60 Best Halloween Activities to Celebrate Spooky Season

The spooky season is officially upon us, but you don't have to wait until October 31 to start celebrating. This holiday is about so much more than just candy and costumes. And once you see these fun ideas, you'll want to enjoy Halloween activities all October long! 

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Are You a Veteran?
Complete the  Veteran Questionnaire Google form.  This list will only be used by SJSU for this purpose. 

Stop the Bleed: 
Complete the interest sheet if interested in gain tools on how to stop life-threatening bleeding emergencies that they might encounter anywhere on a severely injured person. 

Call for Nominations - For Staff Awards: 
Review the nomination criteria and nomination questions for each of the awards and complete the nomination form by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. Nominate Someone!

Call for Nominations - For the Four Faculty Awards:
review the nomination criteria for each of the awards and complete and submit the nomination via Google Forms by Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Nominate Someone!

• LGBTQ+ Summit 2023: All Work is Work
• Friday, October 27 - 9:00am 

• Creepy Crawly Crafts at the Campbell Historical Museum
• Sunday, October 29 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm 

• Bollywood Dance
• Wednesday, November 1 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm   

• Sonic Runway
• Nightly, through 2028  from 5:00pm - 12:00 midnight

Visit the Employee Events Page

Calling all SJSU Alumni Employees!

The Alumni and Community Engagement team is hosting a mixer to bring together employees whom are also alumni of San José State University. Join us on Wednesday, November 1st in MLK255 for a fall-themed mixer including light bites and refreshments as we gather with our fellow comrades.

Please RSVP by Friday, October 27th.

Questions, please contact:
Khristine Lugo, Associate Director for Special Events at khristine.lugo@sjsu.edu
Jen Jurgensen at jen.jurgensen@sjsu.edu

Move It Mondays
With the holidays fast approaching, and temptations everywhere, make time to take care of your body and mind with this 6-part exercise class series. You don’t need to be a Kaiser member to participate. 

Classes are held every Monday thorough November 13 from 11:30am - 12:00pm. 

• Desk Workers - Identify effective ways to stay active and healthy while working at a desk.
  
• October 30 - Register now

• Exercise at a higher level - Outline comprehensive exercise program of physical fitness.
• November 6 - Register now

• Cardio Fun - Wake up and get moving with an energizing and mood-elevating workout.
• November 13 - Register now 

Understanding Diabetes
Get educated regarding diagnosis, complications and learn how to reduce pre-diabetes and diabetes risk.

• Wednesday, November 15 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Register now

Retirement Workshop 2023
Determine if you are eligible and when to enroll in Medicare or switch plans.

• Multiple sessions through Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - Register now

Live Calm Sessions

• Wednesdays, now through December 27 - times vary 

Learn how to manage an existing diabetes diagnosis, as well as how to prevent the onset of this condition.

• Thursday, November 2 - from 12:00pm - 12:45pm - Register now

Learn the difference between calories and nutrients.

• Thursday, November 16 - from 12:00pm - 12:45pm - Register now

Learn how you can BE FAST to spot a stroke.

• Thursday, November 2 - from 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Register now

Learn about the causes of knee and hip pain, non-surgical options, treatments, and minimally invasive surgery.

• Wednesday, November 8 - from 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Register now

Knee & Hip Pain Webinar
Learn about the causes of knee and hip pain, treatments, non-surgical options, minimally invasive surgery and total joint replacement.

• Wednesday, November 8 - from 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Register now

Shoulder Pain Webinar
Learn about the causes of shoulder pain, non-surgical options, treatments, and minimally invasive surgery

• Thursday,  November 9 - from 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Register now

LifeMatters by Empathia provides confidential counseling and other assistance for SJSU employees. Whether you need some extra support or would like help with a difficult situation, LifeMatters is here for you.

LifeMatters also offers financial and legal consultation, as well as online resources to support you.

Please note, Empathia courses and services are only available to faculty and staff on the state side, not those in auxiliary organizations.

LifeMatters Orientation Video
Take a few minutes to learn about the great services available to you and your family through LifeMatters with this orientation video. Click here to retrieve the password to view the video.

Watch LifeMatters Orientation Video

For more information call 1-800-367-7474 or visit mylifematters.com

See the Employee Discount Codes page for passwords and codes for discounts to amusement parks, museums, movie tickets and more. (requires SJSUOne login).

Check out some of the perks and discounts below!

• Tickets at Work - A one-stop shop for exclusive savings on products, services, and experiences, with new deals added week
• October deals