by Robert Foran, Communications Specialist Communities exist to fulfill certain needs of the individual and the collective to reveal their unique and interdependent social networks. CommUniverCity’s support of and collaboration […]
By Robert M. Foran, Communications Specialist During our time together, Peggy Stevenson, faculty member and director of the Record Clearance Project (RCP), relayed to me the importance of our narratives
Author: Elizabeth Figueroa, Special Programs Manager The Northside Neighborhood sits in an ideal spot between Downtown San Jose, Coyote Creek, and central highways including HWY 101. At the center of
Authors: Marisela Castro, Communications Specialist & Project Coordinator; Katherine Cushing, Executive Director Picture this–A hot, sunny morning in downtown San Jose with temperatures reaching 90 degrees. Eighty-five incoming SJSU freshmen
Authors: Katherine Cushing, Executive Director; Hoa Ha, SJSU Communication Studies Graduate The backbone of CommUniverCity’s model for community-engaged learning is a core group of courses that emphasize social justice and
Authors: Katherine Cushing, Executive Director; Kevin Nad, Social Work Student and CCSCC Project Coordinator According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, social workers “help people solve and cope with
Authors: Katherine Cushing, Executive Director; Nicole Guzman, Project Coordinator Through our new partnership with the Delmas Park Neighborhood Association (DPNA), CommUniverCity connected SJSU Graduate Urban Planning students studying tactical urbanism
Authors: Marisela Castro, Communications Specialist; Katherine Cushing, Executive Director Engage, learn, and build. Those are the three core pillars that inspire students, faculty, residents, and partners to continuously build social
Author: Nancy Nguyen, Garden Education Coordinator What is Growing Sustainably? Kids love to eat and play outside. CommUniverCity’s Growing Sustainably program uses outdoor classrooms to work with elementary school students
Authors: Marisela Castro, Communications Specialist; Katherine Cushing, Executive Director The story begins in 2000. Eighteen years ago, Dr. Susan Meyers, Dean of SJSU’s College of Education, wanted to take direct