February 24, 2026
All benefits-eligible faculty are highly-encouraged to complete the latest COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction survey. Find the unique link in your inbox.
Action Items
Celebrating Spartans of Significance March 12
Mar. 12, 6 p.m.
Spartans of Significance honors alumni transforming industries and communities. Celebrate their impact while investing in future Spartans. Event proceeds support the SJSU Alumni Association Scholarship Program.
Announcing AdoptAI Training for Staff
Spring 2026
Build your digital skillset with AdoptAI for Staff. Master the AI tools shaping our campus and complete the training path by June 2026 to be eligible for prizes!
Volunteers Needed: Help Host CSU Research
Apr. 23-25
Volunteer to support the 40th Annual CSU Student Research Competition at SJSU. Looking for faculty and staff expertise, and student volunteers, to welcome the CSU's top student researchers in April.
Mar. 2 and Mar. 5
Faculty Champions in Accessibility Event
Mar. 2 and Mar. 5Spring 2026
Small changes can have a big impact on student success. Join us either in-person or online! Learn practical tips for more inclusive and accessible courses from faculty colleagues.
Never Again is Now! Mural Project
A community-driven mural honoring the history of Japanese American incarceration and inspiring action today. Rooted in remembrance and solidarity, it calls us forward. Donate now to bring the mural to life.
February Spartan Safe 101 Emergency Preparedness Trainings
Feb. 2026, various dates
These hybrid sessions on campus safety resources, including but not limited to Spartan Safe is open to all students and employees.
Use up your 2025 HSA/HCRA or FSA funds by March 15
By Mar. 15
The CSU extended the deadline to use up 2025 HCRA/DCRA and FSA Funds
News and Announcements
Mar. 2026
CCCAC invites you to celebrate CHI Month in March, honoring César E. Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong, commemorating the United Farm Workers, and inviting you to explore our events.
Mar. 3, 1 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of King Library’s AI Center for Civic and Social Good on March 3rd. Experience demonstrations of responsible AI projects from SJSU and the City of San José.
Spring 2026 Religious Observances Food Offerings
Feb. 17 - Apr. 5
As we enter a season marked by important religious observances, Spartan Eats is honored to support our campus community with offerings designed to meet the needs of those observing both Ramadan and Lent.
Tuesday Night Lecture: Drew Francis Cameron (COMBA)
Feb. 24, 5 p.m.
Drew Cameron is a second-generation hand papermaker, trained forester and former Army soldier.
Join Fidelity for educational webinars
Feb. 25, 12 p.m. + more dates
You have the opportunity to meet with a Fidelity representative, attend a webinar, or participate in a quick Q&A session. You can ask them anything!
Royal Chicano Air Force Symposium
Feb. 26, 3 p.m.
The Royal Chicano Air Force Posters are integral for understanding cultural, political and educational histories of San José's student communities and solidarity movements. Join the symposium and explore the exhibit!
Fourth Annual CSU Esports Tournament
Mar. 7
An anticipated 12 student teams from CSU campuses will compete for the 2026 Esports Cal State Cup on March 7. The CSU community can catch the livestream of the virtual event on the Esports Cal State Twitch channel.
Mar. 10-22
The annual film festival celebrates 20 years of partnership with the Dept. of Film, Theatre and Dance, Dept. of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management and the Hammer Theatre Center creates opportunities for Spartans.
Mar. 11, 12 p.m.
RSVP now to join Downtown Speechmakers Toastmasters Open House - a fun, supportive space to build public speaking confidence, communication, and leadership skills.
Sign up for upcoming events hosted by the Center for Community Learning and Leadership
Save the Date: April 13 – Love Anyways Feast: Constructive Dialogue for Difficult Times
Hosted by the SJSU Center for Community Learning and Leadership: participants will learn more about each other and discuss ways to prevent violence in our community while enjoying a delicious meal.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Professor in the School of Management and founder of the SJSU Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship two decades ago unveiled a new, unified SJSU Entrepreneurial Ecosystem which brings together programs like SpartUp and the Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge.
Staff Spotlight: Alphonse Odisho
After 35 years of dedicated service in the College of Science, this Department of Technology technician is retiring with the honored designation as Emeritus Staff for outsized impact helping countless faculty, students and fellow college staff.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
SJSU Musicians on Display During Super Bowl Festivities
Keira Lieb, '27 Music Education, and Vinayath Sharath, '26 MS Mechanical Engineering, were among the SJSU Marching Band students selected to perform at Super Bowl activities this year.
Ki’donyae Bell is Making an Impact Through Community
When he arrived at SJSU, he was determined to find a strong support system as a Black student pursuing a STEM career. He’s now a leader in student orgs, builds community and mentors others. Read the latest installment of our Black History Month profile series.
CSUConnect is the California State University system’s new social platform. Get connected with colleagues across SJSU, share news and events and stay plugged into the goings-on beyond the fun of SpartanMessenger. Check it out today!
