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SJSU Campus Reading Program selects Water for Elephants

joy_leighton — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:51:52 -0700

Sick of exams? Tired of homework? Ever thought of running away and joining the circus? Jacob Janowski does just this!

One final exam away from earning his veterinary degree from Cornell University, Jacob’s life is changed forever. He walks away from his life at the Ivy League school and ends up hitching a ride on a train that carries the precious cargo of the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. It’s there – amidst the clowns and exotic animals – he begins to search for something new.

WANTED: Retired Engineers & Scientists with a Little Bit of Time to Share

joy_leighton — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:41:58 -0700

WANTED: Retired Engineers & Scientists with a Little Bit of Time to Share

When you retire, you may leave the office behind you but your expertise, talent, and experience go with you. And, you may find, that after taking a permanent vacation from committee meetings, conferences, deadlines, emails, and phone messages that you still have a desire to use your skills, to make a difference in a new way.

Why not put your talent and knowledge to good use to a deserving group of students, who can benefit immensely? Why not inspire future engineers and scientists?

John Chen receives honorary doctorate at CoE commencement

joy_leighton — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:27:36 -0700

An eastern proverb advises, “Take a step back and the sky will open up in front of you.” John Chen’s inspiring keynote message to the 2008 graduating class of the Davidson College of Engineering advised the students to take a reflective step back in order to move forward in their careers and their lives.

Awards Banquet Honors Outstanding Achievements in 2008

joy_leighton — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:06:01 -0700

The Davidson College of Engineering hosted its annual Awards Banquet honoring distinguished alumni and outstanding faculty, students, and staff for 2008. Over 500 people attended the Awards Banquet at the Fairmont San Jose on Wednesday, April 30, filling the Imperial Ballroom. Dr. Richard Swanson, founder and chief technical officer of SunPower, delivered the keynote address and presented on SunPower’s vision for making solar power a mainstream source of energy.

$1 Million Newnan Brothers Gift | First Emeriti Faculty Endowment

joy_leighton — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:22:30 -0700

NEWS RELEASE

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008

Contact:
Pat Lopes Harris, SJSU media relations, 408-924-1748
Joy Leighton, Davidson College of Engineering, 408-924-3838

Newnan Brothers Gift
$1 Million Gift from Retired Faculty to Support Existing Faculty