Even Kneeled
“What does change look like?” wrote Julie Johnston Ertz ’14 in a joint statement about her decision to kneel during the national anthem.
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Long Time in the MakingMarina Iatomase ’14 married her high school sweetheart
in the same place her parents wed
nearly 30 years earlier: the Mission Church.
William Mazotti ’69 was a deeply intellectual man with a passion for teaching, always eager to share his wisdom, sharp mind, quick wit, and generous spirit. Bill dedicated more than 30 years to PG&E, where he built an impressive career and retired as Vice President of Gas and Electric Technical Services. Outside of work, Bill […]
Growing up in the Bay Area, Michael Williamson MBA ’69 bonded with his father through deep sea fishing and supporting the San Francisco 49ers through thick and thin. While in undergrad, Mike met Dixie Samuels and they married in 1962. He then served in the California Army National Guard while balancing graduate school, work, and […]
James Fitzgerald M.A. ’69 understood the key to lasting friendship, staying in touch with former students, athletes, and friends for decades, always offering support and kindness. After serving in the Army for six years, Jim began his teaching career and dedicated himself to education as a teacher, coach, counselor, and administrator. In 1967, he married […]
Developing a love for exploration early in life, Susan Chavez MBA ’83 traveled the world with her children and close friends to enjoy art, culture, and fine wine. As the oldest daughter of a military family, she grew up in places like California, Hawaii, Washington D.C., and Germany before settling in San Jose. Susan began […]
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Tracy Seipel, 06 Apr 2021
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Survival Strategy
Fascinated by the little-known story of William Edward White, a Black man who passed as white to play professional baseball in 1879, Al Strane ’69 wrote a novel about it.
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Atypical Talent
To adapt to the pandemic, the Autism Society of San Diego got creative to showcase talent and continue providing support to families living with autism.
Lauren Loftus, 19 Jan 2021
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Grandpa Bronco
Joe Biden’s grandfather helped mold him into the man he is. And Ambrose Finnegan? He was shaped by Santa Clara.
Sahale Greenwood, 07 Oct 2020
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Building a Brand THC-Style
Chris Lane ’08 takes getting high to a higher state of being and business
Tracy Seipel and Deborah Lohse, 18 Sep 2020
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A Theologian’s Theologian
Paul Crowley, S.J. lived by a philosophy that emphasized compassion for the individual over rigid church doctrine.
Leslie Griffy, 16 Sep 2020
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Dreams from Lessons Past
2020 is not the first time Santa Clara University has weathered pandemic and natural disasters.
Leslie Griffy, 16 Sep 2020
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Horse, Stick, Ball
Dale Johnson ’08 details dedicating 100 hours to learning how to play polo.
Leslie Griffy, 16 Sep 2020
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Medicine Of Tomorrow, Here Today
An executive and doctor with Kaiser Permanente, Stephen Parodi ’92 explains how COVID-19 has called for more widespread access to telemedicine.
Leslie Griffy, 16 Sep 2020
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Words And Deeds
“I was a born a Black man. And some day, I’ll die a Black man. But I don’t want to die because I am a Black man,” said Lloyd Pierce ’98 at a protest for racial justice.
Leslie Griffy, 16 Sep 2020
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Make Space
Just as the U.S. celebrates the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote, Santa Clara honors two women of its own.
SCM Staff, 16 Sep 2020
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A Sporting Job
Jason Tarver ’97 is the new linebacker coach for the Cleveland Browns.