Happy American Education Week!
With the wealth of opportunities available to the youth, the options are endless, but not always accessible. Lockdown restrictions further exacerbates unique academic needs that stem from social isolation. At […]
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Spotlight on Alex Dahl
Alex Dahl joined the CommUniverCity team as a graduate student in Environmental Studies at SJSU to lead the Growing Sustainably programs. Little did she know about the impact it would
Highlighting Environmental Justice for Sustainability Month
Social justice lies at the heart of all our projects, dedicating about one third of our projects on environmental justice. We view environmental education as environmental justice, a positive right
Recognizing National Cleanup Day
Today, we’d like to put a spotlight on National Cleanup Day by looking back on our Public Litter Can project. Although we envision a clean and sustainable future for the
Bridging Gaps in Immigrant Communities
Once upon a time, neighborhood associations in San Jose identified a critical need for the next generation of Resident Community Leaders, specifically in the Spanish-speaking community. San Jose alone is
Student-Led Community Engagement in Eastside San Jose Goes Virtual
The Alum Rock Avenue corridor is located approximately two miles east of downtown San Jose. In Fall 2019, graduate students in San Jose State University’s Master of Urban Planning program,
Bringing Focus to Watersheds in an Uncertain Time
Watershed in a Box (WIAB) is a project that connects K-8 students in local public schools to the natural environment that surrounds them in their community through in-classroom and after
Celebrating Earth Day at CommUniverCity
A happy, safe, physically distant, but socially connected Earth Day from all of us at CommUniverCity! In keeping with the spirit of sustainability, CommUniverCity is assembling garden education kits for
Reinforcing a College Going Culture With Engineering in Action
Engineering in Action (EIA) introduces engineering topics to elementary students in a fun and engaging way. It’s a place where SJSU students can bring out their creative side and elementary
Teaching Children Healthier Options with Cooking Matters
To combat the rising rates of childhood obesity in the U.S., local elementary students take part in CommUniverCity’s Cooking Matters program. Cooking Matters is dedicated to teaching the importance of