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The Diaz Compean Student Union is a place where students can relax, study, grab a bite to eat, and utilize on-campus resources. It houses more services than any other building on campus, and its central location makes it easy for students to stop by between classes.

Spring 2021 Hours
As a part of the San Jose State University Adapt Plan, Student Union is currently closed during Spring 2021. We anticipate opening in the Fall 2021. Check back for updates.
Bowling Center Fall 2020 Hours
Due to the county recommendation to shelter in place, the Bowling Center will be closed until further notice as of March 16, 2020. Click here for updates. Please visit the Spartan Recreation & Aquatic Center website for the most up-to-date hours for the Bowling Center.

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The Diaz Compean Student Union is a place where students can relax, study, grab a bite to eat, and utilize on-campus resources. It houses more services than any other building on campus, and its central location makes it easy for students to stop by between classes.

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Finally! My last but not least favorite place is the Student Union on our campus! This Student Union building has everything such as a cafeteria, a coffee place, and more studying spaces in the building. I love this place because i have the most memories meeting groups, classmates, and other students in the halls and this is also where they hosted orientation for freshman students. It's incredibly big with many rooms so you won't get bored exploring the place! Overall, it's always busy with many students but that's always been my favorite because I get to meet new people!

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San Jose, CA - Fifty-one years after San Jose State University alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos were removed from the 1968 Olympic games in Mexico City, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is awarding Smith and Carlos their highest honor. On November 1, 2019, the Olympic sprinters were inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.

"The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame represents the pinnacle of competitive excellence in our nation, and its inspiring members are champions who have transcended sport through the legacy they leave both on and off the field of play," said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. "It's an honor to welcome the class of 2019 into this prestigious and celebrated honor roll. We thank them for their impact on sport and society, and for continuing to inspire the next generation of athletes and fans."

Tommie Smith, '69 Social Science, '05 Honorary Doctorate, and John Carlos, '05 Honorary Doctorate, were SJSU track and field team members when they qualified to compete in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. After earning gold and bronze medals, respectively, they bowed their heads and raised gloved fists on the medal stand while the national anthem was playing. In doing so, they created an iconic moment in athlete activism

"It is never too late to do what is right-especially regarding those who have sacrificed so much for so long-not to benefit themselves, but in defense of human rights. Congratulations Tommie and John-two extraordinary athletes and human rights advocates who will be remembered and treasured as heroes as long as the Olympic Games shall exist. Never has induction into this prestigious Hall Of Fame been more deserved," stated Harry Edwards, '64 Sociology, '16 Honorary Doctorate, and Kenneth Noel, '66 BA, '68 MA, Sociology, co-founders of SJSU's Olympic Project for Human Rights.

Smith and Carlos are the second and third San Jose State athletes inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. They join fellow Spartan teammate and two-time Olympic gold medal winner Lee Evans, '70 Physical Education, who was inducted in 1989.

"I cannot say enough about the sacrifices John and Tommie have made and the rich tradition of student activism they both represent for our university," said Mary A. Papazian, president of San Jose State. "More than 50 years after Mexico City, they are still working to improve people's lives. We are very proud that John and Tommie got their starts as San Jose State Spartans, and I am delighted to see them honored by the USOPC for the work they did and continue to do on behalf of others."
About San Jose State University The founding campus of the 23-campus California State University system, San Jose State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in 145 areas of study with an additional 108 concentrations - offered through its eight colleges. With more than 36,000 students and nearly 4,370 employees, San Jose State University continues to be an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and the state, annually contributing more than 7,000 graduates to the workforce. The university is immensely proud of the accomplishments of its more than 220,000 alumni, 60 percent of whom live and work in the Bay Area.

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Alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos Inducted into U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame

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San Jose, CA - Fifty-one years after San Jose State University alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos were removed from the 1968 Olympic games in Mexico City, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is awarding Smith and Carlos their highest honor. On November 1, 2019, the Olympic sprinters were inducted into the U.S.

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Next place is my second favorite in the school! This is the statue of U.S Olympic players that has been covered in the news and our school news letter. I love this area because it is in front of a building I would often visit for Sociology classes and afterwards I would have friends waiting in the grassy area having a small picnic or reading in the sun. There are often dogs that would be around this area too! This place has always inspired me to look for the best experience because not only its a big grassy area but many event booths are outside encouraging students to check new things. There's never a dull moment!

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Home | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library

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Black Spartans represents ongoing research in SJSU Special Collections highlighting Black experiences throughout SJSU history. The Black Spartans featured in this exhibit pursued their educational goals while contending with institutionalized racism and other major crises of the 20th century.

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Hey Vanessa! I hope homework and classes are going well for you! I wanted to share with you some of my favorite places and why! The first is one is the San Jose Library with 7 floors! I'm someone that love heights so before COVID I would always come here to study and appreciate the sights through the really big windows they have all around the building! Plus, the higher you go, the quieter the place is for easy studying! This place has brought out the best student in me, and it always helped to know that there would be a calming spot for me with a cafe on the bottom floor.

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04/06/21

Dear Sandra,

It is a little hard to read your letter, but it’s fine because I still try to understand it. Though this time I guess it is a little better. I saw you wrote  that you have a lot of homework and I feel for you. Now, I don’t really have any homework because I do it at school.  My teacher does let time for me and my classmates do it at the end of the day. However, if we don’t get 75% or more then we don’t pass, and then we will have to do it again at home.

At home, I don’t really do anything because I can never find anything to draw or do and I never really have any paint. It is cool that your friends draw you stuff and paint stuff for you.  I could draw you something, but I am not a good drawer. I tried to draw once but it didn’t look good. Nevertheless, I will try my best to draw you something during my Spring break next week.

It's also cool that you like TikToks related to animals, food, and make up. I like TikToks that show dances, funny things, and other stuff that I don’t know how to explain.  I also like to watch a lot of different things. And also for the dolls, I guess some can’t be creepy sometimes depending on  how they look. To me, the creepiest doll is probably Chuck. What's your least favorite doll?

I do like cooking and I was about to quit but I decided not to quit. I am going to join an arts and crafts class because we got to choose our electives. I guess cooking is like science but I will be careful. I am also a bad cook like you are. Some of my friends don’t know what they should be in the future and I don’t know what they should be in the future either. Though, I still have a lot of time to think and decide about it. As for dogs,  I have been wanting one for a long long time and yes it does take a lot of responsibilities,  but I think my brother and I will take good care of it. You are right, it is a good idea to get a small dog. That was also my and my brother's idea too. Also, that is a good name for your dog. You are lucky you have a dog cause I don’t.

That is for now. We will talk more in the next letter. In the meantime, have fun in college.

Sincerely,

Vanessa

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Dear Sandra,

How are you doing ? I liked your writing, and I like what you are studying as it seems to be interesting. I  am very excited to have five family members in my family because I enjoy spending time with all of them. I hope you also enjoy spending time with your family members as well, even if your family is less people than mine.

As for TikTok, you don’t have to post your own.  You can always just watch other people’s TikTok.  I was also a little shy so me and my friend did it together. And after a while, I started to get the hang of it and started posting my own more. And I also like to be on Instagram.

I also saw that you wrote about making dolls.  That sounds pretty cool to make, but in my opinion, I think sometimes dolls are creepy when they are staring at you.  Sometimes,  I get uncomfortable, but not all dolls do.

You also said that you like to cook something new, and I am actually in a cooking class. I sometimes like to cook as well. And that is cool how you have a YouTube channel.  I also have one, but I don’t know what to post and I am nervous to post something, because more people are going to be watching me more than on TikTok.

I like to listen to music too but I don’t listen to it a lot. And I appreciated how you helped me on what I should be when I grow up. I could be a scientist when I grow up, but I still have a lot of time to decide what I want to be when I grow up.

I liked what you talked about when you were younger and about what you wanted to be.  I also like how you chose to help other people. I saw that you wrote about if I have friends that know what they want to be when they grow up. However,  I don’t know what they want to be so maybe I will ask them.

I don’t have a dog, but I always wanted one.  My older brother and I have been wanting one a lot lately, and I hope I get one soon. Even if you asked me a lot of questions, I was able to answer all of them. I hope to hear back from you soon.

Sincerely,

Vanessa

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Letter to San Jose State University Student,

01/25/21

Dear Sandra Jee Student,

My name is Vanessa. I am 10 years old. I am in 5th grade and I have five family members. My favorite thing to do in school is Science and I also like to do TikTok, drawing, painting, or anything that has to do with crafts.

What I do during my free time is I make TikTok, I talk to my friends on FaceTime. I go outside to my backyard and play on the trampoline as well. I do it because it is fun and it would keep me interested.

I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. I might be an amazing actress or something else.

This is all about me. Now that I said stuff about me and I would like to hear from you.

Regards,

Vanessa.