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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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- 8:00 AM
Campus Reading Program October Events!
Join campuswide discussions on I, Robot led by faculty, then watch a movie with free popcorn.
- 9:30 AM
Habitat Restoration: French broom Removal
Pull invasive French broom from a former Christmas tree farm at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve.
- 10:00 AM
Natalie and James Thompson Gallery: Pictorial Arts Faculty Exhibition
Walk through the Thompson Gallery's ongoing display of faculty paintings, prints, and mixed media.
- 11:00 AM
Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Carolyn Russo
Hear Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo discuss her book on Robert Rauschenberg in an online talk.
- 11:00 AM
Disability Awareness Day
Learn about disability experiences and inclusive practices at this SJSU awareness event.
- 11:00 AM
Artificially Censored: AI Guardrails, Book Bans, and Access to Information
Try hands-on activities exploring AI guardrails and book bans as part of Banned Books Week.
- 11:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Sit with your toddler for stories, songs, and interactive read-aloud time.
- 12:30 PM
Listening Hour: Voice Studio
Hear voice students perform at the Music Building's midday Listening Hour on Thursday.
- 1:00 PM
Fortinet Industry Talk
Hear Fortinet specialists cover cybersecurity challenges, Zero Trust, and cloud security technologies.
- 1:30 PM
AdoptAI Drop-In - Talk to Your Docs: Gemini Notebook Made Simple
Learn how to turn your own documents and notes into an AI-powered knowledge base with Gemini Notebook.
- 2:00 PM
Public Power Week: Meet Svp at Central Park Library
Stop by the Silicon Valley Power table to ask questions and pick up energy-saving tips.
- 2:00 PM
LGBTQ+ Drop-In Group
Join fellow queer-identified and questioning students for open conversation on gender, sexuality, and identity.
- 2:00 PM
Golf Cart Parade
Watch decorated golf carts roll through campus in this Spartan parade tradition.
- 2:00 PM
Open Lab Hours at AI Center for Civic and Social Good
Drop into the AI Center to try new tools and experiment with tech projects alongside SJSU students and staff.
- 3:00 PM
Landlord/Tenant Counseling with Project Sentinel
Get free one-on-one landlord/tenant law guidance from Project Sentinel staff, walk-in style.
- 3:00 PM
Writing Workshop: Emailing Netiquette: Academic & Professional Communication
Learn proper email netiquette for academic and professional messages in this SJSU Writing Center workshop.
- 3:30 PM
Creative Writing Workshop for Kids
Build confidence crafting stories through guided creative writing exercises for 2nd-5th graders.
- 3:30 PM
Threads of Heritage: Intro to Tatreez Workshop
Learn the basics of Tatreez embroidery in a hands-on workshop led by artist Hiba Hashlamoun.
- 4:00 PM
Community Preservation Lab Scanning Service
Bring personal photos and documents to have library staff scan and digitize them at the History Center.
- 4:00 PM
Downtown Los Altos Farmers' Market
Browse fresh produce and local goods from farm stands along State Street every Thursday afternoon.
- 4:00 PM
20th Annual Fire on the Fountain
Join the crowd at SJSU's 20th Annual Fire on the Fountain homecoming tradition.
- 4:00 PM
Language Exchange Club
Practice conversational English and swap language and culture tips with fellow students at this exchange club.
- 4:30 PM
Teen Hangout
Hang out with other teens over crafts, maker activities, and video and board games at the library.
- 4:30 PM
Repair Cafe
Bring broken clothes, appliances, bikes, or electronics for volunteer repair experts to fix for free.
- 5:00 PM
Arthritis Walk
Walk the SJSU campus loop to raise awareness for juvenile arthritis.
- 5:30 PM
Valley of Heart's Delight Annual Fundraiser
Support the nonprofit with food, drinks, and live entertainment at History Park's annual fundraiser.
- 5:30 PM
Bootcamp in the River Park with GymParty
Sweat through another GymParty bootcamp session outdoors along the Guadalupe River Park trails.
- 5:30 PM
2026 Homecoming Alumni Social at Fire on the Fountain at Interdisciplinary Science Building Lawn, SJSU Campus
Reconnect with fellow alumni at a homecoming social tied to SJSU's Fire on the Fountain tradition.
- 5:30 PM
Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit Reception
View ofrendas made by local artists and catch live performances and artist talks at this reception.
- 6:00 PM
Adults Create: Sewing by Hand
Make little felt monsters by hand in this monthly adult sewing session with limited supplies.
- 6:00 PM
Take Two: Classics go to Fire on the Fountain (Make sure to register for actual Event)
Gather at JW 5th Floor before heading to Tower Lawn for food, swag, and games at Fire on the Fountain.
- 7:00 PM
Sjplf Signature Author Event - With Robert Dugoni
Meet bestselling author Robert Dugoni for a moderated Q&A at Montgomery Theater Thursday evening.
- 7:30 PM
Dracula
Watch this staged retelling of Dracula pull you into its shadowy, suspenseful world.
- 7:30 PM
Hammer Presents National Geographic Live: Chasing Monarchs
Watch photographer Jaime Rojo's monarch butterfly images and hear him describe their winter migration to Mexico.
- 7:30 PM
SJSU Music presents SJSU Symphony Orchestra
Hear the SJSU Symphony Orchestra perform Mahler's Kindertotenlieder with a faculty baritone soloist.
- 7:30 PM
SJSU Symphony Orchestra Concert
Hear the SJSU Symphony Orchestra perform Mahler's Kindertotenlieder at the Music Building in San Jose on Thursday evening.
- 8:00 PM
The Living Tombstone
Watch duo Yoav Landau and Sam Haft perform live as The Living Tombstone at San Jose Civic.
- 8:00 PM
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Roll and drill techniques with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club during general practice.
- 10:00 PM
Nantucket wednesday
Celebrate members' birthdays with a Wednesday night gathering at Nantucket.