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Fragments from Beethoven's Skull Discovered in California Now on Loan at SJSU   11/17/2005
The Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies at San José State University today announced that two fragments of Beethoven's skull have been located in California and are now on long-term loan to the Center.

20-Foot Historic Sculpture Unveiled   10/17/2005
The three-year, student-led effort to honor alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos, who won gold and bronze medals in the 200-meter dash in the 1968 Olympic games in Mexico City, will culminate today at 5 p.m. with the unveiling of the 20-foot sculpture depicting their historic silent protest for human rights.

Tommie Smith/John Carlos sculpture to be unveiled at SJSU on Oct. 17   10/11/2005
Sculpture of Tommie Smith and John Carlos by artist Rigo 23 to be unveiled on Monday, October 17 at 5:00 p.m., culminating a day-long celebration.

San José State University Names New Dean of the University Library   10/10/2005
San José State University has named Ruth E. Kifer dean of the university library, announced Provost Carmen Sigler.

Nursing Enrollment Increased by 30 Percent   10/03/2005
SAN JOSE, Calif., -- San José State University's School of Nursing will increase nursing enrollment by 30 percent and renovate the Nursing Learning Resource Centers (skills lab, library and computer lab), thanks to funding from The Valley Foundation, announced the university today.

San José State University Names New AVP For Marketing and Communications   09/16/2005
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- San José State University has named Jennifer C. Cauble associate vice president for university marketing and communications.

Lily Wong Fillmore '69 Named Commencement Speaker   05/02/2005
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Lily Wong Fillmore '69, an international authority on literacy and second-language learning, will speak at the university's 148th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 28, at 9:30 a.m. in the university's Spartan Stadium (Seventh and Alma Streets).

Lecturer is First Recipient of New Teaching Award   04/25/2005
SAN JOSE, Calif., -- San José State University has named Susan McClory, coordinator of Developmental Mathematics in the College of Science, as the Outstanding Lecturer for 2004-05.

Susan Hammer to Receive Prestigious Tower Award   04/18/2005
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Honorable Susan Hammer, San Jose's mayor from 1991 to 1998, has been named the recipient of San José State University's 2005 Tower Award, announced interim President Don W. Kassing.

Professor Receives Top Award for Teaching   04/11/2005
SAN JOSE, Calif., -- Anne T. Lawrence, professor of organization and management in the College of Business at San José State University, has received the Outstanding Professor Award for 2004/05, announced interim President Don W. Kassing. This award is one of the four top academic awards given by the university each year.

Professor Gets Top Service Award   03/21/2005
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Annette Nellen, professor of accounting/tax and chair of the Academic Senate, has received San José State University's 2004/05 Faculty Distinguished Service Award, announced interim President Don W. Kassing.

SJSU Professor Receives Prestigious President's Scholar Award   03/14/2005
Inger Sagatun-Edwards, professor and chair of the Department of Justice Studies, is the recipient of the 2004-2005 President's Scholar Award.

Executive Director Named for SJSU's New Tower Foundation   03/02/2005
Nancy Bussani has been named to fill the newly-created position of executive director of the Tower Foundation, effective March 1.