SpartanMessenger - September 23, 2025
Tomorrow: Benefits and Services Fair!
Attend the benefits fair on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Bring your Tower ID. Chat with vendors of various benefits available to SJSU employees and confirm your selections in PeopleSoft (on one.sjsu.edu) by October 10, 2025.
Action Items
Sept. 26
President Cynthia Teniente-Matson welcomes nominations by Friday, Sept. 26. This critical task force ensures decision-making structures align with the university's mission, vision, and values.
Be the Change: Join a Senate Committee
Faculty and staff are invited to apply for several open Senate committee seats. Visit the Senate Committee Vacancies webpage for application forms & more information.
The CSU Wants to Hear from You!
Starting Monday, Sept. 22 through Friday, Oct. 3, all students, faculty, and staff can provide input on how the Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are shaping our campus community. Submissions will be entered into an opportunity drawing for prizes.
News and Announcements
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
Join us in recognizing Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). All SJSU community members are welcome to participate in these events as we come together to honor, learn, and celebrate.
Attend the University Scholar Series (Virtual)
Sept. 24, 12 p.m.
You are all invited to attend the first University Scholar Series this semester on Wednesday, September 24 from 12 to 1 p.m. Dr. Li Shen (Jesslyn) Chong will present, "Biopsychosocial Contexts of Stress: From Mechanisms to Targeted Interventions.”
Socialize and Network with API Colleagues
Sept. 25, 12 p.m.
The Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association welcomes all to our Fall Mixer! Join us on Thu., Sept. 25 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in MLK 525. A light lunch will be provided. Get to know APIFSA, meet the leadership team, get connected, and learn about what we do and our available resources.
Reminder – Immigration Protocols
San José State University is committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive educational environment enriched by the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.
Seeking a Peer Educator for Spring 2026?
Peer Connections partners with faculty to offer Tutors, Mentors, Learning Assistants, and Supplemental Instruction Leaders for a variety of classes. We are now planning for Spring 2026. Join our open houses!
Alumni Tailgate at SJSU @ Stanford
Sept. 27, 2 p.m.
Join your fellow Spartan alumni in a can't-miss social event at Stanford Stadium before the 4:30 p.m. kickoff. Tailgate tickets are separate from game tickets which must be purchased separately.
Sept. 30, 2 p.m. and Oct. 1, 9 a.m.
FERPA presentation and Q&A with LeRoy Rooker: Sept. 30 (2–4:30 p.m.) or Oct. 1 (9–11:30 a.m.), Student Union Theater + webcast. Bring your questions for the nation’s FERPA expert.
Applications due for Intergroup Dialogue Program
Sept. 30
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) welcomes you to an 8-week Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) program during the fall 2025 semester. All are welcome to constructively explore differences and similarities, perspectives on hot topics, and how they impact the SJSU community.
Email Larry Aldama to Join the Employee Bowling League on Campus
Enjoy time relaxing each Friday at noon for fun and exercise. Join the Faculty and Staff Bowling league in the Student Union Bowling Center.
October is Cybersecurity Month at SJSU!
Stay secure online! SJSU IT and CAIC invite the SJSU community to Cybersecurity Month events: webinars, quizzes, and a hackathon. Win the media contest to get a $75 first place prize!
Attend the What’s Up Presentation from FABS
Oct. 3
Finance and Business Services invites all to its "What's Up" webinar where guests will get insights into campus financial processes, gather actionable information and ensure smoother departmental workflows.
Volunteer Mentors Needed for International Day of the Girl
Oct. 8
International Day of the Girl is a globally recognized observance in October dedicated to championing the rights and empowerment of girls. In celebration, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV) organizes an event that brings together female leaders from the community to help local girls develop confidence, courage, and essential life skills necessary to build great futures.
Faculty and Staff Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala’s Cutting-Edge GenAI Research
Work funded by Research and Innovation and published in “Elsevier's Neurocomputing”, by an Applied Data Science professor and student Neha Thakur demonstrate that Generative AI can comprehend and correct their own errors when provided with compiler feedback. This study helps researchers and practitioners better understand the capabilities and limitations of code-focused LLMs.
Staff Spotlight: Vicky Van Leer is the 2024 IT Individual Sparta Awardee
This award is presented to individuals who go above and beyond their day-to-day duties and responsibilities. It demonstrates Van Leer’s commitment to IT and our university, but more importantly, to our people -- the students, faculty, and staff of SJSU. IT coworkers recognized Van Leer’s professionalism and willingness to jump in and help.
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