October 6, 2003 Vol. VIII, No. 4

FYI

The deadline for the Oct. 20 issue is Monday, Oct. 13. We strive to include all items submitted by deadline occurring during the two-week period until the next issue. Items further in advance will be run on a space-available basis. Submit future items by e-mailing them to pubinfo@csun.edu, sending them to mail drop 8242 or faxing them to (818) 677-4909. E-mail is the preferred method of submitting.

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Employee Wellness Lecture

Wednesday, Oct. 8 and 15

Physics & Astronomy Lectures

• Lecture by Andrea Liu of UCLA's Chemistry Department.
  Wed., Oct. 8
• Lecture by Jianping Hu of UCLA's Physics and Astronomy Department.
  Wed., Oct. 15

  Tuesday, Oct. 14

  Association of Retired Faculty Meeting and Lecture

  The Association of Retired Faculty invites the campus community to hear Audubon Society member Linda Jones, professor emeritus of education, speak on the common birds of Southern California. The lecture is at 2 p.m. in the University Club's Lamb's Lounge. fmiÐGwen Brewer, x3467.

  Friday, Oct. 17

  Clubs and Organizations Advisor Training

  Cal State Northridge club and organization advisors will have a workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oviatt Library presentation room. New and experienced advisors are encouraged to attend. University and Associated Students' privileges and advisors' responsibilities will be among the issues discussed. Lunch will be served. fmiÐx2393.

  Friday, Oct. 17

  CELT Workshop

  Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) offers a workshop titled "Integrating the Demands of Grading, Assessment, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning," led by Lynda Harding, director of CSU Fresno's Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. Workshop hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sierra Hall 451, Whitsett Room. Registration required. Lunch provided. fmiÐKelly Kroeker, x6536.

  Monday, Oct. 20

  Sigma Xi Lecture

  Northridge chapter of Sigma Xi will present a lecture titled "Life Among the Ruins: Adaptive Mechanisms during Neurodegeneration" from noonÐ12:50 p.m. in Science Building 1, second floor, room 1231. Biology professor Randy Cohen, recipient of the 2003 Sigma Xi George LeFevere Research Award, will speak. Open to the campus community. fmiÐx2046.

  Wednesday, Oct. 22

  Annual Provost's Colloquium

  Religious Studies assistant professor Amir Hussain, Cal State Northridge's 2003Ð2004 Jerome Richfield Memorial Scholar, will speak on "The Study of Islam in the 21st Century" at the 12th Annual Provost's Colloquium at 4 p.m. in the Oviatt Library presentation room. A reception will follow. RSVP or fmiÐx2138.

  Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 23

  Brown Bag Film Series

  The Marilyn Magaram Center invites the campus community to its next "Brown Bag Film Series" at Sequoia Hall, room 112. The next film is "Phytochemicals, Nutrition and Food Safety." Show times are 12:30Ð1:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 22, and 1Ð2 p.m. Thu., Oct. 23. fmiÐx3102.

  Thursday, Oct. 23

  CELT's Beck Teaching Forum

  The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) will have its forum from noonÐ2 p.m. in the Oviatt Library's presentation room. The Beck Forum provides an opportunity for grant awardees to share their projects and to discuss innovative teaching practices and the enhancement of student learning. Welcome by Jolene Koester, president; Cynthia Desrochers, CELT director; Linda Bain, interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded. No reservations required. fmiÐx5934.
  The forum schedule:
  Presentations, 2002Ð2003 Judge Julian Beck Award Recipients
  
  • Virginia Vandergon, Department of Biology
    "Can Service-Learning Better Teach Science Content to Pre-Service Teachers?"
    12:10Ð12:25 p.m.
  • Paula DiMarco, Department of Art
    "Public and Community Social Issues in a Graphic Design Course"
    12:25Ð12:40 p.m.
  • Eugene Fritsche and Karen Savage, Department of Geological Sciences
    "Celebration of Peter Weigand's Science Contributions"
    12:40Ð12:55 p.m.
    Posters and Demonstrations, 2002Ð2003 Beck Award Recipients
    1Ð2 p.m.
  Thursday, Oct. 23

  Harris Retirement

  Ruth Harris, coordinator of the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences' Language, Speech and Hearing Center, will be honored with a 6:30 p.m. retirement reception at the Porter Valley Country Club. Harris has served the department for 26 years. Under her direction, Northridge's Early Intervention Program won the California Speech, Hearing and Language Association's Program of the Year award in 1994. Harris also received the association's Honors of the Association recognition in 1998. fmi-Karen Green, x2880. Thursday, Oct. 23

  CSUN Christian Faculty & Staff Association Open House

  The Christian Faculty and Staff Association invites the campus community to an open house and lecture from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Student Union's Grand Salon. Dallas Willard, philosophy professor at the University of Southern California, will present a lecture titled "The Christian in the Knowledge Factory." Willard's philosophical publications are in the areas of epistemology, the philosophy of mind and of logic. Lunch will be served. fmiÐwww.csun.edu/~vceed002/cfsa. Wednesday, Oct. 29

  Geology Lecture

  The Geology Department is sponsoring a lecture titled "The Effect of Microbial Attachment on Carbonate Dissolution" from noonÐ12:50 p.m. in Science Building 1, the second floor, room 1231. Pamela Conrad of Jet Propulsion Laboratory will speak. fmiÐx2046. Friday, Oct. 31

  Professors Golf Association Tournament

  The Cal State Northridge Professors Golf Association will hold its mid-semester tournament at 10 a.m. at the Knollwood Golf Course, 12040 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Registration $46, includes cart. Prizes will be awarded and a Halloween "trick-or-treat" surprise announced. Faculty and staff, regardless of skill level, are invited. Registration and fmiÐLee Gassert, leland.gassert@csun.edu or (818) 998-3021. Monday, Nov. 10

  UNICO Charity Golf Tournament

  The UNICO (Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, Opportunity) service organization will hold its third annual charity golf tournament, benefiting its sponsored fellowship program at Cal State Northridge: 9:30 a.m., California Country Club, 1509 Workman Mill Road, Whittier. The $150.00 cost includes golf, lunch and dinner, or $40 for dinner only. The tournament benefits fellowships for students studying Italian language and culture, and who plan to teach Italian at the high school level. fmi-Gailya Brown, x3301, or Al Consalvi, (626) 445-0225.
  UNICO tournament events:
  • Registration, putting contest
    9:30-11 a.m.
  • Shotgun start
    11 a.m.
  • Dinner, awards, raffle and auction
    6 p.m.
    Public Meetings

    Educational Policies Committee

    Meets 2Ð4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 8
    University Hall 277

    Christian Faculty & Staff Association

    Meets noon Thu., Oct. 9
    USU Thousand Oaks Room

    Faculty Senate

    Meets 2Ð4:30 p.m. Thu., Oct. 9
    Oviatt Library presentation room

    Educational Equity Committee

    Meets 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Oct. 13 and 27
    University Hall 211

    Educational Resources Committee

    Meets 2Ð4 p.m. Tue., Oct 14
    University Hall 211

    Personnel Planning and Review Committee

    Meets 2Ð5 p.m. Wed., Oct. 15
    University Hall 211

    Senate Executive Committee

    Meets 1Ð5 p.m. Thu., Oct. 23
    University Hall 277
    Notices

    Campus Mourns Death of Professor Emeritus Weigand

    Peter Weigand, professor emeritus of geological sciences, died on Fri., Sept. 26. He had most recently taught geology, mineralogy, petrology and igneous petrology. Weigand, a professor at Northridge since 1972, had won numerous honors and awards during his 31-year career, including the 1999 Geological Sciences Award. He also served on a 1999 National Science Foundation panel, reviewing course proposals submitted to the Course, Curriculum and Laboratory program. During his 1995 sabbatical, he trained for his run in the 1996 Los Angeles Marathon.

    The campus community and the Geological Sciences Department extend their condolences to the Weigand family. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Jewett (professor emeritus of chemistry), his two children, Jonathan and Joanna, and a granddaughter.

    Honorary Degree Committee

    President Jolene Koester has appointed a committee to consider nominations for the conferral of honorary degrees. The committee chairperson is Dean William Toutant, College of Arts, Media, and Communication. Names of proposed candidates should be submitted directly to Dean Toutant, on a strictly confidential basis, through college deans or university vice presidents. Submissions should include a cover letter explaining the reason for nomination, and a curriculum vita or biographical information. The criteria for nomination include meritorious or outstanding service to Cal State Northridge or the CSU, excellence and extraordinary achievements in a significant field of human endeavor, wide recognition of distinction and achievement, commitment to intellectual life and humane values, serving as an example and inspiration for students, and outstanding contributions to California or the world. Past recipients have included attorney and philanthropist Philip Magaram, choral director Albert McNeil, writer-producer Alan Armer and labor leader Dolores Huerta. The deadline for submission is noon Fri., Nov. 14.

    Approved Policy Item

    President Jolene Koester has approved the following policy item on repeating courses and registration priority: Registration in repeated courses is restricted to the extended and late registration periods and is prohibited during the priority registration period. This policy does not pertain to repeats in courses such as music ensemble and independent study where the curriculum allows, permits or requires repeats.

    Campus Tours

    The Office of Community Relations offers campus tours with introductions to the campus by Cal State Northridge representatives, walks through campus sites. Light breakfast included. Reservations or fmiÐJudy Nutter, x2123. University Counseling Services Available University Counseling Services (UCS) offers confidential, free groups/workshops for students. Also, the Student Suicide/Depression Prevention Project Speakers Bureau provides trained paraprofessionals to give presentations for the prevention of suicide and depression. fmi-x2366 or TTY (818) 677-7834.

    Student Project Grants

    The University Corporation's Student Project Committee is accepting student proposals for funding of innovative student projects. Guidelines and application forms are available in The University Corporation Executive Office, Sierra Center, third floor, or at www.csun.edu/universitycorporation/. Proposals must be received in The University Corporation Executive Office by 5 p.m. Mon., Nov. 17. fmiÐliz.kioussis@csun.edu.

    Assistive Services and Equipment Funding

    The 2003Ð2004 budget for the CSU Disabled Employees Program will include funding for the Assistive Equipment/Auxiliary Assistance Program for campus employees with disabilities. Requests for both assistive equipment and auxiliary assistance must be submitted at the same time and sent to mail drop 8208 no later than Fri., Oct. 17. fmiÐPatty Murray, x2077.

    Entertainment Coupon Books

    Entertainment coupon books for 2003Ð2004 are available at the Center of Achievement for the Physically Disabled. Coupons, valid through November 2004, provide 50 percent savings at hundreds of restaurants, theaters, sports events, theme parks, hotels, and resorts. Profits fund equipment for the Abbott and Linda Brown Western Center for Adaptive Aquatic Therapy. fmiÐx2182.
    Classes

    Faculty Computer Workshops

    The Office of Undergraduate Studies and Online Instruction are sponsoring faculty computer workshops to facilitate online teaching and learning. All classes are in Sierra Hall, faculty lab 422. For reservations, x6558, or sign up at www.csun.edu/~webteach/ workshops.html. Upcoming courses:
    • Flashlight (Online Survey Program)
      2Ð3 p.m. Tue., Oct. 14
    • Images and Photoshop
      2Ð3 p.m. Thu., Oct. 16
    • Introduction to Arcview
      3Ð4 p.m. Thu., Oct. 16
    • Introduction to WebCT
      2Ð3 p.m. Mon., Oct. 20
    • PowerPoint 2Ð3 p.m. Fri., Oct. 24
    • WebCT Discussion and Chat
      2Ð3 p.m. Mon., Oct. 27
    • Intermediate Arcview
      3Ð4 p.m. Thu., Oct. 30
    • WebCT Quizzes and Grading
      2Ð3 p.m. Mon., Nov. 3

    SOLAR Lab Session for Campus Employees

    SOLAR schedule of classes trainers will be available to assist campus employees who build the schedule of classes and who already are familiar with the SOLAR technology. The session, with more than a dozen work stations, is from 9 a.m. to noon Wed., Oct. 8, room 33, in the Oviatt Library. fmiÐSOLAR Support, x7267.

    Professional Development

    The Office of Human Resources Development offers professional development workshops open to faculty, staff, student assistants, Associated Students, Student Union and Foundation employees, and University Corporation employees. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registration forms are available in the Human Resources Office. Completed forms should be returned to the Office of Human Resource Services, mail drop 8229, or faxed to x5956. All classes will be in the Oviatt Library, garden level, HR training room 16.
    The workshops:
    • CalPERS Pension Overview
      1:30Ð3:30 p.m. Tue., Oct. 7
      9Ð11 a.m. Wed., Oct. 8
    • Tax Sheltered Annuities
      10Ð11:30 a.m. Wed., Oct. 15
    • Estate Planning
      2Ð4 p.m. Thu., Oct. 30
    Deadlines

    Admission Deadlines

    For spring 2004, the closing date for applications for all graduate students and credential candidates is Wed., Oct. 15.

    Fee Waiver Deadlines

    Fee waiver deadlines for state employees start Mon., Oct. 6. For information on various deadlines, please access the fee waiver Web site at www-admn.csun.edu/hrs/benefits/ FEEWAIVER.html., or stop by the HRS Professional Development Office from 8 a.m. to noon in University Hall 170.

    Human Subjects Research Approval

    All faculty and students performing research that includes the use of human subjects must complete a Human Subjects Protocol Approval form. An original form and nine copies should be submitted to the Research Office for review by the Standing Advisory Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects. The next deadline for submission is Tue., Oct. 28. The next committee meeting is Tue., Oct. 14. Protocol submission forms are available in the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, University Hall 265, or can be downloaded from www.csun.edu/research. fmiÐx2901.

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