Creating a College-going Culture: Five Qs with Dana Bunnett
On October 10th, many of the schools in Santa Clara County will participate in College Day, a day meant inspire a college-going culture, so that all elementary, middle, and high […]
Record Clearance Project Intern Wins “Outstanding MSW Community Project”
On May 13, 2014, Michelle Mussett received an “Outstanding MSW Community Project” Award at the 20th Annual San José State University School of Social Work Celebration of Community Connections. For the
Vote for The Health Trust, Help Them Increase Fresh Food Access!
This year CommUniverCity recognized the Health Trust with our Golden Brick Award for their efforts to make Silicon Valley the healthiest place to live. And now you have a chance to support
Friends of Five Wounds Trail Spring Clean Up: A Success!
Friends of Five Wounds Trail, a program of CommUniverCity San José, advocates for the construction of a trail that is currently an existing railroad right of way. This recreational trail
The Joven Noble Team Asks: What is Palabra?
Authors: The Joven Noble Team PALABRA. Word. Credible Word. What is a man? But more importantly, who is teaching you how to be a man? If you were ever given
Elizabeth Figueroa
After a Semester of Being Pen Pals, Writing Partners Finally Meet
Author: Elizabeth Figueroa, Project Coordinator, CommUniverCity San José “When do I get to meet my pen pal? Who is my pen pal? Do you know who my pen pal is?” These are
Earth Day Event Grows Community Spirit in the South University Neighborhood
Author: Peter A. Lee, Associate Director, CommUniverCity On Saturday April 19th, over 175 children, youth, and adults from the neighborhood located just south of San José State University celebrated Earth
Youth STEM Network: Teaching San José Youth How to Code
Author: Jeanette Ramos, Outreach Coordinator, CommUniverCity The Youth/Girls STEM Network,(Y/GSN) CyberSecurity Computer Coding Project Project connects San José State students to teach 4th-8th grade youth how to code using the program SCRATCH
Students create a garden for Family Supportive Housing
Family Supportive Housing is one of the only places in the South Bay that provides interim housing and support for entire families while they look for more secure shelter, education
Register for 3rd Annual Silicon Valley Social Innovation Leadership Forum
The 3rd Annual Silicon Valley Social Innovation Leadership Forum Learn. Collaborate. Lead! Friday, April 25th, 2014 (8:00am-4:30pm) San Jose City Hall At CommUniverCity, we are are excited to cosponsor SILF