April 7, 2026
Celebrate Our Authors Artists and Inventors
RSVP and join us on Wed., Apr. 15, 3-5 p.m. in King Library 225 for an inspiring event as we celebrate the incredible achievements of SJSU faculty and staff who have made their mark in 2025!
Action Items
Today is the Spring Budget Town Hall
Apr. 7, 1-3 p.m.
Don’t miss the Spring Budget Town Hall on Tue. Apr. 7 1-3 p.m., Student Union Theater. Learn about the budget university and join the campus discussion.
Interfaith Task Force Recommendations Presentation
Apr. 21, 10-11 a.m. OR Apr. 29, 2-3 p.m.
Join our presentation highlighting the full report, key findings and actionable recommendations, with an opportunity to learn about next steps and implementation priorities. Tue. April 21, 10-11 a.m. Student Union Room 2A or Wed. April 29, 2-3 p.m. Student Union Room 3A
Save the date: May 26 - Staff Council Spring Celebration
May 26, 2026
Come enjoy an afternoon with food and refreshments and connect with your community at the 2026 Staff Spring Celebration!
Staff Council Meeting with Interim CIO/VP IT
Apr. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us for our Staff Council meeting on Thu. Apr. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Zoom with Interim CIO/VP IT, Chris Wessels. All SJSU staff are welcome to attend.
Support 1857 Minutes of Giving
Apr. 21-22
Become an SJSU Advocate for 1857 Minutes of Giving, April 21–22. Amplify Spartan impact and inspire your networks to support student success. A great opportunity to support SJSU's philanthropic goals.
SJSU has partnered with OHO Interactive to assess the SJSU website. Take the 10-minute, confidential survey to provide valuable feedback on how we can improve the site.
The CSU GUIDE program funds innovative, faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects. Apply via InfoReady; the internal competition closes April 27, while final campus submissions are due June 1.
Apr. 14, 3-4 p.m.
The Academic Freedom Committee invites you to a forum to discuss how campus and national decisions impact pillars of academic freedom on Tue., Apr. 14 from 3-4 p.m. in ENG 285.
Spring 2026
The AdoptAI for Staff training program is now available for auxiliaries! Get training for your AI journey, earn certificates, and win prizes.
Apr. 7 2026
All benefits-eligible faculty are highly-encouraged to complete the latest COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction survey. Find the unique link in your inbox in a separate email from “COACHE”. Your privacy is guaranteed.
Apr 16 - Celebration of Research--RSVP!
Apr. 16, 2-4:30 p.m.
Join us for the Celebration of Research on Thu., Apr. 16, from 2-4:30 p.m., to honor faculty and connect with student researchers and their projects.
Apr 17 - Faculty-to-Faculty Showcase
Apr. 17, 11:30 a.m., virtual
Please register for the CSU for Purpose in Practice: Community-Engaged Teaching Across the Curriculum, a virtual faculty-to-faculty showcase highlighting practical and adaptable community-engaged teaching strategies across disciplines.
Join Academic Senate for AY2026-27
The Senate must fill over 400 committee seats, which is only possible when people like you step up to serve. There are committees to match many areas of expertise and interest, and the Senate needs you on them!
Digital content accessibility deadline
By Apr. 24, 2026
All campus materials must meet accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. Visit the Digital Content Remediation Hub to get started.
News and Announcements
Spartan Wellness and Recovery Meeting
Thursdays, 12-1 p.m.
Confidential and anonymous recovery meeting for SJSU Faculty and Staff only. All forms of recovery are welcome, including non-abstinence models. Held weekly on Thu. 12-1 p.m. in Clark Hall 412.
Apr. 8, 2-5 p.m.
Please join us tomorrow for Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff on Wed., Apr. 8 from 2–5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Finance What's Up Presentation
Apr. 17, 8:15 a.m.
The Finance and Business Services team invites all faculty and staff to its “What’s Up” virtual presentation on Fri., Apr. 17 at 8:15 a.m., a key event for staying informed on essential campus financial systems and processes.
CalFresh Food/EBT Now Accepted
Starting Apr. 6
Spartan Eats will accept CalFresh/EBT at Village Market starting Apr. 6, expanding access to grocery essentials. Visit SJSU Cares for eligibility details and support with CalFresh enrollment and benefits.
Apr. 8, 11-2 p.m.
Join us on the Paseo for the Bookstore Sidewalk Sale on Apr. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! We are slashing prices up to 50% off on selected items.
SJSU Opera ignites a visceral double bill: Poulenc’s La voix humaine, a devastating final call to a lost lover, and Stuck Elevator, a true-story immigrant fever dream.
Apr. 17
Connect with Silicon Valley mentors and students at the WILL Conference on Fri., Apr. 17. Join leaders from NVIDIA, Cisco, and SJSU for intergenerational leadership insights and purposeful industry networking.
Apr. 22
Join us for a facilitated town hall focused on strengthening staff experience, connection, and belonging at SJSU through respectful, dialogue-based conversation across our campus community.
Student Art Showcase on the fourth floor of the King Library
King Library Digital Humanities Center proudly presents a digital Student Art Showcase, curated by Phuong-Trang Maria Vu. This showcase is a digital video compilation highlighting some of the best works created by SJSU student artists.
Apr. 24
SJSU will launch Optimize for Summer 2026 Tuition Fee Waiver submissions. Review eligibility, deadlines, and key information to prepare before applications open April 24.
Apr. 2026
Spartan Safe trainings are being offered in April, covering campus safety, preparedness, and Run, Hide, Fight strategies to help individuals respond confidently and effectively during emergencies.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: J.P. Lacrampe
Valet, a new Bay Area-set novel written by Comm Studies Lecturer J.P. Lacrampe that explores AI and family will be published on 6/2; now available for preorder from Simon & Schuster.
Chat with the Chair: Ashwini Wagle
Ashwini Wagle, Chair of Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging, hosts Chat With the Chair. Connecting with students, answering questions, and sharing her journey from dietitian to professor to department leader.
Staff Spotlight: Facilities' Advocacy
Last week, Facilities Development and Operations (FDO) and Community and Government Relations (CGR) hosted staff from San José's state Assembly delegation to reinforce the need for greater deferred maintenance investment.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
“Ways to Convey” Masterclass at King Library
Apr. 14
Stop by the Digital Humanities Center on the ground floor of the library on Tues., Apr. 14 for a special masterclass on art and activism in honor of the Black Maternal Health Week. All are welcome to attend.
CSU Announces AI Survey Findings
Responses from more than 94,000 CSU students, faculty and staff reveal higher education’s promising yet complex relationship with AI.
This annual event celebrating and welcoming our admitted Spartans takes place Sat., Apr. 18. Featuring opportunities to connect directly with academic departments, tours, workshops and shopping and dining, this exciting day welcomes thousands of admitted students and their families to campus and our downtown. For questions about the event, email admittedspartan@sjsu.edu.
