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Career Panel and Fair: Entrepreneurial Careers for Social Impact

March 3rd, 2010

CAREER PANEL and FAIR: Entrepreneurial Careers for Social Impact
Thursday, March 11, 12:30-2:30
Eng 285-287,
San Jose State University
ALUMNI are encouraged to attend

“How do I use my SJSU degree to make a difference and make a living?”
Become a social entrepreneur and innovator for the public!

Take a long lunch, get inspired, and gain practical advice about building a first, second or third career in the growing and exciting field of social entrepreneurship.

Learn from local leading social entrepreneurs about how you can use your education, skills and experience to create social impact and help to build high growth innovative companies that power social change in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Network with socially entrepreneurial companies and nonprofit organizations and get inspired by their missions and results.
Meet the Bay Area’s most entrepreneurial organizations creating change in the fields of public health, nutrition and fitness, criminal justice, business, education and literacy, sustainability, engineering and technology, employment, immigration, and global citizenship and more.
This event is open to all current students, alumni and SJ community members. It is relevant for all schools, degrees and majors.
Join the Facebook fan page: Social Entrepreneurship at San Jose State to get updates on employers who are attending! Questions? Contact Kriti Ashok at Kriti.

Panelists:
Whitney Smith, CEO/Founder, Girls for a Change http://www.girlsforachange.org/
Michael Lombardo, CEO, Reading Partners http://www.readingpartners.org/
Erin Llewellen, VP, School Partnerships, Revolution Foods http://www.revfoods.com
Moderator, Jane Leu, SJSU Social Entrepreneur in Residence and Founder, Upwardly Global http://www.upwardlyglobal.org

Network with leading orgs and companies and learn about internship opportunities, including:

Education Pioneers http://www.educationpioneers.org/ Career
Apple http://www.careerapple.com/
Benetech http://www.benetech.org
Fresh Lifelines for Youth http://www.flyprogram.org/
Playworks http://www.playworksusa.org/
Global Citizen Year http://globalcitizenyear.org/
Springboard Forward http://www.springboardforward.org/
This event is sponsored by the Career Center, Center for Community Learning and Leadership, and Global Leadership Advancement Center.

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Alumnus Jon Iwata to speak at commencement

March 1st, 2010

IBM Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jon C. Iwata will be San José State’s 2010 commencement speaker. Commencement will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, in Spartan Stadium. Approximately 7,000 candidates who completed their studies in August 2009, December 2009 and May 2010 will be eligible to participate.

“We are honored Jon Iwata accepted our invitation,” President Jon Whitmore said. “Mr. Iwata’s career exemplifies the contributions our graduates make to our community, the tech industry and the economy. He is also an excellent role model for our students, who come from all walks of life seeking opportunities and pursuing dreams to reach their full potential.”

Iwata leads IBM’s marketing, communications and citizenship organization. This global team is responsible for market insights, demand generation for IBM products and services, communications and corporate affairs, and stewardship of the IBM brand, recognized as one of the most valuable in the world. Iwata and his team led the development of IBM’s “Smarter Planet” strategy, which describes the company’s view of the next era of information technology and its impact on business and society.

Iwata is a member of the IBM Operating Team, responsible for day-to-day marketplace execution, and the IBM Strategy Team, which focuses on long-term issues and opportunities. He is vice chairman of the IBM International Foundation. Iwata reports to IBM Chairman and CEO Sam Palmisano.

Iwata joined the communications function of IBM in 1984 at the company’s Almaden Research Center in Silicon Valley. In 1989, he joined IBM corporate headquarters in Armonk, New York. He was appointed vice president of corporate communications in 1995 and senior vice president, communications, in 2002. He assumed his current role on July 1, 2008.

Iwata is a member of the Technology Committee of the Museum of Modern Art, the University of California’s Economic Advisory Group and is a trustee of the Arthur W. Page Society. From 2006-2007, he served as chairman of The Seminar, a professional group consisting of chief communications officers. He holds a B.A. from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at SJSU.

Iwata is co-inventor of a U.S. patent for advanced semiconductor lithography technology. — SJSU Public Affairs

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Just two days until the scholarship fundraiser at Star Trek: The Exhibit

February 22nd, 2010

See artifacts from throughout the Star Trek franchise on Feb. 24

There is still time to purchase your tickets to a memorable night at The Tech Museum of Innovation that benefits the Alumni Association scholarship program. The event features guided tours of the exhibit customized for your level of knowledge about the science fiction franchise, a reception and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association scholarship fund.

To purchase tickets online, visit our web site. Tickets are $75 for Alumni Association members, $85 for non-members, including a $25 tax-deductible contribution to the scholarship fund.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24. For more information, including a preview of some of the great silent auction items, visit www.sjsualumni.com/startrek

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Alumni Association scholarship applications now available

February 18th, 2010

Alumni Association Deans’ Scholarship applications are now available. Two outstanding students from each college will be selected to receive an award of $1,250. Qualifications include:

Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrated commitment to community service of involvement in student activities
Enrolled during the spring and fall 2010 semesters to apply and receive the award

Apply online* and select the Alumni Association scholarship designated for your college. All applications must be submitted online through the STARS program* to be considered for the award.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 19, don’t delay!

Since 1975, the San José State University Alumni Association has awarded scholarships to students who excel in their academic studies and actively participate in the betterment of their communities through volunteer work.

These 14 scholarships, in the amount of $1,250 each, represent one of the largest individual scholarships offered by any alumni organization in the California State University system. They are funded by a scholarship endowment and supported by the generous donations of alumni and friends of SJSU.

If you have any questions, contact the Alumni Association at (408) 924-6515.
* Online application not available for students in the College of Social Sciences. Applications must be picked up, filled out and returned directly to the dean’s office, WSQ 103.

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San Jose State has big presence at Cinequest!

February 18th, 2010

A whole slew of San Jose State students, faculty members and recent grads are involved in this year’s Cinequest, the world-renowned film festival in its 20th year in downtown San Jose. Though the festival doesn’t begin until Tuesday, February 23, buy your tickets now, and vote via YouTube in the SanDisk Cinequest Phone Flick Contest. The contest features 20 one-minute films made on cell phones, including “Fish Pasta” by SJSU Assistant Professor David Chai. Semifinalists will be screened at Cinequest, where audience members will text in their votes for the overall winner.

SJSU’s participation in Cinequest is the result of flourishing film and animation/illustration programs housed in the Department of TV, Radio, Film and Theatre, and the School of Art and Design, respectively. Spartan Film Studios combines the talents of individual student writer/directors with professionally mentored student production crews, a formula that produced last year’s Cinequest hit “All About Dad.” The animation/illustration has developed a national reputation for talented students, faculty and corporate supporters, including a scholar-in-residence program funded by DreamWorks.

San Jose State leaders discuss planning for college at Super Sunday

February 17th, 2010

San Jose State leaders will speak about planning for college when they address African American churches Sunday, February 21, in conjunction with the California State University Super Sunday program. Super Sunday is part of the CSU African American Initiative, which strives to find new ways to educate youth and parents about college. President Jon Whitmore will be at the 7:30 a.m. service at Emmanuel Baptist Church, and the 11 a.m. service at Bible Way Christian Center. Vice President for Student Affairs Veril Phillips will be at the 10:45 a.m. service at Maranatha Christian Center.

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Nobel Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz at SJSU Feb. 23

February 15th, 2010

The Global Leadership Advancement Center and Provost’s Office at San Jose State University are hosting Nobel Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz on Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. in Morris Dailey Auditorium. Stiglitz will be talking about his latest book, Free Fall.

Stiglitz, professor at Columbia University, is a global thought leader in the field of economics and a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences and the John Bates Clark Award. A former chief economist at the World Bank and chairman of Clinton’s President’s Council of Economic Advisors, Stiglitz is a well-known critic of free market economics and the management of globalization who argues for the reform of global institutions like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the United Nations.
His book Free Fall explains the current economic crisis and the future global economic order. Stiglitz outlines a way forward, building on ideas he has long championed: restoring the balance between markets and government, addressing the inequalities of the global financial system, and demanding more good ideas – and less ideology – from economists.

The presentation is free and open to the public. An RSVP is appreciated.

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Get your tickets for this years scholarship fundraiser

February 9th, 2010

Don’t forget to buy your tickets to this year’s scholarship fundraiser! Taking place at The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday, February 24, from 6:30-9:30 pm, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a number of private, themed tours of Star Trek: The Exhibit throughout the evening. Tours will delve into the topics of technology, production and more. A silent auction will also take place to raise money towards the Alumni Association’s scholarship fund.

Featured items:
Four days and three nights in a house on the Russian River
A week in Tahoe
Tickets to Symphony Silicon Valley, including dinner
Tickets to Beach Blanket Babylon with limited edition framed song lyrics written especially for the SJSU Alumni Association
49ers tickets
Opera San Jose tickets, plus dinner
And much more!
Tickets are selling quickly, reserve your spot and order now! Each ticket includes a $25 contribution to the Alumni Associations scholarship fund. Get more information.

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SJSU Alumni Networking Mixer is Feb. 2 at Hotel Montgomery!

February 2nd, 2010

The February Blue and Gold Networking Mixer will be Feb. 2 at Hotel Montgomery in San Jose. (211 S. First Street, downtown) Parking in the Hotel Montgomery lot is validated in the restaurant (access just south of the hotel on First Street).

Blue and Gold Networking Mixers are a fantastic way to connect with San Jose State alumni! Expand your professional and personal network with some great people.

Hosted the first Tuesday of each month at Hotel Montgomery, it’s a fun and casual way to meet fellow Spartans. Appetizers are provided free (while they last) and Hotel Montgomery offers some great drink specials.

Share the info with your SJSU friends! They’re welcome, too.

RSVP on Facebook

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Quarterback Club hosts signing day celebration

January 30th, 2010

The Quarterback Club invites you to join Head Football Coach Mike MacIntyre and the Spartan Football coaching staff at the NLI Announcement exclusively for members of the Quarterback Club and/or Spartan Foundation.

Join Spartan football color analyst Kevin Richardson and the Spartan football coaches on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at the Barrett Ballroom in the Student Union as they discuss the players who will star at San Jose State the next four to five years. Video highlights will be shown as the Spartan coaches talk about each recruit.

The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the NLI Event begins at 6:00 p.m. The $20 admission fee includes appetizers and a drink coupon. The event is exclusively for members of the Quarterback Club and/or the Spartan Foundation. Spartan Squad students with a current Tower Card must register to attend and will be admitted at no charge.

Visit www.sjsuspartans.com for more information or call Laurel DeMaria at 408-924-1692.

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Career Panel and Fair: Entrepreneurial Careers for Social Impact

Alumnus Jon Iwata to speak at commencement

Just two days until the scholarship fundraiser at Star Trek: The Exhibit

Alumni Association scholarship applications now available

San Jose State has big presence at Cinequest!

San Jose State leaders discuss planning for college at Super Sunday

Nobel Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz at SJSU Feb. 23

Get your tickets for this years scholarship fundraiser

SJSU Alumni Networking Mixer is Feb. 2 at Hotel Montgomery!

Quarterback Club hosts signing day celebration

Alumni Association links

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