May 12, 2026
Canvas functionality is restored and all faculty and students may securely log in. Review our communications for the latest updates.
Action Items
May 20-22, 2026
We need your participation to serve our students during our three days of Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 20-22. Your contributions make memorable experiences for our grads and give you a unique chance to socialize with fellow employees!
May 12, 2026
Grade rosters open May 12. Don't miss key deadlines and avoid common grading errors. Read the Spring 2026 Grading Bulletin for grading reminders, important dates, and deadlines!
Staff Council Meeting with CFO
May 14, 3:30 p.m.
Join us for the final Staff Council meeting of this academic year this Thu., May 14, 3:30 p.m. on Zoom, featuring special guest Chief Financial Officer Kathy Kaoudis. All SJSU staff are welcome to attend.
Bookstore Transition Drop-In Office Hours
Apr. 21 - May 27, Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 2 p.m.
Questions about our transition to Follett? Join drop-in Zoom Office Hours from Apr. 21 to May 27: Tues. 10:30 a.m. and Weds. 2 p.m. Email Rickey Pozos at rickey.pozos@sjsu.edu with any advance questions.
RSVP for the Spring Celebration
May 26, 1-3 p.m.
Celebrate together on May 26, 1-3 p.m. in Student Ballrooms A&B with food, refreshments and an afternoon dedicated to appreciation, connection, and community.
AI Updates from Academic Affairs
May 8, 2026 Newsletter
For updates on Artificial Intelligence initiatives at SJSU, read the latest bi-weekly newsletter from Academic Affairs. Oriented for faculty.
Apply by May 20
Faculty new to AI are invited to apply to a paid Summer 2026 institute to develop ideas, approaches, and course materials for using AI in teaching. $800 stipend included.
Dining Dollars Expire May 22nd
Still have dining dollars? Use your balance by May 22, as funds do not roll over to next semester! Be sure to check your balance before the semester ends.
Help Improve the Career Center Website
Your feedback matters. Help us enhance our website to better meet your needs. Complete the Career Center website survey and let us know what’s working and what can improve.
Events and Announcements
May 2-31, 2026
Voyage to the Islands comes to Gilroy Gardens weekends in May 2026, featuring Polynesian cultures, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities. Tickets available through your affiliate site.
July 23-26, 2026
Travel to Ashland, Oregon with the Hammer team July 23–26. Enjoy five performances, backstage tour, deluxe travel+hotel accommodations, and pre- and post show conversations with dean Dr. Shannon Miller.
May 11 until sell-out
All this week, enjoy new markdowns in store with up to 50% off—perfect for stocking up on T-shirts, hats, shorts, and more. Sale will last until all items run out.
May 24
We invite you to explore the new traveling exhibition AIDS, Posters and Stories of Public Health on the fifth floor of the King Library. On view now through May 24.
TicketsatWork Discounts Info Session
May 14, 11-11:45 a.m.
Join a fun, interactive virtual session to explore nationwide TicketsatWork employee discounts. Enjoy trivia and prizes on Thu., May 14, 11-11:45 a.m.
May 13, 14, 19 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A drop-in space May 13, 14, 19 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for faculty to complete grading with peer support, snacks, and instructional design help.
Plug and Play AI Showcase Event
May 18, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Join Plug and Play for an exciting showcase of cutting-edge AI startups at the San Jose AI Center of Excellence Expo.
Due May 30
Apply to be a Student AI Ambassador. Engage peers, amplify student perspectives, and help shape responsible AI use in teaching and learning at SJSU. Apply by Fri. May 30.
Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m.
Master leadership as your natural self-expression through a new ontological course. Attend a virtual info session any upcoming Tues. 12-1 p.m. to achieve professional breakthroughs and transform your leadership approach.
Thank YOU for Making WASC Meaningful!
The Institutional Effectiveness team would like to thank everyone who participated in the WASC activities this year! Read the full message.
Research Foundation Annual Report Now Live
Explore the 2026 Research Foundation Annual Report, highlighting $111.3M in new awards, student research opportunities, and campus impact through RSCA and innovation.
Explorance Blue, New Course Evaluation Platform
SJSU will pilot Explorance Blue in spring 2026 as part of a transition to a new course evaluation platform. Courses taught by full professors will support testing ahead of rollout.
May 13 - 18
The countdown to final exams and culminating activities has begun! Our students are closing in on the final days of the Spring 2026 semester. To support our students during the final exam period, Student Involvement will host three #SJSUFinalsWeek stations. Your help is needed.
Did you know assigning an F or NC grade for a student who stopped participating may be the wrong grade? Visit the F vs. WU Grades webpage for guidelines.
Apply to table on Aug. 19, 1- a.m. - 1 p.m.
Free Registration Open for SJSU Departments! Join the Fall '26 Part-Time and On-Campus Job Fair. Reminder: SJSU Handshake is the online hub for posting student job openings in all departments and divisions.
Spartan Wellness and Recovery Meeting
Thursdays, 12-1 p.m.
Spartans take care of Spartans. 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.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight Mary Currin Percival
Honored at the Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff awards last month, this associate professor of Political Science is the 2025-2026 Outstanding Professor!
Our April #AdoptAI for Staff winner is K. R. Eitzen! Staff who complete just one #AdoptAI course by May 30 will be entered in our next prize drawing.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
SJSU Alum Dick Miyagawa and SJSU guest curator Urla Hill talk about fighting injustice.
SJSU alumnus Dick Miyagawa and SJSU guest curator Urla Hill talk about fighting injustice from Japanese incarceration during WWII through today.
Countdown to Commencement: Charity Burton
A first-generation college graduate, Charity Burton, ’26 BS, ’27 MS Justice Studies, volunteers on the board as the director of community for the San José Women’s Club when she’s not in class, caring for her children or volunteering in other various locations.
Watch the latest SJSU marketing campaign video, featuring the Spartan Edge and how we exemplify the competitive advantage SJSU grads earn from their time with us.
