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Jonathan-Lucas "JonLuc" Matthew Christensen

Awards

The Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Professional Promise

CONNECTIONS

GUEST BOOK

Jochen Burgtorf: Congratulations, Jonathan! Another bright feather in your cap of wonderful accomplishments. Have a great summer!

Anthony Bernier: You're leaving a tremendous legacy at SJSU, JonLuc. All our best wishes for you at JPL and way way beyond. Professor Anthony Bernier

Sheila Gurtu: Hi JonLuc! Congratulations on your many accomplishments and the contributions you have made! Love your school spirit. We will miss you!

Amy Nykamp: JonLuc, It has been a pleasure to serve with you on the SLASC and to learn from you, too. I wish you well in your career!

Laura Doublet: Congratulations, JonLuc! It was a pleasure working with you on the SLASC executive committee. All the best to you in your future endeavours!

Joyce Peng: JonLuc, it was wonderful working with you on the Convocation Video. Congratulations on your graduation, and I wish you all the best!

Olivia Howard: Congratulations, JonLuc! I’m glad we had a chance to meet and work together in the SLASC. It has been fun to see what you are up to at JPL and beyond, and I can’t wait to see what is in store for you. Looking forward to hearing you speak at commencement! Cheers!!

Violet McCrigler: Congratulations, JonLuc! I'm glad we had the chance to work together on the Convocation Video Committee. Best of luck in all you do in the future!

Alyce Scott: Congratulations, JonLuc - and best wishes for much continued success!

Devin Christensen: So proud of my amazing husband and partner. Your dedication and drive are inspirational and I can't wait to see what other great things you accomplish in this life! I love you!

Basia Delawska-Elliott: Congratulations, JonLuc! It was a pleasure to work with you in SLASC.

Jennifer Castle: Congratulations, JonLuc! I'm glad we had the opportunity to work together in SLASC over the years. Best of luck to you!

Jonathan-Lucas "JonLuc" Matthew Christensen

The degree of

Master of Library and Information Science

Virtual Convocation
2019

PROFILE

Current residence: Glendale, CA, US

I wanted to earn a masters degree because:

I wanted to be in a field that could influence positive change, while capitalizing on my previous education and professional strengths. This degree will give me the flexibility and breadth of knowledge to have a successful career in a variety of fields and future endeavors.

While earning my degree, my greatest supporters were:

My husband, Devin, who was my biggest critic and greatest champion. He never let me fail and he never failed me. <br /> My immediate family and in-laws, who all consistently told me how proud they were.<br /> My friends, who have tolerated my absence from social life, yet worked to keep our relationships alive.<br /> My colleagues and coworkers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who taught me more than any class could do. <br /> My professors, faculty advisors, and the entire SJSU iSchool staff, there are too many of you to thank but my gratitude is eternal.

While in the program, I met classmates from:

All across the country, but also some from Europe, Asia, and South America.

What I liked best about online learning was:

The freedom and flexibility to take the time I needed, especially when life had unplanned changes. This is especially true for when my summer internship (first semester) turned into a full-time position (second semseter). I had the ability to take the opportunity that was before me and now have an exciting career I am passionate about.

What I enjoyed most about my experience at the SJSU School of Information was:

The variety and diversity of subjects and skills that I learned. They have allowed me to go forth into the world a better student, professional, and person.

I plan to use my degree to:

Continuing my work as a Records Management Specialist for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). In addition, I will continue on in my role as the 2019-2020 Director-at-Large/Membership Director for the Executive Board of the SLA – Southern California Chapter. I plan to pursue certifications from the Academy of Certified Archivists, the Society of American Archivists, the National Archives and Records Administration, and for AS91000 Auditing. In addition, I hope to use my degree to teach information science and as a continued path to a future Ph.D. program in an undecided field.

Now that I have completed the program, I'm most looking forward to:

Spending time with my husband, dogs, friends, and family in ways that I have not been previously able to. I am excited to have the time and bandwidth free to read, write, publish, volunteer, travel, enjoy hobbies, and all-around work on my own self-improvement.