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Category: Fall-Winter 2017
The San Jose State of Healthcare
Alumni healthcare leaders share their insights on U.S. healthcare and what inspired them to help people achieve their fullest, healthiest lives.
Running Athletics: New SJSU AD Marie Tuite
Tuite is the first woman to hold a permanent position as SJSU athletics director and one of nine woman athletics directors at 128 NCAA Division I Football Subdivision schools nationwide.
Subway Therapy: Matthew Chavez’s Post-It Movement
Chavez tapped into New York’s communal psyche—using an everyday office supply.
Faculty Spotlight: Fritz Yambrach’s Water Vest
One vest can impact an entire community. The hands-free design helps people access potable water and while accomplishing simultaneous tasks.
Community Connector Netta Conyers-Haynes
From SJSU to Facebook, Netta Conyers-Haynes says: “We don’t grow when things are easy. We grow when we face challenges.”
Hal Donaldson’s Revolution of Kindness
“I realized that I could either spend the rest of my life asking why bad things happen or focus on what I could do to make a difference.”
One Washington Square: One Big (Micro)Biome
By breaking down the fundamental elements that make up bacteria, scientists can map out potential links to common health problems.
From the Amazon Rainforest to Silicon Valley, Cells Matter
Ouverney’s year in the Amazon gave him a unique perspective as a microbiologist and a cultural ambassador
Power SJSU: All In
“We have good people who care about SJSU’s student-athletes. They care about the football program. And they care about the university. Will you join us?”
Heritage: Raise Your Hand and Spartan Up
An SJSU tradition has taken shape, and it’s the shape of a Spartan.
Job Maestro: What is Your EQ?
One of the biggest reasons that people fail to advance as leaders is the inability to develop or improve their emotional intelligence.
Class Discussion: Mindfulness-Based Occupational Therapy
“Practitioners tend to over-give of themselves. The skills practiced in MBOT are an antidote for these imbalances.”
Letters from Readers
Washington Square welcomes letters to the editor. Here’s what our readers have to say.
Editor’s Perspective: Healthy Change
Working to improve our own health and that of our communities is a change we all can make.
Rebecca Donnelly Invites You to Put On a Show
“Kids aren’t reading for show; they’re not trying to impress anyone by tackling a book they don’t like. They’re reading because it’s a huge part of how they learn about themselves and their world.”
A Message from President Mary Papazian
“San Jose State’s alumni and faculty members continue to find creative ways to advance health and wellness while helping others.”
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