SJSU iSchool Virtual Convocation

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Laura Hayes Zupan

GUEST BOOK

Sally Wilkerson: Dear Laura, I am so proud of you. Life has given you some unexpected challenges during the pursuit of your Masters Degree, and yet you persevered. SJSU is where I received my Bachelors Degree. I really enjoyed my time there. Hope to celebrate you soon. Congratulations, Love, Sally

Stacey Bauer: Congratulations on earning your masters! Especially while juggling your duties as mom, wife, sister, job, and soul cyclist. Way to go.

Rachel Lintott: Awesome work, Laura!!! This seems like the perfect field for you, combining your love for literature and your professional experience. You can read me Chaucer anytime :) And way to do it all while working and raising a family—that is some HARD work!

Dan Hagerty: Congratulations Laura! An amazing accomplishment during normal times is even more impressive with your numerous trials over the past few years. I hope the knowledge gained propels your life on a continued positive direction.

Tara Hayes: I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! Congratulations on such a huge achievement despite seemingly endless obstacles encountered throughout the process. And because I'd be remiss not to: And if you wanna be a teachers pet Well baby you just better forget it Rock got no reason Rock got no rhyme You better get me to school on timeeeee

Laura Hayes Zupan

The degree of

Master of Library and Information Science

Virtual Convocation
2022

PROFILE

Current residence: Oakland, CA, US

I wanted to earn a masters degree because:

I have greatly benefited in my own life and career from access to education, enrichment and technology and want to provide others with some of the same opportunities

While earning my degree, my greatest supporters were:

My husband, Steven, my son, Nolan, and my sisters, Tara and Treasa

While in the program, I met classmates from:

My own neighborhood of West Oakland, the Bay Area, California, and all over the country

What I liked best about online learning was:

The ability to make schoolwork a part of my daily routine, and access to coursework and assignments during the day, evening, and on weekends, plus while traveling

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

Having the opportunity to learn from faculty all over the country and the ability to choose which courses were most aligned to my own interests and areas of opportunity

I plan to use my degree to:

Work in technology instruction or outreach services for a public or academic library in the Bay Area

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

Having more free time on weekends to spend with my family and friends!