When Sam Huerta first started as the football and wrestling coach at San José City College in 1968, he lived across the street from the college and could run home for lunch. Once the 280 freeway was built, he knew it was time to move to another house. Much has changed over the 52 years…
San José City College Centennial: Maria Kawaura
San José City College student, Maria Kawaura, started at SJCC in 2015 because it was the only community college in the area with a Humanities program. Because of an inspiring ethnic studies instructor, she changed her major. She will be transferring to San Francisco State this fall to major in Ethnic Studies and minor in…
San José City College Centennial: Julinda LeDee
Julinda LeDee started working at San José City College in the year 2000 as a secretary in the Language Arts Department. She is now City College’s Articulation Specialist helping establish transfer agreements between City College and two-and four-year colleges and universities Julinda is an in-demand motivational speaker, sharing her experiences and giving advice while empowering…
San José City College Centennial: Gina Ronzano
Meet San José City College Counselor, Gina Ronzano, who first started as a student and has worked at City College for over thirty years.
San José City College Centennial – Martha Kendall
Martha “Marty” Kendall taught English at San Jose City College for 37 years and remembers three students who influenced and inspired her.
San José City College Centennial – The Paiz Family
For many who work at SJCC, it feels like family. Just ask A&R Director Teresa Paiz and her two children, Vanessa and John, both SJCC alumni.
San José City College Centennial – Chuck Hunter
Reading Specialist Chuck Hunter became a faculty member in San Jose City College’s English Department in 1969. He has advanced degrees in Learning Disabilities related to Dyslexia and taught full-time at the college until 2007 when he transitioned to being an adjunct until 2014. His career spans over 45 years. If it weren’t for a…
SJCC Centennial Logo Unveiled
The SJCC Centennial Task Force considered many designs and selected the one that will best represent our historic Centennial celebration along with the tagline Education & Opportunity. You will be seeing this logo more often as we launch the 100th birthday of our great and beloved institution. Stay tuned for more Centennial news to come….