October 27, 2026
This Thu., Oct. 29 is the Budget Town Hall. Register to attend before the event reaches capacity and explore the new budget website for all university budget matters.
Sense of Community Survey Results
Thank you to all employees for completing the fall 2025 Sense of Community Survey. Attend open forums later this week and next week to review how we strengthen and shape a community of belonging at SJSU.
Action Items
Due Nov. 13
Reminder – Nominations open now through Nov. 13 of outstanding staff for recognition at the Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff awards celebration scheduled for Thu., Apr. 15, 2027.
Spring 2027 online adoptions for course materials are due
Tue., Oct. 27
For all faculty – Spring 2027 online adoptions for course materials are due next Tue., Oct. 27. Weekly Zoom office hours are available on Wed. from 2pm to 3 p.m. email r.machal@follett.com with additional questions.
The City of San José's Better Bikeways II street safety improvement project will continue to impact street access to our North Parking Garage through the rest of the month.
Take the Campus Dining Survey!
Now through Oct. 31.
Your feedback helps shape what’s next! Take the Voice to Vision Campus Dining Survey, share your thoughts, and be automatically entered for a chance to win an iPad. Survey closes Oct. 31.
Precipitation has already started on and around campus. Be prepared for heavier weather this year that may impact your commute by visiting the SJSU weather guidance webpage. Understand what to do during stormy weather on campus or at home.
AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update
ICYMI: Oct. 23
Missed the latest issue of Academic Affairs’ AI @ SJSU Update? Review now.
LIVE SJ Downtown Workforce Housing
Downtown-living at City-subsidized rents. The City of San José is welcoming applications for its new housing program, with a preference for public employees -- including SJSU staff.
2026 General Election Information
Nov. 3, 2026
The Tue., Nov. 3 General Election is less than one month away. We want to help prepare you to vote early by providing important dates, deadlines, and voting information.
Call for Award Nominations – recognize outstanding faculty
Due: Dec. 15, 2026
Recognize outstanding research and impactful industry collaboration by submitting your nominations for the 2026 Early Career Investigator Awards (ECIA) and the Industry-Sponsored Research Award (ISRA) now through Tue., Dec. 15, 2026.
Visit the SJSU Concur Toolkit for quick answers and step-by-step guidance. Search by topic, phrase, or FAQ.
Events and Announcements
Spartan Eats Faculty and Staff Appreciation
Oct. 26-30
It's Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week! We're celebrating our amazing SJSU faculty and staff with special dining deals across campus, Oct. 26–30. Enjoy exclusive discounts, freebies, and more all week long!
Nov. 18, 12-1 p.m.
This in-person talk presented by Dana Ragouzeos, Department of Design on Wed., Nov. 18 from 12-1 p.m. in King Library 225 will demystify medical and health information in an emotionally and politically-fraught time.
Mon., Nov. 2. 12 p.m.
People and Culture invites all employees for an afternoon of Spartan men’s basketball. Join us on Mon., Nov. 2 at 12 p.m. at the Event Center for games, prizes and food. We’ll see you there!
Express your interest in sponsoring and decorating a tree in the SJSU Forest at Christmas in the Park; 27 spots remain – first come, first served. Tree purchases begin Nov. 18.
Now - Dec. 15
In celebration of Queer History and American Archives Month, explore over 70 years of LGBTQ+ community contributions on display now until Dec., 15, 2026.
Oct. 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Faculty will redesign assignments with AI in the King Library’s AI Center for Civic and Social Good. Hosted by the College of Science and the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation. Open to all faculty.
Oct. 27 3 - 4 p.m
If you are wondering what steps are involved in preparing for retirement, join us for an information session hosted by the Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association (ERFA).
Tuesday Night Lecture
Tues., Oct. 27, 5 p.m.
An acclaimed weekly lecture series brings in artists, designers, and critical theorists from around the world. Hosted every week, Tue., 5-6 p.m. in Art Building room 133.
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Join October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities, including contests, prizes, guest speakers, and SpartHill Hacks for cyberstrong Spartans across campus.
Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association Social
Thu., Oct. 29, 4:30-7:30
Join CLFSA for a casual fall social with botanitas, boquitas, picadera, antojitos and a cash bar. Everyone is invited!
Filipino American History Mural Unveiling Ceremony
Oct. 30
This high-profile, celebratory unveiling showcases the completed artwork, honors all project contributors, and recognizes the mural's profound cultural and historical significance to the broader SJSU and San José communities.
Mon., Nov. 2, 1-2:30 p.m.
Open to all – Come explore physical AI on Mon., Nov. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Digital Twin Lab at the AI Center for Civic and Social Good at the King Library or on Zoom.
Nov. 5, 12-1:30 p.m.
Come explore IBM Bob and AI-assisted software development on Thurs., Nov. 5, 12-1:30 p.m., via Zoom.
Nov., 2, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hear personal stories from students and faculty about how AI has shaped their academic and campus experiences. Attendees can participate in a story wall, vote for the Audience Choice award, and join conversations about AI on campus.
Conversation with Camille Zapata
Nov., 9, 4 p.m.
Hear from this year’s Hearst Awardee Camille Zapata, digital director for Gavin Newsom, on responsibilities of shaping public narratives in a digital age, in the student Union Theater, open to all.
Nov. 9 and Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m.
Casa Feliz, an original audio drama by Francisco de la Calle, directed by Alesya Petty, playing in Hugh Gillis Hall (HGH) room 226.
HumHonCultureCon: “Metropolis”
Nov. 10, 3:30-6 p.m.
Humanities Honors Cultural Connections and the SJSU Campus Reading Program have teamed up to present the movie "Metropolis" in King Library 225. Open to all students and employees.
AdoptAI Drop-In: AI Chief of Staff
Thu., Nov. 12
Start your day with a clearer view of what needs your attention. In this AdoptAI Drop-In, Patricia Rodriguez, King Library director of resources and operations will demonstrate how an AI “chief of staff” can combine information from your email, calendar and personal context to create a useful, personalized morning briefing.
Slice of Broadway: Sweeney Todd
Nov., various dates
Join fellow SJSU alumni for A Slice of Broadway: Sweeney Todd! Enjoy a pre-show reception at Grande Pizzeria before heading to the Hammer for a thrilling performance of the theater department’s production of Sweeney Todd. Following the show, stick around for an optional backstage tour. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy great food, reconnect with fellow Spartans, and experience an unforgettable afternoon of theater.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Lupe Diaz Compean
SJSU honors Lupe Diaz Compean (1926-2026) with deep gratitude for her humble spirit, her commitment to students and her belief that hard work and education can open doors to opportunity and achievement.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Join Damori Pierre, Swing Shift Custodian, for a behind-the-scenes look at campus garages and how FD&O keeps SJSU clean, safe, and shining.
The Research Foundation recently received a $45,000 Subcontract from Sangmyung University to support the Global CORE-AX Joint Research and Graduate Research Training Program directed by principal investigator Simon Shim of the Department of Applied Data Science.
Staff Spotlight: Facilities Teams
Facilities Development and Operations’ various departments and shops have been hard at work all semester preparing for winter storm impacts related to El Niño. Recently, crews cleared storm drains and pumps to ensure flooding risk on campus is kept to a minimum. To report any facilities issues, call (408) 924-1990 during business hours or go to FDO’s website to submit a work order through WebTMA.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
SJSU Votes Fellows Explain Why Voting Matters
The California general election is on Tue., Nov. 3 and. SJSU Votes Fellows, Paviter Randhawa and Charlotte Erickson, are working this fall to assist in voter registration and mobilization efforts on campus.
Assistant professor of Special Education Nancy McIntyre and professor of Special Education Andrea Golloher received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support Project EXCELL: Empowering EXceptional Children Through Early Language and Literacy.
All employees (faculty, staff, auxiliary) are invited to enjoy all-you-care-to-enjoy dining every Friday of the academic year at the Dining Commons. Walk in at $11.45 (plus tax) per entry, every Friday of the academic year and bring your coworkers!
