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iSchool Graduate Sharaya Olmeda Stands Out for Exceptional Professional Promise
The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce the winner of the 2020 Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Professional Promise is Sharaya Olmeda, who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program and graduated Summa Cum Laude in December 2019. This coveted recognition is awarded annually by peers and faculty of the iSchool’s Student Awards and Scholarship Committee.
16th Gateway PhD Graduate Examines Social Media’s Influence in Libraries
Dr. Hongbo Zou is the 16th graduate of the Gateway PhD program, an international doctoral program offered through the San Jose State University School of Information. He celebrated the milestone by traveling to Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia to attend the graduation ceremony.
iSchool Students and Alumni Showcase Community Impact at 2019 CLA Poster Session
Poster Session Builds Presentation Skills, Confidence and Network
The San José State University School of Information sponsored its fourth community poster session featuring alumni and student presenters during the California Library Association’s annual conference, held in October 2019. A gallery of the poster presentations from the CLA session and past sessions highlights the important work iSchool alumni and students are doing in their communities.
iSchool Alumni, Student Chosen for 2020 ALA Emerging Leaders Program
Two alumni and one student from the San José State University School of Information are among the 50 people selected by the American Library Association to participate in its Emerging Leaders Program in 2020.
MLIS Student’s Essay Wins Scholarship and Trip to Association of Research Libraries Fall Forum
Choosing between an essay or a visual submission when considering her application format for the 2019 Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship, Madelynn Dickerson decided to write an essay. Her decision proved successful in exhibiting evidence of her creative thinking and passion for research libraries. The San José State University School of Information graduate student received the $1,000 scholarship and was invited to attend the Association of Research Libraries Fall Forum, themed “Research Libraries as Catalytic Leaders in a Society in Constant Flux.”
Three iSchool Students Awarded California Library Association Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland
‘I Cried,’ Says MLIS Student Upon Hearing They Won a Scholarship
Mayra Fuentes, Monica Vega Latona, and Brandi Veal, three students enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science degree program at the San José State University School of Information, were awarded the California Library Association Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland. Each recipient received $2,500, a one-year student membership to CLA, and will be honored at the CLA annual conference October 24- 26, 2019.
iSchool Student Deana Uribe Wins $4,000 Graduate Equity Fellowship Award
The School of Information at San José State University is pleased to announce that Deana Uribe, Master of Library and Information Science student, has won a Graduate Equity Fellowship award from the university.
Alumni, Students Present at Third iSchool Community Poster Session during ALA Conference
The San José State University School of Information sponsored a community poster session featuring alumni and student speakers during the American Library Association’s annual conference held in June 2019. The poster session was the first time many of participants presented at a conference.
Three iSchool Students Recognized for Commitment to Serving Spanish-Speaking Communities
REFORMA Scholarships Affirm Librarianship Career Goals
Luisa Leija, Cynthia Cortes and Renee Torres, three San José State University School of Information graduate students, were recently awarded scholarships by REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and Spanish speakers, recognizing their contributions to the field and their commitment to the organization’s mission.
iSchool Students Awarded SCALL Scholarships to Advance Their Pursuit of Law Librarianship
Three students of the School of Information at San José State University received 2019 Southern California Association of Law Libraries (SCALL) Scholarships: Havilah Steinman, Rachel Galindo, and Jimmy Pak.
Exceptional School of Information Students Awarded $23,800 in Endowed Scholarships
Every spring, the San José State University School of Information awards scholarships endowed or donated by faculty members, students, alumni and friends to exemplary students enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science or Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program.
MLIS Student Appointed as Ninth Editor-In-Chief of Double-Blind Peer Reviewed Student Research Journal
San José State University School of
Information’s Student Research Journal announces a new
editor-in-chief has been appointed for the 2019-2020 academic
year. Greta Snyder, a graduate student in the Master of Library
and Information Science degree program, is the journal’s ninth
editor-in-chief.
Four Graduating Students Culminate their iSchool Experience with Awards for Excellence
The San José State University School of Information has recognized four graduating students for their exceptional work. Congratulations Karen Bliss, Victor Betts, Caryn Neiswender, and Jennifer Castle!
New Group Aims to Help First-Generation Students Navigate Grad School and Beyond
For students who come from families where no precedent has been set for higher education, the San José State University School of Information’s newest student group supports them with their graduate school and professional experiences.
Haycock Award Winner Christensen Will Deliver Graduation Speech
Graduating Master of Library and Information Science student JonLuc Christensen has been selected to receive the Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Professional Promise and will be the student speaker for the San José State University School of Information’s virtual graduation celebration.
Sarraf Graduates from Gateway PhD Program
Dr. Niloufar Sarraf is the 15th student to graduate from the San José State University-Queensland University of Technology Gateway PhD program.
Alumni, Student Among the 2019 ALA Emerging Leaders
Five alumni and one student from the San José State University School of Information are among the 50 people selected by the American Library Association to participate in its Emerging Leaders Program in 2019.
Alumni, Students Present at iSchool Community Poster Session during CLA Conference
The San José State University School of Information sponsored a community poster session featuring alumni and student speakers during the California Library Association’s annual conference held in November 2018.
Ten iSchool Students Named 2018-2019 ALA Spectrum Scholars
Ten San José State University School of Information graduate students have been awarded 2018-2019 Spectrum scholarships by the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services.
Current and Incoming iSchool Students Awarded More Than $50,000 in Scholarships
The San José State University School of Information has given dozens of scholarships to new and matriculated students for their studies in the Master of Archives and Records Administration or Master of Library and Information Science degree program.