 Hi, my name is Jessica Clark and I am one of recipients of the Continuing Student Special Session Scholarship at San Jose State University School of Information. I wanted to express my gratitude to Dr. Hirsch, Dr. Stensrum, and the Student Awards and Scholarships Committee. I am a first year student in the Master of Library and Information Science program, focusing on archival studies and records, management, digitization, and preservation of cultural heritage. I have enjoyed this program immensely so far and am pleasantly surprised by the level of connectedness between students and faculty as well as between fellow students. The passion the professors express in their lectures and discussions has been inspiring. I look forward to using my degree professionally and serve my community with a deeper understanding of the importance of inclusivity equal access to information and cultural preservation. Thank you very much for helping me to achieve my goal with this generous scholarship.