President Whitmore's Blog

Supporting Student Success

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:07:00 PST

While I must admit that I was skeptical about how useful creating a blog about my early days as president of San José State would be, I thought it would be worth experimenting with as a tool for communicating with the many constituents of this vast university.

AT&T Road to College Tour

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:47:00 PST

President Whitmore is preparing today for the AT&T Road to College Tour, which will visit Independence High School at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 2, thanks to the $1.6 million, four-year Steps to College Success program by California State University and AT&T California.

Ian Whitmore

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:55:00 PST

Hey, this is Ian Whitmore. I am a junior at the University of Iowa. I was asked to write in and give my dad some advice since he is kind of new to his job.

Amy Whitmore

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:55:00 PST

Hey there! This is Amy Whitmore. I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Iowa. I've been asked to say a few things about my dad on his blog, so I've decided to tell you a few things about him that you probably wouldn't hear anywhere else.

Second Life

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:30:00 PST

President Whitmore toured SJSU's Second Life campus yesterday with Jeremy Kemp, a lecturer in the School of Library and Information Science.

Voter Rally

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:25:00 PST

President Whitmore attended a voter rally hosted by San Jose State yesterday on the Paseo de Cesar Chavez.

Academic Senate

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:15:00 PST

President Whitmore arrived at his first Academic Senate meeting yesterday with heavy topics to discuss ...

Jon Whitmore, Director and Producer

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:30:00 PST

University presidents come from all walks of life, but few share President Whitmore's academic background in theater. And it's not just academic for him.

"We Share Your Passion for Eco-Friendliness"

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:07:00 PST

During his first few weeks on the job, President Whitmore announced plans to advance San José State's eco-friendliness and sustainability efforts.

First Impressions of the CSU Board of Trustees

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:17:00 PST

Whitmore is in Long Beach today attending his first California State University Board of Trustees meeting. He took a few minutes out of the bi-monthly meeting to offer his first impressions of the board as SJSU president.

SJSU Mail Services

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:30:00 PST

President Whitmore recently spent an hour buzzing around campus with the SJSU Mail Services crew.

"I felt so at ease that I called him by his first name"

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:00:00 PST

President Whitmore recently attended a reception in his honor hosted by the African American Faculty and Staff Association, the Asian/Pacific Islander Caucus, and the Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association.

University Police Department / Alert SJSU

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:30:00 PST

Today is the seventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Please be assured that San José State's top priority is the safety of the university community.

Jennifer Whitmore

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:00:00 PST

Jennifer Whitmore is the president's wife and partner. The couple met at West Virginia University, and have been together through many career moves to the State University of New York at Buffalo, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Iowa, Texas Tech University and, of course, San Jose State.

President to Appear in Live Webcast @ 3 p.m. Today

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:55:00 PST

Today, President Whitmore will take part in his first student media news conference.

Cesar E. Chavez Monument Dedication

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:24:00 PST

On Thursday, September 4, President Whitmore addressed 300 dignitaries and community members who attended the dedication ceremony for The Cesar E. Chavez Monument: Arch of Dignity, Equality and Justice designed by artist Judith F. Baca.

Go Spartans! Beat Nebraska!

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:16:00 PST

Last Saturday night, I attended my first Spartan sporting event: football. It was a beautiful evening. Spartan Stadium was full of avid fans wearing gold, blue, and white.

Duty Day With the Department of TV, Radio, Film and Theatre

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:45:00 PST

President Whitmore was on familiar ground during a recent visit with SJSU's Department of TV, Radio, Film and Theatre.

President Works at Market Cafe

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:20:00 PST

President Whitmore donned an apron recently to experience one of the most critical campus services -- the Market Cafe coffee counter.

Go Spartans!

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:25:00 PST

Spartan Football's season opener against University of California, Davis, begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, August 30. President Whitmore recently met student-athletes and their coaches at an athletics department reception.

First Impressions of Long Beach

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:01:10 PST

President Whitmore is in Long Beach today attending his first California State University Executive Council meeting. The council meets bi-monthly, and its members include Chancellor Charles B. Reed and the presidents of all 23 CSU campuses. Whitmore took a few minutes out of the meeting to offer his first impressions of Long Beach as SJSU president.

Stanley, North Dakota | "Generosity of Spirit"

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:01:10 PST

President Whitmore is already well known on campus for quoting poet, playwright and politician Václav Havel, especially the following theme from his writings: "We cannot have community without generosity of spirit." The value the president places on this concept is deeply rooted in his early childhood in an isolated Midwestern town.

President Visits Campus Village

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:01:10 PST

With classes beginning today, University Housing residents moved in over the weekend. President Whitmore stopped by briefly to chat with students and their families.

2008 Fall Welcome Address | Welcome Convocation

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:06:15 PST

President Whitmore delivered the Fall Welcome Address today in the newly renovated Morris Dailey Auditorium. This was Whitmore's first major public address since taking office earlier this month. An annual tradition, the address gives the president the opportunity to discuss the coming year, including new endeavors like this blog.