VOL. LII, No. 4 - September 18, 1995
The deadline for contributions to the University Information Bulletin is Thursday at noon. The bulletin will be published each Monday and as needed during the week. Submissions should be hand-carried to 9528 Etiwanda, FAXed to x4937, e-mailed to pubinfo@exec.csun.edu, or sent through campus mail to mail code 8242. Please type all items double spaced, or supply a file on disk. Direct UIB inquiries to x2130.
FYI: fmi - means "for more information."
From the President
A personal thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make this year's
Welcome Back Picnic such a huge success for all members of our campus community.
UIB Deadline
The deadline for UIB items is Thursday at noon, but if you submit several items at once,
please do so well in advance of the deadline so we can publish them all in the next
issue.
Chemistry Seminar Lecture
Dr. Robert Armstrong of UCLA will speak on "Compound Diversity in Drug Development"
on Wed., Sept. 27, at 4 pm in Science 2247.
Northridge Earthquake Documentary
"Epicenter U.," RTVF Professor Alexis Krasilovsky's first-hand account of the Northridge
earthquake, will be screened at Laemmle's Sunset Theatre, 8000 Sunset Blvd. from Oct. 6
to 3.
Yom Kippur Observance
The Jewish religious holiday Yom Kippur will take place on the evening of Tues., Oct. 3,
and all day Wed., Oct. 4. Most Jewish students will be absent from class on those days
and should not be penalized for their religious observance.
Geological Sciences Lecture
Dr. David P. Whistler, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Natural History Museum,
Los Angeles, will give a lecture on Wed., Sept. 27, at noon in Science Court 516. The
lecture, sponsored by the Department of Geological Sciences and the Geology Club, is
entitled "Terrestrial Biostratigraphy, Biochronology, and Tephrochronology of the
Miocene Dove Spring Formation, Red Rock Canyon."
KCSN Has Moved
Cal State Northridge's public radio station KCSN is now located in Building 11, Suites
110-113. All deliveries for KCSN should be made to Building 11, Suite 113. All phone
numbers, mail drop codes and fax numbers remain the same.
fmi - Joe Inverso x3090
Women's Self-Defense Workshop
The Women's Center is offering a workshop in self-defense on Sept. 28 at 4 pm in the
Santa Clarita Room of the University Student Union. The cost is $8 pre-registration, $10
at the door.
fmi - Auri Llamas x2780
Vintner's Dinner Series Begins
The University Club offers the first in a series of dinners accompanied by carefully
selected wines. The first dinner is on Thurs., Sept. 28, at 6:30 pm .
It features a four-course meal of Italian regional cuisine and wine. Following the
dinner, wines will be available for purchase at reduced prices. The price is $35 per
person. Reservations are necessary.
fmi - Tamara Seikaly x2076
Textbook Returns More Imminent
Students who still need to purchase textbooks must do so before the bookstore
returns books to the publishers on Oct. 1 - NOT Nov. 1, as listed in last week's UIB. This
includes textbooks ordered for the Ventura campus.
fmi - Goldyn Newell x2913
CFA Workshop
All faculty are invited to attend the California Faculty Association workshop on
personnel procedures in the CFA office, Building 14, room 203. The workshop will be
given twice, on Wed., Sept. 27, at 3 pm and on Thurs., Sept. 28, at 3 pm . The workshop is
designed to guide faculty in the preparation of their personnel files and to answer
questions about procedures for retention, promotion, and tenure.
fmi - Elizabeth Berry x2857
Grants Available for Student Projects
Faculty are encouraged to inform students that the University Corporation's Student
Projects Committee is accepting student proposals for funding of innovative, unique
and exploratory student projects. Guidelines and application forms are available in the
University Corporation's Executive Office (Bookstore Complex, second floor). The
proposals should be submitted to the University Corporation office by Nov. 15.
fmi - Liz Kioussis x2906
Stop Smoking Program
University Counseling Services will offer a free Stop Smoking program. Participants are
expected to attend all six sessions, which take place on Wednesdays from Oct. 11
through Nov. 15 at 5-6:30 pm in the University Park Apartments, Building 14, 4th floor.
Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
fmi - Kathleen Fritchey x2366
Web Questions Answered
If you have questions about purchasing or using Web software, contact the Technology
Support Group in the University Technology Center (formerly the Networking or
Technology Group of the Computer Center) at x3966.
Faculty Senate Seeks Parliamentarian
The Faculty Senate office is seeking a Faculty Senate Parliamentarian for the 1995-96
term. The Faculty Senate meetings are held once a month on Thursday at 2 pm.
Familiarity with Roberts' Rules of Order is helpful. Interested faculty are urged to
apply.
fmi - Nancy J. Owens x3263
Scholarships and Fellowships for Study Abroad
Undergraduates at all class years and graduate students are encouraged to apply for
the National Security Education Program undergraduate scholarships and graduate
fellowships. These grants support language and culture studies abroad in countries
outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Awards are for a
minimum of one academic term, but proposals for one academic year are preferred.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and also Cal State Northridge matriculated students.
The campus deadline for application submittal is Jan. 8, 1996, at 5 pm in the Graduate
Studies Office, Academic Affairs Dome, #706.
fmi - Tom Spencer-Walters x2138
PABNAA, CRADH, and PFA
The Presidential Advisory Board on Non-discrimination and Affirmative Action (PABNAA)
is soliciting nominations, including self-nominations, for faculty, staff, students, and
retired faculty and staff to serve on the newly formed Committee to Receive
Allegations of Discrimination and Harassment (CRADH) and on the Panel of Facilitators
and Advocates (PFA). The CRADH, a standing committee of PABNAA, is responsible for
hearing allegations of racial and other forms of discrimination and harassment, and will
emphasize informal methods of allegation resolution. Facilitators will hear and resolve
such allegations. Advocates will assist students and employees with formal complaints.
Facilitators and advocates will be trained in conflict resolution and issues of
discrimination, harassment and diversity.
Nominations should be delivered to the Office of Affirmative Action Programs, Mail
Drop 8208 or Building 13, Room 109, or e-mailed to dpaaske@huey.csun.edu by Oct. 20, 5
pm.
fmi - Jeanette Mann x2077
General Education Workgroup
The GE Workgroup on Global, Multicultural, and Ethical Understandings of the World will
meet on Tues., Sept. 26, from 2-4 pm in HH 1160.
fmi - Bee Colman or Dick Falk x2242 or x3086
Discrimination and Harassment
Procedures Approved
President Wilson approved the document "Procedures for Reporting and Resolving
Incidents of Discrimination and Harassment" on Sept. 1. The procedures are intended to
aid in implementing Cal State Northridge's "Policy on Campus Community and Cultural
Diversity," which affirms the university's commitment to mutual respect toward all
members of the university community. Copies of the procedures are available at the
Affirmative Action Office, Building 13, Room 109, and on the university's Web page under
University Relations.
fmi - Jeanette Mann x2077
The Opera Buffs in Concert
The Department of Music and the Opera Buffs present a program of operatic excerpts
on Sun., Oct. 1 at 3 pm in the Recital Hall. The ensemble, directed by David Scott, will
perform scenes from The Merry Widow, Daughter of the Regiment, Elixir of Love,
Dialogues of the Carmelites, and Suzannah. Tickets are $6.50 general, $5 faculty/staff,
$3.50 students and seniors.
fmi - Rose Mathias x3280
Wanted: English Handbell Ringers
The Music Department is looking for experienced ringers to form an all-university
English Handbell Ensemble. Auditions are on Fri., Sept. 29, from 1 to 3 pm in Music 108.
The first performance is on Nov. 12, in concert with the University Chorus.
fmi - Prof. Fran Ulrich x3184
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowships
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has announced the availability of predoctoral
fellowships in Biological Sciences. Awards are for three years and are intended for
students who have completed less than one year of graduate school. The deadline for
applications is Nov. 3.
fmi - Office of Research and Sponsored Projects x 2901
National Research Council Grants
The National Research Council announces travel/
host grants for American scientists who plan to establish new research partnerships
with their colleagues from Central and Eastern Europe and the newly independent
states. The deadline for applications is Dec. 29.
fmi - Office of Research and Sponsored Projects x2901
NSF Visiting Professorships for Women
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the availability of visiting
professorships for women scientists and engineers to undertake major research and
teaching at a host institution. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, be currently
employed by a U.S. academic institution, and not have a salaried position with the
proposed host institution. The deadline for applications is Nov. 15.
fmi - Office of Research and Sponsored Projects x2901
NSF Laboratory Improvement Program
The National Science Foundation has announced a program to match grants for
equipment needed to conduct innovative laboratory courses for undergraduates.
Support for a small number of more general laboratory development projects is also
available. The deadline for applications is Nov. 14.
fmi - Office of Research and Sponsored Projects x2901
Aerobics Offered by ASREC
Associated Student Recreation offers a variety of weekly aerobic classes for faculty,
staff, and students.
fmi - Patty Melody x3604
USDE Minority Teacher's Program
The Department of Education has announced funding for programs that will recruit and
train minority teachers for elementary and secondary schools. Funds are also available
for programs that encourage 7th-12th grade minority students to prepare for careers
in education. The applications are available on Oct. 2; the application deadline is Nov. 17.
fmi - Office of Research and Sponsored Projects x 2901
New Cultural Program
The first meeting of a new cultural program, "Discover, Inquire, and Grow in Los Angeles"
(DIG LA), will take place on Wed., Sept. 27, from 3 to 4 pm in the Ventura Room of the
University Student Union. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
fmi - Vicki or Marta x2393
USDE - FIPSE
The United States Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of
Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) has announced the availability of funds for dynamic
projects that represent improvement upon or an important departure from existing
practices for learner-centered education improvements. The deadline for applications is
Oct. 18.
fmi - Office of Research and Sponsored Projects x 2901
U.S.-Israel Research Program
The United States-Israel Bination Science Foundation has announced the availability of
funding for cooperative research projects in the areas of Health Sciences, Natural
Sciences, Energy and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The deadline for applications is Nov.
15.
fmi - Office of Research and Sponsored Projects x 2901
NSF Career Program
The National Science Foundation has announced availability for funds for research and
education in science and engineering through the Faculty Early Career Development
(CAREER) program. The program support junior faculty within the context of their
overall career development. Deadlines for applications vary per field: Oct. 17: Computer
and Information, Science and Engineering; Education and Human Resources; Engineering;
Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Dec. 15: Biological Sciences; Geosciences; Office of
Polar Programs; Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
fmi - Office of Research and Sponsored Projects x 2901
Leadership and Public Speaking Workshops
The Leadership Institute is currently offering free student workshops on leadership
and public speaking. The Effective Leadership Techniques Workshop will be offered
twice, on Sept. 26 from noon to 1:30 pm in the Balboa Room of the University Student
Union (USU), and on Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Burbank Room of the USU. The
Public Speaking Workshop will be offered twice, on Oct. 10 from noon to 1:30 pm in the
Agoura Room of the USU and on Oct. 11 from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Santa Monica Room of
the USU. The institute will present a series of workshops throughout the 1995-96
academic year.
fmi - Colleen or Jennifer x2393
Applied Mathematics Lecture
Mathematics Professor Ali Zakeri will begin the Applied Mathematics Lecture Series
with a lecture entitled "Similarity Methods." The lecture, for the Mathematical Physics
Seminar, will take place today at 3:45 pm in ML 224. The talk will be accessible to
advanced undergraduate students and may be of interest to faculty from Mathematics,
Physics Computer Science, or Engineering. Zakeri will analyze the invariance of a partial
differential equation under the action of a local Lie group of transformations; however,
an understanding of these general concepts is not necessary to follow the lecture.
fmi - David Klein 407-7792
Stress Management Workshop
The University Counseling Services offers a free workshop in which students learn
strategies to reduce stress and increase success. The workshop is divided into two
meetings, on Thurs. Oct. 12 and Thurs. Oct. 19 from 12:30 to 1:45 pm in Building 14, 4th
floor. Pre-registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome.
fmi - Tamara Klumpe or Ellen Mayer x2366
Colloquium Series
The University Club announces the Lunchtime Colloquium Series, held the last
Wednesday of each month at noon. Listen to a colleague speak while you enjoy lunch.
This Wednesday, Dr. David Cary (Business Administration and Economics) speaks on
"Driving the Alaska Passageway. " The cost is $7.95 and includes a beverage.
fmi - Tamara Seikaly x2076
Affirmative Action Homepage
In response to many inquiries, the Office of Affirmative Action Programs has created a
homepage on the Web. The page contains current information of the Civil Rights
Initiative, the debate over affirmative action, access to articles, references to
affirmative action issues, activities on and off campus, updates, and announcements.
To find the homepage, go to the university's homepage, click on Campus Services, and
go to Office of Affirmative Action Programs. (Note: if your server (such as Netscape)
does not open directly onto the university's Web page, go to that page, at
http://www.csun.edu .
Our Deepest Sympathy
The campus community extends its sympathy to Jane McIntyre (Art Department), on
the death of her brother, and to Dr. Goteti Krishnamurty (Health Science), on the death
of his mother.
The university also expresses sympathy to the family of Fred Garcia, who died on June
28, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Garcia (Personnel); his daughter, Irene
Siegmund (Admissions); his son-in-law, Mark Siegmund (Computer Center); his son, Fred
Garcia, Jr. (Public Safety); and his daughter-in-law, Linda Garcia (Public Safety).