Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
|
|
Introducing Spartan Sprint: a focused, time-bound and university-supported way to crowdfund for all students, student groups and clubs, staff, faculty and departments. Choose one of two fall 2026 rounds to support your department or project.
|
| |
|
These require urgent attention and activity from faculty and/or staff.
|
|
|
|
| Discover how SJSU is expanding AI tools, training and support to help faculty and staff work smarter this fall semester.
|
|
|
|
President Teniente-Matson seeks nominations to advise SJSU leadership on the integration, development and ethical implementation of AI. Five faculty and four staff members are sought.
|
|
| Classrooms and teaching spaces resources hub are available for faculty and staff. Report classroom issues to aad-classrooms-feedback-group@sjsu.edu
|
|
|
|
Final Exam Exception Requests |
If your exam does not conform to the posted schedule, instructors must submit exception requests by Wed., Sept. 16.
|
|
| Accessibility Tip of the Month |
Use built-in heading styles in Microsoft and Canvas to structure your content. Headings make it easier for students to find what they need. They're essential for students using screen readers.
|
|
|
|
- TODAY, initial deadline for faculty – Fall 2027 Curriculum Changes and Trainings
-
TODAY at 12:30 p.m. – SJSU Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall, open to all.
-
Thu., Sept. 10, 1:30 p.m. – Prompt Like a Pro with AdoptAI, in-person drop-in training for all employees
-
Mon., Sept. 14, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Call for Student Opportunities for the Research and Innovation Fall Student Info Fair, faculty and departments invited to submit.
-
Wed., Sept. 16, 12-2 p.m. – Eat Lunch to Save Spartans $$. Learn more about how this program supports our students' access to low-cost and free course materials.
- Call for Award Nominations – Recognize outstanding faculty. Deadline is Dec. 15, 2026, don't delay!
|
|
|
|
Find out all the goings-on, news and resources at SJSU and locally.
|
|
|
|
Community Connections Fair |
Join the Center for Community Learning and Leadership tomorrow, Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the Fall 2026 Community Connections Fair to learn about local volunteer, service-learning, and internship opportunities!
|
|
|
University Scholar Series #1 |
You are all invited to attend our first University Scholar Series, on Wed., Sept. 9 at 12 p.m. in King Library 225, this semester featuring professor Carol Reade to present "Managing Linguistic Diversity in Multinational Companies."
|
|
|
|
Special Offer - Enjoy discounted tickets with code FACTSTAFF for Opening Night on Sat., Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at CEFCU Stadium.
|
|
|
Sign up by this Fri., Sept. 4 to join the revival of one of San José State’s most vibrant traditions as Spartan pride takes over the campus for our annual Homecoming Golf Cart Parade, scheduled for Thu., Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. – save the date!
|
|
|
|
- Announcing AdoptAI Drop-Ins, in-person training for all faculty and staff from ITS.
-
For updates on AI initiatives at SJSU – AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update: Aug. 28.
- TONIGHT at 5 p.m. – Tuesday Night Lecture featuring Alanna Airitam, open to all.
- All Month Long – Welcome to the 408! Events and discounts at local, downtown San José businesses for all Spartans and their families.
-
Tomorrow - Sept. 2, 9-10:30 a.m. – Employee Affinity Groups Breakfast with the President, open to all EAG members and employees interested in starting up a group.
-
Thu., Sept. 3, 12 p.m. – Noontime Concerts at the Beethoven Center Series
-
Fri., Sept. 4, 10 a.m. – Filipino American History Mural Community Paint Day. RSVPs to paint are full, but the event speaking program and refreshments are open to all.
-
Save the Date: Thu., Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Employee Benefits and Services Fair, open to all benefits-eligible employees.
|
|
|
|
Faculty and Staff Spotlight |
Recent San José State Spartans' work and achievements.
|
|
|
|
Faculty Spotlight: Kim Blisniuk |
SJSU earthquake geologist, interviewed on NBC Bay Area, shares new and critical findings in an SJSU study on the San Andreas Fault slip rate.
|
|
| Staff Spotlight: Kathryn Blackmer Reyes, '96 MLIS |
Director of the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, and Native American Studies Center and librarian is retiring after 19 years. Her leadership helped transform the center into a vibrant hub for scholarship, culture and belonging.
|
|
|
|
Featured stories from and about our Spartan community in the SJSU NewsCenter
|
|
|
|
Reaching New Enrollment Highs
|
This fall, approximately 41,000 students are enrolled at San José State, roughly 1,000 more than fall 2025. Thank you to all who made this new record possible, including Academic Affairs Enrollment Management staff!
|
|
| SJSU Joins TEMPEST Research |
SJSU researchers and students will help tackle turbulence as part of a new $30 million National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, with applications including fusion energy, astrophysics and hypersonic flight.
|
|
|
|
University leadership announcements, including news about senior leadership transitions or hiring announcements, will now be shared campus-wide on this new page of the SpartanMessenger website.
|
|
|
SpartanMessenger is the one, official, weekly employee email for all news, resources and information. You are receiving this in your inbox every Tuesday morning during the academic year and once a month in the summer because you are an active employee. To support SJSU's people-centered practice and institutional excellence, all colleges and divisions shall share all announcements through SpartanMessenger. Submissions are due 5 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the subsequent issue. If you opt out of university emails, you will miss critical information that supports your employment and experience at SJSU.
|
|
|
|
Spartan Messenger | University Communications | Office of the President
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192
sjsu.edu
|
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
One Washington Square Office of the President | San José, CA 95192 US
|
|
|
|
This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
|
|
|
|
|
