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Honoring Women’s Contributions, Past and Present

Throughout March, San José State University celebrates Women's History Month, recognizing the achievements, resilience and leadership of women who have shaped our world. From trailblazers in science and technology to pioneers in social justice and the arts, we honor the voices and stories that continue to inspire generations.

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Congratulations to SJSU’s own Dustin Mulvaney, professor of environmental studies, who will be part of SJSU’s contribution to the California Solar Canal Initiative (CSCI), an innovative public-private partnership tackling the problem of renewable energy by installing solar panels over water canals to reduce evaporation and generate clean energy.

“SJSU’s involvement in the project shows that our students and faculty are quickly becoming leaders in promoting the sustainability of energy and water systems to integrated sectors that are crucial to addressing climate change and human prosperity in California,” says Mulvaney, who initially wrote about solar canals as a “win-win” techno-ecological synergy in a paper in Nature Sustainability” in 2019.

Learn more about this project on the SJSU NewsCenter.
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“Photography is about recording the past because you want someone in the future to remember it,” says SJSU Associate Professor of Photography Binh Danh, ’02 BFA Photography. “But for me, it’s also about the present moment, especially when you see yourself reflected back in a picture. As a result of the interesting negotiation between time and space within the photographic medium, you’re also projecting into the future.”

Read more about Danh’s pioneering career in the arts in the digital edition of #SJSUWSQ.
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🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨 Spartan Men's Basketball is heading to the 2025 Postseason with an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT)! 🏀🎉 And we are hosting!

For the first time since 1981, our Spartans are ready to take on Loyola-Chicago in the NIT First Round!
The first 700 students who come to the Will Call window at the Event Center on Wednesday night get in free. Bring your Tower Card.

SJSU Season Ticket Holders in Reserved Sections will be contacted by the Spartan Ticket Office for seat purchases, while General Admission holders can grab their seats using the link found on our SJSU Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

Let’s fill those seats, Spartans, and show Loyola-Chicago what we’re made of—Blue and Gold spirit! 💙💛

#GoSpartans #SJSU #NITBound #SpartanPride #SpartanStrong

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Your goals are within reach with SJSU Online 🎓✨

Complete your bachelor's degree with one of our innovative, 100% online degree-completion programs, such as Business Administration 📊, Health Care Leadership 🏥, Information Science and Data Analytics 💻, and more. Apply by April 1 to begin in June or by July 15 to begin in August 📅.

🔗 Find the link on our SJSU Facebook and LinkedIn Pages
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On March 11, three members of SJSU’s College of Humanities and the Arts participated in National Humanities Advocacy Day in Washington D.C., representing not just SJSU, but the entire California State University system.

Philosophy Professor Janet Stemwedel describes meeting with California Senators’ legislative staff in a packed conference room.

“We had a tight five minutes, with Dean Shannon Miller describing the economic impact SJSU has in Santa Clara County, Silicon Valley, the Bay Area and the entire state, then passing to Kathy Harris, the director of public programming for the College of Humanities and the Arts, to talk about how the federally funded NEH supports our programming while also helping us attract state and private funds,” she says. “Then it was my turn to talk about the impact of humanities in a classroom of STEM majors, helping them understand the ethical landscape of scientific knowledge-building careers and how to navigate that landscape.”

Read the full story on the SJSU NewsCenter blog.
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🚨 The NVIDIA GTC Student Watchparty is finally here! 🎉 Sammy can’t wait to see all of you there! Let’s fill those seats—it's going to be an amazing event! 💙💛💻

#NVIDIA #GTCWatchparty #SJSU #SpartanPride #SammySays

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“I always wanted to explore space,” says Cesar Meza, a Skyline College student who transferred to SJSU in fall 2024. “I always wanted to see if there's life beyond Earth.”

So when he got the opportunity to apply for NASA’s ASPIRE internship program, which pairs students with NASA mentors for exo- and astrobiology projects, he thought, “I'll chuck my hat in the ring and see what happens.”

He loved his experience – for more on Meza’s adventures, as well as other SJSU students’ experiences with ASPIRE, check out the latest issue of #SJSUWSQ.
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San José State deserves better!

As state leaders in Sacramento consider budget decisions that will impact SJSU, we're actively working to highlight the importance of continued investment in our Spartan community.

President Teniente-Matson was in Sacramento yesterday meeting with legislators to share how SJSU serves as a driving force in our region and contributes to California's future. These productive conversations emphasized the value of supporting our incredible students, world-class faculty, and fantastic staff through sustained funding.

Spartans, stand with us. Let’s ensure our voices are heard. #StopCSUCuts

#SJSU #FundSJSU #InvestInStudents #HigherEdMatters #StrongerTogether #SpartanPride
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SJSU's 1857 Minutes of Giving made history this week! Thanks to the generosity of our Spartan community, we've raised a record-breaking $3.6 MILLION - a 100% increase over 2024's Day of Giving. Your contributions will make a profound impact on SJSU. Thank you! If you missed the day of giving, you may still donate through the 1857 Minutes of Giving website, check out the link in our BIO!

#SJSU1857 #GoSpartans

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Time is ticking! ⏳ April 1 deadlines for Master's programs in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Biotechnology are approaching fast. Don't miss your chance—apply now!

Find the link on our SJSU Facebook or LinkedIn Pages 📚🎓

#SJSU#FNP #Biotechnology
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🚨 Spartan Nation, we’ve done it again! 🚨

For the second straight year, the Mercury News readers have voted San José State Athletics as the Best College Sports Team! 🏆💙💛

This honor comes after a season filled with historic milestones, epic performances, and nothing but pure Spartan pride! 💥

Thank you to all the coaches, athletes, and fans who make this possible! Let's keep climbing, Spartans! 🚀💪

To read more visit our SJSU Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!

#SpartanStrong #GoSpartans #BestInCollegeSports #SJSU #SpartanPride #FearTheSpartan
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🚗🚨 Traffic Alert for the Next Week at SJSU! 🚨🚗

Heads up, Spartans! From March 12 to March 22, several key downtown streets—including San Carlos St., Market St., Park Ave., and Viola Ave.—will be closed, with additional short-term closures at Market St. and San Carlos St. during event showcases. Expect some extra travel time, so be sure to plan ahead! 🌟

With increased traffic in the area, local hotels, restaurants, and businesses will also be busier than usual. 🏨🍽️

But don’t worry—the action doesn't stop! 🎉 Join us at the Provident Event Center for the ultimate watch party! 🙌 And be sure to catch the livestream of CEO Jensen Huang as he reveals the latest AI breakthroughs! 🤖✨

#SJSU #TrafficAlert #SpartanSpirit #WatchParty #AIRevolution

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Caitlin Pambid, ’23 Anthropology, winner of the 2024 CSU Student Research Competition, developed her undergraduate research project while enrolled in the SJSU Humanities Honors program. The program, now in its 70th year, has been recently streamlined to offer Spartans of all majors the chance to immerse themselves in the arts, humanities, oral communications and critical thinking skills.

“Our professors in the humanities honors program and their assignments encouraged us to cross reference ideas from different subjects, especially the intersection of religion with art, history with philosophy, philosophy with music, political science with English literature, etc.,” says Pambid, who now works at a museum. “My ability to synthesize makes me an asset in my current internship at the historical museum because I am able to offer a big-picture understanding of what’s being interpreted with some nuance.”

Read more on the SJSU NewsCenter blog.
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SPARTANS, T-MINUS 10 HOURS UNTIL THE NIT MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME AGAINST LOYOLA-CHICAGO! ⏰

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, travel to our SJSU Facebook or LinkedIn pages and secure your spot to show off that Blue and Gold Spirit! 💙💛

Can’t make it to the game? No worries! You can still catch all the action on ESPN2 at 8 PM.

#GoSpartans #SJSU #NIT #BlueAndGoldPride #BasketballTime
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In honor of Women’s History Month, the SJSU NewsCenter asked a number of women leaders across campus to reflect on the role of mentorship in their lives. Among them: Diana Victa, ’10 Sociology, manager of the César Chávez Community Action Center.

“As a mentee, I’ve been fortunate to have mentors who saw potential in me before I fully recognized it in myself,” she says. “Their guidance has shaped how I navigate my identities as a first-generation Filipina from a working-class family in higher education, leadership and community work. They’ve challenged me to step outside my comfort zone, affirmed me, helped me make sense of my experiences and inspired me to use my voice to advocate for myself and others.”

Spartans, we want to know: What makes a good mentor? Shout out someone you admire in the comments! #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM