Veterans Student Organization (VSO) at San José State University

Happening today at 3pm!! Check your email for the zoom link!

Zinnstarter - a program meant to foster entrepreneurship in SJSU students of any discipline or major. Are you working on your own startup while studying at SJS...U? Do you have an innovative idea you’d like to turn into a business? If Yes, the SJSU ZinnStarter program may be for you. For more information, and to apply to the 4th batch of SJSU ZinnStarter, visit our website. https://ideassjsu.org/zinnstarter-program Applications will close by Dec. 1, 2020.

Sign up now, coming up on Friday!

Patriot Apprection Bag Pick-Up: The VSO and VRC would like to wish you a happy Veterans Day through gifting a care package! Come by Sammy G's Pizzeria to pick up your bag of well earned food, games and gift cards to Starbucks! VSO officers will be standing by outside of Sammy G's giving out care packages and wishing you a happy Veteran's Day! November 11th; 11am-1pm Sammy G's Pizzeria 330 S 10th St #100, San Jose, CA 95112, USA... Limit one per RSVP because supplies are limited to the first 30 signups. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScaPlMFF_b_QdFQIs/viewform

Here are the winners of the VSO Halloween Costume contest! The winners are in the corresponding order. #sjsu #veterans #halloween #costumecontest

VSO Event: Nov. 6th @ 3pm- "Navigating LinkedIn as a Veteran" with Michael Quinn, a former CSM of the US Army, 2x LinkedIn Top Voice, People Advisory Services, Personal & Corporate Branding, Member, and Forbes Coaches Council. Michael will go over the tools and tricks you can utilize as a veteran to enter in today's workforce. Click here to RSVP today! https://docs.google.com//1-I2pptLNxM7tyazPU2d9D2/viewform

Your VSO is planning a hike at Almaden Quicksilver on Saturday October 24th at 9am! Please RSVP here so they know how many students will be hiking. If you have any questions please contact Ryan from the VSO at [email protected]. Snacks will be provided but everyone needs to bring their own water and masks. Sign up form https://forms.gle/cAF7J6k7FXLe599MA

VSO is working with the Rotary Club to create letters to our troops overseas and would like as many students to participate in the letter writing as possible. All you have to do is submit what you would like us to write following these guidelines below to VSO email: [email protected]. We'll be handwriting them this Saturday! Deadline to submit is this Friday! Need inspiration to write a letter? Check out these samples: https://www.inspiremore.com/15-tear-worthy-thank-you-notes-

TOMORROW! Log in at 3pm to hear from Adobe and Cisco veterans speak on their transitions into high tech, hear from SJSU alumni, and what are their tips/tricks in making the transition. Join us for a virtual Veteran Panel Discussion! October 14th-3:00pm-4:00pm; sign in here @ 3:00pm! https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/kxuqufvz... The Adobe Veterans Employee Network (VEN) in partnership with San Jose State University VRC will host a panel discussion on redeploying battlefield skills to the high-tech sector. Featuring veterans who have successfully transitioned into high-tech, you’ll hear inspiring stories of transition and success. The panelists will discuss their military experiences, challenges, and offer advice to job seekers on how to leverage the unique capabilities veterans bring to the work force.

Sign up now for the VRC's 2nd annual Student Veteran "Virtual" Week of Success. The virtual event will occur over three days, 20-22 October, from 11 am -1 pm, during which there are time slots over those three day so that you can sign up to meet with faculty/advisors in your major for times that work for you. The event has two main objectives, to connect YOU to high-quality advising and engagement opportunities with faculty outside of the classroom and prepare you for Priority Registration (veterans/reservists-Oct. 27th is your prireg day) SIGN UP NOW TO GET YOUR SPOT-first come first served! Students RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/uWwFjxYoUjCCdUMb7

Don't miss this great opportunity to hear from veterans at Adobe/Cisco/and others who've made the transition into High Tech! See details below! https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/kxuqufvz

The VSO has a survey we would like you to take! We are looking to plan another Webinar, but want to know the best times to schedule it. This survey takes minutes and would be a great way to hear what veteran students are interested in. What works for you? https://forms.gle/VsSbksdaoXThaxDn6

REMINDER this FRIDAY!