Educational

Civil & Human Rights

Community Partnerships

Social/Cultural


List of Internship and Fellowship Programs

Upcoming Events

 

 

 

 

 

Programs

Our chapter members represent a broad demographic with varied interests, and as a result we offer diverse programs that we hope offer something for everybody. Hopefully you will find something here you are interested in too!

Educational Programs  

 

Scholarships

The chapter annually sponsors and administers scholarships for high school seniors in Santa Clara County.  Applications are available in January. 

 

Math Contest

All Santa Clara County Junior High School students are invited to participate in this mathematics contest. This annual mathematics contest is held in late January or early February and sponsored by the chapter, the California Mathematics Council Student Activity Trust, the Santa Clara Valley Mathematics Association and the Santa Teresa High School Mathematics Department.

 

The purpose of this contest is to stimulate interest in mathematics among junior and senior high school students and to encourage them to raise their mathematical abilities. The late Mr. Kiyoshi TOKUTOMI started the formerly named Hokubei Mainichi Mathematics Contest in 1966. He was the Hokubei Mainichi San Jose Branch Assistant Manager. His wife, Kiyoko, began administering the test, after he passed away. Mrs. Tokutomi passed away in December, 2002. In honor of the founders of the contest, the contest has been renamed in their name, Tokutomi.

 
The Contest Date in 2008: January 12, 2008.


 

Internship/Fellowship/Community Leadership Opportunities

For information about internship/fellowship/community leadership opportunities, the list is available at this link.

 

Furthermore, the chapter sponsors educational programs including guest lectures, discussions, and panel groups focusing on the Japanese American experience and historical lessons from the internment experience and the aftermath.  

Civil Rights   The chapter continues to promote the virtues of equality and tolerance for all Americans through its support of various human and civil rights activities and partnerships with like-minded community organizations.  

Cultural   Stressing the importance of preserving Japanese American culture, customs and traditions in the spirit of promoting cultural awareness and understanding, SJ JACL offers numerous programs designed to share Japanese American culture.  

Community Building   One of the biggest priorities for the chapter is building bridges with fellow Japantown and community organizations in an attempt to foster increased cooperation, communication, and goodwill.  

Social Programs and Activities   SJ JACL is committed not only to being a responsible citizen of the non-profit community, but also to offering events that are fun and interactive.