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HR News Campus Updates & Events | October 2019

As we begin a new Academic Year, there are even more ways for you to engage with the campus community.  We hope you'll take advantage of the information highlighted below.

Register Now: Get Ready to Feel Like a Million! Join HR Benefits’ Online Challenge | October 14 - November 24

CSUN has partnered with Kaiser Permanent to bring you a 6 week online well-being program called Feel Like a Million!

If you want the stamina to take on the tough challenges and still pursue other interests...if you’d like the balance in your life that minimizes stress and allows you to focus on your priorities...then Feel Like a Million is the program for you.

Your goal is to accumulate $1 million (virtual currency) in 6 weeks by practicing healthy habits and rituals in 5 areas:

  • Moving Matters
  • Food to Fuel
  • Better Balance
  • On Purpose
  • Potpourri (miscellaneous important actions that contribute to the goal).

You can participate as an individual or form a team. Teams consists of at least 4 participates. As soon as all team members have registered and accepted your invitation, your team is official and ready to go.

Go to https://csunhealthymatadors.ifeellikeamillion.com to register by Friday, October 18 to win the great prize of good health and other prizes too!

The challenge runs from Monday, October 14 - Sunday, November 24. Don't miss out on this free wellness program!

Stress Reducing, Energy Boosting!

Mindfulness Mondays | Every Monday Through December 2

Join The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing for Mindfulness Mondays This Fall! 

Get your Zen on each Monday, as a different facilitator guides you to a clearer mind. Increase your peace, focus, and clarity with this completely free program of mindfulness and meditation.

Dates: every Monday through December 2nd
Location: Santa Susana Hall 108
Time: 12:00 pm- 12:45 pm

Join The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing this Fall for Wellbeing Wednesdays - NEW!

The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing is excited to announce the launch of Wellbeing Wednesdays, starting Fall 2019. Wellbeing Wednesdays is a new series of workshops, where anything from tasty recipes, artistic expressions and financial literacy come together to create a multifaceted experience.

Dates: select Wednesday’s during the fall semester

October 2nd: Art Therapy hosted by the Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing
October 16th: How to Eat Healthy on Campus with Dr. Elizabeth Sussman
October 30th: A Walk and Garden Workshop hosted by Marilyn Magaram Center

Location: Santa Susana Hall 108

Time: 12:05pm-12:45pm

Provost’s Student Success Series | October 2 & 31

Join us for campus-wide conversations on current and emerging student success efforts. Events will highlight efforts across divisions, and provide a collaborative framework for adding value to the many efforts underway. 

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Topic: A Campus Conversation on Student Success:  Matadors Rising - We Can Do This!
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm; Reception and Resource Fair 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Grand Salon
Please RSVP at: https://www.csun.edu/student-success/rsvp-form

 

Thursday, October 31, 2019
Topic: Student Success Workshops: Practical Strategies for Supporting Student Success
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm; Reception and Resource Fair 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Northridge Center

 

Monday, November 18, 2019 (**New Date**)
Topic: Inclusive Excellence
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm; Reception and Resource Fair 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: TBD

 

For questions or additional information, please contact the Office of Student Success at 818-677-3200 or student-success@csun.edu.

Pride Center: Out in the Garden for National Coming Out Day | October 10

Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:  Oasis Wellness Center, University Student Union

 The Pride Center of the University Student Union invites all LGBTQIA+ students and allies to our National Coming Out Day celebration—Out in the Garden. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community while enjoying live entertainment, collaborative art activities, succulent plant potting and free food! Join us at the Oasis Wellness Center to grow your community and show your pride at Out in the Garden.
Out in the Garden poster
 

11th Annual Research Fellows Colloquium | October 15

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room, Oviatt Library

The Office of the Provost cordially invites you to come hear our distinguished faculty speak about their research.  Panel moderated by Katherine Dabbour, Associate Dean, Oviatt Library. Classes are welcome to attend.

Featured Speakers:

  • Dr. Christoph Schaal (Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Computer Science) - Advancing Ultrasonics Knowledge for the Development of Next-Generation Applications
  • Dr. Lissa Stapleton (Deaf Studies at the Michael D. Eisner College of Education) - Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Black Deaf Education: the Critical Relationship Between Space and Time
  • Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov (Music at the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication) - Research and Preparation of a Scholarly Performance Edition of the Scriabin Twenty-Four Preludes, Op. 11 for publication as an Alfred Masterworks Edition
  • Dr. Hui (Jimmy) Xie (Recreation and Tourism Management at the College of Health and Human Development) - Latino Mother's Perception of Grandparent's Support for Grandchildren’s Leisure Time Physical Activity (LPTA)
  • Dr. Anaïs Valiquette L'Heureux (Criminology and Justice Studies at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences) - California's Risks and Crises Prevention Effectiveness
  • Dr. Ana Sanchez-Munoz (Chicana/o Studies at the College of Humanities) - Language Resistance: Spanish Language Use and its Impact on Two Southwestern Communities
  • Dr. Sigalit Ronen (Management at the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics) - Secure-Based Leadership: Development and Validation of a Theory-Based Measure

https://library.csun.edu/events/research-fellows-2019

Oviatt Library October Events | October 16 & 22

“Right of Way: Justice and Equity in the Growth of Los Angeles” Library Exhibit Reception, with keynote speaker Loraine Lundquist
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Ferman Presentation Room/Library Exhibit Gallery

Read more information and register at: https://library.csun.edu/events/right-of-way-reception

“State of OA 2019: Can California Transform Open Access?”
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room

Join us for the sixth annual Open Access Award and a discussion of transformative publishing agreements being pursued by both the UC and CSU.
Honoring Steven Fitzgerald (Computer Science), recipient of the 2019 Oviatt Library Open Access Award

Read more informatoin and register at: https://library.csun.edu/events/OA-2019


 

 

October Events at The USU | Expressions & Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football - Every Monday in the Pub Sports Grill, USU

Are you ready for some football? The Pub Sports Grill at the University Student Union invites you to huddle around your choice of our multiple big screens with fellow Matadors to cheer on your favorite teams at Monday Night Football! It’s always more fun to watch the big game with a crowd, so join the fun at the Pub to enjoy discounts on savory Pub food, participate in free halftime raffles and watch action-packed games with friends. It’s the perfect way to experience Monday Night Football!

Find out more at: https://www.csun.edu/usu/events/monday-night-football-30

Expressions - October 16 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm in the Games Room, USU

Do you have a poem, song or special talent that you’ve been wanting to share? Take your turn in the spotlight at the University Student Union’s open mic night event, Expressions. On a select Wednesday every month, you’re invited to experience the many talents of your fellow Matadors and showcase your own creativity by performing in front of a supportive crowd. Join us at Expressions for expressive art-filled nights, delicious free food and the chance to win free raffle prizes!

Find out more at: https://www.csun.edu/usu/events/expressions-11

Participate in the 2019 Great California ShakeOut! Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 10:17 a.m

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 10:17am

CSUN will be participating in the Great ShakeOut Drill to support earthquake preparedness. Join millions of people worldwide and practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019. CSUN Department of Police Services will be conducting a test of the campus Alertus and Informacast Emergency Notification Systems in conjunction with the Great Shake Out. The messages will clearly state that this is a TEST only. Learn more about what to do during an earthquake and other emergencies in our Emergency Desk Reference.

Resources: 

Matador Athletics Faculty and Staff Appreciation Series Games | October 18, 26 & 31

Friday, October 18, 2019 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm, & Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Location:
CSUN Matadome

Presented By:

CSUN Athletics

Description:

Reminder: Check GoMatadors.com for schedule (date/time) updates!

The Fall 2019 Faculty & Staff Series includes six home events on campus. 

CSUN Faculty and Staff members will receive complimentary admission to each game and are invited to bring up to three additional guests. All CSUN Faculty and Staff members are eligible to participate by checking in at each game using their CSUN ID. The Athletics Department will have a separate check-in area for participants at each venue in order to track attendance. Premium giveaway items may also be made available for each game, as applicable, at the Faculty & Staff Series check-in table while supplies last.

For more information regarding the CSUN Faculty & Staff Series, please contact Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Branding and Fan Development Dawn Ellerbe at dawn.ellerbe@csun.edu or by calling (818) 677-3215.

 

Join Us in OV 16 to View the GI 2025 Symposium | October 17 & 18

Join campus colleagues to watch the GI 2025 Symposium broadcast live.  View the Symposium website here: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/why-the-csu-matters/graduation-initiative-2025/symposium.

On Campus event schedule: 

Thursday, October 17, 2019, Oviatt 16 - 1:00 - 4:30 pm

Friday, October 8, 2018, Oviatt 16 - 8:45 am - 1:30 pm

  

 

Support Our Amazing Students - Attend the DataJam 2019 Winning Team Presentations & Awards | October 18

Celebrate CSUN’s 3rd Annual DataJam! Come support competing student teams as they showcase their data-infused presentations focused on the theme: Resilient LA!

Friday, October 18th
USU Flintridge
Times to be determined. Watch our website for details:
https://www.csun.edu/graduate-studies/datajam

Attendees must RSVP.

Million Dollar Showcase: Affordable Learning in Action | October 23

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 9:15am to 12:00pm

Location:

Oviatt Library - Jack and Florence Ferman Presentation Room

 

In a spring 2019 survey of CSUN students who participated in AL$, nearly 70% said they delay buying their required course textbooks, while 35% of students forego buying textbooks due to cost. This may mean the difference between graduating on time or dropping out.

Are you curious about options for using Open Educational Resources and/or low-cost materials in your classes? Would you like to hear from fellow faculty about the benefits and challenges involved? As part of the CSU-wide Affordable Learning $olutions initiative, faculty at CSUN have already saved students over $1,000,000.

Join us for the Affordable Learning Solutions event on October 23rd, where we will recognize faculty who have contributed to student success through switching to OERs or low-cost textbooks.

At the event, you will be able to:

  • Meet some of the faculty who have incorporated low to zero cost materials into their courses without compromising quality!
  • Share ideas with fellow faculty who are dedicated to addressing textbook affordability issues.
  • Learn about grant opportunities to join the AL$ initiative.

Continental breakfast will be provided.

Event Schedule

9:15 - 9:30 Coffee & Refreshments

9:30 - 9:40 Welcome Remarks

9:40 - 10:00 Affordable Learning $olutions Showcase & Faculty Recognition

10:00 - 11:00 Faculty Panel and Q&A.

  • Audrey Thacker, English
  • Matthew Clements, Queer Studies
  • Debra Berry Malmberg, Psychology
  • Moderator: Mary-Pat Stein, Faculty President

11:00 - 11:30 Student Panel.

11:30 - 12:00 Networking Time

AL$ Awardees Testimonials

Please RSVP by October 9th at https://library.csun.edu/events/als-2019

Learn more about Affordable Learning Solutions

 

Sustainability Day 2019! | October 24

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Are you interested in learning about how biodiversity loss is affecting our food, land, water, and population? Join the Institute for our annual Sustainability Day, on Thursday, October 24th, to hear guest speakers share their expertise about important issues surrounding biodiversity loss.

Attendees can choose to attend single sessions, which will be scheduled to align with class periods, in the University Student Union Northridge Center. We encourage faculty members to bring their classes, to offer students extra credit for attending sessions, and to inform students about this event. This event is FREE to all students, so make sure to spread the word and bring along your classmates and friends!

9:30am-10:45am: Land and Water

11:00am-12:15pm: Cultural Diversity

12:30pm-1:45pm: Documentary: Schooling the World & Campus Pollinator Tour

2:00pm-3:15pm: Biodiversity and Food

4:00pm-4:45pm: Pollinator Workshop

The Career Center Introduces Career Link | October 24

The Career Center invites you to join us for an exciting and interactive tour of CareerLink, CSUN’s online career exploration and planning tool. Learn how to engage your students in career development and help them achieve academic and career success. Curious about Handshake, come see it in action. (Plan to be with us for around one hour for the full tour.)  Visit CareerLink section booths, take a video tour, and have Career Center staff introduce you to powerful career resources! Deepen your knowledge with a hands-on experience. Complete your tour card and enter to win a lunch on campus or a Career Center water bottle! Enjoy morning refreshments with your colleagues. (10 - $10 Mata Money cards & 25 water bottles available to win.)


Thursday, October 24, 2019
10:00 am – Noon
USU Northridge Center

Click on the invite image to RSVP.

Advising a Student Organization or Club? Advisor Training | October 24

Are you a University Advisor to a CSUN Student Organization? If so, you can find registration information for the upcoming Advisor Training and Steps for the Student Organization Registration Process, which includes tasks that can be accomplished before the official opening of club registration, on our Clubs & Organizations Webpage. For example, you can start the required COAST Training for an organization's President, Treasurer, and University Advisor now.

Also, if you are interested in collaborating with our Leadership Development Team on a workshop topic, feel free to reach out. Please contact us Nikiya McWilliams of the Matador Involvement Center for more information at: nikiya.mcwilliams@csun.edu.

Family Education Day at CSUN | October 26

Faculty & Staff are invited to attend Family Education Day at CSUN, promote the event throughout the community, and/or showcase your department, college, services, etc. as an exhibitor at the event.  Or, volunteer your time on the day of the event!

The event will include:
El evento incluirá:

  • A reading garden for kids
    Un jardín de lectura para los niños
  • Workshops for parents and students on college admissions, financial aid and more
    Talleres para padres y estudiantes sobre como matricularse en una universidad, ayuda financiera y más
  • A college and resource fair
    Una feria de colegios y recursos
  • Free books
    Libros gratis
  • Food and entertainment
    Comida y entretenimiento

For more information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/familyday

Download an English language flier.

Download a Spanish language flier.

 

Faculty & Staff Housing Available Now | Move-in Special Valid Until October 30, 2019!

There are units available for lease at the College Court Townhomes for CSUN Faculty and Staff. College Court Townhomes are walking distance to campus!

Move-In Special: Security Deposit (1 Month Rent) Discounted by 50% valid through October 30, 2019. Take advantage of inventory and special now.

Property

Select Image for Property Flyer

College Court Townhomes

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, plus a Bonus Room |  Approx. 1,650 - 1,850 Sq. Ft.

$2,550 - $2,650 / Month

For Detailed Information, Visit: College-Court-Townhomes

 

Properties owned and leased through The University Corporation. For additional information, contact Linda.Turner@csun.edu.

Influenza (Flu) Shots Available by Appointment at Klotz Student Health Center

Standard flu shots are available seasonally, usually September through March, at the Klotz Student Health Center. The service charge is $20. Please call (818) 677-3666 to schedule an appointment. 

Individuals 65 years of age and older may receive the standard flu vaccine; however, there is also a higher-dose alternative available. If you are interested in this option, please consult your personal health care provider.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has created vaccine information sheets that address the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccine and many other vaccines.

Need Office Supplies? | The Institute for Sustainability's Zero Waste Initiative and AS Introduce Recycle-L

With the Zero Waste initiative, we’re really working to decrease the amount of new office supplies purchased on campus. One way you can help is by using Recycle-L. Recycle-L is a weekly newsletter listing free supplies for staff to take and reuse. The program also accepts donations of any re-purposed office supplies, such as binders, filing cabinets, folders, file holders, etc. Items can be either picked up or delivered by our team. If you would like to sign up for the Recycle-L newsletter, follow this link. Items can be reserved on a first come first serve basis by contacting the SOP team at csunsustop@csun.edu or by calling (818)-677-4262.

In support of the campus’ missionthe Sustainability Center has gathered over 150 used binders for campus use.  All binders have been sorted to ensure that ones being provided are in good shape and these are at no cost to the departments.

 

News from CSUN's Sustainability Center

CSUN Top Performer on Sustainable Campus Index

CSUN has been recognized as a top performer in the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index, tying for fourth place nationally in the area of Water and fifth place as an Overall Performer for master's institutions, scoring higher than any other CSU! A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus Index recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities overall and in 17 impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). 
 
CSUN achieved top performer status by earning a high score overall and in the Water subcategory in STARS. This prestigious recognition covers campus water use reduction and rainwater management. Water conservation and effective rainwater and wastewater management reduce the need for effluent discharge into local surface water supplies. This helps improve the health of local water ecosystems, as well as maintains and protects finite groundwater supplies.
 
“We are happy to recognize Institution Name for its leadership in advancing sustainability,” said AASHE’s Executive Director Meghan Fay Zahniser. “I’m grateful for the work being done by this institution to help move society toward a more equitable and sustainable future.”
   
CSUN was awarded a gold rating in its STARS assessment in March of this year for the second time. CSUN completed the comprehensive assessment for the first time in 2016 receiving a gold rating then as well. While continuing to hold this title, this additional achievement has been added to CSUN's portfolio.

CSUN’s gold rating is the highest in the California State University system under the current points system and requires renewal every three years. With more than 800 participants in 30 countries, AASHE’s STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance.

We would like to thank all campus partners for their support in making CSUN a top sustainable campus nationally, and representing a diverse body of students, faculty and staff that provide rich environment for learning and collaboration.

 

Clean Air Day 2019!

The Institute is participating in Clean Air Day again this year. California Clean Air Day is a project of the Coalition of Clean Air and is built on the idea that we can create habits to clear the air for all members of California’s diverse communities. Their goal is to encourage people and organizations to take the pledge to Clear the Air on October 2, 2019.

We have taken the pledge on behalf of the Institute and would like to request your support. If you could take a brief moment to fill out the Individual Clean Air Pledge and use code CSUN, we can track our progress. Thank you for your commitment to sustainability!

Take The Pledge to reduce your emissions and spread the word!

 

Bicycle Survey - We Need Your Help!

As part of CSUN’s effort to become certified as a Bicycle Friendly University, we are seeking input from campus users familiar with bicycle-related offerings on campus. The survey will improve our understanding of bicyclists’ experiences on the CSUN campus, and help inform decisions about expanding bicycle programs, facilities and amenities.

Please complete the survey by October 1st! Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Some benefits to bicycling:

-Requires no gasoline and, therefore, no harmful vehicle emissions or smog are released into the air
-Decreases traffic by having less cars on the road
-Idling isn’t an issue
-Noise pollution is reduced 
-No fluids are required helping to ensure such fluids don’t make their way into local waterways or the environment

Campus Sustainability Resources: Faculty Resources

The Institute offers various campus sustainability resources for faculty members:

  • Expert Directory: The Institute manages a directory consisting of CSUN faculty and staff who conduct research and/or hold expertise in sustainability-related topic areas. This is useful to faculty who apply for or are involved in grants and contracts.
  • CSUN Food Garden and Education Center educates students about sustainable food gardening techniques and healthy food choices, promotes community involvement, and provides service-learning opportunities. Volunteers learn aspects of urban farming, including composting, soil restoration, saving and harvesting food, and seed planting. Volunteers can take home what we grow. The garden is located directly between the tennis courts and baseball field, and is open all year. We also provide a ADA-compliant and Wi-Fi enabled Sustainable Outdoor Classroom for faculty to reserve throughout the academic year. Faculty members can email sustainability@csun.edu for more details.
     
  • Sustainability Academic Strategy Committee, chaired by the Institute, is composed of approximately 20 faculty, representing every college. The committee is open to all faculty and is focused on faculty development and increasing sustainability Student Learning Outcomes. This is helpful for faculty working to integrate sustainability into their courses.
     
  • The Institute Resource Library includes a database of over 150 syllabi from 32 unique disciplines for sustainability-related courses taught at similar universities. The example syllabi can be used to develop new courses or modify existing courses to include sustainability related concepts and materials. The Library also includes sustainability themed films and books that can be checked out, and equipment for demonstration and research purposes (e.g., personal energy meters, infrared thermometers, water moisture probes, and a high-tech drone).

Outdoor Classroom

Exclusive Faculty & Staff Meal Plan

Already missing $6.99 Fridays at Geronimo’s and Bamboo Terrace?  Consider purchasing a Faculty and Staff Meal Plan!

Order from CSUN Dining To Go Online!

CSUN Dining makes catering your meeting or event easy with CSUN Dining To Go online catering! 

Our expanded menu and flexible ordering ensures that you’ll be able to find selections to fit your needs. 

Visit www.csun.edu/csundining/togo to take a look or place an order.


Tapingo is Now Grubhub!

Tapingo is now a part of GrubHub.  Just follow the instructions below to access CSUN Dining locations.  You can also migrate your existing Tapingo information to Grubhub, by using the e-mail address from your Tapingo account when registering.

https://csun.edu/csundining/grubhub