March 3, 2026

Attend the next Staff Council

Mar. 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Join us on Zoom on Thu., Mar. 12, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a discussion with Academic Senate chair Tabitha Hart. All SJSU staff are welcome to attend.

Office of the Registrar Spring Update

Mar. 17 at 10 a.m.

Join us as we share key updates about ongoing projects, revised processes and procedures, and upcoming training opportunities. Your input helps to shape how we serve the whole campus.

Fall 2026 Peer Educator Applications Open

Due Mar. 16

Peer Connections partners with instructors to offer Tutors, Mentors, Learning Assistants, and Supplemental Instruction Leaders for a variety of classes.  Fall planning starts now! Applications due Mar. 16.

Help Support Student Success at SJSU

Mar. 10 at 2 p.m.

Student success drives our mission. Join the conversation on learning outcomes, achievement, and personal growth—your experiences and insights help ensure every student has the tools and support to thrive.

Celebrating Spartans of Significance March 12

 Mar. 12, 6 p.m.

Spartans of Significance honors alumni transforming industries and communities. Celebrate their impact while investing in future Spartans. Event proceeds support the SJSU Alumni Association Scholarship Program.

Announcing AdoptAI Training for Staff

Spring 2026

Build your digital skillset with AdoptAI for Staff. Master the AI tools shaping our campus and complete the training path by June 2026 to be eligible for prizes!

Volunteers Needed: Help Host CSU Research

Apr. 23-25

Volunteer to support the 40th Annual CSU Student Research Competition at SJSU. Looking for faculty and staff expertise, and student volunteers, to welcome the CSU's top student researchers in April.

2026 Health TechQuity Summit

Mar. 2 and Mar. 5

Join this second ever, annual conference at San José State University dedicated to advancing health technologies and their application to eliminate disparities and achieve health equity.

Faculty Champions in Accessibility Event

Mar. 2 and Mar. 5Spring 2026

Small changes can have a big impact on student success. Join us either in-person or online! Learn practical tips for more inclusive and accessible courses from faculty colleagues.

Never Again is Now! Mural Project

Now through 2026

A community-driven mural honoring the history of Japanese American incarceration and inspiring action today. Rooted in remembrance and solidarity, it calls us forward. Donate now to bring the mural to life.

Use up your 2025 HSA/HCRA or FSA funds by March 15

By Mar. 15

The CSU extended the deadline to use up 2025 HCRA/DCRA and FSA Funds

Take the COACHE 2026 survey

All benefits-eligible faculty are invited to complete this latest job satisfaction survey. Find your unique link in a separate email in your inbox from COACHE.

Chávez, Huerta, Itliong Month

Mar. 2026

CCCAC invites you to celebrate CHI Month in March, honoring César E. Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong, commemorating the United Farm Workers, and inviting you to explore our events.  

Join us at Cinequest

Mar. 10-22

The annual film festival celebrates 20 years of partnership with the Dept. of Film, Theatre and Dance, Dept. of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management and the Hammer Theatre Center creates opportunities for Spartans.

Today: Grand Opening of AI Center

Mar. 3, 1 p.m.

Celebrate the opening of King Library’s AI Center for Civic and Social Good on March 3rd. Experience demonstrations of responsible AI projects from SJSU and the City of San José.

Operation Sock Monkey Workshop

Mar. 4, 11 a.m.

Join us to make Sock Monkeys that will be donated to Operation Care & Comfort for children who have a parent who is deployed or lost to war.

Spring 2026 Religious Observances Food Offerings

 Feb. 17 - Apr. 5

As we enter a season marked by important religious observances, Spartan Eats is honored to support our campus community with offerings designed to meet the needs of those observing both Ramadan and Lent.

Tuesday Night Lecture: Kathy Aoki

Mar. 3, 5 p.m.

Kathy Aoki is a multi-disciplinary visual artist who uses satire to critique the absurd value systems that dominate gender, pop culture, and politics.      

Fourth Annual CSU Esports Tournament

Mar. 7

An anticipated 12 student teams from CSU campuses will compete for the 2026 Esports Cal State Cup on March 7. The CSU community can catch the livestream of the virtual event on the Esports Cal State Twitch channel.  

Toastmasters Open House!

Mar. 11, 12 p.m.

RSVP now to join Downtown Speechmakers Toastmasters Open House - a fun, supportive space to build public speaking confidence, communication, and leadership skills.

Exhibition Opening - Click on My Mouth: Language and Technology

Mar. 17, 5-7:30 p.m.

SJSU’s Thompson Art Gallery presents Click on My Mouth: Language and Technology (March 17–May 22, 2026), featuring Bay Area artists exploring technology through appropriation and archives.  

Exhibition: Patient No More

Mar. to Apr. 2026

This exhibition brings to life a pivotal moment that reminds us that accessibility is dignity, innovation, and shared progress. Visit the exhibition at King Library, March 3–April 15.  

Upcoming Hammer Shows: National Theatre Live

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia streams a powerful new production to the Hammer Theatre in-person, offering audiences a front-row cinematic theatre experience from London’s National Theatre.

Upcoming CCLL Events

Sign up for upcoming events hosted by the Center for Community Learning and Leadership  

Faculty Spotlight: Janet Stemwedel

Professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy is now a board member for Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research.

Staff Spotlight: Skye Kelty

Follow Skye Kelty, Chemical Hygiene Officer, as she highlights how Facilities Development and Operations collaborate to keep SJSU safe through walkthroughs, updated signage, and proactive safety efforts.  

San José State Athletics Voted “Best College Sports Team” for Third Consecutive Year

San José Mercury News readers have voted San José State Athletics the Best College Sports Team for the third consecutive year.

SJSU Reflects on History During 2026 Day of Remembrance

For the fourth consecutive year, San José State University commemorated Day of Remembrance, honoring the more than 120,000 Japanese Americans who were forcibly incarcerated during World War II.