Legacy Month

Annually, the CCCAC hosts Legacy Month in October. 

The purpose of Legacy Month is to honor the rich history of student activism and civic engagement. Legacy Month is hosted every year specifically in October to commemorate SJSU alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos, who took a brave political stance during the 1968 Mexico City Olympics on October 16.

Read about the Olympic athletes who took a stand.

Legacy Month 2025 Calendar of Events:

Poppin’ Pearls, Poppin’ Legacy: Calendar Launch

Wednesday, October 1, 2PM-3:30PM

Location: Smith & Carlos Lawn

Legacy Through Time: Time Capsule Making

Thursday, October 2, 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Location: Student Union Meeting Room 4B, Limited Spots

Legacy Month Keynote Speaker

Thursday, October 9, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Doors Open: 4:30PM

Location: Student Union Theatre

Entry Requirement: Handheld Wand Detector and Bag Check

Smith and Carlos Day 

Monday, October 13, 8:30AM - 11:30AM

Location: Student Union Theatre Concourse, RSVP Link

Growing Your Legacy

Thursday, October 16, 2:30PM - 4:00PM

Location: A.S. Campus Community Garden, Limited Spots

Rooted Music & Art Festival

Thursday, October 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: Tower Lawn