November 25, 2025
Thanks to your work and commitment to our students, SJSU is a leader both in the Bay Area and across the state for economic impact.
Native American Heritage Month
November is filled with several events to celebrate and gather together with our Native American and Indigenous community. Honor their heritage and history with us at SJSU!
Action Items
Join us in Celebrating our Community!
Dec. 15, 4 - 6 p.m.
The President warmly invites all employees to the annual Seasonal Celebration on Dec. 12 in the Student Union. This year’s theme is Sounds of the Season.
Free Tickets for the Last Home Football Game
Nov. 29, 2025
SJSU faculty and staff can claim a FREE ticket to the Spartans final home football game vs Fresno State on Saturday, Nov. 29 by using the promo code FACST25.
Zoom Phone Update and Training
Dec. 9, 10 a.m. (virtual)
SJSU has successfully transitioned over 2,000 individuals to Zoom Phone. If you have questions, join us for an online training session on Dec. 9.
Reminder: Office clean ups continue Dec. 1
Dec. 1 - 12, 2025
Facilities Development and Operations and Academic Affairs are progressing faculty and staff office clean ups to a new set of buildings in December.
Spartan Eats Catering Showcase
Dec. 11, 4 p.m. (in-person)
Calling all campus event planners - this one’s for you! Join us on Dec. 11 in the Student Union Ballroom for the first Spartan Eats Catering Showcase. Savor chef-made bites, discover new menu ideas, and win prizes.
SJSU launched a beautiful, panoramic virtual tour to showcase our campus in the heart of Silicon Valley. Help us share it widely!
Accepting Crowdfunding Applications
Build your campaign on SJSU’s new crowdfunding platform! Smart payment options, mobile-first pages and social sharing expand your donor reach.
Respiratory Illness Safety Information
Santa Clara County Public Health provides information on respiratory illnesses that tend to rise during colder months. Flu shots will be available throughout the county.
News and Announcements
Announcing the New College of Education Dean
Jan. 5, 2026
Dr. Adrienne A. Redmond-Sanogo is the new dean of the Connie L. Lurie College of Education, beginning Jan. 5, 2026. Her equity-driven leadership and AI-in-education expertise align perfectly with SJSU’s mission.
Visit Us Online During Our Move!
Nov. 21-25
We have many Digital Career Tools and resources available 24/7/365 while our office is closed for the move to Clark Hall. Visit us in person again beginning Dec. 1!
Save the Date: National Day of Racial Healing
Jan. 20, 2026
The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to reflect on #HowWeHeal from racism and how we create a more just and equitable world. This event is open to all who wish to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
On Exhibition at the King Library Reading Room: But Often it Rhymes
Nov. 17 to Dec. 3
This exhibit highlights intersectional community organizing of the greater San José area from 1965 to 2005 in response to American imperialism abroad and authoritarianism at home.
CSU Transportation Research Funding Announced
Jan. 23, 2026
The California State University Transportation Consortium, led by MTI, announces the 2026 CSU Transportation Research and Workforce Development Request for Proposals, open to all CSU faculty. Proposals due Jan. 23, 2026
Join the SJSU social team at the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot
Nov. 27, 8 a.m.
Join the nation’s largest Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. When registering, make sure to join the SJSU social team to showcase our Spartan pride!
Hammer Theater Presents: Merry-Achi Christmas 2025
Nov. 28, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Led by the incomparable José Hernández, Mariachi Sol de Mexico® returns to the Hammer Theatre Center for a festive musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions. Experience a multicultural celebration as the ensemble sings and plays holiday favorites from both Mexico and America in a vibrant performance you won’t want to miss.
Million Dollar Quartet at the San José Stage
Nov. 21 - Dec. 14
Inside the legendary jam session when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins came together for one unforgettable night of music. What started as a casual drop-by turned into something magical and tensions ran just as high as the harmonies.
Join SJSU Employees at the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot
Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.
Join the nation’s largest Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. When registering, make sure to join the SJSU social team to showcase our Spartan pride!
Employee Discounts on TicketsAtWork
Get discounted tickets from a variety of brands and retailers. Use your SJSU email to log in.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: Sharesly Rodriguez
This report led by principal investigator and AI Librarian Sharesly Rodriguez gives a snapshot of how institutions across the state are navigating AI, revealing important gaps and emerging AI practices in California higher ed.
Staff Spotlight: Kelly Masegian
Senior career counselor for STEM goes on the radio to urge SJSU students to start working to secure summer 2026 internships at Silicon Valley companies now to get ahead of the competition.
Help uplift and amplify the hard work SJSU staff members contribute to our institutional excellence by submitting a recognition of a fellow Spartan today!
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
In Case You Missed It: The Hearst Awards
This November, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at San José State will honor award-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes with the 2025 William Randolph Hearst Award in recognition of her career as a journalist.
Following Thanksgiving, Christmas in the Park opens in downtown San José in the Plaza de César Chávez. This beloved annual tradition brings together the community in a festive, outdoors exhibition of entertainment and decor, free to attend and open to all from 6 to 10 p.m. every day until January 1, 2026. This Fri., Nov. 28, join President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, dignitaries, families and Sammy Spartan to kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting. Sammy will also be at the park on Sat., Nov. 29. SJSU Night will be Dec. 3.
