March 30, 2026

Come enjoy an afternoon with food and refreshments and connect with your community at the 2026 Staff Spring Celebration!
Action Items

San JosΓ© State University is moving forward with CHRS implementation as part of CSU Wave 5, targeting a Spring 2027 go-live.

Apr. 7, 1-3 p.m.
Donβt miss the Spring Budget Town Hall on Tue. Apr. 7 1-3 p.m., Student Union Theater. Learn about the budget university and join the campus discussion.

Apr. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us for our Staff Council meeting on Thu. Apr. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Zoom with Interim CIO/VP IT, Chris Wessels. All 91ΑΤΖζ staff are welcome to attend.

91ΑΤΖζ has partnered with OHO Interactive to assess the 91ΑΤΖζ website. Take the 10-minute, confidential survey to provide valuable feedback on how we can improve the site.

Due Mar. 31
The Center for Community Learning and Leadership invites nominations for the Service-Learning and Community Engagement Awards. Nominations should demonstrate outstanding contributions to course-based service-learning and community engaged learning.

Spring 2026
The AdoptAI for Staff training program is now available for auxiliaries! Get training for your AI journey, earn certificates, and win prizes.

Apr. 7 2026
All benefits-eligible faculty are highly-encouraged to complete the latest COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction survey. Find the unique link in your inbox in a separate email from βCOACHEβ. Your privacy is guaranteed.

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 91ΑΤΖζ faculty and staff who have made their mark in 2025!

Apr 16 - Celebration of Research--RSVP!
Apr. 16, 2-4:30 p.m.
Join us for the Celebration of Research on Thu., Apr. 16, from 2-4:30 p.m., to honor faculty and connect with student researchers and their projects.

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.

Join Academic Senate for AY2026-27
The Senate must fill over 400 committee seats, which is only possible when people like you step up to serve. There are committees to match many areas of expertise and interest, and the Senate needs you on them!

By Apr. 24, 2026
All campus materials must meet accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. Visit the Digital Content Remediation Hub to get started.
Help new Spartans feel at home! Volunteer as a New Employee Ambassador to share insights, answer questions, build connections, and create a welcoming, supportive start at 91ΑΤΖζ.
Read the latest update from the Special Assistant to the Provost for AI Initiatives
News and Announcements

Apr. 17, 8:15 a.m.
The Finance and Business Services team invites all faculty and staff to its βWhatβs Upβ virtual presentation on Fri., Apr. 17 at 8:15 a.m., a key event for staying informed on essential campus financial systems and processes.

Apr. 8, 2-5 p.m.
Please join us next week for Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff on Wed., Apr. 8 from 2β5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Mar. 24, 12 p.m.
Adobe's new application Podcast allows you to edit a podcast like a Google / Office doc. Record a short elevator pitch to highlight what you can bring to a team or organization. This workshop will leave you with a 2 minute audio clip for you to use in future videos, as well as practice in telling an effective story in a short period of time. Please activate your 91ΑΤΖζ Adobe license at the minimum, 48 hours before attending this workshop. Learn more about activating your 91ΑΤΖζ Adobe License here.

Apr. 3, 7:15 p.m.
Show your Spartan pride at Oracle Park when you join fellow alumni, students and faculty for San JosΓ© State Night presented by Habbas Law. The Giants host the New York Mets. A portion of each Special Event ticket supports the 91ΑΤΖζ community.

Starting Apr. 6
Spartan Eats will accept CalFresh/EBT at Village Market starting Apr. 6, expanding access to grocery essentials. Visit 91ΑΤΖζ Cares for eligibility details and support with CalFresh enrollment and benefits.

91ΑΤΖζ Opera ignites a visceral double bill: Poulencβs La voix humaine, a devastating final call to a lost lover, and Stuck Elevator, a true-story immigrant fever dream.

Connect with Silicon Valley mentors and students at the WILL Conference on Fri., Apr. 17. Join leaders from NVIDIA, Cisco, and 91ΑΤΖζ for intergenerational leadership insights and purposeful industry networking.

Apr. 22
Join us for a facilitated town hall focused on strengthening staff experience, connection, and belonging at 91ΑΤΖζ through respectful, dialogue-based conversation across our campus community.

King Library Digital Humanities Center proudly presents a digital Student Art Showcase, curated by Phuong-Trang Maria Vu. This showcase is a digital video compilation highlighting some of the best works created by 91ΑΤΖζ student artists.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight

91ΑΤΖζ associate professor of taxation, Caroline Chen, is interviewed on ABC 7 News Bay Area on offering free tax help to 91ΑΤΖζ students.

Lead Plumber, Roberto Veliz, takes us around campus, into mechanical rooms, showcasing how FD&O keeps everything running smoothly. Follow this dedicated Spartan in a Day in the Life feature
91ΑΤΖζ NewsCenter Featured Stories

Faculty and student artwork lit up the SAP Center this past weekend to welcome visitors to the collegiate basketball tournament festivities. Designed and programmed by Digital Media Arts professor G. Craig Hobbs and his students.

On March 23, engineers, city officials, students and community members filled King Library 225 for a conversation about the role of women in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Thank you to all faculty and staff who enjoyed the Dining Commonsβ Employee Appreciation Week with discounted entry! Keep enjoying the fun with special employee pricing and a variety of options for all dietary needs every Friday and experience all-you-care-to-eat dining. Lock in this special price for the rest of the semester with the purchase of a Base Plan and earn 5 FREE additional swipes! Use promo code βSTAFFβ at checkout at dineoncampus.com/sjsu