Barron Veterans Center at SDSU

The SDSU community has a proud tradition of service. We invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to join us in supporting military families by donating diapers and baby wipes.

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of Camp Pendleton military families by donating diapers (sizes 0–6) and baby wipes at the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center.

📢 New Summer Hours!

We will still be here to support you all summer!

🖥️ Zoom Help Desk: Mon–Fri | 9:00–11:00 AM
🏢 In-Person: Mon–Fri | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

📲 Scan the QR code to join our Zoom Help Desk.
📧 [email protected] | 📞 (619) 594-5813

Save the Date for the 36th Annual Military Women’s Luncheon !

Join us as we honor the extraordinary women who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. This special event celebrates the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of military women from all eras, all branches, and all backgrounds.

🗓️Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕓10:30 AM
📍Anchors Catering

For questions, please contact [email protected]

We look forward to celebrating the remarkable legacy and enduring impact of our nation’s military women🎖️

Save the Date for the 36th Annual Military Women’s Luncheon !

Join us as we honor the extraordinary women who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. This special event celebrates the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of military women from all eras, all branches, and all backgrounds.

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 Anchors Catering

For questions, please contact [email protected].

We look forward to celebrating the remarkable legacy and enduring impact of our nation’s military women 🎖️

Meet Keira Cherry, a Journalism major at San Diego State University with a deep passion for storytelling and informing others about current issues 📝✨. Her love for writing and drive to make an impact inspired her to pursue a career as an investigative journalist or reporter 🔍🗞️.

As a Marine Corps dependent—her mom served 20 years and her dad 4—Keira grew up on base, where she learned the values of discipline, resilience, and gratitude 🇺🇸. Her military upbringing gave her a strong sense of respect and appreciation for the sacrifices made by her family.

Originally from Temecula, CA, Keira chose SDSU for its dedicated Journalism program and proximity to home 📍🎓. Outside of her studies, she enjoys reading, watching true crime, and organizing 📚🕵️‍♀️📦. Through her time at SDSU, she’s building the foundation for a meaningful career in media.

For more information check out our link tree in our bio. There you find our help desk website where you click on the CalVet tab and it will tell what you need to apply.

🧠 Tip Tuesday: 5-Minute Reset 🌤️

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck?

✨ Step outside.

✨ Stretch.

✨ Breathe.

Sometimes all it takes is five minutes away from your screen to reset your focus and recharge your energy.

Try it between classes, before studying, or when you're feeling the pressure build.

Small reset = big impact. 💪

Meet Toddi Sinclair, a Management Information Systems major at San Diego State University. As a Navy dependent with a rich military background, Toddi has lived in diverse places such as Japan, Virginia, Korea, and California. These experiences have shaped her perspective on life, fostering adaptability, resilience, and a deep appreciation for different cultures 🌏. She is also one of our Social Media Managers!

With aspirations of becoming a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and working in IT management, Toddi's passion for technology and people led her to choose a major that blends both worlds 💻🤝. Her experiences growing up in a military family taught her how to be adaptable and resourceful, key traits that will guide her professional journey.

When she's not immersed in her studies, Toddi enjoys unwinding by watching TV and writing songs 🎶. She chose SDSU for its diverse, opportunity-rich environment, which aligns with her goal of finding a place where she can thrive and grow. Her time at SDSU is helping her build the foundation for a successful career in IT leadership and management 🔧.

Veterans, your experience is invaluable! 💪 Follow these 6 simple steps to build a resume to standout. And don't forget — the Career Expo is tomorrow! It's the perfect opportunity to network and showcase your skills.

Meet Kelly Sorber, a Social Science major with a focus on Single Subject Teaching at San Diego State University 📚🎓. A proud Navy veteran, Kelly served for an impressive 20 years, following in the footsteps of both her parents, who also had long careers in the Navy ⚓. Growing up around the military, she developed a strong connection to it, which led her to enlist.
Her career goal is to become a History Professor 🏫, driven by the belief that understanding current culture starts with learning about the past. The military not only provided Kelly with financial stability during her active duty but also continues to support her as a retired veteran pursuing full-time education 📘.
Outside of academics, Kelly loves hiking 🌲, finding peace and adventure in the great outdoors. She chose SDSU because it was the closest university to her, and it offered the perfect environment to help her reach her educational and professional aspirations.