September 8, 2026
Call for Award Nominations – recognize outstanding faculty
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). Deadline: Tue., Dec. 15, 2026.
Action Items
An important update on senior leadership transitions in the divisions of Information Technology and People and Culture.
Apply for compensated introductory training on disability awareness and Universal Design for Learning for SJSU faculty and staff.
Employee Benefits and Services
Reminder: the 2026 Employee Benefits and Services Fair is Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Select and confirm your benefits between Sept. 14 and Oct. 9.
For supervisors: Watch for Concur emails requiring your action. Prompt approvals keep employee travel moving and prevents requests from automatically escalating to higher levels of management.
Faculty and staff: apply for vacant Senate committee seats! Visit the Senate Committee Vacancies webpage for all the details.
Fri., Sept. 11 - AI Advisory Committee
President Teniente-Matson seeks nominations to advise SJSU leadership on the integration, development and ethical implementation of AI. Five faculty and four staff members are sought.
Curriculum Deadlines/Trainings
Oct. 1, 2026
Oct. 1 College approval for all curriculum proposals. Register for Zoom Training sessions on the Curriculum website.
For Faculty - Teaching Smarter with ChatGPT and Codex
Join us for a hands-on faculty workshop exploring practical ways to use ChatGPT and Codex across the teaching workflow.
CalPERS Open Enrollment Webinar
Sept. 9, 10 a.m. - virtual
CalPERS is having a 2026 Open Enrollment Webinar on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. It will be livestreamed on Youtube.
Learn practical prompting techniques, test them on real work, and leave with better AI outputs you can use immediately.
Attend the next Senate meeting
The Senate reconvenes on Sept. 14; meeting materials will be posted on the Senate website. Book your seat by emailing senate@sjsu.edu.
Share Student Research Opportunities
Sept. 14, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Seeking submissions for research, scholarship and creative opportunities: open positions, volunteer roles, projects, programs, and even calls for study participants.
Due Sept. 16
If your exam does not conform to the posted schedule, instructors must submit exception requests by Wed., Sept. 16.
Sept. 16, 12-2 p.m.
RSVP to join Affordable Learning $olutions for a drop-in lunch to learn about ways to help our students save costs on class materials.
Classrooms and teaching spaces resources hub are available for faculty and staff. Report classroom issues to aad-classrooms-feedback-group@sjsu.edu
September 2026
Ongoing work by the City of San José related to its Better Bikeways II street safety project on downtown streets will impact students and employee North Garage (65 N 10th St.) access at the start of the semester, plan ahead. Park at South Campus and take the free, frequent shuttle. South Campus permits for students and employees are now half the cost of Main Campus parking.
2025-2026 MPP Annual Evaluations
Due Sept. 15, 2026
For any process-related questions, we invite you to attend our open lab session Mon., Aug. 17 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sept. 25, 2026
The webinar will explore today's most significant cyber threats facing Higher Ed, share practical strategies to manage interruptions, and discuss how faculty and staff can better prepare for future disruptions.
Events and Announcements
The 2026 SJSU Votes Festival will celebrate National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 15 on the Seventh Street Paseo plaza on campus. Join us on the 7th St. Paseo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to get information about voter registration and other civic engagement opportunities from 40 campus, community, and government partners.
Welcome back Spartans! Join us for a clearance sale and giveaways next, Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Please remember to get your gear for our first football game. Check out our store hours.
Walktober is a 31 day walking Challenge, happening October 1-31, 2026, sponsored by The CSU! Employees can track their daily steps individually or as a team. Registration begins Sept. 21.
2026 University Scholar Series #1
Wed., Sept. 9, 12-1 p.m.
You are all invited to attend our first University Scholar Series this semester featuring professor Carol Reade to present "Managing Linguistic Diversity in Multinational Companies."
South Asian New Works Festival
Now to Sept. 19
Experience emerging artists sharing original works that celebrate South Asian culture, community, identity, and experiences now through Sept. 19 at the King Library.
Research and Innovation Info Session and Reception
Sept. 17, 2-3:30 p.m.
Join the Division of Research and Innovation for an information session and reception about services, programming, and internal funding opportunities on Sept. 17 , from 2–3:30 p.m.
Celebrate the connection between SJSU and the heart of the city we call home. From Aug. 20 to Sept. 20, discover free and discounted events hosted by local businesses, artists, and community partners across downtown.
Open Call for Exhibit Proposals in the DiNapoli Gallery
Elevate your vision by exhibiting at the DiNapoli Gallery in the King Library. Viewed by hundreds of visitors a day, submit your proposal to be seen! Learn more at library.sjsu.edu/dinapoli
This new Policy Library is a cloud-based platform that houses all current university policies, Presidential Directives (PDs), Senate Management Resolutions (SMRs) and Sense of the Senate Resolutions (SSs).
Noontime Concerts at the Beethoven Center Series
All concerts take place at 12:00 and are followed by an informal coffee reception and open-house. These concerts are free to attend. The series is made possible by generous support from the Davis Family Foundation.
Pictorial Faculty Exhibit Open
The Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery is pleased to present this periodic exhibition of recent works by current faculty members in Pictorial Art.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
In Memoriam: Jessica Hernandez
Jessica Hernandez was a data specialist for the Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations office in the College of Graduate Studies who passed away this past month. Jessica leaves behind a legacy of being a gentle force, always patient and looking ahead with grace and resilience. San José State University recognizes her 25 years of service and commitment to our students. Our thoughts are with her and her family as her loss extends beyond the GAPE team, the college and our campus.
Faculty Spotlight: Katherine Wilkinson
Professor of Biological Sciences is featured on NPR’s Academic Minute, sharing insights into how our bodies sense muscle movement and how that is essential for balance.
Staff Spotlight: Community and Government Relations
Many thanks to the Community and Government Relations team, Associated Students leadership and Student Affairs for another successful flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, cohosted by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, to commemorate the new academic year and SJSU’s record enrollment for AY2026-27.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
Mapping the Future: SJSU and BayGeo to Host 2026 GeoEducation Summit
The Spatial Analytics and Visualization Institute (SAVI) and local nonprofit BayGeo are partnering to host the BayGeo/SJSU SAVI GeoEducation Summit IX at the King Library on Sept. 11.
Deep Dive in Five: Affordable Learning Solutions at SJSU King Library
Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) offers many ways for SJSU students to access low-cost (and sometimes free) student textbooks and classroom materials.
Take a midweek break and swing by the Downtown Farmers’ Market! Every Wednesday, stroll through stalls filled with fresh produce, locally made packaged goods, and delicious hot meals prepared by local food vendors. It’s the perfect way to support small businesses and connect with your community.
