December 9, 2025
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This winter commencement, on Dec. 17 and 18, we need as many faculty and staff and auxiliary employees as possible to help make this fall commencement a memorable one for our graduates and their loved ones!
Action Items
Due Dec. 17
Complete the CSUBUY Readiness Assessment by Wed., Dec. 17, 2025. Your input is vital to tailor training and support for a successful Procure-to-Pay platform launch.
Addressing Workplace Microaggressions
Dec. 11, 4 p.m. (in-person)
For MPPs and Managers only, Jan. 8 at 9:30 a.m.: How do we recognize, prevent and respond to inequities in our workplace? This workshop reviews science behind unconscious bias, microaggressions, and creating people-centered workspaces.
Dec. 9, 10 a.m.
Zoom Phone is now live. Join a live webinar this morning from Information Technology
Office Clean Ups Continue for Faculty and Staff
Dec. 8 to 12
Facilities Development and Operations and Academic Affairs are progressing faculty and staff office clean ups to a new set of buildings in December.
Get in Your Faculty Awards Nominations
Dec. 15
Last chance! Submit nominations for the 2025 Early Career Investigator and Industry-Sponsored Research Awards by Dec. 15. Recognize excellence — explore criteria and nominate today.
News and Announcements
All year, 24/7
Get mental and emotional support when you need it, all year long, and especially during the holidays. Offered at no cost to employees. Log in to mylifematters.com with code SPARTANS.
An Italian Christmas ft. Pasquale Esposito& SJSU Symphony Orchestra
Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Bring the family and celebrate the most festive time of year with an annual Christmas concert from the SJSU Symphony Orchestra with carols and featured songs by Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito.
Dec. 9, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
California’s official education savings program, Scholarshare529, is offered as a voluntary benefit to help you, SJSU faculty and staff, save and invest for your loved one’s education expenses.
Free Tickets for Employees: SJSU MBB vs. Stanford
Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
SJSU Men's Basketball hosts the Stanford Cardinal in the Provident Credit Union Event Center. All faculty and staff get free entry at the door with their Tower ID.
Exclusive Holiday Savings for Spartans!
Dec. 2025
Exclusive Holiday Savings for Spartans: San José State University partners with TicketsatWork to offer exclusive employee discounts on travel, dining, entertainment, and holiday shopping. Start saving today!
SJSU Music presents: Home for the Holidays
Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m.
The SJSU Choraliers and Concert Choir invite kids from one to ninety-two to celebrate the joys of the holidays with us at the stunning Mission Santa Clara. This is a true family favorite...and Santa may be stopping by as well!
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: Dustin Mulvaney
Environmental studies professor Dustin Mulvaney talks about California’s leadership on battery storage in spite of the setbacks caused by the Moss Landing facility fire.
Staff Spotlight: UP Benefits and Leave Administration Team
Behind every benefits decision is a team dedicated to helping Spartans thrive, learn how they support employees beyond Open Enrollment.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
Canon Debuts “Shoot Like a Pro” Mentorship Program During NWSL Championship
SJSU photography students, Janai Jessee and Caitlyn Wys were selected to shoot the Championship match from the sidelines exactly like the pros. Through a mentorship program from camera company Canon, Spartans get real-world experience.
Countdown to Commencement Fall 2025: Katherine Tran on Embracing Inclusivity
Katherine Tran, ’25 Kinesiology, discovered a passion for inclusive occupational therapy during her time at SJSU.
Get all the latest communications from the university about all matters concerning campus safety at sjsu.edu/campus-safety. From alerts to communications issued to any part of our Spartan community and inclement winter weather guidance and safety reporting tools, bookmark that website for future reference.
