I’m happy to share the fall issue of Washington Square: The Magazine. I’ve contributed countless profiles and features over the past eight years, and was honored to serve as the managing editor for the first time this fall.
The fall issue of Washington Square: The Magazine honors a century of Spartans.
This issue, available in print and online, celebrates a century of Spartans by honoring legends past and present and highlighting current leaders whose work inspires and amazes us. The magazine is a culmination of creativity, effort, innovation and pride. This issue wouldn't be possible without our dynamo writers Cassie Myers, Michelle Smith McDonald, Lesley Seacrist and Amy Villa; art director and designer Pourya Nadimi, branding expert Michelle Frey, photographers Robert C. Bain and Jim Gensheimer, my former boss (and recent editor himself) Kenneth Mashinchi, and many others.
There are lots of amazing stories to choose from, but here are a few that I especially enjoyed writing:
Kogura Gifts: A Family Legacy Built on Resilience, which features Professor Emeritus of History Robert Kumamoto and tells the story of a family business that survived World War II and COVID
A Story of Library Joy, which features MLIS graduate Mychal Threets, whose positive messages about literacy, librarianship and mental health inspire me daily
The Photography of Belonging, which features the artwork of SJSU alumnus and Associate Professor of Photography Binh Danh
Earth, Wind and Fire in the Redwoods, which shares how five San José State artists contributed work to the first-ever Art About program in Big Basin State Park in the Santa Cruz Redwoods, offering new approaches on forest restoration and renewal
I also recommend the following great pieces written by my colleagues:
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome by my colleague Cassie Myers includes several helpful tips for how to address it in one's personal and professional life.
Lawrence Fan. The Man. The Myth. The Legend by Amy Villa honors the late sports media professional who dedicated more than 40 years to serving SJSU student-athletes, coaches and staff.
As always, I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from all of these wonderful people.