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Center for Global Engagement Newsletter – May 2026

Campus Events

Game Nights
Friday, May 1 at 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Mashouf Wellness Center
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Register for Game Nights

Gator Trash Clean Ups
Sunday, May 3 at 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: Outside Yerba Buena
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Register for Gator Trash Clean Up

Spring Crafternoons at the Library
Wednesday, May 6 at 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: J. Paul Leonard Library
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Register for Spring Crafternoons

Off-Campus Events

SF’s Battle of the Bands (Cal vs. Stanford) at Pier 39
Saturday, May 9 at 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
Cost: Free
View Battle of the Bands event details

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Kickoff: Live Salsa Dance Party
Saturday, May 9 at 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 773 Mission St., San Francisco, CA
Cost: Free
View Yerba Buena Gardens Festival event details

Castro Night Market 2026
Friday, May 15 at 5 to 9 p.m.
Location: 18th St. and Castro St., San Francisco, CA
Cost: Free
View Castro Night Market details

Important Dates

ALI Dates

  • Friday, May 1: Final TOEFL test
  • Monday, May 11 to Thursday, May 14: Final exam week
  • Thursday, May 14: Last day of instruction and End of Semester Celebration
  • Tuesday, May 19: Final evaluation distribution

Academic Dates

  • Friday, May 8: Grading option deadline
  • Thursday, May 14: End of Semester Celebration
  • Friday, May 15: Last day of instruction
  • Saturday, May 16 to Friday, May 22: Final exams

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
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