See artifacts from throughout the Star Trek franchise on Feb. 24

There is still time to purchase your tickets to a memorable night at The Tech Museum of Innovation that benefits the Alumni Association scholarship program. The event features guided tours of the exhibit customized for your level of knowledge about the science fiction franchise, a reception and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association scholarship fund.

To purchase tickets online, visit our web site. Tickets are $75 for Alumni Association members, $85 for non-members, including a $25 tax-deductible contribution to the scholarship fund.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24. For more information, including a preview of some of the great silent auction items, visit www.sjsualumni.com/startrek

Alumni Association Deans’ Scholarship applications are now available. Two outstanding students from each college will be selected to receive an award of $1,250. Qualifications include:

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated commitment to community service of involvement in student activities
• Enrolled during the spring and fall 2010 semesters to apply and receive the award

Apply online* and select the Alumni Association scholarship designated for your college. All applications must be submitted online through the STARS program* to be considered for the award.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 19, don’t delay!

Since 1975, the San José State University Alumni Association has awarded scholarships to students who excel in their academic studies and actively participate in the betterment of their communities through volunteer work.

These 14 scholarships, in the amount of $1,250 each, represent one of the largest individual scholarships offered by any alumni organization in the California State University system. They are funded by a scholarship endowment and supported by the generous donations of alumni and friends of SJSU.

If you have any questions, contact the Alumni Association at (408) 924-6515.
* Online application not available for students in the College of Social Sciences. Applications must be picked up, filled out and returned directly to the dean’s office, WSQ 103.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets to this year’s scholarship fundraiser! Taking place at The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday, February 24, from 6:30-9:30 pm, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a number of private, themed tours of  Star Trek: The Exhibit throughout the evening.  Tours will  delve into the topics of technology, production and more. A silent auction will also take place to raise money towards the Alumni Association’s scholarship fund.

Featured items:
Four days and three nights in a house on the Russian River
A week in Tahoe
Tickets to Symphony Silicon Valley, including dinner
Tickets to Beach Blanket Babylon with limited edition framed song lyrics written especially for the SJSU Alumni Association
49ers tickets
Opera San Jose tickets, plus dinner
And much more!
Tickets are selling quickly, reserve your spot and order now! Each ticket includes a $25 contribution to the Alumni Associations scholarship fund. Get more information.

The February Blue and Gold Networking Mixer will be Feb. 2 at Hotel Montgomery in San Jose. (211 S. First Street, downtown) Parking in the Hotel Montgomery lot is validated in the restaurant (access just south of the hotel on First Street).

Blue and Gold Networking Mixers are a fantastic way to connect with San Jose State alumni! Expand your professional and personal network with some great people.

Hosted the first Tuesday of each month at Hotel Montgomery, it’s a fun and casual way to meet fellow Spartans. Appetizers are provided free (while they last) and Hotel Montgomery offers some great drink specials.

Share the info with your SJSU friends! They’re welcome, too.

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