SpartanMessenger - August 26, 2025
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The new, one-stop shop for all employee info and resources at SJSU. Landing in employee inboxes and online every Tuesday morning.
Open enrollment for all employees is fast approaching: starting September 15 and ending 11:59 p.m. on October 10. Save the date for the fall 2025 benefits fair on Wednesday, September 24 at 10 a.m. No registration is necessary
Relocated: Student Supportive Services
Vital student supportive services are now located in the newly-named Student Support and Global Engagement Suite on the north side of the Student Union across from the Engineering Building and Clark Hall. This move keeps key resources close to the heart of student activity.
Football Season Opener at Home vs. Central Michigan
Cheer on your Spartans at this year’s football home opener at CEFCU Stadium. Start the Block Party with San José Sharks at 5 p.m. near the South Campus volleyball courts with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. All employees get up to four free tickets for the first three home games with the promo code FACSTAFF25.
News and Announcements
Nearly 250 people changed locations to better support student and employee services. These moves will continue through next fall as strategic investments are completed in the Administration building, Clark Hall, Student Services Center and the Instructional Resource Center, to support contemporary work needs. Keep an eye on department websites for updated locations.
August 27 at 1:30 pm.
University Police invites students, faculty and staff to MLK room 225 for a community meeting to build strong, transparent, and collaborative relationships with the SJSU campus community.
Sept. 15 at 11 a.m.
Showcase your Research, Scholarship, and Creative opportunities and programs to students at the annual fall information fair on Monday until 2 p.m. in MLK 225.
Aug. 25-29
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.
Beat the heat by keeping your car in the shade of the South Campus parking garage. With plenty of space and a free a frequent shuttle to main campus, parking at South Campus is easier, cheaper and stress free!
Missed the President’s Fall Welcome Address? Watch a highlight reel of this signature event for faculty and staff.
Aug. 26, 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m.
Welcome to the 408! Join Local Color and SJSU Community and Government Relations at three different mural tours in the downtown area. The first and second tours start at 300 South First Street at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and the final tour is at the De Anza Hotel at 3 p.m.
Spend your Lunch Break at the Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Take a walk down the Paseo de San Antonio to the Downtown Farmers Market outside the Hammer Theater Center every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
If you’re reconnecting to any campus WiFi network for the first time this semester, you will be prompted to “accept” or “trust” the internet certificate.
SJSU students and employees are welcome at dozens of downtown eateries and retailers with discounts. Bring your Tower ID and shop small all year long.
Well-being in the Classroom and Center
As an SJSU employee, you are uniquely positioned to support student well-being. This guide for faculty and staff offers several strategies to help you support our students.
Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses
Hot weather at the start of fall semester can cause heat-related risks to personal health. Limit outdoor activities and classes between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. when temperatures rise to the 90s.
Staff Council Officer Elections Results
Congratulations to new officers Jess Prudent, Gabriel Horton, Andrea Cabrera-Sanchez, and Amelia Mayer.
Kick off the new academic year with weeks of fun, social programming on and off-campus. Several events are open to faculty and staff.
University Scholar Series: Dr. Li Shen (Jessalyn) Chong
Sept. 24 at 12 p.m.
Hear from assistant professor of clinical psychology Dr. Chong on how early-life exposure to stress produces differing outcomes in life.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Silicon Valley Pain Index on Only in San José
Tune into the conversation between Human Rights Institute Chair Dr. Michael Dao, Dr. Anji Buckner-Capone and students Ruth Melton and Briyana Costa and the hosts of a local civic education podcast.
University Housing Services Welcome New Residents
Congratulations to 150+ UHS staff who worked tirelessly to welcome hundreds of families over two days who moved in 3,744 residents to all eight housing sites. Of the total 5,005 residents expected this year, 3,224 are new to university housing. Demand remains high with waitlists for Apartments and SVP thanks to the staff’s promotion and marketing. Thank UHS team members when you see them!
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