May 26, 2026
Today 1-3 p.m.: Staff Council Spring Celebration
Celebrate together today from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom with food, refreshments and an afternoon dedicated to appreciation, connection and community.
Action Items
SJSU Official Syllabus Workshop
In this workshop, we will be learning how to work with the new SJSU Official Syllabus in your Canvas course. This standardizes the look and accessibility of your course syllabus. The SJSU Official Syllabus can also be downloaded as a PDF by your students.
Fiscal Year End 2025-26 Deadlines
Friendly reminder to all staff who oversee their department’s budgets to review the FY25–26 Fiscal Year End Deadlines to ensure all purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and financial transactions are submitted on time. Please plan ahead and refer to the deadline schedule to help avoid delays in processing.
Please join us for the 2026 Economic Summit on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The event will be held at the SJSU Morris Dailey Auditorium (Tower Hall). Registration is now open.
The UROP team is excited to share our spring newsletter highlighting this year’s growth and celebrating the achievements of our students and alumni. Learn more at sjsu.edu/urop.
Save the date - Fall Benefits Fair!
The Employee Benefits and Services Fair will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 in the Student Union Ballroom. Benefits providers, SJSU Benefits Representatives and vendors will be in attendance.
Advisors: Is your student’s GE course 'stuck' in the wrong requirement? Shuffle it to a better one to optimize MyProgress — it's simple, fast, and requires no formal approval!
Bookstore Transition Drop-In Office Hours
Apr. 21 - May 27, Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 2 p.m.
Friendly reminder of our Zoom Office Hours running from April 21–May 27: Tuesdays 10:30–11:30 am, Wednesdays 2:00–3:00 pm. Please contact Rickey Pozos for email inquiries at rickey.pozos@sjsu.edu
Events and Announcements
Announcing the AdoptAI Grand Prize
June 30, 2026
The AdoptAI Grand Prize is revealed! SJSU auxiliary and stateside staff who complete the AdoptAI training program by June 30 will automatically be entered to win.
SJSU encourages faculty and staff to advise sororities or fraternities, build student relationships, strengthen professional skills, contribute to campus life, and gain recognition opportunities. Contact Amy Prause at amy.prause@sjsu.edu
2026-27 Campus Reading Program
The 2026-27 SJSU Campus Reading Program selection is I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. Incoming students get a copy. Staff/faculty are invited to join CRP events exploring AI ethics and robotics.
SJSU faculty and staff are invited to shop at the Richmond or Union City Columbia Sportswear Employee Store throughout the month of May for additional discounts.
The Division of People and Culture launches July 1, 2026. Employees can visit the dedicated FAQ website and use the division email to access updates and important information.
Stay in the loop with the new UPside Newsletter, featuring the latest from University Personnel, upcoming events, important updates, and resources to support and celebrate our faculty and staff community.
Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m.
Transform your leadership through an ontological model. Attend a virtual info session (Tuesdays, 12–1 PM) to learn how to lead effectively as your natural self-expression. Open to all experience levels.
FYI: New Academic Scheduling Tool Launch
Research Foundation Annual Report Now Live
Explore the 2026 Research Foundation Annual Report, highlighting $111.3M in new awards, student research opportunities, and campus impact through RSCA and innovation.
Explorance Blue, New Course Evaluation Platform
SJSU will pilot Explorance Blue in spring 2026 as part of a transition to a new course evaluation platform. Courses taught by full professors will support testing ahead of rollout.
Apply to table on Aug. 19, 1- a.m. - 1 p.m.
Free Registration Open for SJSU Departments! Join the Fall '26 Part-Time and On-Campus Job Fair. Reminder: SJSU Handshake is the online hub for posting student job openings in all departments and divisions.
Spartan Wellness and Recovery Meeting
Thursdays, 12-1 p.m.
Spartans take care of Spartans. All employees in need are invited to join weekly confidential and anonymous recovery meetings. All forms of recovery are welcome, including non-abstinence models. Held weekly on Thu. 12-1 p.m. in Clark Hall 412.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: Carlos Sánchez
Carlos Sánchez's 2020 publication, A Sense of Brutality: Philosophy after Narco-Culture, has been named as one of 30 finalists for this year's ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards.
Staff Spotlight: Craig Simpson
SJSU Director of Special Collections and Archives publishes a book! "Television is Where You Find It" is a critical study of feature filmmakers who worked in TV 1955-1990. James Naremore called it "a rare joy—informative, critically important, and pleasurable.”
Jorjeta Jetcheva and Vin Del Casino, Jr. in EdSource
Computer Science professor Jorjeta Jetcheva and Provost Vincent Del Casino are quoted in Edsource on how San José State leaped to No. 2 in national computer science ranking
Commencement Photos in Mercury News
Relive the fun and excitement of last week's 11 commencement ceremonies!
CBS News Interview SJSU Subjects on Job Market
SJSU grad Pari Sharma and SJSU career counselor Kelly Masegian on CBS News talk tech jobs for new graduates
SJSU Engineering Students on KRON4
On KRON, Mechanical engineering students Alex Kim, Miles Upod and Isai Figueroa are interviewed on maintaining Christmas in the Park exhibits.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
Nearly 8,600 Spartans Graduate This Spring
Monique Howe has spent much of her life carrying responsibilities far beyond the classroom — helping support her family while pursuing her education. Now, as she prepares to earn her MA in mathematics, Howe is proving what persistence can make possible.
San José State University Announces Crist S. Khachikian as Vice President for Research and Innovation and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
Explore captivating stories about our latest cohort of graduating Spartans who crossed the stage last week. From our Outstanding Thesis awardee to community service leaders, educators, to statewide leaders, our Spartans are a profound source of pride and the reason for our work.
Environmental Health and Safety, a department of the division of Facilities Development and Operations is charged with maintaining workplace, classroom and laboratory safety for all SJSU students and employees. As summertime temperatures ramp up, EHS urges everyone to be aware of and respond to signs of heat-related illnesses. Limit your time spent outdoors, drink plenty of water and avoid the hottest time of the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you can avoid it. Persons sensitive to higher temperatures are at greater risk for illnesses like heatstroke and should note the symptoms.
