April 14, 2026
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.
Action Items
Take the Website Editor Survey
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.
Apr. 17 - Finance What's Up Presentation
Apr. 17, 8:15 a.m.
All employees with finance responsibilities are invited to this event to gain insight into key business operations. The session will cover a variety of finance systems/operations topics.
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.
Apr. 21, 3-4:15 p.m.
On Tues., Apr. 21, 3-4:15 p.m. in ENG 285, all SJSU community members are invited to join a space of dialogue, reflection, and shared inquiry in response to revelations about Cesar Chavez’s acts of harm toward women and children.
Optimize Application Resources
Review required documentation and approval steps before submitting your Summer 2026 Tuition Fee Waiver in Optimize. Career Development Plans, dependent documentation, and deadlines are outlined.
Celebrate Authors Artists and Inventors
Apr. 15, 3-5 p.m.
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!
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.
Digital content accessibility deadline
By Apr. 24, 2026
All materials must meet higher accessibility standards by Apr. 24, 2026. This includes course materials, emails, social media graphics, websites and more. Visit the Digital Content Remediation Hub to get started.
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.
Interfaith Task Force Recommendations Presentation
Apr. 21, 10-11 SU 2A and Apr. 29, 2-3 p.m. SU 3A
The Interfaith Task Force invites the university community to review its recommendations in the new Annual Report. Join for two dates and times.
Apr. 2026
Sign up now for Spartan Safe 101 training offered all month long, covering campus safety, preparedness, and Run, Hide, Fight strategies to help individuals respond confidently and effectively during emergencies.
News and Announcements
Apr. 14, 2 p.m.
At Grad Slam 2026, in the Hammer Theatre Center at 2 p.m., ten outstanding student finalists present their research, scholarship, or creative work in just three minutes using a single slide.
Apr. 16, 2-4:30 p.m.
Announcing the 2025 Early Career Investigator Awards and Industry-Sponsored Researcher Award recipients. Join us in celebrating them at the Thu., Apr. 16 Celebration of Research at 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom!
Promote 1857 Minutes of Giving
Apr. 21-22
1857 Minutes of Giving is Apr. 21–22. With 100+ projects participating, you can make an impact—sign up as an Advocate and help inspire support for the projects that inspire you.
Spartan Wellness and Recovery Meeting
Thursdays, 12-1 p.m.
All employees in need are invited to join weekly confidential and anonymous recovery meetings. All forms of recovery are welcome, including non-abstinence models. Held weekly on Thu. 12-1 p.m. in Clark Hall 412.
Apr. 17
April 17, Help Students Navigate Today’s Job Market: Practical talking points, timely job market insights & clear strategies to alleviate students' job search stress and guide them toward productive next steps.
Apr. 17, 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
The Women in Leadership League host their annual conference at SJSU on Fri., Apr. 17. Join leaders from across Silicon Valley industries to share intergenerational leadership insights.
SJSU will launch Optimize for Summer 2026 Tuition Fee Waiver submissions. Review eligibility, deadlines, and key information to prepare before applications open April 24.
May 1, 3-5 p.m.
The annual Biological Science's Grilione Seminar is for a general audience. Dr. Holly Ingraham's seminar is titled: Adaptive Responses in the Female Physiology and Why They Matter for Women's Health.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: Karthika Sasikumar
SJSU’s premier media expert on international relations and 2025-26 Distinguished Service faculty awardee goes on ABC 7 News Bay Area to discuss the impact of the Iran conflict ceasefire on consumers.
Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Tejeda
Jennifer Tejeda is the March #AdoptAI for Staff winner! Staff who complete just one #AdoptAI course by Apr. 30 will be entered in our next prize drawing.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
CodeSignal Ranking
Adobe Career Hub
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.
