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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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“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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What an incredible moment for #SJSU! @sjsuprezmatson was honored with the AD25 Woman of the Year award by Assemblymember @Ash_Kalra in Sacramento this past Monday. 👏🎉

This well-deserved recognition highlights her outstanding leadership and dedication to the university. It’s a reminder of the vital role SJSU plays in shaping the future and how deeply committed our staff is to uplifting our values and creating a place of firsts.

Congratulations to President Teniente-Matson on this incredible achievement! 💙 #SJSU #WomanOfTheYear #Leadership #SpartanPride

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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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😴💡 The Power of a Nap, Tested by SJSU Researchers! 💡😴

Did you know a quick power nap can actually boost your brain function? 🧠✨ Researchers at San Jose State University are finding that power naps improve alertness, mood, memory, and more! But how you take your nap matters—it can impact how much you feel those benefits. 💤

NBC’s Morgan Chesky took power naps for a spin in his latest report for TODAY. Check it out to see if a nap could be your secret to feeling sharper and more refreshed! 😌

Check out the whole story on our SJSU Facebook or LinkedIn Pages!

#SJSU #PowerNap #BrainBoost #MoodLift #MemoryBoost #TodayShow

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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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This March marks the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown and the official start of the pandemic. The SJSU NewsCenter asked members of the SJSU community to recall the early days of the lockdown.

“On April 5, 2020 I posted on Facebook: ‘We go back from 'Spring Break' tomorrow. I'm revising my syllabus and having a moment of actual grief for the semester that could have been. I'm absolutely grateful for the continued good health of my family (and so far as I know) my colleagues and students. But I have to acknowledge that it...sucks,’” recalls Karthika Sasikumar, political science professor and chair of the Academic Senate.

“My research involves interviewing top decision-makers in national security, so that came to a screeching halt. Teaching moved online, and so did my service to the university and profession.”

Read more SJSU stories about the COVID-19 pandemic on the SJSU NewsCenter blog.

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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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Alumni Dave ('63) and Bette ('67) Loomis are prepared to give $20,000 to the Record Clearance Project if we can get 25 unique donors to this campaign.

Find the link on our SJSU Facebook and LinkedIn Pages

#SJSU1857

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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
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DONUT DASH CHALLENGE: Start your day with generosity! If 100 donors give to any campaign before 10 AM today, we unlock a special morning match of $66,000 from Scott Daugherty. Rise and give Spartans! Dough-nut forget!

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