HR News Professional & Personal Programming | December 2025
The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.
As a CSUN employee, when you or your family members (your dependents and permanent household members) need helpful guidance, problem assessment, short-term counseling, and/or referral to local resources, your LifeMatters@CSUN program (administered by Empathia Pacific, Inc.) is just a phone call away, and it is available on a live basis, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
- Sleighing the Holiday Season - Session A (12/8/25)
- Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing Your Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness (On-Demand Webinar 12/14/25)
- Sleighing the Holiday Season - Session B (12/17/25)
For Direct Assistance (Free & Confidential), call LifeMatters at 1-800-367-7474.
Or, Log on to myLifeMatters.com*
* If you need the LifeMatters password, please log into the CSUN Portal here.
Location: Online via Zoom (Connection details provided upon registration)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Description:
This presentation will include: basic introduction to Alzheimer’s and dementia, current methods for diagnosis and treatment options, tips and strategies for maintaining a healthy brain, overview of the services provided by the association, and ways to get involved and support your community.
Facilitated by:
Alzheimer's Association
Registration:
CSUN Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
- When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
- Log into CSU Learn with your CSUN Portal credentials.
- Select the “Register” button.
- Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@ calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and we will connect you with the workshop facilitator..
Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn. Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.” Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.” In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals.
Wish you had a to do list to help you prepare for retirement? Learn how to get your financial house in order and other important considerations that can impact your decisions.
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Did you know that strong social connections are as vital to your health as exercise and nutrition? This webinar explores how community engagement can lower stress, boost resilience, and even increase longevity. Learn how to cultivate meaningful relationships, combat loneliness, create supportive networks, and build a healthier, more connected life through intentional social engagement.
Facilitated by:
- Nicole Stepanian- NBC-HWC, CIHC
Location:
- Online, Pre-Registration Required
- Participation is open to all CSUN employees; however, only CalPERS members (regardless of health plan enrollment) can earn rewards by attending webinars.
Join us:
Blue Shield of California is excited to announce the return of wellness webinars for 2024 with a brand-new lineup of topics, including a few interactive cooking demonstrations.
They have also brought back their popular incentive programs! Last year, attendees received rewards such as gift cards, jump ropes, and charcuterie sets.
We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming wellness webinar! Webinars are available live or on-demand afterward.
This session has been cancelled.
Location: Police Services Community Room
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an Informative presentation designed to build awareness and understanding of general threat management concepts. Participants will gain insights into the general principles and practices used to identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks in a university setting. This session will cover:
- Core components of threat assessment models
- The role of multidisciplinary teams in managing potential threats
- Concerning communications
- Key warning signs of escalating risk
Your presenter is Deputy Chief Mark Benavidez of the CSUN Department of Police Services. Mark carries over twenty years of law enforcement experience in the field of Threat assessment investigations and threat management. Mark has presented threat assessment topics at various trainings, conferences, and symposiums with partners such as the FBI, L.A. County Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and the L.A. County Regional Intelligence Center.
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals.
For information about the sessions being offered in this month, please click the link below to view the registration website.
Location: Online
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Description:
If Social Security is expected to be your primary source of income in retirement, learn when and how to claim your benefit.
Facilitator:
Fidelity Financial Services Representative
Can’t make it to an event?
- Call 877-CSU-3699 (877-278-3699) or visit www.fidelity.com/schedule to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a registered Fidelity representative.
- Visit the Fidelity Webcast Hub for practical conversations to help you live well financially, today and tomorrow.
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals.
For information about the sessions being offered in this month, please click the link below to view the registration website.
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Facilitated by:
CalPERS Staff
Description:
What does it really mean to be a CalPERS member? You're part of one of the largest public pension systems in the country and there's more to your membership than just a pension. In this video, explore the programs we offer and learn about the valuable benefits available to you. Don't miss out, see what your membership includes!
Note: Registration closes at midnight the evening before the webcast airs.
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Meaningful friendships are one of life’s greatest treasures—but they don’t happen by chance. In this empowering webinar, learn how to cultivate deeper, more fulfilling relationships by embracing authenticity, empathy, and mutual respect. Discover actionable tips for becoming a supportive friend while attracting positive, like-minded people who uplift and inspire you. Strengthen your social circle and experience the true power of lasting connections.
Facilitated by:
- Nicole Stepanian- NBC-HWC, CIHC
Location:
Online, Pre-Registration Required
Participation is open to all CSUN employees; however, only CalPERS members (regardless of health plan enrollment) can earn rewards by attending webinars.
Join us:
Blue Shield of California is excited to announce the return of wellness webinars for 2024 with a brand-new lineup of topics, including a few interactive cooking demonstrations.
They have also brought back their popular incentive programs! Last year, attendees received rewards such as gift cards, jump ropes, and charcuterie sets.
We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming wellness webinar! Webinars are available live or on-demand afterward.