Dr. Marilyn Flores delivered the invocation at the Sept. 15 San José City Council meeting, highlighting SJCC’s 105-year history, its new $188 million Career Education Building, and the college’s $895.7 million annual economic impact. She shared her own first-generation, bilingual journey to a Ph.D. as an example of education’s transformative power.
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Take A Paws the student-run podcast at San José City College kicked off its second season with practical guidance for the fall semester, featuring campus staff on student resources, recruitment and athletics. Hosts and guests emphasized showing up early to opportunities, building community despite awkwardness, and balancing institutional advice with lighthearted moments, including a recurring coffee-order ritual.
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Justin Buzzard, a 47-year-old pastor and father of three, finally got his college football moment Saturday, playing two snaps for San Jose City College against College of the Redwoods. He helped pressure the quarterback on a fourth-quarter sack. The Redwoods routed the Jaguars 41-21, but Buzzard’s cameo stole headlines.
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SJCC and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley launched a pilot sending 30 East San José high school graduates directly into tuition-free, full-time enrollment this fall. The year-long partnership brings college courses and support services into BGCSV sites in Overfelt, Mayfair, Santee and Seven Trees, pairing academic and career guidance with employer connections.
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Four SJCC alumni — Sofia Valenzuela, Serafin Andrade, Isabelle Martinez and Juancristobal Jacinto — spoke to 175 incoming Summer Bridge students at the SJCC Theater about their paths from City College to UC Berkeley, UCLA and San José State. Moderated by Dr. Juan Gamboa, the panel offered honest, encouraging stories about resilience and finding community.
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San José City College has named two new members of its executive leadership team, both effective July 1. Victoria Menzies joins as Vice President of Administrative Services, bringing more than 25 years of higher education experience, including a previous role at SJCC. Dr. René Alvarez has been promoted from Dean to Vice President of Student Services.
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