SpartanMessenger - August 19, 2025
Introducing SpartanMessenger
The new, one-stop shop for all employee info and resources at SJSU. Landing in employee inboxes and online every Tuesday morning.
SJSU is Ranked #1 for International Student Employment
SJSU tops FrogHire's list of American universities that provide strong employment outcomes and ROI for international students.
The start of the academic year means parking challenges. Park at the south campus garage (1278 S 10th Street) and take the free shuttle to campus.
Announcing the Vice President for Administration and Finance
Sept. 1
Kathryn Kaoudis joins SJSU starting September 1 as the new Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
News and Announcements
Aug. 18-22
The Tower Lawn Lighting Improvement Project continues. Expect some minor construction noise around Spartan Memorial and YUH. Fencing around Tower Lawn is installed to protect fresh grass that will need to remain undisturbed until mid-September. Please stay off until the roots are strong. There is also work at CCB and the Arch of Dignity.
Classroom and Teaching Spaces Updates
This summer, IT upgraded teaching technology in select, highly-used classrooms as part of the multi-year Technology Upgrade project. Also, Academic Affairs and Facilities Development and Operations (FD&O) rolled out a classrooms and teaching spaces resource hub and building access site for use by all employees.
Avoid the challenges with traffic and parking and use your employee SmartPass from Transportation Solutions, or park at the south campus garage and take the free shuttle. City-owned ParkSJ garages near campus also provide 90 minutes of free parking to the general public.
FYI: SJSU Sign-In Required When Reconnecting to WiFi
To ensure secured access to our WiFi networks, IT renewed the certificate this summer. When you reconnect your devices to the internet for the first time this semester, you will be prompted to sign-in with your ID number and password.
Student services like SJSUCares, the Accessible Education Center, UndocuSpartan and more moved to Student Union West. Enter from across the Engineering Building (ENG).
Save the date for the annual benefits and services fair on Wednesday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. No registration necessary. Email up-org-development@sjsu.edu to request ADA accommodations.
Pick up fresh produce and cooked foods from local vendors every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Paseo de San Antonio outside the Hammer Theater Center.
A collaborative group of university administrators is improving and streamlining business processes to support faculty, staff and students. Learn about the ongoing work.
Spartan Safe is SJSU’s official campus safety app featuring all safety, reporting, and holistic wellness resources. Free for all employees, students, visitors and families.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to use the new drop-in service for professional portraits at the photo booth in Administration (ADM) 255 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Friday.
Fee waivers for this semester are due September 16 for all employees or qualified dependents taking courses for credit towards a degree or for professional development.
Kick off the new academic year with weeks of fun, social programming on and off-campus. Several events are open to faculty and staff.
Reminder to all faculty and staff: technology devices, audio and visual equipment, and accessories are available to loan from the Instruction and Meeting Spaces office in Instructional Resources Center (IRC) 112 (enter from across ADM).
Get all the latest updates from University Personnel on the UP Lounge blog.
Use new Artificial Intelligence study tools for learning and work tasks through ChatGPT Edu. Access ChatGPT Edu through one.sjsu.edu.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
SJSU Oceanographers Published in
Faculty at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories assistant professor of computational oceanography Michael Wood and Dr. Dustin Carroll, along with student researchers Basil Darby and Tara Parker, published a compelling report on the effects of Greenland’s melting glaciers on ocean life.
ABSO Staff Training for Change
Academic Business and Strategic Operations in Academic Affairs conducted a change management course over the summer in an effort to help staff better support the university's academic mission during periods of transition. Training for all staff will be announced on the ABSO blog.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
Money.com names SJSU as one of nation’s top public universities
Money Magazine ranks SJSU on its 2025 Best Colleges list with the highest 5-star rating.
Muralist selected for upcoming SJSU FilAm mural
Francesca “ChiChai” Mateo, ’13 Global Studies is the chosen artist for the upcoming Filipino American History mural outside the Diaz Compean Student Union.
In case you missed it: explore the spring 2025 edition of SJSU Magazine.
