From Curiosity STEMs Opportunity
“The experiences that I’ve had in the name of STEM have been unbelievable, and I want that for other people.”
Author: Allison Arbuthnot Sanders
Securing a Place in the Sun
Paul Nyhof, ’13 MS Environmental Studies, studied the Western Pond Turtles that live in the marshes along a then-new section of the San Francisco Bay Trail.
Rising Above
Ada Lou Reed Duacsek learned to pilot a plane before she could drive a car. She never hesitated to pursue her passions—and gender equality—first in aviation, then in the U.S. military.
Promoting Progress
Alumna Hideko Kunii made history in 2014 as the first woman appointed to the board of Honda.
Reclaiming Roots
Native American student Joey Montoya helps indigenous youths reconnect with their traditional identity and share their voices.
Addressing Food Insecurity Among Students
The SJSU Student Hunger Committee’s goal: to find solutions for food insecurity on campus.
Two Scholarships Provide Global Experiences
Brooks Mancini, ’64 Marketing, supports two scholarship that take students far.
Anne Marie Todd: 2015 Outstanding Professor
” I want my students to know: You can change the world—and you should.”
Kevin Jordan: 2015 President’s Scholar
“I don’t fit the traditional mold of a scholar, but it’s wonderful to train scientists and get them in the right place to do great science.”
Cynthia Baer: 2015 Outstanding Lecturer
“I’m in this to help my students discover themselves, but I’m still discovering myself, too.”
Scot Guenter: 2015 Distinguished Service Award
“I believe that good citizenship requires participation and community service in the Jeffersonian tradition.”
Giving the Gift of Community
Twenty-three years running, the University Police Department Holiday Toy Drive gives much more than toys to low-income families surrounding SJSU.
Iced Tee: Spartan Golfer Got Her Start Playing Hockey
Spartan golfer Megan Osland, ’15 Recreation Management, knows how to swing more than a five iron.
Class Discussion: Communication and Philanthropy
A new course prepares students to go to work for a cause.
Shared Perspective
Five personal stories prove that we are much more than the sum of our experiences.
A Legacy of Growth
Thanks to a woman who loved travel, genealogy, bright colors and cats, students get to see the world.
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