January 20, 2026
Celebrate the start of a new semester at the President’s Spring Welcome Address on Tues., Jan. 20 from 3-5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Action Items
Spring Weeks of Welcome (SWOW) is approaching – Submit your events to the SAMMY app for promotion and stay tuned for the complete calendar!
Feb. 3, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Save the date for Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff – Wed., Apr. 8 from 2-5 p.m. in the Student Union ballroom.
Get Emergency Alerts from Santa Clara County
With major sporting events taking place in and around San José these next few weeks, the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management encourages all residents to sign up for alerts in case of any incidents or community impact.
News and Announcements
Save the Date for the CFETI Open House
Jan. 28
Save the date: Jan. 28! Connect with CFETI's instructional designers and multimedia design team, while exploring the Center's new office and collaborative spaces on the third floor of Clark Hall. All faculty and staff welcome!
TODAY – National Day of Racial Healing
10:30 am to 1 pm.
This day is a time to reflect on #HowWeHeal from racism and an unjust time in our nation’s history. Together we can work towards a more equitable world, starting at SJSU.
Feb. 3, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
This class provides a high-level overview of retirement benefits and can be completed in 45 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes for questions.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: Shaun Fletcher
Assistant professor of public relations goes live on KTVU Channel 2 news to discuss the importance and impact of Mattel unveiling an autistic Barbie doll and what it means for the representation of neurodivergent experiences.
SJSU NewsCenter Featured Stories
Invisible Skies Immersive Art Installation Features SJSU Creativity on January 31
San Joséans will have the chance to illuminate City Hall Plaza in brilliant images of the night sky taken from Lick Observatory.
Marine Biology Pioneer David Ebert Receives Prestigious Ed Ricketts Award
David Ebert has spent decades discovering sharks that the world thought were lost. Now, his groundbreaking work has earned him the 2025 Ed Ricketts Memorial Award.
Spring 2026 classes begin Thu., Jan. 22. With the start of the semester, parking impacts will affect your commute. Recap all you need to know with this parking video, consider parking at the South Campus Parking Garage and taking the free, frequent shuttle to Main Campus, bicycling or taking public transit. Get all parking information, including the latest on permits at sjsu.edu/parking and more information on getting to campus at go.sjsu.edu/transportation.
