SJSU Together

San José State University invites all faculty and staff to join us as we celebrate YOU during the week of Monday, September 26 through Friday, September 30. There will be fun-filled activities for you to participate in and opportunities to meet your fellow Spartans!

SJSU would not be the thriving campus it is without your hard work and dedication. This is our chance to thank you for all you do.

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - Thriving Tuesday

  • Spartan Treasure Hunt

    Join your colleagues as they solve riddles to locate the hidden treasures around campus. Solve all the riddles for a chance to win a prize. This activity can be done in a group or on your own; adventure awaits!

    How to Participate:

    • Stop by the UP table between 11:30am - 1:30pm pick up your clue card
      • The UP Table will be located in the lobby of the Administration Building

    To be entered into the drawing you must:

    • Solve 4 out of the 7 riddles
    • Submit your completed clue card by 1:30pm to the UP table, located in the lobby of the Administration Building
      • Late entries will not be accepted
    • Drawing winners will be notified by email

     

    Faculty and Staff Social Mixer

    You are invited to join your colleagues at the Faculty and Staff Social Mixer hosted by Provident Credit Union. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided.

    Provident is a proud partner of SJSU.

    Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    Location: Il Fornaio (Atrium Room) 302 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA

    Registration is required to attend - RSVP Now!

    • Please note, registration will close Tuesday, September 27 at 2:00pm or until max capacity of 250 is reached.

    Student employees are not eligible to participate.

    We hope to see you there!

• Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - Well-being Wednesday

  • CSU Virtual Health Benefits Fair

    There will be three regional benefit fairs held virtually during Open Enrollment. All CSU employees are welcome and encouraged to attend. During the event, you'll be able to meet virtually with your campus benefit team as well as the benefit providers. We hope you'll take advantage of this time to answer any questions you may have about the health, dental, vision or voluntary benefits available to you and your dependents.

    This year, the regional virtual benefit fairs will be held on Zoom Events. In order to register, you must be logged into Zoom using your campus assigned email address. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link and instructions on how to join.

    Use the link below to register for our campus' regional virtual benefits fair:

    Northern Region | Wednesday, September 28, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    CSU Open Enrollment Fair registration

     

    University Police Department Community Resources

    Join the University Police Department in a Q&A session as they discuss the different safety programs available to faculty and staff.

    Learn more about programs like R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense), Run, Hide, Fight, and more.

    Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
    Location: Wet Classroom - Spartan Recreation (SRAC)

    Register Here Now!

    Registered participants will receive a snack bag for attending. Please stop by the UP Table in front of the SRAC once the session concludes.

    Registration Will Close: Tuesday, September 27 at 12:00pm or until max capacity of 25 is reached.

     

    Let’s Get Movin’!

    Spartan Recreation invites all SJSU Faculty and Staff to try out the SRAC facility and classes from September 28 through October 14 for FREE. After you complete a temporary membership form you will have access to the Group Fitness Classes, Aquatic Center, and Open Recreation.

    Fitness Classes include POP Pilates, Dance Fitness, Cycle and more.

    Sign Up Now!

    To sign up for the free trial please visit the front desk at the SRAC and present your Tower ID Card during their operating hours:

    • Monday through Friday - 6am to 11pm
    • Saturday - 9am to 6pm
    • Sunday - 9am to 10pm

    Note: VALID ONLY on Wednesday, September 28 from 10:30am - 1:30pm

    • Faculty and Staff who sign up in-person will be entered into a drawing to win a prize*
    • Participants that engage in any physical activity in the SRAC will receive a snack bag

    *Winners will be notified by email

    If you have any questions about the membership, please visit spartanrecreation.com or contact Joe.LopezII@sjsu.edu at (408) 924-6199.

     

    Downtown San José Walking Tour

    The San Jose Downtown Association is excited to provide faculty and staff with a guided tour of Downtown San José. Explore the different landmarks and eateries that are walking distance from campus.

    Tour Begins: 11:30am
    Tour Ends: 1:00pm
    Meeting Location: 4th and Paseo de San Antonio

    Register Here Now!

    Registered participants will receive a snack bag before the beginning of the tour.

    Registration Will Close: Tuesday, September 27 at 12:00pm or until max capacity of 50 is reached.

• Thursday, September 29, 2022 - Employee Benefits and Services Fair

  • The Employee Benefits and Services Fair will be held in-person on Thursday, September 29 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Benefits providers, SJSU Benefits Representatives and numerous other vendors will be in attendance.

    If you choose not to attend in person, the CSU Chancellor's Office, will host a virtual fair with the CSU Health Benefits Vendors on Wednesday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. You’ll find everything you need on the Calstate.edu website, including updated benefit rates and provider information.

    It is REQUIRED that you bring your Tower ID Card for entry into the event and the chance to win a prize.

    Masks are not required but strongly encouraged. This event is wheelchair accessible, individuals needing accommodations should contact Tamela Sullivan (408) 924-2411 or Elizabeth Escobar (408) 924-6891 as early as possible.

• Friday, September 30, 2022 - Breakfast To Go

  • Light breakfast items will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Please stop by the UP table from 8:00am - 9:30am on the 7th Street Plaza (in front of the Events Center) to pick-up your items.

Virtual Campus Tour

Take an interactive campus tour at your own pace! This option allows you to experience our campus through pre-recorded narration and vibrant images. This experience is available for both desktop and mobile devices.

Scenic Sites

Learn more about the campus and enjoy a great photo op by visiting these scenic sites! Remember to tag #SJSUCelebratingTogether on your pictures.

Currently located in the Spartan Rose Garden, the bell was commissioned for the California State Normal School in 1862. Weighing in at 3,000 pounds, the bell rang every morning at 8am until the 1906 earthquake. The Spartan Rose Garden was reestablished on the campus of San José State University in 2007 to mark the school’s 150th birthday.

 

The César E. Chávez Monument: Arch of Dignity, Equality and Justice was designed by Judith F. Baca in 2008. The monument is a 22-foot tall arch topped with a glass eagle, the U.F.W.’s emblem. Decorative tile murals depict people, concepts, symbols and historical events central to Chávez’s life and the movement he led.

 

At 105 years old, Tower Hall is the centerpiece of San José State University. Built in 1910 to replace a previous building damaged in the earthquake of 1906, Tower Hall is the oldest structure on the SJSU campus. The building is still used as a lecture hall.

 

During the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, United States track athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos were awarded medals for their athletic efforts. However, the great athletic feat would soon be shadowed by one of the most memorable moments in the American Civil Rights Movement. Tommie Smith and John Carlos would protest the poor treatment of African-American people in the United States and stood to empower the African American community.

 

The Spartan Memorial Chapel is a spiritual location for SJSU students, faculty, staff and alumni. The Spartan Memorial hosts memorial services for alumni and devotional events for the campus community.

 

Check out the waterfall near Diaz Compean Student Union. The Student Union is a place where students can relax, study, grab a bite to eat, and utilize on-campus resources. It houses more services than any other building on campus, and its central location makes it easy for students to stop by between classes.

 

Visit the fountain near the Provident Credit Union Event Center. The center was constructed in 1989 for the purpose of supporting and providing entertainment as well recreational opportunities for the student body and university community.

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library was the first library in the United States to combine a major city and university library, which made every collection and service available to all. It extends eight floors high and is the main branch of the 25 branches of the San José Public Library.

 

Employee Benefits

Learn more about the benefits and perks you receive as a Spartan.

Discounts
SJSU employees have access to some great discounts and perks! Visit Employee Discounts for discounts to amusement parks, museums, movie tickets and more.

Explore San José
Get to know your new home and explore all the great things San José has to offer. Explore the best places to grab coffee, catch a show, taste delicious food, discover which places have student (and/or employee) discounts and experience local landmarks.

Parking
Transportation Solutions (TS) helps alleviate automobile traffic to SJSU and reduce impact on the University's parking facilities. TS is dedicated to serving the commute needs of students and employees at SJSU. Its region-wide operation emphasizes alternatives to driving alone.

Permits
We know that the SJSU community has diverse needs when it comes to parking. That's why we offer a variety of parking permit types at various locations that can last anywhere from a single day to a semester.

Athletics
Free Tickets for ALL faculty and staff members AND their families (a total of 4 tickets per faculty/staff member) to ALL-yes-ALL, regular season home athletics events for the entire year! Best of all, your tickets are already in your pocket. Faculty and staff members now swipe their TowerID card to gain access to all athletic events. No need to print or pick up tickets, as they are pre-loaded on your id card.

Bookstore
Show your faculty/staff Tower ID card at the bookstore register and receive a 10% discount on merchandise (does not apply to sale items, electronics or text books).

Tuition Fee Waiver
Eligible faculty and staff, may take courses at any of the CSU's 23 campuses at a reduced rate or transfer the benefit to a qualified dependent. Learn more about the tuition fee waiver.