November 4, 2025

Accreditation Community Discussion

Nov. 4, 2 p.m.

SJSU is laying the groundwork for a more unified and transparent campus in preparation for WSCUC accreditation. Join the Nov. 4 community discussion for an engaging conversation about what this process means for you.

Nominations are Due for the 2026 Celebrating Spartans Awards

Nov 5-7, 2025

 The window to submit Faculty Awards nominations closes Nov. 5 and Staff Awards on Nov. 7. The awards ceremony is on April 8, 2026.

Give Us Your Thoughts

Nov. 11, 2025

 Don’t miss out! Tell us what makes you feel valued at SJSU through the Sense of Community survey – due soon!

Spartans Take Care of Spartans

Nov. 2025

In an uncertain federal landscape, basic needs assistance like Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding for our community is at risk. Support the work SJSU Cares provides for students in need with a donation today.

Call for Honorary Degree Recommendations

Nov. 16, 2025

The Board of Trustees of the California State University has launched its annual call for recommendations for the awarding of honorary degrees. As a campus, we are permitted to submit up to two recommendations, which are due to the Chancellor’s Office by Dec. 5. Recommendations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 16.

Honor Our Veterans

Nov. 5, 11:30 & 1 p.m.

Join two events to honor our armed servicemembers: at City Hall for an 11:30 a.m. flag raising and on campus along the Seventh Street plaza for the annual car show until 1 p.m.

Celebrate Homecoming 2025

Nov. 3-8

This beloved annual tradition, brings together the whole Spartan community. Bring your Tower ID and SAMMY app to check in at all events.

Celebrate Friendsgiving!

Nov. 5, 11:45 a.m., in-person only

Join colleagues and make new connections at this can’t-miss potluck on Nov. 5 at 11:45 a.m. in Engineering Building Room 285/287. 

Art Lecture: Expanding Sculpture

Nov. 5, 5 p.m.

How does solitary studio practice evolve into shared public art and return, balancing vulnerability, imagination, and collective community creation?

Employee Affinity Groups Homecoming Lunch

Nov. 6, 12 p.m.

All members of SJSU EAGs are invited to celebrate homecoming together at 12 to 2 p.m. in MLK 225. Register Now!

CFETI AI Fellows Events

Nov. 6, 14, 18, 2025

Join a series of workshops and events designed to show students and faculty ethical, practical, and innovative ways to use AI. This Thursday session focuses on prompt engineering. Brought to you by the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation.

CEFCU Mortgage Education Workshop

Nov. 19, 10 a.m., in-person only

University Personnel invites employees to attend two workshops from Citizens Equity First Credit Union (CEFCU) on mortgages. Coffee and pastries will be provided and space is limited. Register on CSULearn.

CEFCU Investment Education Lunch and Learn

Nov. 20, 11:45 a.m., in-person only

University Personnel invites employees to attend two workshops from Citizens Equity First Credit Union (CEFCU) on investments from strategies to benefits. Lumnch will be provided to attendees and space is limited. Register on CSULearn.

RSCA in Five

Nov. 14, 11 a.m., hybrid

Please join the Office of Research and a selected panel of distinguished faculty and students as they discuss their work in their respective research areas.

University Scholar Series

Nov. 19, 12 p.m., virtual only

Dr. Jalal Sarabadani presents "Understanding and Managing the Dark Side of IT" at the next installment of this all-virtual lecture series open to all employees and the public.

Volunteer at Christmas in the Park

Nov. 25 - wintertime

While Christmas trees available for decoration are sold out, SJSU Spartans are invited to join this historic tradition by volunteering at this beloved community event in Plaza de Cesar Chavez, across from Spartan Village.

Faculty Spotlight: Kerri J. Malloy

This Native American and Indigenous Studies professor co-wrote, “Survivance of Native American and Indigenous Students at a Four-Year Hispanic-Serving Institution,” published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education.

 Staff Spotlight: Nick Szydlowski

The article introduces the King Library Digital Humanities Center’s digital exhibit tool and explores some of the inspirations for this approach, including computing and concepts from Agnès Varda’s film “The Gleaners and I”.

Deep Dive in Five: SJSU Cares

The dynamic federal landscape and the recent shutdown negatively affect how many in our community can access basic needs. Learn about how SJSU Cares enhances its support and how you can advance the mission.

SJSU Students Pay Homage to Farmworkers with Redwood City Art Installation

“Food for Thought” created by three art students at SJSU is a three-dimensional storytelling and tribute to the essential people who support our food supply: farmworkers. Explore in-person at Redwood City’s Art Kiosk.