FAN SJSU's Inaugural Alumni Legacy Gala
Join FAN SJSU for our Inaugural Alumni Legacy Gala on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 5:30pm-9pm, as we uplift, connect, and celebrate generations of our SJSU Filipino alumni community.
Together, we will honor alumni achievements, recognize student scholarship recipients, and induct alumni that have recently departed into FAN’s new Hall of Remembrance. Also joining us will be SJSU President, Cynthia Teniente-Matson, who will announce the start of our new Filipino American History Mural Project! Dinner and drinks will be provided.
This event is welcome to all loved ones and supporters who wish to connect with and celebrate our Filipino alumni community.
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FAN Career Day: "Choose Your Own Adventure!"
FAN SJSU’s Inaugural Career Day will be an exciting event featuring career panels and networking opportunities with alumni professionals from a variety of career paths.
This event is targeted to SJSU students and recent graduates, but alumni from all generations are welcome to participate! Attendees will gain valuable insights into different industries, learn from alumni experiences, and make meaningful professional connections.
Whether you’re pursuing a specific career pathway or still exploring your options, this Career Day has something for you. Invest in your future and register today!
DATE: Sunday, November 2
TIME: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
LOCATION: SJSU Student Union, Meeting Room 4
COST: Free to attend
Featured Speaker
Game Writer + Narrative Designer, Crystal Dynamics
Belinda Garcia-Maguid (she/her) is a Filipina-American writer born and raised in the Bay Area. As a video game writer and narrative designer, she is passionate about telling unique stories with genuine, diverse, women characters.
Currently, she works at Crystal Dynamics on the future of Tomb Raider and is most known for her work on games like Call of Duty: Vanguard and Flight School Studio's Stonefly. She resides in Oakland with her husband, two cats, and her overflowing stationery collection.
Panel #1 - “Stand Out Strong: Breaking Into Your Career”
Hear from Filipino alumni who’ve carved unique paths across different industries as they share how they made their mark in competitive spaces. This panel will offer real-world insights, practical tips, and personal reflections on what helped them stand out—on paper and in person.
Speaker
Interim Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Washington Bothell
Moderator
Noel Bautista ('14)
Data Analyst @ Google
Panel #2: “Start Something: Turning Ideas Into Impact”
Dreaming of launching your own business or side hustle? Learn from Filipino entrepreneurs who will share how they turned ideas into action—and how you can take the first step, too.
Speaker
Austin Toloza (‘10)
Founder & Chief Motivation Officer @ Hyper Strength & Conditioning Gym
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COMING SOON...
Hall of Remembrance
Join us as we honor the memory of beloved SJSU leaders into FAN's new Hall of Remembrance.
Panel #3 - "Pivot with Purpose: Exploring Majors, Careers, and What’s Next"
Are you undeclared, changing your major, shifting industries, or simply unsure of what’s next? Then this session is for you! It explores how to make meaningful career transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Speaker
Joachim Custodio (‘15)
Events Technical Production Supervisor, Meta
Public Relations > Event Production
Moderator
Noëlle Rábago (‘02)
Corporate Outreach Officer, Senior Executive Analyst @ City of San Jose
Music → Corporate/Government
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be Filipino or a SJSU alumni to attend?
No, you do not have to be Filipino or an SJSU alumni to attend. Our community welcomes all that wish to celebrate and honor our SJSU Filipino community!
Is there a dress code for the event?
Semi-formal. Although not required, wearing traditional cultural attire like Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog is highly encouraged!
Will ticket prices change over time?
Yes! Ticket price windows can be found down below:
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July 1 - August 4: Early Bird Ticket Sales
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August 5 - September 7: General Ticket Sales
Will seating be assigned?
Seating will not be assigned. Seating placements will be available on a first come first served basis, so be sure to arrive early! Each table seats up to groups of 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
EVENT BASICS
1. When and where is Career Day taking place?
The FAN Career Day will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 12:00pm to 4:30pm at the San José State University SU Meeting Room 4.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
2. Is parking available for the event?
Yes, parking is available. However, parking will not be hosted, meaning all attendees have to pay for their own parking. The parking garage closest to the Student Union is the North Garage located at 65 S 10th St, San Jose.
For more information about parking options and to pre-purchase your parking permit, please visit the SJSU parking website at: https://www.sjsu.edu/parking/permits/visitor-guest/daily-short-term.php
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