Category Archives: Academic Life

Day of Giving | 29th November 2022

 

The Share Your Spartan Heart Day of Giving brings together our entire San José State community to raise money for the Connie L. Lurie College of Education, as well as over 80 projects, departments, and programs. Our students, faculty, and staff do outstanding work and SJSU would not be able to provide our life-changing education without the support of people like you.  Share Your Spartan Heart by selecting one of the projects below and making your gift today.

Click here to donate or copy/paste the URL in your browser: https://power.sjsu.edu/g/coed

Pre-commencement celebration | 15th December

Dear Lurie Students,

SJSU Connie L. Lurie College of Education would like to invite you to the pre-commencement celebration on December 15th, 3 PM – 5 PM in the Sweeney Hall Courtyard. It is a proud and festive occasion for the faculty & staff at Lurie College as we celebrate Lurie College Graduating students through their performance and accomplishments. Graduating Students are encouraged to invite family members.

The pre-commencement celebration will be followed by the commencement ceremony. Snacks/refreshments will be provided at the venue.

RSVP using this link

SJSU Alumni Mentoring & MeetUp

SJSU² Mentoring & Meetups is a partnership between the SJSU Career Center, SJSU Alumni Association, and the campus community which connects mentees (current SJSU students) with mentors (alumni and/or other industry professionals) to support mentee career success.

  • Explore potential careers by connecting with SJSU Alumni and other Industry Professionals.
  • Gain career advice on how to break into a field.
  • Grow your professional network in your career or industry of interest.

 

Contact Larissa Bates at sjsu2mentoring@sjsu.edu for any questions regarding SJSU² and Learn more today

Special Education (EDSE 124) Lesson Presentations

Students in EDSE 124 include undergraduate juniors and seniors from a variety of disciplines. About 30-50% of students are Math ITEP students. Other concentrations include but are not limited to Special Education minors, Communication Disorders, Child Adolescent Development, and Music Education.

This semester, students are working on a Social Justice Lesson Plan, in which they are attentive to the needs of emergent bilingual students, students with disabilities, and lessons that center on taking social action.

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, November 30 – 7:30pm-9:30pm, located at SH230.

There will be refreshments available and a brief survey at the end.

For any questions, please email: saili.kulkarni@sjsu.edu

Fall 2022 | Commencement

Graduating this Fall 22? Be sure to stay up-to-date with all things commencement by checking out the SJSU Commencement link below.

Registration
Registration is officially open to all eligible Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 graduates.
Eligible students receive a registration email to their “Preferred Email Address” on file with the University, with a unique registration link for their ceremony.

Check out the Communications Archive for all messages that have been sent to students.

As a reminder, the deadline for students to register for commencement is Monday, November 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm via MarchingOrder.

Transforming Communities: A Movement to Racial Justice

Illustration of a power fist with the words A Movement, Not a Moment.

Transforming Communities: A Movement to Racial Justice, it is an annual event here at SJSU designed to foster connection with the broader San Jose community and change throughout our community towards a more racially just, and equitable campus, city, and county.

Submit an idea for a talk, lecture, workshop, entertainment/arts event, panel discussion, or any other idea for the Transforming Communities: A Movement to Racial Justice event here at SJSU. The event welcomes programs in-person, virtual, and in multiple formats that highlight various topics that address the multi-faceted aspects of racial justice and equity. This event offers you a really unique opportunity to connect research, teaching, and service all towards the goal of making our campus more just and equitable. We encourage creative proposals! Please consider submitting your work to this event and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to transformingcommunities@sjsu.edu

More information can be found here: https://www.sjsu.edu/transforming-communities

We look forward to working with you and having your participation.

Submit Your Program Idea Here

Appternoon Snack | Explore different majors and careers with Focus2

SJSU Career Center Event - Appternoon Snack, explore different majors and careers with Focus2

SJSU Career Center has organized a series of webinars to help students with Career Apps such as Handshake, Focus2, SJSU², etc.

The webinar on 11th October 2022 will focus on exploring different majors and careers with Focus2. Career counselors will conduct a 15-minute presentation on the Career Center App featured for the day and host a 15-minute Q&A right after. RSVP on SJSU Handshake to get the Zoom Link. If you need accommodations in order to attend this virtual workshop, please contact careerhelp@sjsu.edu at least 48 hours in advance.

Please visit the Events @ SJSU page for more details.

Tote-ster Mash | 13 October 2022 | Paint your tote

 

You are invited to Tote-ster Mash, paint a tote bag for this Halloween.

RSVP on the link to register or scan the QR code.
Date/time: 13th October, 1 PM to 3 PM
Venue: Student Success Center (SH 106)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Appternoon Snack | Find a Mentor using SJSU²

SJSU Career Center Event - Find a Mentor using SJSU², Appternoon Snack

SJSU Career Center has organized a series of webinars to help students with Career Apps such as Handshake, Focus2, SJSU², etc.

The webinar on 18th October 2022 will focus on using SJSU² to find a mentor. Career counselors will conduct a 15-minute presentation on the Career Center App featured for the day and host a 15-minute Q&A right after. RSVP on SJSU Handshake to get the Zoom Link. If you need accommodations in order to attend this virtual workshop, please contact careerhelp@sjsu.edu at least 48 hours in advance.

Please visit the Events @ SJSU page for more details.

Save the Date: Homecoming

Homecoming brings together current students, faculty, and staff and welcomes alumni back to campus in celebration of Spartan Pride at San José State University. Over the years, Homecoming has become an annual tradition encompassing a week of fun-filled events all aimed at showcasing school spirit.
Be sure to bring your SJSU Tower ID and SJSU Sammy App on your phone to every event.
Visit the Homecoming website for more information.

Spartan Leadership – Student Nomination

 

The Office of Student Involvement is excited to inform you of the Fall 2022 program offerings from the Leadership Development team. All of the programs are open to currently enrolled SJSU students and no formal leadership experience is required to participate.

A few notes to highlight:

Applications for the Emerging Leaders Program are due before/by Monday, September 19, 2022.

Students can also nominate students to be a part of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) chapter at SJSU are due before/by Monday, September 19, 2022.

Submissions for the Leadership Opportunities Catalog are always being accepted! Someone from our office will be in contact with you if there are any questions about your submission.

If you have questions about any of our fall programs, you can contact Alexis Graesser, Leadership Development Coordinator at alexis.graesser@sjsu.edu or student-leadership@sjsu.edu.

Thank you for attending Sweets at Sweeney 2022

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Sweets at Sweeney. It was wonderful to see everyone back in person.

 

The winners of this year’s Student Raffle are:

1st Prize Airpods: Malaya Mosqueda

2nd & 3rd Prize $50 Gift Card: Kelsey Ballard & Emma Hill

Runners Up SWAG Bag Winners:

Elizabeth Maya, Yasmeen Ramos, Cristal Galindo

Please contact: luriecollegesocialmedia@sjsu.edu to claim your prize.

 

 

 

 

Student Success Center (SSC) is looking for a part-time Student Assistant

The Lurie College of Education Student Success Center (SSC) is looking for a part-time student assistant to help provide general operations support to the SSC. We are looking for a student who can commit to work around 15-16 hours/week between the hours of 10am-12; 1-2pm (until 3pm on Mondays). Students should be *work study* recipients. Both undergraduate and graduate students can apply.

Interested students should send a resume to Francesca Teixeira, Interim Lurie SSC Lead, francesca.teixeira@sjsu.edu

  • Below is an overview of tasks the student assistant would help with:
  • Greeting students and referring them to other campus offices and resources as needed
  • Managing and supporting the Lurie SSC SM accounts
  • Creating SM posts
  • SSC Newsletters will be diverted to social media post campaigns
  • Checking inventory for PPE and office supplies
  • Replenishing snacks & managing snack inventory
  • Managing Lurie SSC email sending general replies and forwarding complex emails to advisors
  • Answering main Lurie SSC line, checking voicemails
  • Helping with SSC events & workshops
  • Supporting SSC live online chat (possible)
  • Basic website editing (possible)

Please Contact: francesca.teixeira@sjsu.edu for more information.

Welcome to the Fall 2022 Semester

 

Welcome to the Fall 2022 semester at SJSU’s Lurie College of Education. We are so excited to be back on campus this fall and very much look forward to connecting with you in person. Our faculty, staff, and student leaders have been working hard to prepare engaging and meaningful experiences that are designed to support you on your educational journey this fall.

Watch the video to find clues to some FREE SWAG located in the Lurie Building! The Hunt begins on Tuesday the 30th of August. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @sjsulurie to locate more FREE swag and to share your journey with us!

 

 

The Education Trust-West’s 2022-23 FIERCE Student Fellowship Application

 

The Education Trust-West is excited to share that their application for the FIERCE Student Fellowship is now open! Ed Trust-West seeks eight students of color for the inaugural cohort of FIERCE Fellows for the 2022-2023 academic year.

The fellowship is a leadership opportunity for undergraduate community college and university students attending California public institutions. Fellows will build their leadership and advocacy skills to push for educational equity in their communities, particularly related to how state and federal COVID recovery funds are being used in California to pursue educational justice.

During their cohort year, students in FIERCE will attend bimonthly convenings that will feature advocacy training and issue briefings on various pressing issues in education policy led by professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field. All fellows will receive $2,500 in stipends for their participation. Click here for more information about the fellowship. 

We encourage students with varying levels of advocacy experience to apply. The priority deadline for interested applicants is Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Please share with your network and any student who might benefit from this opportunity! If you have any questions about the FIERCE Student Fellowship, please contact Clara Medina at cmedina@edtrustwest.org.

APPLY NOW!

Apply To Get Student Research Supplies

Apply to get student research supplies! If you are a graduate, credential or undergraduate student enrolled in the Lurie College of Education you are able to apply for up to $250 for research supplies. Students are limited to one research request per fiscal year and these applications are due on May 1st.

LCOE Student Research Supplies 22-23

Apply for the Student Conference Application

Apply for funding for conferences you are presenting at! Applicants must be presenting at a conference and have proof of their acceptance to the conference. This is for graduate, credential, or undergraduate students in the Lurie College of Education, you will be eligible for one conference travel award per fiscal year. These applications are due by May 1st, 2023.

LCOE Student Conference Application 2022-2023

 

Paid College Corps Positions Available

The #CaliforniansForAll College Corps is a historic state-level investment in service that creates debt-free pathways for students who commit to serving for an academic year.

SJSU undergraduate students who complete 450 hours of service through the College Corps will receive up to $10,000 to help pay for college. In addition to providing computer programming enrichment for underserved 3rd-6th graders, members of the SJSU College Corps participate in other local service initiatives.

Apply now to join this fun, innovative, and creative team of fellow students to provide computer programming enrichment for underserved third through sixth graders attending after-school programs. No programming experience is necessary, we will train you!

For more information and application: https://www.sjsu.edu/ccll/programs/sjsucollegecorps.php