College Day: Guidance Through Stories
by Sarah Martinez The path to success is not a clear, straight arrow but with exposure to different pathways and people, children can begin laying down the foundation of their […]
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Urban Planning: Diridon to Downtown
By Mindy Nguyen & Sarah Martinez Over the next 20 years, Downtown San Jose will be transformed as a result of developments and transportation investments, so we partnered with SJSU’s
Summer Bridge Service Learners On Board with Downtown Enrichment’s Backesto Bazaar
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
Student Spotlight: Hoa Ha
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
Standout Social Work Student: Kevin Nad
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
Bringing Vibrancy, Art & Heart to Delmas Park
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
Our Growing Sustainably Pledge
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
CommUniverCity Beginnings Cast Strong Foundation
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
Creative Showcase: SJSU Students Design Ad Campaign
Authors: Salvador Gurrola Jr., Advertising Campaign Leader & SJSU Advertising Student; Nicole Guzman, CommUniverCity Project Coordinator; Katherine Cushing, CommUniverCity Executive Director; Marisela Castro, CommUniverCity Communications Specialist This spring semester, Professor
Raising Awareness Through Performance
Authors: Nicole Guzman & Katherine Cushing According to a 2017 study by the Pew Research Center, San Jose is one of the 20 metropolitan regions with the largest populations of