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Seven iSchool Students Awarded 2023 ALA Spectrum Scholarships
Seven students from the
San José State University School of Information have been
selected for the 2023 Spectrum Scholarship Program by the
American Library Association. The
scholarship recipients were chosen based on their “commitment
to community building, leadership potential, and planned
contributions to making social justice part of everybody’s
everyday work in LIS.”
Gateway PhD Post-Graduate Researcher Wins Coveted Award
Krista McCracken, a current member of the Gateway PhD program cohort, has been awarded a doctoral fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
iSchool Students, Alumni Receive California Library Association Awards and Scholarships
Several students and alumni from the San José State University School of Information have received awards and scholarships from the California Library Association. These individuals were honored this past June during the Gala event at the CLA Annual Conference.
Endowed Scholarships ‘Ease the Burden’ and Allow Students to Focus on Academics
This spring, 11 students enrolled in the master’s degree programs at the San José State University School of Information were awarded Endowed and Donated Scholarships from various donors and organizations.
Faculty Selects MLIS Graduating Student for Top Honor
Max Gonzalez Burdick Named Ken Haycock Award Winner
Max Gonzalez Burdick, a graduating student in the Master of Library and Information Science program at the San José State University School of Information, has received the 2023 Ken Haycock Award and served as the iSchool’s student speaker during the May 19 virtual convocation. The Ken Haycock Award is given annually to an MLIS student who “exhibits the most exceptional professional promise for leadership.” Burdick was nominated for the prestigious award by the iSchool faculty and received $1,000 and a citation.
Graduating Students Honored with Director’s Awards for Excellence
Four graduating students of the San José State University School of Information’s Master of Library and Information Science degree program are starting their post-graduate school life with a new award on their résumés. Kristen Chua, Rachel Fleming, Devon Cahill, and Charlie Harmon have all received Director’s Awards for Excellence. These awards are given out to well-deserving students who are nominated or self-nominated for their academic or professional achievements.
Assistant Professor and Students’ Paper Gets Published in International Research Journal
The Aslib Journal of Information Management recently published a paper researched and written by Dr. Souvich Ghosh, assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, in collaboration with Julie Gogoi and Kristen Chua, both graduate students at the school.
Scholarships Allow Students to Experiment with New Programs and Technology
iSchool Awards $90,000 in Scholarships for Spring 2023 Semester
San Jose State University’s School of Information has awarded scholarships to 12 current students and 18 new students enrolled in its master’s degree programs for the spring 2023 semester. Each scholarship is valued at $3,000.
It’s a Home Run! iSchool Students and Faculty Partner with University Baseball Team on New Sports Analytics Club
The newly launched Sports Analytics Club represents an incredibly exciting and innovative partnership between the San José State University School of Information and the university’s baseball team. The club, which met for the first time in November 2022, is led by Master of Library and Information Science degree program students and club co-presidents Cori Garfias and Michelle Miyoshi.
Three iSchool Students Win REFORMA Scholarships
The Los Angeles Chapter of REFORMA has awarded three scholarships to students completing their Master of Library and Information Science degree program at the San José State University School of Information. Rosa Pena and Lauren Kime were both recipients of the Dr. Karin Duran Scholarship. The scholarship is given to MLIS students interested in academic or archival fields.
Dr. Sandercock Earns Doctorate through Gateway PhD Program
Dr. Patricia Sandercock is the 22nd person to have had a doctorate conferred through the Gateway PhD program offered through a partnership between the San José State University School of Information and Queensland University of Technology from 2008 to 2021.
iSchool Alumni and a Student Named ALA 2023 Emerging Leaders
The 2023 Class of Emerging Leaders from the American Library Association has been announced. Out of the 46 chosen to participate in this prestigious leadership program for new library professionals, four are from the San José State University School of Information. Congratulations to Jennifer Castle, ’18 MLIS; Cybele Kohel, current student; Jennifer Powell, ’21 MLIS; and Brandi Veal, ’20 MLIS.
iSchool Student Wins Scholarship Awarded by Bibliotecas Para La Gente
Graduate student Héctor García has been awarded the Rita Torres Scholarship given by Bibliotecas Para La Gente, the Northern California chapter of REFORMA. Bibliotecas Para La Gente’s mission is “to promote the development of library services to the Spanish-speaking and Latino population of Northern California.”
ALA Selects Nine iSchool Students for 2022-23 Spectrum Scholarship
Nine students from the San José State University School of Information were announced as Spectrum Scholars for the 2022-23 year. The Spectrum Scholarship is an annual scholarship given out by the American Library Association. The ALA created this scholarship to “affirms its commitment to diversity and inclusion by seeking the broadest participation of new generations of racially and ethnically diverse librarians to position ALA to provide leadership in the transformation of libraries and library services.”
Fall Course Fees Reduced Thanks to Generous Scholarships
New and matriculated students enrolled in the San José State University School of Information’s master’s degree and bachelor’s degree programs are starting the fall semester with a little less financial worry. The SJSU iSchool recognized its exceptional students with 72 scholarships ranging from $750 to $3,000 each. Dr. Mary Ann Harlan, co-chair of the Scholarship Committee said, “Awarding scholarships is always an amazing opportunity to see the wonderful diversity and quality of iSchool students.”
Student Research Journal Leadership Team for 2022-2023 Academic Year
Content Editors Move into New Leadership Roles
The Student Research Journal at the San José State University School of Information is pleased to announce a new editor-in-chief and managing editor for the 2022-2023 academic year: Amber Passey and Benjamin Brown. Their new roles commence in July, following the publication of the 23rd issue.
iSchool Poster Session at 2022 CLA Conference Boosts Confidence for Student and Alumni Presenters
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, students and alumni at the San José State University School of Information converged in Sacramento to present at the iSchool’s poster session, held during the 2022 California Library Association Conference.
A total of 14 group and individual
projects were presented by current iSchool students and alumni.
Presentations covered a variety of topics, from cultural
preservation to information literacy.
Dr. Lettie Conrad is 21st Graduate of Gateway PhD Program
Dr. Lettie Conrad has completed the Gateway PhD program with her doctorate conferred by Queensland University of Technology, the former partner university of the San José State University School of Information.
Six Graduating Students Receive Awards for Excellence
Graduation festivities are in full
swing, and six students from the San José State University School
of Information will be graduating with one more award to put on
their resumes. Stephanie Duran, Natasha Finnegan, Ayana
Sarrieddine, Ariell Lomax, Jaime D. Zullo, and Kristin Peace were
selected by the faculty to receive one of the Director’s Awards for
Excellence.
Dr. Butler Becomes 20th Individual to Earn a PhD through International Partnership
Dr. Walter Butler is one of the few
remaining individuals to have his doctorate conferred by
Queensland University of Technology, the founding partner
university of the Gateway PhD program. The partnership between
the San José State University School of Information and the
Queensland University of Technology lasted from 2008 to 2021. In
March 2022, he became the 20th individual to graduate from the
Gateway PhD program.