Author Archives: Reckmeyer

Faculty Awards & Recognition

Brad Stone (2009 Salzburg Fellow & Professor – Chemistry) was honored with the 2013 SJSU Distinguished Service Award at the 14th Annual Faculty Recognition Luncheon (4/23/13).  Eight other Salzburg Fellows were also recognized for their years of service at SJSU:
  • Mary Conroy (2012 Salzburg Fellow) – 25 Years
  • Debra David (2007 Salzburg Fellow) – 25 Years
  • Hien Do (2007 Salzburg Fellow) – 20 Years
  • Michael Kaufman (2010 Salzburg Fellow) – 15 Years
  • Bill Reckmeyer (Salzburg Global Fellow) – 35 Years
  • Cynthia Rostankowski (2010 Salzburg Fellow) – 25 Years
  • Carmen Sigler (2007 Salzburg Fellow) – 25 Years
  • Amy Strage (2013 Salzburg Fellow) – 25 Years

Student Honors Convocation

Six SJSU Salzburg Scholars were recognized as President’s Scholars (4.0 GPA for 2 semesters) at the 51st SJSU Honors Convocation in the Student Event Center (4/26/13):
  • Alex Ciak (2012 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Matthew Diez (2012 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Erin Enguero (2013 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Codi Mills (2013 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Frankie Kellett (2011 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Akos Meggyes (2012 Salzburg Scholar)
Ten SJSU Salzburg Scholars were also recognized as Dean’s Scholars (3.65+ GPA for 2 semesters) at the Honors Convocation:
  • Andy Dang (2013 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Joy Franco (2013 salzburg Scholar)
  • Ken Hawthorn (2012 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Justin Lau (2011 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Cynthia Ly (2011 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Jesse Mallare (2012 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Jessica Ponce (2012 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Sophie Powers (2012 salzburg Scholar)
  • Joey Ruth (2013 Salzburg Scholar)
  • Nichole Yang (2013 Salzburg Scholar)

Salzburg Retiree

Jill Steinberg (2006 Salzburg Fellow and Professor Emeritus – Department of Psychology) has kept busy since retiring in 2007.  Jill served as a faculty member and counselor for 30 at SJSU and played critical roles in founding both the SJSU Peer Mentor Program and in helping establish the SJSU Salzburg Scholars portion of the SJSU Salzburg Program.  An active participant in the Osher Life Long Learners (OLLL) program at UCSC, Jill’s most recent venture is the launch of a new website on retirement, MyRetirementWorks, which examines the research on successful retirement and includes stories of fellow retirees who have also been active in OLLL.   Contact Jill directly for more information.

Student Internship | CFA

4/26/13 – Applications are due for Student Internship.  The California Faculty Association is recruiting interns to assist its efforts on behalf of the faculty and students at SJSU and throughout the rest of the CSU system.  This program provides students with hands-on formal training in:
  • Lobbying and political organizing
  • Strategic campaign planning and coordination
  • Building an organization on campus
  • Effective communications
The position will start at the beginning of the Fall 2013 semester, with a weekend training in mid-late August (date TBA).  Must be a current student and able to verify residency or citizenship once hired.  See CFA website for more information and to apply online.

Sustainability Workshop | SJSU Sustainability Board

4/25/13 – Weaving Sustainability in Your Curriculum (12:00-1:15 in Spartan Shops Conference room | MH Ground Floor).  Looking for ways to engage students, engender active participation, convey principles in your courses?  Consider using Sustainability as a theme in your course to meet all these goals and more!  Join campus experts in sustainability and curriculum development for a workshop to discuss and learn how to use sustainability as a theme in YOUR course to achieve student learning goals and bring a new spin to your course.  Contact Dr. Lynne Trulio in SJSU’s Environmental Studies Program for more information.