studies; Deanna Fillhouer, Associate Relationship Manager of Kaplan Test Prep San Jose.

Spaces are limited; register online or by calling 310- 540-0844.

Spartan Basketball Player, Photo Courtesy of SJSU Athletics

Join fellow alumni and friends, Athletic Director Tom Bowen, and members of the Athletics staff for a pre-game reception in Irvine on Friday, December 18 prior to the San Jose State Men’s Basketball game.

This will be a great evening to meet and reminisce with fellow alumni and visit with Athletic Director Tom Bowen.  Tom will share the exciting developments in the realm of intercollegiate athletics, as well as other campus updates.  During the reception, Spartan fans are invited to enjoy appetizers and cocktails.

The Pre-game Reception will begin at 5:00PM at the Steelhead Brewery Company, followed by a first-hand look at what to expect in the 2009 Men’s Basketball season as the Spartans take on the University of California Irvine.  Tip-off is at 7:00PM in the Bren Events Center on the UCI campus.

The Spartans have four returning starters each of whom has averaged in double-figure scoring during their San Jose State careers.  There’s a quality bench led by senior Robert Owens, one of the WAC’s top returning three-point shooting threats, along with wing man Mac Peterson.  A core of talented newcomers will be ready at all positions whether it be the shot blocking prowess of JC transfer , Moses Omolade, the toughness and athleticism of wing players Anthony Dixon and Chris Jones, or the versatility of guard Aalim Moor.  Freshman Joe Henson and transfer Kyle Thomas will add some bulk and skill to the post position, too, for the Spartans.

To reserve your spot, contact Maryann Fox at 408-924-3300 or maryann.fox@sjsu.edu.

Map to Steelhead Brewery

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