Pizarro: Big events at SJSU coincide tonightBy Sal PizarroMercury News
Article Launched: 10/04/2007 01:35:22 AM PDT
When two good ideas barrel toward each other, it can lead to an amazing synergy. Or it can be a train wreck.
We'll find out tonight how that goes at San Jose State University, which has two big events happening just yards away from each other - at the same time.
The first is the annual Don Edwards Lecture, which this year features political strategists (and SJSU alums) Les Francis and Ed Rollins talking about U.S. presidential campaigns past and present. The other is "Fire on the Fountain," a homecoming pep rally and first-ever bonfire to get the campus charged up about Saturday's football game against Idaho.
The free lecture at Morris Dailey Auditorium starts at 7 p.m., the same time the rally on the lawn area outside is scheduled to begin.
To keep the rally from drowning out the lecture, SJSU officials plan to serve food and have other "quiet activities" during the first hour while people are assembling. When the lecture is over, the rally will amp up with a speech from football coach Dick Tomey and the propane-powered bonfire.
SJSU President Don Kassing isn't picking sides, though. He'll be presiding over the lecture and then addressing the rally later. If it gets too noisy, I'm sure he can send SJSU library dean Ruth Kifer out to shush any boisterous rally-goers.
FAIRMONT BIRTHDAY: The opening of San Jose's Fairmont Hotel on Oct. 5, 1987, marked a turning point for downtown San Jose, but the hotel won't be throwing itself any fancy parties to celebrate the milestone.
General Manager Cyril Isnard said the hotel decided instead to support various non-profit and community causes throughout the year.
"We feel that with this approach and spirit, our reach and impact will be much more significant and fruitful than a one-night celebration," he said.
Sounds good, but plans should start right away for a silver anniversary party in 2012.
JUDO MILESTONE: The San Jose Buddhist Judo Club, however, did throw a fancy party to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The tropical-themed event was held Sept. 14 at San Jose's Wyndham Hotel, which transformed a ballroom into a Hawaiian paradise.
Among 300 guests were Yosh Uchida, who founded San Jose State's judo program; Mike Swain, a four-time Olympian; and Danny Kikuchi, the son of Don "Moon" Kikuchi, the late founder of the club.
QUILTIN' TIME: The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a gala Saturday night, but you can get in on the silent auction even if you're not going.
Auction items - including unique handmade items from Bay Area artists, wines and entertainment packages - will be on display today at the gallery (520 S. First St.). A free reception begins at 5 p.m., and bid lots will close every hour starting at 5:30 p.m.
For details on the gala, call (408) 971-0323, extension 12.
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS: The San Jose Sharks got a season-opening salute from the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce at its inaugural "Spirit of Santa Clara Valley" breakfast Tuesday in downtown San Jose.
In addition to celebrating the Sharks' spirit, the chamber awarded $8,000 grants to three Santa Clara County-based education groups: National Hispanic University, Downtown College Prep and Silicon Valley Reads.
Contact Sal Pizarro at spizarro@mercurynews.com or (408) 627-0940 and read him online (http://blogs.mercurynews.com/pizarro).
FONTE: San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
We'll find out tonight how that goes at San Jose State University, which has two big events happening just yards away from each other - at the same time.
The first is the annual Don Edwards Lecture, which this year features political strategists (and SJSU alums) Les Francis and Ed Rollins talking about U.S. presidential campaigns past and present. The other is "Fire on the Fountain," a homecoming pep rally and first-ever bonfire to get the campus charged up about Saturday's football game against Idaho.
The free lecture at Morris Dailey Auditorium starts at 7 p.m., the same time the rally on the lawn area outside is scheduled to begin.
To keep the rally from drowning out the lecture, SJSU officials plan to serve food and have other "quiet activities" during the first hour while people are assembling. When the lecture is over, the rally will amp up with a speech from football coach Dick Tomey and the propane-powered bonfire.
SJSU President Don Kassing isn't picking sides, though. He'll be presiding over the lecture and then addressing the rally later. If it gets too noisy, I'm sure he can send SJSU library dean Ruth Kifer out to shush any boisterous rally-goers.
FAIRMONT BIRTHDAY: The opening of San Jose's Fairmont Hotel on Oct. 5, 1987, marked a turning point for downtown San Jose, but the hotel won't be throwing itself any fancy parties to celebrate the milestone.
General Manager Cyril Isnard said the hotel decided instead to support various non-profit and community causes throughout the year.
"We feel that with this approach and spirit, our reach and impact will be much more significant and fruitful than a one-night celebration," he said.
Sounds good, but plans should start right away for a silver anniversary party in 2012.
JUDO MILESTONE: The San Jose Buddhist Judo Club, however, did throw a fancy party to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The tropical-themed event was held Sept. 14 at San Jose's Wyndham Hotel, which transformed a ballroom into a Hawaiian paradise.
Among 300 guests were Yosh Uchida, who founded San Jose State's judo program; Mike Swain, a four-time Olympian; and Danny Kikuchi, the son of Don "Moon" Kikuchi, the late founder of the club.
QUILTIN' TIME: The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a gala Saturday night, but you can get in on the silent auction even if you're not going.
Auction items - including unique handmade items from Bay Area artists, wines and entertainment packages - will be on display today at the gallery (520 S. First St.). A free reception begins at 5 p.m., and bid lots will close every hour starting at 5:30 p.m.
For details on the gala, call (408) 971-0323, extension 12.
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS: The San Jose Sharks got a season-opening salute from the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce at its inaugural "Spirit of Santa Clara Valley" breakfast Tuesday in downtown San Jose.
In addition to celebrating the Sharks' spirit, the chamber awarded $8,000 grants to three Santa Clara County-based education groups: National Hispanic University, Downtown College Prep and Silicon Valley Reads.
Contact Sal Pizarro at spizarro@mercurynews.com or (408) 627-0940 and read him online (http://blogs.mercurynews.com/pizarro).
FONTE: San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
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