SJSU Latino Alumni Network

Reflecting on our roots, innovating for our future! 🚀✨

​The SJSU Latino Alumni Network board just wrapped up an incredible annual retreat! We spent the weekend reflecting on last year’s milestones and collaborating on fresh, innovative ways to bring massive value to our alumni and student community for the upcoming school year. Trust us, some amazing events are on the horizon! 📅🙌

​🏆 We are also incredibly honored to hold up this commendation from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors! Being recognized for our dedication to making our community a better place to live, work, and thrive means the world to us. This award belongs to the entire comunidad—let’s continue the great work!

​💼 A massive shout-out and gracias to for letting us use their beautiful office space for our retreat. Incredible partners like you help us amplify our mission. We truly cannot do this alone!

​Let’s keep this momentum going. ¡Adelante! 🎓🦈

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚. Between finals and graduation, big transitions bring big stress. While stress is inevitable, staying stuck in it isn’t!

Board Member & Licensed Mental Health Therapist Lilian Alfaro Cavlan reminds us that acknowledging our feelings is the first step to processing them.

Here are quick tips to reset your nervous system and close the stress loop:

🌿 How to End the Stress Cycle:

💪 Physical Body

Move: Walk, stretch, or dance for 30 mins to lower cortisol.

Breathe: Take slow, deep breaths to calm down.

Rest: Power nap for 15–20 minutes.

🧠 Mental Body

Brain Dump: Write down your mental "open tabs" and throw the paper away.

Organize: List and prioritize tasks.

Visualize: Listen to a guided meditation.

✨ Emotional Body

Check-In: Pause and acknowledge how you feel.

Connect: Talk to a friend or therapist to boost oxytocin.

Lift Mood: Listen to your favorite song or watch a comedy.

Prioritizing your mental health is the key to academic and career success.

Repeat after us:

"I am strong, I am healthy, and I am capable."

We can do hard things, Spartans! 💙💛 Tag a friend who needs to see this today.

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Congratulations to SJSU LAN Advisory Board Member Eddie García on the launch of Mexican Heritage Plaza: A Symbol of Resilience and Perseverance.
This powerful book captures the story behind the creation of the Mexican Heritage Plaza and the dedicated Mexican American civic leaders who overcame tremendous political, financial, and social obstacles in the 1990s to build what would become a lasting symbol of resilience, culture, and community in San José.

The book launch featured Eddie leading an inspiring panel discussion with trailblazers Blanca Alvarado, Fernando Zazueta, and Pete Carrillo — visionaries whose leadership and perseverance helped bring the project to life.

From the financial and political hurdles to the thoughtful artistic details woven throughout the Plaza’s design, the conversation highlighted the passion, sacrifice, and community pride behind this landmark cultural center.

We look forward to diving deeper into the book and celebrating the enduring legacy of the Mexican Heritage Plaza as a beacon of Mexican American resilience and heart of the community.

You can get a copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mexican-Heritage-Plaza-Resilience-Perseverance/dp/B0GXFK4T35

Happy Friday!

Are you looking for an opportunity to fuel your passion with purpose and heart? We are actively seeking two members to join the SJSU Latino Alumni Board to shape the future of our community! 🌟

We’re looking to fill two board positions, specifically for those who thrive in fundraising, nurturing donors, and organizing large events. If you’re eager to give back, support fellow alumni, and make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Why join the board?
- Expand your network
- Make a positive impact
- Develop leadership skills
- Stay connected with SJSU and alumni
- Contribute to meaningful projects

Don’t let this chance pass you to make a difference. Click link in bio to submit your application by 5/9/26 to be considered.

Or if you know someone who would be a great fit, please forward and share this opportunity with them. 🌟

Our next Cafecito Career Chat is coming up soon! ✨☕️

Join the SJSU Latino Alumni Network for a casual career coffee chat with members of our board—created for SJSU students + alumni to connect, learn, and grow together!

Also joining our next cafecito is board member, Lilian Alfaro Cavlan, a mental health therapist and mental performance expert. Mental health is key to career success--and May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 😌

📅 Friday 5/8
🕘 9:30 AM
💬 Bring your career questions + topics (internships, resumes, networking, career pivots, confidence at work & more!)

🤝 Come as you are. Leave with clarity + community.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
🌟 Join the SJSU Latino Alumni Board! 🌟
Are you a proud SJSU Latino Alumni looking to make a positive impact on the community? We are excited to announce that we are looking to fill two board positions! Specifically, we are seeking individuals with a passion for fundraising, nurturing donors, and organizing large events. If you are passionate about giving back and supporting fellow alumni, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits of joining the board:
Expand your professional network
Make a difference in the community
Gain leadership experience
Stay connected with SJSU and fellow alumni
Contribute to meaningful initiatives
Don’t miss out on this chance to get involved and help shape the future of our alumni community. Click link in bio to submit your application form by 5/9/26 to be considered.

Let’s work together to create lasting impact and foster a strong network of SJSU Latino Alumni!

It's official! Our LAN Legacy Dinner is SOLD OUT! Thank you to all our amazing sponsors and guests who bought tickets.

Big goals require even bigger partnerships! 🛡️💙
As we count down the final days to our 15th Annual Legacy Dinner, we want to give a massive shout out to our Spartan Blue Sponsor, SilPac.

SilPac’s commitment to higher education is more than just a donation—it’s an investment in the leaders of tomorrow. With partners like them by our side, there’s no limit to what we can achieve for our students and our community.

We can’t wait to celebrate this 15-year milestone with you all!
🗓 When: Thursday, April 2, 2026
📍 Where: SJSU Student Union Ballroom
✨ Theme: Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence

See you there! 🥂

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