Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida
SJSU mourns the loss of Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida, a beloved Spartan who passed away on Thursday, June 27 at the age of 104. Yosh, as many affectionately called him, earned his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences in 1947 and an honorary doctorate in 2004 from SJSU, and is one of the most renowned and accomplished Spartans in the history of the university. President Teniente-Matson and five Spartans share their thoughts on Yosh's passing.
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Building a Better Breast Pump
Lin Jiang, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, designed her newly-patented smart breast pump to “revolutionize the pumping experience” for mothers seeking help.
Thompson Gallery Launches New Partnership with Hammer Theatre to Showcase Alumni Artists
“Beginnings,” an art exhibition by SJSU alumni, is the inaugural show curated by the Natalie and James Thompson Gallery on display at Hammer Theatre’s Hammer2 Gallery.
Sounds of South Asia Exhibit Showcases Musical Traditions From Seven Countries
The “South Asians in Silicon Valley” exhibit at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library will host a special afternoon of South Asian music on August 24.
Riding Low and Slow: Empowering Communities by Building Collections
The “Forever Cruising: Cultura de Lowriders” exhibit is on display at the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, and Native American Studies Center on the fifth floor of the King Library through September 15.
Ariana Lacson Steps into Role as President of Associated Students’ Board of Directors
As the new president of Associated Students’ Board of Directors, Ariana Lacson, ’25 Biomedical Engineering, has a few main priorities for serving students during the 2024-2025 school year.
SJSU Hosts Cybersecurity Camp for Local High School Students
During the week of July 22 to 26, local high school students had the opportunity to participate in a cybersecurity camp at San José State, where they learned about a variety of cybersecurity opportunities and skills.
Lurie College Accepts the Christa McAuliffe Excellence Award in Teacher Education
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) recognized Lurie College’s commitment to diversifying the teacher workforce pipeline.
Where the Little Things Matter: Erin Bowdish’s Journey to an “All-Encompassing” Nursing Career
When Erin Bowdish, ’24 Nursing, talks about her nursing career, she tells stories. One such story, an encounter she had with an oncology patient, just won her third place in a 2024 healthcare essay contest.
Data and GIS for Democracy
The Spatial Analytics and Visualization Institute at San José State is partnering with PIT-UN to offer six Data and Democracy workshops in August aimed to show election workers and policymakers how to use open source GIS software to assist in enabling free and democratic elections.
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