The COVID-19 Pandemic and working remotely have helped us realize the immense socialization, networking, and connections that come naturally when working on campus. To bridge the current gap and strengthen our community as we prepare to return to campus, we're forming employee interest groups and social circles.
Select the icon or title to view upcoming programming on that interest. Check back periodically as we develop more programming and engagement opportunities.
| BOOK CLUBJoin your colleagues as we chose a book of common interest and share our takeaways and thoughts. The Book Club next meets on May 18th. The book selection will be released shortly. |
 | COOKINGEverybody's got to eat. Gather virtually with colleagues and guest chefs and nutritionists to discuss and demonstrate your favorite dish, or experiment and learn to cook something new. Join us for a six-week Cooking Series sponsored by the Marilyn Magaram center, April 14: Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta & Caesar Salad. |
 | CSUN POETRY COLLECTIVEJoin CSUN faculty and staff who meet once per month for a poetical break from our maddening world. We spend an hour sharing our favorite pieces of poetry (both others and our own) and enjoying the company of colleagues from across campus. Anyone is welcome to join, even if it’s just to listen. Join us at our next meeting on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Noon. |
 | EXERCISEWhether it's walking or participating in organized fitness classes, moving strengthens our heart and brightens our mind. Partake in Fitness Spring Fever, Commit To Be Fit, or Save the Date for Work of Art Emotional Wellness Challenge. |
 | Gardening -Log on with your phone or laptop and situate yourself outside or by a window. We'll share the joys of "working the land" and "playing in the dirt." Programming Coming Soon. |
 | AFTER HOURS @ THE BINGO LOUNGEJoin amateur bingo callers Tim and Chris from Associated Students as they attempt to make you laugh with jokes, shout BINGO when you win, and cry when you don't in an evening of BINGO fun! Join us for the next fun evening, Thursday, April 29th |
 | PARENTINGJoin your fellow CSUN colleagues - who are also working on campus or remotely, parenting, and aspiring to be their child’s best and favorite teacher, for casual conversations about the challenges, wins, and go to resources for making it through this new life chapter. Don't miss our next session - April 22nd! |
 | STRESS REDUCTIONJoin us monthly throughout the Spring Semester and learn ways to help manage your stress and revitalize your mind and body to be more relaxed and focused. This group will serve as a supportive environment for all who participate. Join us April 12th for a discussion on Emotional Intelligence Join us April 21st for insight into finding your calm. |
 | STUDENT EMPLOYEEThe Lounge is a place for CSUN students to come hang out and socialize. The Lounge is a free space to talk, play games, take a lunch break, and bring back that much needed interaction with fellow CSUN students! Make sure to log in with you CSUN email into Zoom to get access to the Lounge. Drop In Every Wednesday & Thursday |
