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Center for Global Engagement Newsletter – March 2026

Campus Events

Paint and Sip

Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Mashouf Wellness Center
Cost: Free/Registration Required
Paint and Sip

Game Nights

Friday, March 6 2026
6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Cost: Free with Valid SFSU ID
Location: Mashouf Wellness Center
Game Nights

Women in Rec

Friday, March 20 2026
3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Location: Mashouf Wellness Center
Cost: Free with Valid SFSU ID
Women in Rec

Off-Campus Events

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair

Sunday, March 1,  2026
11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: 1069 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
Cost: Free
The Box SF

SF’s Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026
5 p.m. 

Location: All over SF
Cost: Free
Noise Pop

SF’s 2026 Chinese New Year Parade

Saturday, March 7, 2026
5:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Location: Washington and Grant, San Francisco, CA
Cost: Free
Chinese New Year Parade

Important Dates

ALI Dates

  • Monday, March 9–Thursday, March 12
    Midterm exam week
  • Thursday, March 12
    Session A last day of instruction
    Session B new student TOEFL and Orientation I
  • Friday, March 13
    Session B new student orientation II
  • Sunday, March 15
    Last day for 100% refund for ALI-EAP 8-week B term tuition
  • Monday, March 16
    Session B first day of class
  • Tuesday, March 17
    Midterm evaluation distribution and Session A final evaluation distribution
  • Monday, March 23–Friday, March 27
    Spring recess (no classes, campus open)
  • Wednesday, March 25
    Last day for 60% refund for ALI-EAP 8-week B term tuition
  • Tuesday, March 31
    César Chávez Day (Holiday: No classes, campus closed)

Academic Dates

  • Monday, March 23, 2026-Saturday, March 28, 2026
    Spring Recess
  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026
    César Chávez Day

Center for Global Engagement Newsletter – Feb. 2026

Off-Campus Events

National Rec Day

Thursday, Feb. 19
11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Mashouf Wellness Center
Cost: Free with Valid SFSU ID
National Rec Day

SFHacks 2026

Friday, Feb 13 at 2 p.m. to Sunday, Feb.15 at 5 p.m.

Location: Student Life Events Center (SLEC) Annex I
Cost: Free with RSVP
SFHacks 2026

Valentine's Tandem Kayaking: Paddle and Paint

Friday, Feb. 13
Noon-2 p.m.

Location: Lake Merced Boathouse
Cost: Free with Valid SFSU ID, Registration Required
Paddle and Paint

Important Dates

ALI Dates

  • Monday, Feb. 9
    Gator Pass payment instructions sent to students
  • Thursday, Feb. 26
    Deadline to turn in school transcripts to apply to SFSU undergraduate programs 

Academic Dates

  • Monday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Feb. 8 
    Add period - permission number not required
  • Monday, Feb. 9-Monday, Feb. 16
    Late add with permission number
  • Monday, Feb. 16
    Student drop deadline
  • Friday, Feb. 20
    Tuition deadline

NTUB Faculty Visit SFSU to Explore Innovation, A.I. and Business Education

Welcome to San Francisco

The SFSU Center for Global Engagement will welcome 20 business faculty from the National Taipei University of Business (NTUB) for a weeklong program on innovation, artificial intelligence and business education Nov. 3–7, 2025.

Visiting Faculty

The faculty represent departments across NTUB including Finance, Business Administration, Digital Multimedia Design, International Business, Creative Technologies and Product Design and Information Management. During their stay in San Francisco they will connect with faculty from SFSU’s Lam Family College of Business and Bay Area industry leaders to exchange ideas and explore new teaching approaches.

About the Program

Located in the heart of the Bay Area, a global hub for A.I. development and technology innovation, SFSU gives visiting faculty unique access to thought leaders and industry practices. 

The program includes three days of lectures, panel discussions and workshops on artificial intelligence and teaching innovation along with two company site visits. Faculty will visit the AWS Loft on Tuesday and Ripple on Thursday to see how A.I. is driving change in global business.

Lecture topics include:

  • Artificial Intelligence in the Business Ecosystem
  • Failure: The Secret Sauce of Silicon Valley
  • Artificial Intelligence and Business Education Pedagogy
NTUB faculty visit AWS

NTUB faculty visit the AWS GenAI Loft

Workshops and discussions will give participants a chance to share ideas about using A.I. in the classroom, analyze business trends and try out new ways to teach innovation. Faculty will also work together on group projects and take part in cultural experiences such as a Bay cruise and visits to SFMOMA and nearby neighborhoods.

Global Impact

The collaboration between NTUB and SFSU encourages the exchange of new teaching practices and builds connections in business education. When they return to Taiwan, NTUB faculty will apply what they learned in San Francisco to enhance their courses and help students understand how technology shapes today’s global economy.

SFSU looks forward to welcoming the NTUB delegation and sharing both the University community and the spirit of San Francisco with visiting faculty.

The International Student Journey – IEM 2025

As part of International Education Month (IEM), the Center for Global Engagement will host a panel discussion called “The International Student Journey,” with international alumni from SFSU's English for Academic Preparation program, academic certificate programs and University Pathway Program.

You will hear unique student stories and valuable advice on reaching academic and professional goals. Center for Global Engagement program alumni will share insights from their academic and professional journeys focusing on navigating transitions from English language study to university certificate and degree programs to career. The session will be interactive with ample opportunity for Q&A.

Brazilian Higher Education Delegation Visits SFSU

The 7th International Delegation of the Brazilian Association of Higher Education Providers (ABMES) visited San Francisco State University as part of their 2025 U.S. study tour. The visit highlighted SFSU’s strengths in applied learning, internationalization and professional training connected to workforce needs.

During their visit, the delegation learned about SFSU programs offered in partnership with Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) that support professional development in areas such as hospital pharmacy, healthcare and surgical technology. They also met with staff from the American Language Institute (ALI) to learn about academic English and cultural immersion programs for international students, including English for Academic Preparation, San Francisco Discover and customized courses in fields such as business, health and technology.

ABMES CEO Janguiê Diniz praised SFSU for combining technical excellence, inclusion and global experience.

You can read the full story on the ABMES website: ABMES International Delegation Visits San Francisco State University (Portuguese).

Read the Article in English (Google Translate)

International Students: Apply by May 15 for Fall 2026 Certificate Programs

Are you an international student interested in earning an academic certificate? Apply by May 15 for priority consideration. Late applications may be accepted if space is available.

Programs include:

Learn more and apply.

Academic Certificate Programs

English for Academic Preparation - Apply Now for Spring 2026

International Students - Study English in San Francisco, California

The English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program gives you an opportunity to study in beautiful San Francisco, California, and learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.

Apply Now for Spring - Starts January 20, 2026

  • Prepare to study in an American university.
  • Learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.
  • Study on campus at San Francisco State University.
  • Conditional admission to SF State is available.

Find out more about EAP.

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