Category Archives: Events

Explore Careers at City of San Jose

The City of San Jose, in partnership with the Career Center, is hosting an event to explore career opportunities at the City Rotunda on Thursday, April 6th from 12:00-3:00 pm. Representatives from every city department will be available to engage with students interested in learning about career opportunities relevant to their majors as well as active vacancies (internships and careers). Faculty can also explore synergies with City departments on any potential class projects, assignments, or research projects.

The event features guest speakers, SJSU President Teniente-Matson and newly elected Mayor Mahan, welcoming students to the event and expressing their shared commitment to enhancing partnerships in community, workforce, and policy development. The event also includes an Exploration Fair & Open House with free swag and an ice cream truck. Students are encouraged to meet with at least three department tables to receive free ice cream. Walking groups will be organized from the ADM building to the San Jose City Hall at 12.15PM, 12.30PM, and 1PM for those who may need to find their way. Students and faculty are welcome to walk over on their own at any time between 12-3:00 pm.

Cal State CREATE: A Visual Storytelling Event and Student Competition

Cal State CREATE, a virtual visual storytelling event and student competition, is just around the corner! Adobe has teamed up with the CSU Chancellor’s Office and Apple to bring you an exciting and educational experience. Join the program on April 5th for the kickoff event and stay with us through April 19th for a series of talks by industry experts, hands-on boot camps, and a closing keynote. Read on to learn more about what’s in store for you at Cal State CREATE.

  • WHEN: April 5th-19th, with an opening ceremony from 12:00 – 2:00 PST on April 5th
  • WHERE: Virtual event on Zoom
  • WHY: Opportunity to learn from incredible thought-leaders and participate in hands-on workshops with Adobe Express, Adobe Fresco, iMovie, and iPad creative workflows.

The event will feature career talks by distinguished alums Christopher Moore and Michael J. Payton, talks by industry experts, hands-on bootcamps, and a closing keynote from Associate Vice Chancellor Dr. Dilcie Perez, SDSU Associate Vice President Jessica Nare. Winners will be announced by Cal State Fullerton Provost Dr. Amir Dabirian.

Students will have the chance to attend hands-on workshops and dig into tools like Adobe Express, Adobe Fresco, iMovie, and iPad creative workflows. Students from throughout the CSU system are invited to participate in a Creative Jam-style competition.

The Creative Jam competition is open to all majors and requires no design experience. Participants will create projects using Adobe Express and compete to win some amazing prizes:

  • FIRST PLACE: Apple Air Pods, $100 Amazon gift card, $175 value Adobe swag bag
  • SECOND PLACE: $75 Amazon gift card, $175 value Adobe swag bag
  • THIRD PLACE: $50 Amazon gift card, $175 value Adobe swag bag

Register for Cal State CREATE now at https://calstate.edu/create.

Visit the event landing page: https://express.adobe.com/page/qh1IkhONE85AC/

SJSU Grad Slam | Highlighting SJSU Graduate Student Research

Grad Slam is a research communication competition at San José State University, where graduate students present their research in a three-minute, one-slide format to a non-specialist audience. This exciting and fast-paced event offers a transformative professional development experience and the opportunity to showcase your research to a wider audience.

Eligibility:

  • Matriculated in a master’s or doctoral degree program at SJSU
  • Must apply as an individual presenter
  • Limited to one participation during your degree program
  • In the research/creative phase of your program, with significant findings or progress on your project

Rewards and Prizes:

  • Cash prizes of $1,200 (First Place), $800 (Second Place), and $500 (Audience Choice)
  • Eligible to compete in the CSU-Wide Grad Slam and regional competition
  • YouTube copy of your video submission for LinkedIn, portfolio, and CV/resumé
  • Invitation to act as a guest judge at the finals in the following year

Don’t miss the opportunity to highlight your research and gain valuable public speaking skills! Participate in Grad Slam and be a part of SJSU’s vibrant research community.

For more information, visit: Grad Slam Website and Grad Slam Google Website

Applications for STAR 2023 | Career in K-12 STEM Education

Cal Poly, SLO

The STAR Program is a unique opportunity for students looking to pursue a career in K-12 education. This 9-week summer program provides students with the chance to gain valuable research experience and get paid for it. Here are the key details you need to know:

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Junior level standing by January 1st, 2023
  • Enrolled at a California State University, Heritage University, Southern University, or Noyce Scholarship campus
  • At least 18 years old by the start of the program
  • US Citizen, PR, or DACA grant holder
  • Desire to pursue K-12 STEM education as a profession
  • No previous research experience is necessary

Key Dates:

  • Priority deadline: February 15th, 2023
  • Program dates: June 12th – August 11th, 2023
  • Placement phase: February – April 2023

To apply, students will need a resume, unofficial transcripts, and a reference from their professional network. Visit StarTeacherResearcher.org to learn more and apply today! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain valuable research experience and build their identity as a teacher and researcher. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

APPLY HERE!

SJSU Mentoring and Meetups | Join Now

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Lurie College has partnered with the Career Center to host an online mentoring opportunity – just for you! SJSU² Mentoring & Meetups is an online platform that connects current students with SJSU alumni, and we have created a Lurie College group within the platform. Join now to chat with Lurie College alum from all departments and fields – Occupational Therapy, Community Advocacy, Preschool Programming, K-12 Teaching and Administration, School Counseling, Audiology, and many more!

Job Opportunities at YMCA of Silicon Valley

The YMCA is looking for hard-working, outgoing, energetic, and friendly individuals to join the After School and Child Care teams. Opportunities for full-time and part-time employment are available, and candidates must meet certain qualifications. The hiring event will take place in the SPX Lobby on the following dates: January 26, January 30, and February 1, from 9:30AM-1:00PM.

  • Part-time (After School Leader) positions pay between $20-$22 per hour
  • Full-time (After School Site Director) positions pay between $24-$26 per hour.
  • Employee benefits include development opportunities, full-time opportunities, flexible hours, and Y membership.
  • For more information, email Liz.Gonzalez@ymcasv.org

Apply online.

Congratulations to Dr. Marcos Pizarro | Grant from Spencer Foundation

Pizarro, Marcos

We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Marcos Pizarro, Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professor of Chicanx Studies at San José State University, on receiving a $50,000 grant from the Chicago-based Spencer Foundation. The grant will allow Dr. Pizarro and his colleague, Rita Kohli of the University of California Riverside, to conduct in-depth research on the experiences of teacher educators of color as they navigate systemic racism in teacher education programs throughout the United States.

Dr. Pizarro’s work focuses on helping Chicanx and Latinx students at various stages of their schooling to develop collaborative interventions that aid them in their efforts to succeed in school and to create social and racial justice in their communities. His efforts have led to the development of the Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center at SJSU, which has resulted in a transformative model for Chicanx/Latinx student engagement and has enhanced Latinx students’ sense of belonging and academic success.

The Spencer Foundation is committed to funding educational research that improves education, makes education systems more equitable, and increases opportunities for people to continue learning across their lifespans. Dr. Pizarro’s work aligns perfectly with this mission and we are proud to see him recognized for his contributions to the field. This grant from the Spencer Foundation will allow Dr. Pizarro and Dr. Kohli to delve deeper into the racial barriers that teacher educators of color face, how they resist these barriers, and what they envision for the future. It will also provide valuable insights into the resources that are needed to usher in equity in the field of teacher education.

Once again, congratulations to Dr. Marcos Pizarro on this well-deserved recognition and grant. We look forward to the valuable insights and understanding that this research will bring to the field of teacher education.

 

Graduation Photos by Best Grad Photo | Fall-2022 Commencement

Best Grad Photo will be on-site during the Commencement ceremony to take official graduation pictures. The photos can be purchased through a unique link that will be emailed to the students a week after the ceremony.

Best Grad Photo will be back in the Spartan Bookstore for FREE makeup photo sittings. The photo sitting is free, and there is no obligation to purchase the photos.

Additionally, Best Grad Photo is offering a deeply discounted Micro Icon Photo Session for $12. This is a chance to be photographed on campus in front of SJSU’s most notable landmarks, by a professional photographer. There is no obligation to purchase the photos.

Register for a FREE makeup photo sitting in the Spartan Bookstore or for a discounted Micro Icon photo session by clicking this link or copying and pasting the link below to your browser.

https://www.bestgradphoto.com/sjsugradportraits

SJSU Grad Fest

 

 

Pre-Commencement Celebration RVSP Now

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

College to Career Bootcamp

Attend College to Career Bootcamp where you will hear from industry professionals and employers who will share valuable tips and advice on how to navigate your job search and successfully make the transition from college to career.

Topics include:  resumes, networking, job search, interviewing, and salary negotiation

Featured employers: Lockheed Martin, City Year, Sentry, and Enterprise Holdings

*Registration is required for event attendance, details and RSVP information found on SJSU handshake.

SJSU Grad Slam

SJSU Grad Slam logo

The College of Graduate Studies is excited to announce that applications are now available for the 2023 Grad Slam Competition! We encourage students from all disciplines to apply (students graduating in Fall 2022 are also eligible). Whether you’re building a widget, chasing fires, or unearthing discoveries in art history, we want to hear from you! Applications are due by February 20, 2023.

What is Grad Slam?

Grad Slam at San José State University is a campus-wide competition for the best three-minute research talk given by a graduate student. Speakers are judged by a panel based on their ability to successfully engage a non-specialist audience while communicating key details about their research.

Why Participate?

Benefits of participation include the opportunity to showcase your research or creative activity, engage in professional development activities through our curated public speaking workshops, obtain a professionally filmed video of your presentation to add to your LinkedIn account for employers to view, and win cash prizes ($1,200 for 1st place, $800 for 2nd place, and $500 for audience choice)!

Attend our Information Sessions!

Sign up to attend the next information sessions on December 7 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. (PST) to learn more about this unique opportunity and to ask questions. More workshops will be added in December and January. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn7GpujMtlU

Learn more at: https://www.sjsu.edu/cgs/events/grad-slam/index.php

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

EDCO & CHAD South Korea Study Trip Summer, 2023

Drs. Choi and Marx are planning to lead a short-term study-abroad trip to South Korea in the summer of 2023 for EDCO and ChAD students in partnership with Ewha Woman’s University in Seoul, South Korea.

Travel dates will be May 29-June 11, 2023. Students will receive three (3) credits for EDCO 244 (Cultural Perspectives in Counseling), which would count as a ChAD elective.

For more information and to register, please click here.
To attend the next upcoming information session on Friday, November 18th, 4:00pm – 5:00pm, click here.

*The application deadline is January 16th, 2023.

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

SJSU Lurie College of Education Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CDS)

SJSU Lurie College of Education Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CDS) provides rigorous academic and clinical preparation to students seeking careers working with individuals with communication disorders and their families. They are guided by a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and clinical training. The department is raising donations for the final stages of the upgrade which entails materials, equipment, and facilities.

To find out more, follow the link 

The Early Childhood Institute

The Early Childhood Institute remains committed to supporting the delivery of equitable, responsive, and inclusive care and education for young children. The Early Childhood Institute 2023 Professional Meeting is designed to address the questions professionals are asking. Presentations and panel discussions with faculty/researchers, policymakers, and leaders from the field will engage the audience in conversations about the focus and impact of policy changes on both early learning programs and practices and the professionals working with young children. 

In order to put together a first-class learning and networking experience for professionals and students to be held in Spring 2023, we have launched a Day of Giving crowdfunding campaign to ask for support from advocates for early childhood like you.

There are lots of ways you can help with our campaign. Follow this link to find out more!