| Chair: Kent Baxter | Compiled by: RosaMaria Chacon |
Announcements
plenty to do…and I mean this in a good way
Today Sept 24th: 10:00 AM ST 703 Brown Bag Discussion — Literature Curriculum
Today Sept 24th: 6:30 Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall– A Conversation with Jeph Loeb from Marvel Entertainment and Charles Hatfield. Space is limited/Do RSVP. http://www.csun.edu/humanities/comics
Panel Discussion– Comic Book Apocalypse: The Graphic World of Jack Kirby September 26th 1pm Noski Auditorium Ask Charles for more information as he is our resident comics expert.
“The First Emperor of Qin and His Empire”–China Forum Lecture September 26th 3:30-5:00 Linda Nichols Joseph English Reading Room…Professor of History Wei Cao from Shaanxi Normal University and the Chief Curator of Emperor QinShiHuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum.
“Goldstar, Groupon, and Gilt: How artists and promoters maximize their concert promotion using value partners” Panel Sept 28th 6:30-8:00 Cypress Recital Hall (Networking Reception 8-9 Cypress Rm 101) put on by CSUN Music Industry Program and CSUN Music Entertainment Association. The diverse panel will be moderated by Amanda Harrison–contact her for more information.
“Borderlands Sovereignty and the Shared Experience of Indigenous Women”–Guest Lecture September 29th 2:00-4:00 (reception 4-5) Whitsett Room…Professor Tracey Bunda and Dr. Kathryn Gilbey visiting Indigenous Australian scholars from the University of Southern Queensland.
Marrow Donor Registry Drive (ages 18-44) If you were wondering what you could do to honor Shane Frehlich’s life and good work at CSUN, you may want to register September 29th 10-4 at Redwood Hall (a bit of paperwork and a cheek swab). Note that Cheryl McMillan, a staff member in the Office of Alumni Relations needs a marrow transplant. We often want to do something and sometimes we are too far away and/or unable. This is an opportunity for those seeking one.
“Promoting Academic Honesty” Panel October 8th 12:30-1:45 Whitsett Room. This panel is sponsored by Academic First Year Experiences, CFA and Faculty Development and includes light lunch. RSVP by Oct 6th. For more information ask Cheryl Spector, who by the way was showcasing two very interesting websites at the last University Writing Council meeting. (Academic First Year Experiences and Multilingual Writers Working Group).
Nominations for Honorary CSUN Degrees for 2016 are Due Oct 30th. Nominations and selection process are confidential. For more information http://www.csun.edu/president/honorary-degree-nomination
To Conserve Water: Physical Plant Management is removing grass and replacing it with drought tolerant plants. In order to prepare for this Brown is the New Green. The grass will not be watered and it will turn brown–thus making it easier to remove and then replace. Or maybe it will turn yellow, which is a good thing–A Major CSUN effort to help the Planet and California. This is only one of the water saving efforts of CSUN. There has been a 15% water use reduction according to Austin Eriksson. Sustainability Program Manager. You can help by reporting a leak if you see one.
Reminders
For those of you looking to evaluate and/or change your benefits, the Annual Open Enrollment period is from September 14th to October 9th. Use the website, read your booklets, talk to benefits and make your choices.
As Santosh let us know, the Amenities Fund is low, low, lowest. It funds the social lubrication that keeps us from mere nods as we pass from copy machine to elevator to classroom and back. It pays, for example, for refreshments to keep us sparring in a lively manner at department meetings, and the holidaze roundup party. Do consider contributing. All donations accepted, including partial payments and reminders should you desire. Suggested (a bargain for the entire year): Professor–$70.00, Associate Professor $50.00 and Assistant Professor $40.00.
Under the Sea Family Fun Zone Sept 25th 4-7 just north of the Sol Center in the University Student Union.
What will YOU do when there is an emergency at CSUN???? INFO = POWER so check out the Emergency Desk Reference for ideas: http://www.csun.edu/emergency/emergency-desk-reference
Opportunities
If you didn’t win a course release via lottery at the beginning of the semester, maybe you want to apply for one now. Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program (course release or grant) Due Sept 30th Hone your proposals, and get your signatures.
What about a Summer Stipend beginning with your second summer here . . . Apply for the Probationary Faculty Research Program. Due November 16th
Open House for those considering teaching secondary school Oct 6th 1:30-2:30 JR 319 ESM/FYI/JYI advisors and the head of the Credential Office will provide information on these programs. Refreshments…Come and meet us and ask your questions. Tell your students!
New Voices and Wings Publication Ceremony–who doesn’t like to be published…who doesn’t like to be recognized for it Oct 16th 3-5 USU Grand Salon…a good time for our students and us with yummy Refreshments. Do come!
The 2016 University Faculty Retreat will be January 19th and 20th. If you want to make a presentation on the theme “Rediscovering CSUN” your proposal is DUE Oct 19th. More information to follow on registration.
If you are interested in a Transnational Writing Group–ask Santosh Khadka for more information.
The Oviatt Library received a competitive Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant from the NEH and the American Library Association for public programs from September 2015–April 2016. There are several participants in these programs, including Central American Studies, Chicano Studies, CSUN Veteran’s Resource Center, Tia Chucha’s, San Fernando, Glendale, Van Nuys Libraries, Rancho Camulos and the Museum of San Fernando Valley. There will be diverse and fascinating film screenings, workshops, and exhibits. See Oviatt Library ENews Fall 2015 for more information http://library.csun.edu/eNews/Fall-2015/featured-connecting-communities
Save Water–Take a Selfie. 1. Save Water 2. Draw the logo of a large drop of water on your hand (yes) with CA in the middle of the drop 3. Take a selfie 4. Tag friends and tell California how you are saving water #KeepSavingCA See Sustainability website for more information…
Achievements
Nazanin Keynejad and Eric Kufs have been awarded the prestigious Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Award, which designates them as Sally Casanova Scholars. This award includes funding for a summer research program, travel to a national symposium, and other costs associated with applying to doctoral programs such as visits to institutions. Their faculty mentors are Danielle Spratt and Steven Wexler.
Kudos to Nazanin and Eric, who are well on their way to a successful future!
For those of you who knew her when: Iris Shah was inducted into CSUN’s 50 Year Club at the annual Founder’s Day Festivities. Treat yourself–follow the link, and check out the third picture to take a look at Iris http://csunshinetoday.csun.edu/university-new/history-comes-alive-at-2015-founders-day
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until another Thursday ~