July 2026
Save the date for the Fall Welcome
Mark your calendars for Fall Welcome on Mon., Aug 17 from 3–5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Action Items
Campus-wide Request: Reach the greatest number of students when you post opportunities in Handshake—we make it easy!
The Office of the President is accepting applications for full-time tenured faculty to serve as SJSU’s Faculty Athletics Representative. Click through for information on criteria, deadlines and how to apply.
Attend BMO’s session to learn about credit reports, credit scores, and their financial impact. Lunch provided; space is limited to 20. 7/23/26 - 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Sept. 17, 2026
Attend one of these upcoming Savings Plus virtual sessions to learn about additional retirement benefits.
University Housing Services is recruiting volunteers to assist with the upcoming Fall 2026 Move In from August 15 to 16, 2026. Benefits include receiving volunteer hours, meeting new people, and gaining valuable experience.
AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update: June 18, 2026
For updates on AI initiatives at SJSU - AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update: June 18, 2026
Become an Advisor for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Faculty and staff are encouraged 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 for more info.
Attend one of these virtual sessions hosted by Fidelity to learn more about additional retirement plan options 403b.
Events and Announcements
Hammer2 Gallery will open a new show, "Texturescapes", on July 18th through November 3rd. Experience a rotating display featuring the work from local artists and San José State University alumni.
Enjoy a new limited-time special each week in July at Paseo Fresh. Stop by for delicious weekly menu features, including the return of our popular tacos for a limited time!
Interested in exhibiting your work at the King Library DiNapoli Gallery during the 2027 calendar year? Submit your proposal! See the new exhibit next week during your lunch break: library.sjsu.edu/dinapoli
Programming Call for Weeks of Welcome
Fall Weeks of Welcome (WOW), will take place Wednesday, August 19 – Friday, September 18, 2026. If your department is planning events, programs, resource initiatives, or giveaways during WOW, please submit them through the Sammy App so they can be included in our promotional efforts and student outreach.
Nirvana Soul Joe-to-Go Special
Planning a meeting or group gathering? The Nirvana Soul Joe-To-Go Special includes a Joe-To-Go drip coffee and 10 muffins for $50. Visit our website for details and ordering information.
Upcoming Concur Travel & Expense implementation
Concur introduces new tools that make it easier to plan trips, manage receipts, and submit reimbursements.
As you plan your next vacation, don’t forget to see all of the summer savings that TicketsatWork has to offer SJSU employees. Find out more!
Coming Soon! Fall Benefits Fair
The Employee Benefits and Services Fair will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in the Student Union Ballroom from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Leadership Announcements, Developments and Transitions
Shawn Whalen, Chief of Staff and interim Vice President for People and Culture
June 1, 2026
As the search for the inaugural Vice President for People and Culture continues, Shawn Whalen has been serving as Interim Vice President since June 1, while continuing as Chief of Staff to the President.
July 27, 2026
Crist S. Khachikian will serve as the new Vice President for Research and Innovation and dean of the College of Graduate Studies, effective July 27.
Dr. Shelley Cargill, interim Dean of the College of Science
July 1, 2026
Dr. Shelley Cargill, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success will serve as Interim Dean of the College of Science starting July 1.
June 2026
Transition: Shonda Goward, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success to Join CSU Chancellor’s Office
May 4, 2026
Announcement: Jesse Ramírez assumed the role of Director of New Student and Family Programs, Division of Academic Affairs.
May 25, 2026
Announcement: Lucy Serrato-Lager assumed the role of Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Division of Academic Affairs.
June 1, 2026
Announcement: Jennifer Corgiat assumed the role of Associate Vice President for University Budget and Financial Strategy, Division of Administration and Finance.
June 15, 2026
Announcement: Twinki Mistry assumed the role of Associate Vice President for Enterprise Applications, Division of Information Technology.
July 1, 2026
Announcement: Dr. Randall Fullington will assume the role of Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Division of Academic Affairs.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight:Rhonda Holberton
Rhonda Holberton is featured in The Mercury News for her work in the Motherboards exhibition at the San José Museum of Art. Her installation, Collateral Influences, explores the overlooked contributions of women in computing history through digital media, sculpture and interactive technology, higcahlighting the intersection of art, technology and Silicon Valley's history.
Faculty Spotlight:Daniel Lanza Rivers
Duke University Press announces the upcoming publication of California Futures: Haunted Ecologies, Decolonial Relations by Daniel Lanza Rivers (August 2026). In California Futures, Daniel Lanza Rivers examines histories of environmental speculation and extraction in California.
Spend a day with Wilson Deng, Housing Behavior Case Manager, as he shares how collaboration across campus helps connect students to essential resources and support.
Staff Spotlight:Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Go behind the scenes with Men’s Head Coach Simon Tobin and Women’s Head Coach Sonia Curvelo as they share insights, strategy, and what drives success in Spartan Soccer.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
SJSU Student Research Day Showcases Student Projects Across Multiple Disciplines
At the 21st annual Student Research Day, around 250 College of Science students shared discoveries spanning everything from quantum states to astrobiology. Founded by longtime SJSU chemistry professor Roy Okuda, the event has grown from 36 posters in 2005 into one of the university’s largest celebrations of student research.
For the second consecutive year, Money Magazine has awarded SJSU its highest rank — five stars.
Daily deals are brewing at Nirvana Soul! Stop by the King Library location for rotating specials on your favorite drinks and bites, available everyday Monday through Friday until Aug. 1.
