August 11, 2026
RSVP for the Staff Council Ice Cream Social
Register to attend the 2026 Staff Council Ice Cream Social! All stateside and auxiliary staff including MPPs are invited! Join us for an afternoon of ice cream, conversation, and community on Thursday, August 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tower Lawn South.
Action Items
Faculty and Staff Fall Welcome Address
Mon., Aug. 17, 2026, 3-5 p.m.
This event is now at capacity. If you are unable to attend, kindly find your confirmation email and cancel your registration to allow other faculty or staff on the waitlist to attend. The President thanks you for your enthusiasm and looks forward to gathering for community and celebration.
All of Aug. 2026
Ongoing work by the City of San José related to its Better Bikeways II street safety project on downtown streets will impact students and employee North Garage (65 N 10th St.) access at the start of the semester, plan ahead. Park at South Campus and take the free, frequent shuttle. South Campus permits for students and employees are now half the cost of Main Campus parking.
Volunteers Needed: Move-In Weekend
Aug. 15-16, 2026
Be the first warm welcome to our new housing residents by volunteering when you can between Aug. 15 to 16. Earn some volunteer hours, meet new people, and experience the joy of welcoming families and their students from around the country and world!
The start of the semester doesn’t have to start with parking woes. Enjoy our new transportation options from the VTA SmartPass for employees, discounted (by half!) permits for South Garage and enhancements to shuttle frequency and live location tracking in the Spartan Safe app.
Start the semester with confidence. The SJSU ITS checklist highlights simple steps to help you be technology ready for Fall 2026.
Fall 2026 Course Prep Marathon
Thu., Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
As you get your classes ready for the fall semester, the team of the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation (CFETI) invites you to participate in the online Course Prep Marathon.
When reconnecting to eduroam on campus, you will be prompted to “accept” the WiFi certification on your device. This is needed to ensure SJSU’s security posture is maintained and all connected devices are securely connected to the internet.
2025-2026 MPP Annual Evaluations
Due Sept. 15, 2026
For any process-related questions, we invite you to attend our open lab session Mon., Aug. 17 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What's New This Month
As of Aug. 1, SAP Concur is now the university's official system for travel, expense reimbursements, and Payment Card Expense (ProCard and/or Travel Card) management.
People and Culture is Up and Running
Our new, unified division centers service of our employees and strives towards institutional excellence. People and Culture also handles matters related to Title IX.
Aug. 2026
New campus dining options are coming to the Student Union for students and employees this fall!
TicketsatWork Employee Savings
Whether you're wrapping up summer adventures, preparing for back-to-school, or planning your fall activities, TicketsatWork has exclusive savings for you to spend less and enjoy more.
Events and Announcements
2026 Benefits and Services Fair
Thu., Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 2026 Employee Benefits and Services Fair is Thu., Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, featuring CalPERS providers, SJSU Benefits representatives, and campus and community vendors.
Undergraduate Advising and Success advising has moved to college Student Success Centers. Refer students to the Student Success Centers directory for current advising locations and services.
AdobeSign Phased Migration to Begin
ITS will transition SJSU from using DocuSign to AdobeSign for workflows, forms and processes. Further notice on this transition for the full campus to be announced soon. DocuSign will continue to be in operation until IT provides notice. Discussions with heavy DocuSign-using departments are underway.
SJSU employees are invited to shop at the Richmond or Union City Columbia Sportswear Employee Store for their up to 60% off annual summer sales.
"Texturescapes" Now on Exhibition at the Hammer
Experience a rotating display featuring work from local artists and San José State University alumni at Hammer 2 Gallery's new show "Texturescapes"! Join us July 18 through Nov. 3. Open to all!
Weds., 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Take a midweek break and swing by the Downtown Farmers’ Market! Every Wednesday, stroll through stalls filled with fresh produce, locally made packaged goods, and delicious hot meals prepared by local food vendors. It’s the perfect way to support small businesses and connect with your community.
Learn about the Writing Center's faculty services to help support your students, including in-class workshop requests, tours, generative AI resources, and course-embedded tutoring.
Aug. 24 to Sept. 30, 2026
Student Involvement and friends are ready to bring back the energy with their annual Weeks-of-Welcome Kickoff taking place on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Seventh Street Plaza. Some events are open to employees.
Starting Aug. 12, 2026
Tomorrow, the Zoom website will display a simpler navigation.
Elevate your vision by exhibiting at the DiNapoli Gallery in the King Library. Viewed by hundreds of visitors a day, submit your proposal to be seen! Learn more at library.sjsu.edu/dinapoli
Sat., Aug. 29, 9-11 a.m., in L.A.
Join fellow San José State University alumni for a pregame celebration as we gather together before the Spartans take on the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Leadership Announcements, Developments and Transitions
Harly Neumann, Vice President for People and Culture
Aug. 10, 2026
A Stanford-trained clinical and organizational psychologist and Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Neumann will serve as the first vice president of People and Culture at SJSU.
July 27
Crist S. Khachikian serves as the new Vice President for Research and Innovation and dean of the College of Graduate Studies, since July 27.
Carolyn Yucha, interim Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences
Aug. 31
Professor and Dean Emerita at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will serve a one-year appointment as Interim Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, effective Aug. 31.
Dr. Shelley Cargill, interim Dean of the College of Science
July 1
Dr. Shelley Cargill, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success serves as Interim Dean of the College of Science since July 1.
June 2026
Transition: Shonda Goward, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success to Join CSU Chancellor’s Office
May 4
Announcement: Jesse Ramírez assumed the role of Director of New Student and Family Programs, Division of Academic Affairs.
May 25
Announcement: Lucy Serrato-Lager assumed the role of Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Division of Academic Affairs.
June 1
Announcement: Jennifer Corgiat assumed the role of Associate Vice President for University Budget and Financial Strategy, Division of Administration and Finance.
June 15
Announcement: Twinki Mistry assumed the role of Associate Vice President for Enterprise Applications, Division of Information Technology.
July 1
Announcement: Dr. Randall Fullington will assume the role of Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Division of Academic Affairs.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: LIFT Awardees
(left to right) Drs. Rui Liu, Gabriela John Swamy, Yan Diana Wu and collaborators Drs. Shu Zhou and Tianqin Shi were awarded funding through the Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT) initiative and will join the inaugural 2026/27 LIFT Cohort.
Staff Spotlight: Sean Woodland
With 2026 being San José's marquee year of global and national sports, SJSU's media relations manager kept up the festivities by commentating at last month's Crossfit Games, held at downtown's SAP Center.
Faculty Spotlight: Melissa Beresford
SJSU-Led Study Finds Household Water Insecurity Persists Across California Despite Human Right to Water Policies. Associate Professor of Anthropology Melissa Beresford developed the household water insecurity survey module with a multi-institutional research team.
Information Technology thanks everyone for attending our #AdoptAI celebration! We honored grand prize winner Nhi Nguyen, highlighted inspiring campus AI workflows, reviewed positive program feedback, and previewed Fall 2026 plans.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
SJSU+West Valley-Mission Housing Partnership
A first-of-its-kind intersegmental collaboration between a California community college district and a CSU campus offers a replicable model for addressing student housing insecurity statewide.
SJSU Alumna's Interactive Rose Garden Map
Kylee Kiesow, ’20 Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, has designed an interactive map for the San José Municipal Rose Garden.
Purchase a qualifying meal plan by Aug. 31 and choose your bonus with promo code SUMMER26! Select from a Green Box, $25 Gold Points, or $25 Boost Credit.
