Library Endowment
Created in 2001, the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, & Native American Studies Center is made up of four collections that support academic… more
To recognize his dear friend Dorothy Birkholz, Richard D. Boucher established this endowment in her honor. Dorothy was one of the first librarians… more
From his early days as a student-athlete to later becoming a world renowned activist-scholar, Harry Edwards’ life and work demonstrate that sport… more
Established by San José State University's history department, this endowment supports the purchase of books and other materials about English and… more
This endowment, established by Genevieve and Richard Rolla, supports the King Library's chemistry collection for teaching, learning, and research… more
The Irene Dalis Collection and Archives Endowment honors Irene Dalis, an internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano singer and San Jose State… more
This endowment honors the memory of Janet Weldon Noah, an elementary school teacher and wife of the late James Noah, an emeritus professor of… more
Associate Dean Jo Bell Whitlatch retired in 2006 after 33 years of service to San José State University. From the start of her career as a… more
Shortly after she passed in 2010, this endowment was created to honor Kaya Ruth Sugiyama. Kaya was an art and music teacher who founded the… more
Recognizing that technology does and will continue to change the ways in which students, faculty and the community learn and conduct research,… more
This endowment was established in honor of Ruth Kifer, who served as Dean of the King Library before her retirement in 2016. During her tenure,… more
Engaging and fun with an enduring love for music and the arts, Mark Trent Goldberg served as the Executive Director for the Ira and Leonore… more
Established by San José State University's history department with a special gift from the estate of Mildred Gentry Winters, this endowment… more
The late Nancy Wiener, alumna of San José State University, received her Master's in Social Work from the School of Social Work. The advanced… more
Established over five years as a part of a successful National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grant, this endowment supports the King… more
Established by Dr. H.W. Burns and his wife, Patricia R. Burns, the endowment honors their interest in California history, particularly of the… more
The endowment honors the Portuguese community in San Jose, which began in the 1850s when Portuguese settlers arrived and built a strong community… more
This endowment holds the special distinction of being the first named endowment established at the King Library. Created in memory of Ruth Ann… more
The San José State University Library Endowment was established to enhance the quality of the King Library Collection and provide support to… more
The Special Collections and Archives Endowment was established by multiple donors to expand and enhance holdings that are unique to the King… more
Alumnus Robert J. Steinfield, of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San José State University, created this endowment to expand… more