October 21, 2025

For your consideration: awards season!

Submit nominations for yourself or colleagues for the Research Foundation faculty awards or the Staff Awards - both taking place in the spring semester. Paper forms are available in Housing, FD&O and WSQ 215.

Are you ready for Election Day?

Each election, SJSU Votes provides nonpartisan election information to the SJSU community. Learn about deadlines, ballot drop off sites at SJSU and vote centers.

Budget Town Hall Wrap

Recap the fall 2025 budget town hall with a recording of the live session and review the Frequently Asked Questions.

Look Good, Spend Less at the Spartan Bookstore!

Refresh your wardrobe with great deals from the SJSU Bookstore! With sales on your essentials, now is the perfect time to stock up on favorites: shirts under $30, hoodies under $40 and rolled tees for just $16.

Spartan Speaker Series: An Evening with Natalie Nakase

Oct. 27, 6 p.m. - In-person

Join us on Monday, October 27 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms for the first of this year’s Spartan Speaker Series. Featuring a fireside chat and Q+A with Golden State Valkyries Head Coach and WNBA Coach of the Year, Natalie Nakase.

Creating Inclusive Course Materials

Oct. 21, 4 p.m. - Virtual

Faculty and staff are invited to a 30-minute virtual-only session on how to leverage digital tools and ChatGPT to support our students in the classroom.

Tuesday Night Art Lecture feat. Chris Eckert

Oct. 21, 5 p.m. - In-person

Chris Eckert, ‘03 Master of Fine Arts, is a sculptural artist whose work has been shown worldwide. This lecture covers Eckert's exploration of humanity through technology,  intricate mechanisms, custom electronics, and sophisticated programing.

CEFCU Mortgage Education Lunch and Learn

Oct. 22, 11:45 a.m. - In-person

This in-person event is on Wed., Oct. 22 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the ODEP Training Room, ADM 107. Panda Express lunch will be provided. Learn about mortgage programs, payment assistance resources and how to keep money safe from foreclosure scams.

University Scholar Series: Dr. Dina Izenstark

Oct. 22, 12 p.m. - Virtual

In this presentation, Dr. Izenstark will share her research on how outdoor experiences can benefit both children and caregivers by improving attention, enhancing emotions, and fostering family cohesion. She will also discuss how early exposure to nature is associated with healthy outcomes in adulthood. 

University Policy Community Meeting

Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m. - In-person

All students, faculty and staff are invited to a series of community engagement meetings the University Police Department (UPD) this fall. These meetings are a key part of ongoing efforts to build strong, transparent, and collaborative relationships.

Teaching for All: Panel Discussion

Oct. 23, 2 p.m. - In-person

This in-person event will feature a discussion on accessibility in higher education. The SJSU Faculty Champions will discuss what they're doing to make our campus more accessible and inclusive. Get ready for an inspiring session!

Now Live: Commencement AI Agent

University Advancement's Special Event Department and SJSU IT are pleased to announce the introduction of a Commencement AI Agent, SJSUGrad.

Employee Digital Literacy Lunch and Learn Series

Nov. 6

The next event in this series for faculty and staff takes place Nov. 6, but the deadline to register to secure a spot, and your free lunch, is Oct. 30.

Faculty Spotlight: Cassandra Paul Published by American Physical Society

Physics and astronomy professor Dr. Paul and colleague David J. Webb publish new research that reveals gender gaps in higher-stakes exams undertaken by physics students. 

Staff Spotlight: Thank You TPM Team!

Physics and astronomy professor Dr. Paul and colleague David J. Webb publish new research that reveals gender gaps in higher-stakes exams undertaken by physics students. 

Deep Dive in Five with Brian Leaf

Brian Leaf is the new associate dean for student and faculty engagement at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

SJSU’s Partnerships with South County Schools

Through its “Pathways to Success” initiative, SJSU is collaborating with Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD) and Gilroy Unified School District (GUSD) to increase college access for historically underserved communities.