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Next week, Oct. 5-10, celebrate and showcase your best Spartan spirit at Homecoming! This year’s theme Feel the Beat, Bring the Heat starts with the door decorating competition on Mon., Oct. 5 and the return of the beloved Golf Cart Parade on Thu., Oct. 8. Experience the fun at events all week long!
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These require urgent attention and activity from faculty and/or staff.
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Seven campus crowdfunding projects will go live this Thu., Oct. 1. Give or share and apply for next crowdfunding cohort by Fri., Oct. 16. Open to all academic departments, student clubs and staff groups to fundraise with university support.
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After one year in circulation, UMC wants to hear your thoughts on SpartanMessenger. All readers, especially communicators, event specialists and department leaders are encouraged to share insights.
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| Let the California State University know your thoughts on the system’s approach to the use of artificial intelligence in curriculum and employee work. Share your insights and shape our university.
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Mark your calendar for and register to attend the fall 2026 Budget Town Hall on Thu., Oct. 29, 9 to 11 a.m. in the Student Union Theater. Join us in-person for important budget updates and visit the new sjsu.edu/budget website for more information.
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| Close out Hispanic Heritage Month on Thu., Oct. 15 at 3 p.m., for coffee, pan dulce and conversation with President Cynthia Teniente-Matson. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Find out all the goings-on, news and resources at SJSU and locally.
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Nominations are now open for faculty (nominate here) and staff recognition (nominate here) at the Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff awards celebration scheduled for Thu., Apr. 15, 2027. Faculty nominations are due Oct. 26 and staff nominations are due Nov. 13. Recognize an outstanding fellow Spartan today!
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
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Join October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities for Information Technology, including contests, prizes, guest speakers and SpartHill Hacks for cyberstrong Spartans across campus. Open to all employees and students.
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| University Scholar Series #2 feat. Erin Woodhead
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This in-person talk on Wed., Oct., 21 from 12-1 p.m. in King Library 225 will explore recent trends in substance use and use disorders among older adults, with a focus on unique factors which may contribute to increasing rates of use. All invited to join.
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Apply for a Peer Educator!
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For faculty – Peer Connections partners with instructors to offer Tutors, Mentors, Learning Assistants and Supplemental Instruction Leaders. Applications for spring 2027 due Oct. 12.
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| Visit the SJSU Concur Toolkit for quick answers and step-by-step guidance. Search by topic, phrase, or the Frequently Asked Questions.
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- Tonight, 5 p.m., in the Art Building – Tuesday Night Lecture: Demetri Broxton, art presentation and discussion event open to the public.
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In case you missed it – This week in Athletics: Sept. 28-Oct. 4
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Now through Oct. 5 – Homecoming Door Decorating Contest (single sign-on to the Sammy App required to view). Every department is invited to sign up and participate!
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Tues., Oct. 6, 2 p.m. – Hybrid AI Masterclass: Quantum Computing.
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Tues., Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. – Latin Jazz Concert, open to the public.
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Now through Oct. 15 – Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month 2026.
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For all employees, various dates, virtual – CSU Mental Health First Aid Training.
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Calling all employees, Thu., Oct. 8 – Volunteer for Fire on the Fountain, a homecoming tradition for our entire campus.
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Oct. 8 - 9, 2026 – National Geographic Live: CHASING MONARCHS, open to all.
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Fri., Oct. 9, 4 p.m. – 2026 Homecoming Alumni Tailgate, open to all.
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Fri., Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m on Zoom – Fall 2026 What’s Up Presentation.
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Tue., Oct. 27, 3p.m., for all employees – Transition to Retirement, on Zoom.
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Faculty and Staff Spotlight |
Recent San José State Spartans' work and achievements.
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Faculty Spotlight: Cassandra Paul
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A study by now interim Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success and professor of physics and astronomy shows grade inequities for students across differing demographic groups. The findings from Paul and colleagues offer suggestions for faculty to minimize bias.
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| Staff Spotlight: Dr. Tijan White
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Join the director of the Educational Opportunity Program at SJSU behind the scenes as he leads the EOP Town Hall and connects with the campus community over ice cream.
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Featured stories from and about our Spartan community in the SJSU NewsCenter
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New Support for Parent Students
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San José State received $5,500 grants through the CSU Pregnant and Parenting Students Initiative (PPSI) to launch innovative projects that strengthen belonging, expand access to resources and help student parents persist to graduation.
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| Mentorship and Local Business Support |
SJSU and OpenAI partnered recently to connect student talent with emerging technology and real-world opportunities, benefitting both the community and regional economy.
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| All faculty and staff can experience all-you-care-to-enjoy dining for just $11.45 (plus tax) at the Dining Commons, featuring global flavors and plant-forward options every Friday of the academic year. Bring your Tower Card for entry.
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