Explore SJSU King Library's Virtual Exhibits
South Asians in Silicon Valley
The South Asians in Silicon Valley program's goal is to record the South Asian experience in Silicon Valley, share it with our Bay Area communities, and preserve these rich histories for generations to come.
For questions, please contact Librarian Mantra Roy at mantra.roy@sjsu.edu.
Alcario and Carmen Castellano Family Collections
The Alcario and Carmen Castellano Family Collections consist of physical and digital videos, photographs, and papers that document the Castellano Family Foundation as well as the Mexican-American community around the Bay Area.
For questions, please contact Kathryn Blackmer Reyes, Director of the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, and Native American Studies Center, at kathryn.blackmerreyes@sjsu.edu.
Black Spartans (1907-1948)
"Black Spartans" is a first look at an ongoing research project in SJSU Special Collections & Archives to discover documentation of Black experiences in university history.
For more information, please contact Carli V. Lowe, University Archivist, at carli.lowe@sjsu.edu.
21@2021 Virtual Exhibit
Explore the "21@2021" Virtual Exhibit! This exhibit features over 60 lanterns with Chinese brush painting in a virtual environment.
For questions, please contact Kathryn Blackmer Reyes, Director of the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, and Native American Studies Center, at kathryn.blackmerreyes@sjsu.edu.
Art of Remembrance Virtual Reality Experience
Explore the Art of Remembrance Altar Exhibit in virtual reality! This interactive 3D experience will give you an opportunity to learn the meanings and history of this 3,000 year old ritual. This ritual honors the spirit of the dead by welcoming them and celebrating their legacy.
For questions, please contact Kathryn Blackmer Reyes, AAACNA Director, at kathryn.blackmerreyes@sjsu.edu, or Michael Aguilar, User Engagement & Insights Librarian, at michael.aguilar@sjsu.edu.
Survival Mode: SJSU Responds to Historic Crises
"Survival Mode" explores the history of San José State University responding to crises with worldwide impact. Photographs, news clippings, yearbooks, and journals from the SJSU Archives, including contributions to the "Spartans Speak on COVID-19" project, will provide one lens for understanding our present moment.
For more information, please contact Carli V. Lowe, University Archivist, at carli.lowe@sjsu.edu.
Suffrage and Women's Rights Digital Exhibit
While Silicon Valley is known for its role in leading the technology industry, the South Bay has also led the way in women’s leadership positions in local government and business. This digital exhibit showcases archival materials related to the origins of women’s suffrage in CA and traces these roots through to the present day.
For more information about this exhibit, please contact Kate Steffens, Special Collections Librarian, at kate.steffens@sjsu.edu.
Spartan Quest: Social Justice & Campus Connections
Embark on your Spartan journey by learning about SJSU’s key landmarks and the events that shaped our campus, community, and world.
Interested in assisting or contributing to this ongoing project? Contact Michael Aguilar, User Engagement & Insights Librarian, at michael.aguilar@sjsu.edu.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Visit our online Kwanzaa Celebration during December 26 – January 1 with friends, family, and community to learn more about Kwanzaa rituals, dialogue, symbols, and more.
For more information contact Kathryn Blackmer Reyes, Director of the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, and Native American Studies Center, at kathryn.blackmerreyes@sjsu.edu.