Student Involvement and friends welcome back all students and employees with an energetic Weeks of Welcome Kickoff on Mon., Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 7^th St. Paseo. Explore events through Sept. 30, some open to employees. Single sign-on required for the Sammy App to view and register for events.

These require urgent attention and/or action from faculty and/or staff.

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.

Ongoing work by the City of San José related to its Better Bikeways II street safety project will impact students and employee North Garage (65 N 10th St.) access this week. Park at South Campus and take the free, frequent shuttle. South Campus permits are 50% off!

Sign up now 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! Already registered? Add this to your calendar.

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, SJSU Benefits representatives, and campus and community vendors.

Find out all the goings-on, news and resources for employees at SJSU and locally.

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.

Tuck into a range of new dining options! Internationally-beloved Korean cuisine favorite bb.q Chicken expands its Bay Area footprint with a location in the Student Union along with Spartan Eats’ own creation 7th Street Subs and Global Kitchen in the Dining Commons. Attend 7th Street Subs' grand opening on Aug. 24 at 11 a.m.

A reminder for all faculty who need to refer a student for academic advising. The Student Success Centers directory lists the most up-to-date Undergraduate Advising locations.

For faculty: Need to convert your syllabuses to the Accessible Technology Initiative-approved format in Canvas? Join experts in a hands-on, online workshop at 9-10:30 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. today to help you get it done!

Recent San José State Spartans' work and achievements.

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

SJSU’s 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.

Featured stories from and about our Spartan community in the SJSU NewsCenter

For the fifth consecutive year, a school-record number of Spartan 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.

SJSU Human Rights Institute researchers and students are shedding light on the widening gap between Silicon Valley’s immense wealth and the realities facing many residents.

Spartan Scoop: Downtown Farmers Market

Mix up your lunch break routine with a short walk in the sunshine and a chance to check off some shopping errands from your list. Every Wed., from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in front of the Hammer Theatre Center, enjoy the Downtown Farmers Market, a collaboration between the San José Downtown Association, Regional Farmers Market Association, the City of San José and San José State University. Explore fresh produce, prepared foods and local crafts -  featuring some goods from several SJSU alumni vendors - all within a seven minutes walk west from campus.

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