October 20, 2026
Faculty and staff nominations are due Oct. 23! SJSU seeks nominations for the 2027 Wang Family Excellence Awards, which recognize and celebrate extraordinary CSU faculty and staff.
Action Items
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.
Parking Impacts Continue
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.
The CFO and Provost give budget presentations to the Senate on Mon., Oct. 26, 2-5 p.m.. Share questions with Senate representatives, then book your seat by emailing senate@sjsu.edu.
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.
Celebrating Spartans: Faculty Award Nominations Due
Due Oct. 26 – Nominate outstanding faculty for recognition at the Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff awards celebration scheduled for Thu., Apr. 15, 2027. Faculty nominations are due Oct. 26.
AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update
ICYMI: Oct. 9
Missed the latest issue of Academic Affairs’ AI @ SJSU Update? Review now.
Oct. 22, 10 a.m.
Oct. 22, 10 a.m., open to all – join the Registrar’s Office in this webinar session for key updates on ongoing projects, revised processes and procedures and future initiatives!
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.
2026 General Election Information
Nov. 3, 2026
The November 3rd 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.
Oct. 29, 9-11 a.m.
Don’t miss the Fall 2026 Budget Town Hall! RSVP for Thu., Oct. 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Student Union Theater. Livestreaming will not be available.
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.
Thurs., Oct. 22 - Fri., Oct. 23.
The CSU invites you to virtually attend the Student Success Symposium on Thurs., Oct. 22 and Fri., Oct. 23.
Events and Announcements
Fri. Oct. 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for the third annual AI conference, “Are We Moving Too Fast?” this Friday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Student Union Theater.
Faculty/Staff AppreciationWeek
Oct. 26-30
We're celebrating SJSU faculty and staff all week Oct. 26-30 with exclusive dining deals across campus! Enjoy special discounts, freebies, and more as our thank-you for all you do!
Oct. 29
Join CLFSA for a casual fall social with botanitas, boquitas, picadera, antojitos and a cash bar. Everyone is invited!
Tue., Oct. 20
A FREE movie event at the Student Union Theatre open to the campus community and general public that explore the interconnectedness of global cultures.
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.
FBI Presentation: Staying Safe Online
Today, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
SJSU and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is hosting an in-person presentation in the Digital Humanities Center, in the King Library, where representatives will cover topics such as the current threat landscape, staying safe online, reporting suspicious activity, and more!
Tuesday Night Lecture: Christopher Iseri
Tues., Oct. 20
An acclaimed weekly lecture series brings in artists, designers, and critical theorists from around the world. In person on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 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.
University Scholar Series - Erin Woodhead
Wed., Oct. 21, 12-1 p.m.
This in-person talk on Wed., Oct., 21 from 12-1 p.m. in King Library 225 will explore recent trends in substance use and substance use disorders among older adults, with a focus on factors that are unique to this population and may contribute to increasing rates of use among this group.
Fri. Oct. 23
Students from across the Bay Area will collaborate, learn, and compete in a 30-hour hackathon using AI to solve sustainability challenges.
WGSS Lecture: "Drag Story Time"
Mon. Oct. 26, 12 p.m.
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Mukhopadhyay Feminist Lecture series presents Danny Castillo, "Drag Story Time as a Site of Resistance, Queer World-Making and Community Building" in Student Union room 3A.
Now to Oct. 26.
Nominate outstanding faculty for recognition at the Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff awards celebration scheduled for Thu., Apr. 15, 2027. Faculty nominations are due Oct. 26.
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).
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.
Come and cheer on the Spartans!
Mon., Nov. 2, 12 p.m.
People and Culture invite you 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 hope to see you there!
¡Celebrate Día de Los Muertos!
Oct. - Nov. 2026
Explore vibrant ofrendas and join community celebrations featuring processions, performances, crafts and family activities. Mark your calendar for the Community Day on Sat., Oct. 24.
The College of Humanities and the Arts Events
The College of Humanities and the Arts creates more than 500 events each year, most of them free and open to the public. Explore events held throughout the semester on campus or at the Hammer Theatre Center.
Thu., Nov. 12
See how Gemini Notebook turns trusted sources into practical answers, summaries, training materials, and more. Watch our October AdoptAI Drop-In, then join us Thu., Nov. 12 for another hands-on session together.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: Krissy Hassett
For the past six years, senior lecturer and community outreach coordinator in the Child and Adolescent Development department, connected service-learning and practicum placements with more than 40 community partners, supporting meaningful experiences for several hundred students across the Bay Area.
A special shout-out and heartfelt thanks to Emily Ngo from the Office of the President for all the incredible work and effort she put into coordinating the Homecoming Golf Cart Parade.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
Smith and Carlos Legacy Day – Olympians and Spartans Tommie Smith, ’69 Social Science, ’05 Honorary Doctorate, and John Carlos, ’05 Honorary Doctorate were honored at San José State’s Legacy Day on October 14, in recognition of their commitment to civil rights.
Writer Barbara Kingsolver to Receive Steinbeck Award
Critically-acclaimed, best-selling author will be recognized with the 2026 In the Souls of the People John Steinbeck Award at Hammer Theatre Center on Oct. 22.
Celebrate Alumna Andrea Lacy’s 30 Years Running Luv’s Brownies
Andrea Lacy celebrated the 30th anniversary of Luv’s Brownies at Spartan Speaker Series: A Double Celebration of Leadership & Resilience.
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!
