Role-Playing it Safe
Speech pathologist Pamela Wiley, ’72 Communication Studies, created the Spectrum Shield training program to pair law enforcement with young men with autism.
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Exploring the Legacy of an Abolitionist
Rycenga’s research on abolitionist educator Prudence Crandall (1803–1890) has provided an early example of how education can be a catalyst for social change.
One Washington Square: Arena of Influence
Watch a video on the challenges and opportunities facing woman athletes today.
Yvonne Escalante: Forging Tradition from Maize to Mace
Alumna Yvonne Escalante’s philosophy as a craftswoman and SJSU Art and Art History lecturer helped to shape the meaning of the university’s new ceremonial mace.
Class Discussion: Creating a Generation of Aspirational Leaders
Marketing Professor Marilyn Easter and Alora Frederick, ’18 Business Administration, founded the G.o.A.L. program to create an inclusive space for Spartans.
Editor’s Perspective: Our Words Matter
Reading poetry can be an exercise in perspective taking, slowing down to see and listen to each word and how it interacts with its neighbors.
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
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.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Nitin Salunke
“Practically every major or discipline can impact the healthcare ecosystem.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Dave Busch
“These devices are breakthrough, game-changers that are allowing more people better healthcare.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Sherri Sager
“Healthcare is complicated. It’s important to learn about and understand healthcare before you need it.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Lucia Soares
“We are experiencing a major shift in healthcare. Remember that you as the patient are the customer.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Julie Cherry
“What’s broken in our system: economics and the economic-driven decisions many times go against clinical or quality-of-care decisions.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Jarie Bolander
“The healthcare industry is probably a couple of decades behind other industries in its use of technology.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Bob McRae
“Become the expert in whatever you need help with, because you need to be your own health advocate.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Bill Graham
“The healthcare programs at SJSU help students determine how they can impact broader behaviors to achieve sustainable change.”
Alumni Healthcare Leaders: Barb Pelletreau
“How do we provide better care to more people with limited resources?”
Crossing the Borders of Identity and Philosophy
As a young child, Professor Carlos Alberto Sanchez learned to cross geographic and cultural boundaries. As a professor, he says that it is his “responsibility to make sure that philosophy belongs to everyone.” Perhaps learning has no borders.
One Washington Square: Golden State Moment
SJSU Grupo Folklórico Luna y Sol dancers perform at the second annual Latino Heritage Night at Oracle Arena.
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