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October is Legacy Month at SJSU, a time to reflect on the activism woven into the fabric of our university. Join us in honoring Tommie Smith and John Carlos Day: Passing the Baton this Wed., Oct. 14 from 9-11 a.m. on Smith and Carlos Lawn.
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These require urgent attention and activity from faculty and/or staff.
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TODAY for faculty – Discover what SJSU’s 2026 COACHE survey and Sense of Community Survey results reveal about faculty satisfaction, institutional progress, areas for growth, and next steps. Join the in-person discussion at 9 a.m. on Zoom.
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Join Us Tomorrow to Talk Accreditation!
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How can SJSU’s resources, systems and decision-making structures better support our students and campus community? All are invited to join an in-person conversation with the Accreditation Review Committee (ARC) about WASC Standard 3: Assuring Resources and Organizational Structures tomorrow, Oct. 14, 2-3:30 p.m. in King Library 225.
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| Due Oct., 16 – Last Chance to Crowdfund
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November Surge includes Giving Tuesday and is your last chance to crowdfund before 1857 Minutes of Giving in the spring. Spartan Sprint: November Surge applications for this final round closes soon, in three days, this Fri., Oct. 16. Open to all student groups, faculty and staff. Get fundraising support for your program!
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Faculty+Staff Nominations Open! |
For all – deadline extended to Fri., Oct. 23! SJSU seeks nominations for the 2027 Wang Family Excellence Awards, which recognize and celebrate extraordinary CSU faculty and staff
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| This Week - Great Shakeout
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This Thu., Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. all students and employees will receive an alert on their phones for a practice earthquake drill as part of the Great Shakeout. We encourage your attention and participation in emergency preparedness and your review of our guides and resources.
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- Due this week - President’s Committee nominations, open to all employees.
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In case you missed it – AI @ SJSU Academic Affairs Update, Oct. 9, 2026
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For all – take the campus dining survey from Spartan Eats, now to Oct. 31.
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For all – Accessibility Tip of the Month from CFETI: alternative text is legally-required for all images and graphics posted online, including in newsletters.
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Thu., Oct. 15, 3 p.m. – Connect with Comunidad: refreshments and community with President Teniente-Matson to close out Latinx Heritage Month 2026. Open to all.
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Today AND, Thu., Oct. 15 – Spartan Safe 101 trainings, on Zoom. Get emergency preparedness with campus safety and Run, Hide Fight training, open to all.
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Due Oct. 19 – Take the CSU AI Survey. Fully anonymous, 10-minute survey, enter for giveaways and let the CSU know what you think about AI in higher education.
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Oct. 29, 9-11 a.m. - RSVP: Fall Budget Town Hall, for all staff and faculty.
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Nov. 3, 2026 General Election Information, for everyone. Corrected information follow-up from last week's campus email message:
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October 24, 2026: The first vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties.
- October 31, 2026: Skip the lines on Election Day! In person early voting locations throughout California will be open.
- There will be two vote centers on campus.
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You are able to vote even earlier! One is an 11-day vote center, open October 24 to November 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then on Election Day, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Provident Credit Union Event Center, room 1035. 290 S. 7th St. San José, CA 95112
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One is a 4-day vote center, open October 31 to November 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then on Election Day, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.: King, Jr. Library. 150 E. San Fernando St. San José, CA 95112
- Reminder for faculty, due Dec. 15 – Nominations Open for Research Foundation Awards. Note that these awards are separate from the faculty awards for Celebrating Spartans (observed in April) and separate from CSU faculty awards.
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Find out all the goings-on, news and resources at SJSU and locally.
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The College of Humanities and the Arts creates and hosts more than 500 events each year, most of them free and open to the public. Explore events held throughout the semester on campus or at the Hammer Theatre Center.
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Attend the What's Up Presentation from FABS
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Join Finance and Business Services for key budget-related updates, CSUBUY tips, Concur travel guidelines, and fraud awareness on Fri., Oct. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Zoom. Learn how to optimize department finance operations.
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The division of People and Culture invites all employees for an afternoon of Spartan basketball, this season's home opener. Join us on Mon., Nov. 2 at 12 p.m. at the Provident Credit Union Event Center for games, prizes and food. We hope to see you there!
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Join the SJSU Faculty Champions in Accessibility on Fri., Oct. 16, 10-11 a.m., on Zoom, in an engaging and important conversation on accessibility. Learn easy steps you can take to create a more inclusive campus!
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| AdoptAI TinT: Role Prompt
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Create a reusable AI role prompt to help ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI solutions understand your work and offer support. Available for all employees.
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- Tonight, 5 p.m., in the Art Building – Tuesday Night Lecture: Lua Vollaard, open to the public.
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Now to Oct. 15 – Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month 2026, events all over campus.
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Mon., Oct., 19, 1:30 p.m., – Native American and Indigenous Studies Lecture Series: Two-Spirit and Indigequeer Identities, open to all.
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Wed., Oct. 21, 12 p.m. – University Scholar Series - Erin Woodhead, in person, King Library room 225, open to all.
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Thu., Oct., 22, 10 a.m., open to all – Registrar's Fall 2026 Update
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Due Oct. 26 – Outstanding Faculty Award Nominations, for the spring Celebrating Spartans awards.
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Mon., Oct. 27, 3p.m., for faculty only – Transition to Retirement, webinar hosted by the Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association (ERFA).
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All October – National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, activities, events and giveaways from Information Technology, open to all.
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Now until Nov., 5 – ¡Celebrate Día de Los Muertos! open to all.
- FYI for all – Adobe Sign Live Now, available to all.
- FYI for all – Adobe AI Comes to SJSU
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FYI for all - Need Concur Answers? Check out the Concur Toolkit for all guidance.
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Faculty and Staff Spotlight |
Recent San José State Spartans' work and achievements.
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Thank you to all colleges and departments for participating in the revival of our Homecoming Golf Cart Parade last week. Your spirited show of Spartan Pride brought the heat! Also, please recognize Emily Ngo in the President's Office for organizing this event and congratulations to this year's golf cart winners:
The Most Creative golf cart goes to the College of Humanities and the Arts! Best School Spirit goes to the SJSU Black Student Union! Finally, the Best Overall cart decoration goes to the Dean of Students: Student Support Team!
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Faculty Spotlight: Ellen Middaugh and Amy Love |
SJSU professors joined College of Social Sciences dean Anne Marie Todd, Career Center executive director Bobbi Makani, and Braven executive director Diana Phoung at the Women's Leadership and Policy Summit.
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| Staff Spotlight: Cheer Coaches |
All Homecoming week, SJSU's Cheer and Dance teams helped this year's festivities live up to the hype and theme of Feel the Beat, Bring the Heat and behind them was a team of spirited coaching staff. Join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication.
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Featured stories from and about our Spartan community in the SJSU NewsCenter
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Centro Empowers Students to Find Their Place
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Through Centro, SJSU's Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center, students find a sense of belonging, while engaged in mentoring and supporting other students.
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| Gaining Hands-On Experience in Engineering
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Hana Alnaimi, a third-year Civil Engineering student, is gaining hands-on experience in construction and transportation engineering through roles with Consor Engineers and Turner Construction.
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Spartan Scoop: take the Spartan Eats Feedback Survey now through Sat., Oct. 31, then celebrate Foodie Fridays!
All employees are invited to experience all-you-care-to-enjoy discounted entry to the Dining Commons every Friday. Simply bring your Tower Card and method of payment. Explore the latest menus and hours for all of Spartan Eats' offerings.
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