August 18, 2026

Weeks of Welcome

Weeks of Welcome

Student Involvement and friends are ready to bring back the energy with their annual Weeks-of-Welcome Kickoff taking place on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Seventh Street Plaza. Some events are open to employees.

Important note, the email asked all employees to "register to attend" the 2026 Fall Benefits and Services Fair. There is no formal registration for this event on Sept. 17 and, instead, all employees will be required to bring their Tower Cards for entry. Additionally, the email newsletter misstated the Human Rights Institute as the "Human Resources Institute".

Action Items

Fall 2026 Deadlines from the Registrar
 For faculty

The first day of class is tomorrow, Aug. 19, and deadlines are coming fast! Get a quick recap of key registration dates, faculty actions, and essential information for the semester.

Construction and Parking Impacts news from FDO
 Affecting all campus

Parking Advisory

All of Aug. 2026

Ongoing work by the City of San Jos茅 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.

Staff Council Ice Cream Social
 For all staff and MPPs

Aug. 27, 2-4 p.m.

RSVP for the 2026 Staff Council Ice Cream Social! All stateside and auxiliary staff and MPPs are invited! Join us for an afternoon of ice cream, conversation, and community!

Meal Plan Special
 For all employees

Purchase a Base Meal Plan with promo code STAFF to receive five bonus meal swipes and lock in a $12 per meal rate at the Dining Commons!

WiFi Certification from IT
 For all

When reconnecting to eduroam on campus, you will be prompted to 鈥渁ccept鈥 the WiFi certification on your device. This is needed to ensure 91传媒厂鈥檚 security posture is maintained and all connected devices are securely connected to the internet.

Get IT help

Faculty Cyber Awareness Training from the CSU
 For faculty

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.

Students boarding a VTA light rail tram
 For students and employees

Your Best Commute Starts Here

The start of the semester doesn鈥檛 have to start with parking woes. Enjoy our new transportation options from the VTA SmartPass for employees, discounted (by half!) permits for South Garage and enhancements to shuttle frequency and live location tracking in the Spartan Safe app.

Get Spartan Safe

Semester Technology Preparation from IT
 For all employees

Start the semester with confidence. The 91传媒厂 ITS checklist highlights simple steps to help you be technology ready for Fall 2026.

MPP evals

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.  

What's New This Month

SAP Concur now live
 For all employees

As of Aug. 1, SAP Concur is now the university's official system for travel, expense reimbursements, and Payment Card Expense (ProCard and/or Travel Card) management.

People and Culture
 FYI for all

People and Culture is Up and Running

Our new, unified division centers service of our employees and strives towards institutional excellence. People and Culture also handles matters related to Title IX.

New Campus Dining Options from Spartan Eats
 For all

 Aug. 2026

New campus dining options are coming to the Student Union for students and employees this fall!

Tickets at Work August Savings
 For employees

Whether you're wrapping up summer adventures, preparing for back-to-school, or planning your fall activities, TicketsatWork has exclusive savings for you to spend less and enjoy more.

Events and Announcements

Classroom Upgrades IT

This summer, ITS upgraded classroom technology in 45 learning spaces across campus, advancing a multiyear effort to modernize high-use classrooms and support flexible, future-ready teaching and learning experiences for students.

New Dining Options from Spartan Eats

Tuck into a range of new dining options in the Student Union and the Dining Commons. Internationally-beloved Korean cuisine favorite bb.q Chicken expands its Bay Area footprint with a location in the Student Union along with Spartan Eats鈥 own creation 7th Street Subs and Global Kitchen in the Dining Commons.

Hammer Theatre Center Events

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Jose. Get your tickets now to discover music at Hammer Theatre Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Benefits Fair
 For benefits-eligible employees only

Thu., Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The 2026 Employee Benefits and Services Fair is Thu., Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, featuring CalPERS providers, 91传媒厂 Benefits representatives, and campus and community vendors.

Students and a professor laughing
 FYI for faculty

Advising Locations Updated

Need to refer a student? Visit the Student Success Centers directory to find the correct Undergraduate Advising and Success advising location.

AI Center for Civic and Social Good

Aug. 18-28, 2026

Open Lab Hours at the AI Center for Civic and Social Good on the ground floor of the King Library are available for students, faculty and staff to explore this new and innovative space. 

Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation

Haven't converted your syllabi to the Accessible Technology-approved format in Canvas yet? Join the experts in a hands-on, online workshop that will help you get it done!

AdobeSign launch
 For all

ITS will transition 91传媒厂 from using DocuSign to AdobeSign for workflows, forms and processes. Further notice on this transition for the full campus to be announced soon. DocuSign will continue to be in operation until IT provides notice. Discussions with heavy DocuSign-using departments are underway.

Columbia Sportswear discounts
 For all employees

91传媒厂 employees are invited to shop at the Richmond or Union City Columbia Sportswear Employee Store for their up to 60% off annual summer sales.

Hammer2 Art Gallery Exhibition
 Open to all

Experience a rotating display featuring work from local artists and San Jos茅 State University alumni at Hammer 2 Gallery's new show "Texturescapes"! Join us July 18 through Nov. 3. Open to all!

Student typing on a laptop while looking out a window at the library
 For faculty

Writing Center Support

Learn about the Writing Center's faculty services to help support your students, including in-class workshop requests, tours, generative AI resources, and course-embedded tutoring.

Zoom Web UI Simplification

Starting Aug. 12, 2026

The Zoom website now displays a simpler navigation.

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

Sat., Aug. 29, 9-11 a.m., in L.A.

Join fellow San Jos茅 State University alumni for a pregame celebration as we gather together before the Spartans take on the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Faculty and Staff Spotlight

A Day in the Life As a Spartan

Faculty SpotlightMarcella Cardoza McCollum

 Join Marcella Cardoza McCollum, Assistant Professor, as she demonstrates lesson planning and instruction within her innovative Speech Language Pathologist Assistant curriculum.

AdoptAI Champions

91传媒厂鈥檚 AdoptAI Champions are turning advanced AI training into measurable impact, saving staff time, improving departmental processes, supporting revenue generation, and helping colleagues adopt AI effectively and responsibly across campus.

91传媒厂 NewsCenter Featured Stories

Mountain West Scholar Atheletes

For the fifth consecutive year, a school-record number of San Jos茅 State University student-athletes received a 2025-26 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Award as 131 Spartans are honored for their performances in the classroom during their athletic career.

Silicon Valley Pain Index

91传媒厂 Human Rights Institute researchers and students are shedding light on the widening gap between Silicon Valley鈥檚 immense wealth and the realities facing many residents.

Downtown Farmers Market
Weds., 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Take a midweek break and swing by the Downtown Farmers鈥 Market! Every Wednesday, stroll through stalls filled with fresh produce, locally made packaged goods, and delicious hot meals prepared by local food vendors. It鈥檚 the perfect way to support small businesses and connect with your community.