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As we begin a new Academic Year, there are even more ways for you to engage with the campus community. We hope you'll take advantage of the information highlighted below.
CSUN has partnered with Kaiser Permanent to bring you a 6 week online well-being program called Feel Like a Million!
If you want the stamina to take on the tough challenges and still pursue other interests...if you’d like the balance in your life that minimizes stress and allows you to focus on your priorities...then Feel Like a Million is the program for you.
Your goal is to accumulate $1 million (virtual currency) in 6 weeks by practicing healthy habits and rituals in 5 areas:
You can participate as an individual or form a team. Teams consists of at least 4 participates. As soon as all team members have registered and accepted your invitation, your team is official and ready to go.
Go to https://csunhealthymatadors.
The challenge runs from Monday, October 14 - Sunday, November 24. Don't miss out on this free wellness program!
Stress Reducing, Energy Boosting!
Join The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing for Mindfulness Mondays This Fall!
Get your Zen on each Monday, as a different facilitator guides you to a clearer mind. Increase your peace, focus, and clarity with this completely free program of mindfulness and meditation.
Dates: every Monday through December 2nd
Location: Santa Susana Hall 108
Time: 12:00 pm- 12:45 pm
The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing is excited to announce the launch of Wellbeing Wednesdays, starting Fall 2019. Wellbeing Wednesdays is a new series of workshops, where anything from tasty recipes, artistic expressions and financial literacy come together to create a multifaceted experience.
Dates: select Wednesday’s during the fall semester
October 2nd: Art Therapy hosted by the Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing
October 16th: How to Eat Healthy on Campus with Dr. Elizabeth Sussman
October 30th: A Walk and Garden Workshop hosted by Marilyn Magaram Center
Location: Santa Susana Hall 108
Time: 12:05pm-12:45pm
Join us for campus-wide conversations on current and emerging student success efforts. Events will highlight efforts across divisions, and provide a collaborative framework for adding value to the many efforts underway.
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Topic: A Campus Conversation on Student Success: Matadors Rising - We Can Do This!
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm; Reception and Resource Fair 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Grand Salon
Please RSVP at: https://www.csun.edu/student-success/rsvp-form
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Topic: Student Success Workshops: Practical Strategies for Supporting Student Success
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm; Reception and Resource Fair 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Northridge Center
Monday, November 18, 2019 (**New Date**)
Topic: Inclusive Excellence
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm; Reception and Resource Fair 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: TBD
For questions or additional information, please contact the Office of Student Success at 818-677-3200 or student-success@csun.edu.
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Oasis Wellness Center, University Student Union
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room, Oviatt Library
The Office of the Provost cordially invites you to come hear our distinguished faculty speak about their research. Panel moderated by Katherine Dabbour, Associate Dean, Oviatt Library. Classes are welcome to attend.
“Right of Way: Justice and Equity in the Growth of Los Angeles” Library Exhibit Reception, with keynote speaker Loraine Lundquist Read more information and register at: https://library.csun.edu/ |  |
“State of OA 2019: Can California Transform Open Access?” Join us for the sixth annual Open Access Award and a discussion of transformative publishing agreements being pursued by both the UC and CSU. Read more informatoin and register at: https://library.csun.edu/ |  |
Monday Night Football - Every Monday in the Pub Sports Grill, USU Are you ready for some football? The Pub Sports Grill at the University Student Union invites you to huddle around your choice of our multiple big screens with fellow Matadors to cheer on your favorite teams at Monday Night Football! It’s always more fun to watch the big game with a crowd, so join the fun at the Pub to enjoy discounts on savory Pub food, participate in free halftime raffles and watch action-packed games with friends. It’s the perfect way to experience Monday Night Football! Find out more at: https://www.csun.edu/usu/events/monday-night-football-30 |  |
Expressions - October 16 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm in the Games Room, USU Do you have a poem, song or special talent that you’ve been wanting to share? Take your turn in the spotlight at the University Student Union’s open mic night event, Expressions. On a select Wednesday every month, you’re invited to experience the many talents of your fellow Matadors and showcase your own creativity by performing in front of a supportive crowd. Join us at Expressions for expressive art-filled nights, delicious free food and the chance to win free raffle prizes! Find out more at: https://www.csun.edu/usu/events/expressions-11 |  |
Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 10:17am
CSUN will be participating in the Great ShakeOut Drill to support earthquake preparedness. Join millions of people worldwide and practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019. CSUN Department of Police Services will be conducting a test of the campus Alertus and Informacast Emergency Notification Systems in conjunction with the Great Shake Out. The messages will clearly state that this is a TEST only. Learn more about what to do during an earthquake and other emergencies in our Emergency Desk Reference.
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The Fall 2019 Faculty & Staff Series includes six home events on campus.
CSUN Faculty and Staff members will receive complimentary admission to each game and are invited to bring up to three additional guests. All CSUN Faculty and Staff members are eligible to participate by checking in at each game using their CSUN ID. The Athletics Department will have a separate check-in area for participants at each venue in order to track attendance. Premium giveaway items may also be made available for each game, as applicable, at the Faculty & Staff Series check-in table while supplies last.
For more information regarding the CSUN Faculty & Staff Series, please contact Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Branding and Fan Development Dawn Ellerbe at dawn.ellerbe@csun.edu or by calling (818) 677-3215.
Join campus colleagues to watch the GI 2025 Symposium broadcast live. View the Symposium website here: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/why-the-csu-matters/graduation-initiative-2025/symposium.
On Campus event schedule:
Thursday, October 17, 2019, Oviatt 16 - 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday, October 8, 2018, Oviatt 16 - 8:45 am - 1:30 pm
Celebrate CSUN’s 3rd Annual DataJam! Come support competing student teams as they showcase their data-infused presentations focused on the theme: Resilient LA!
Friday, October 18th
USU Flintridge
Times to be determined. Watch our website for details:
https://www.csun.edu/graduate-studies/datajam
Attendees must RSVP.
Location:
In a spring 2019 survey of CSUN students who participated in AL$, nearly 70% said they delay buying their required course textbooks, while 35% of students forego buying textbooks due to cost. This may mean the difference between graduating on time or dropping out.
Are you curious about options for using Open Educational Resources and/or low-cost materials in your classes? Would you like to hear from fellow faculty about the benefits and challenges involved? As part of the CSU-wide Affordable Learning $olutions initiative, faculty at CSUN have already saved students over $1,000,000.
Join us for the Affordable Learning Solutions event on October 23rd, where we will recognize faculty who have contributed to student success through switching to OERs or low-cost textbooks.
At the event, you will be able to:
Continental breakfast will be provided.
9:15 - 9:30 Coffee & Refreshments
9:30 - 9:40 Welcome Remarks
9:40 - 10:00 Affordable Learning $olutions Showcase & Faculty Recognition
10:00 - 11:00 Faculty Panel and Q&A.
11:00 - 11:30 Student Panel.
11:30 - 12:00 Networking Time
AL$ Awardees Testimonials
Please RSVP by October 9th at https://library.csun.edu/events/als-2019
Learn more about Affordable Learning Solutions
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Are you interested in learning about how biodiversity loss is affecting our food, land, water, and population? Join the Institute for our annual Sustainability Day, on Thursday, October 24th, to hear guest speakers share their expertise about important issues surrounding biodiversity loss.
Attendees can choose to attend single sessions, which will be scheduled to align with class periods, in the University Student Union Northridge Center. We encourage faculty members to bring their classes, to offer students extra credit for attending sessions, and to inform students about this event. This event is FREE to all students, so make sure to spread the word and bring along your classmates and friends!
9:30am-10:45am: Land and Water
11:00am-12:15pm: Cultural Diversity
12:30pm-1:45pm: Documentary: Schooling the World & Campus Pollinator Tour
2:00pm-3:15pm: Biodiversity and Food
4:00pm-4:45pm: Pollinator Workshop
The Career Center invites you to join us for an exciting and interactive tour of CareerLink, CSUN’s online career exploration and planning tool. Learn how to engage your students in career development and help them achieve academic and career success. Curious about Handshake, come see it in action. (Plan to be with us for around one hour for the full tour.) Visit CareerLink section booths, take a video tour, and have Career Center staff introduce you to powerful career resources! Deepen your knowledge with a hands-on experience. Complete your tour card and enter to win a lunch on campus or a Career Center water bottle! Enjoy morning refreshments with your colleagues. (10 - $10 Mata Money cards & 25 water bottles available to win.)
Thursday, October 24, 2019
10:00 am – Noon
USU Northridge Center
Click on the invite image to RSVP.
Are you a University Advisor to a CSUN Student Organization? If so, you can find registration information for the upcoming Advisor Training and Steps for the Student Organization Registration Process, which includes tasks that can be accomplished before the official opening of club registration, on our Clubs & Organizations Webpage. For example, you can start the required COAST Training for an organization's President, Treasurer, and University Advisor now.
Also, if you are interested in collaborating with our Leadership Development Team on a workshop topic, feel free to reach out. Please contact us Nikiya McWilliams of the Matador Involvement Center for more information at: nikiya.mcwilliams@csun.edu.
Faculty & Staff are invited to attend Family Education Day at CSUN, promote the event throughout the community, and/or showcase your department, college, services, etc. as an exhibitor at the event. Or, volunteer your time on the day of the event!
The event will include:
El evento incluirá:
For more information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/familyday
Download an English language flier.
Download a Spanish language flier.
There are units available for lease at the College Court Townhomes for CSUN Faculty and Staff. College Court Townhomes are walking distance to campus!
Move-In Special: Security Deposit (1 Month Rent) Discounted by 50% valid through October 30, 2019. Take advantage of inventory and special now.
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College Court Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, plus a Bonus Room | Approx. 1,650 - 1,850 Sq. Ft. $2,550 - $2,650 / Month For Detailed Information, Visit: College-Court-Townhomes |  |
Properties owned and leased through The University Corporation. For additional information, contact Linda.Turner@csun.edu.
Standard flu shots are available seasonally, usually September through March, at the Klotz Student Health Center. The service charge is $20. Please call (818) 677-3666 to schedule an appointment.
Individuals 65 years of age and older may receive the standard flu vaccine; however, there is also a higher-dose alternative available. If you are interested in this option, please consult your personal health care provider.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has created vaccine information sheets that address the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccine and many other vaccines.
With the Zero Waste initiative, we’re really working to decrease the amount of new office supplies purchased on campus. One way you can help is by using Recycle-L. Recycle-L is a weekly newsletter listing free supplies for staff to take and reuse. The program also accepts donations of any re-purposed office supplies, such as binders, filing cabinets, folders, file holders, etc. Items can be either picked up or delivered by our team. If you would like to sign up for the Recycle-L newsletter, follow this link. Items can be reserved on a first come first serve basis by contacting the SOP team at csunsustop@csun.edu or by calling (818)-677-4262.
In support of the campus’ mission, the Sustainability Center has gathered over 150 used binders for campus use. All binders have been sorted to ensure that ones being provided are in good shape and these are at no cost to the departments.
CSUN Top Performer on Sustainable Campus Index
CSUN has been recognized as a top performer in the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index, tying for fourth place nationally in the area of Water and fifth place as an Overall Performer for master's institutions, scoring higher than any other CSU! A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus Index recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities overall and in 17 impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).
CSUN achieved top performer status by earning a high score overall and in the Water subcategory in STARS. This prestigious recognition covers campus water use reduction and rainwater management. Water conservation and effective rainwater and wastewater management reduce the need for effluent discharge into local surface water supplies. This helps improve the health of local water ecosystems, as well as maintains and protects finite groundwater supplies.
“We are happy to recognize Institution Name for its leadership in advancing sustainability,” said AASHE’s Executive Director Meghan Fay Zahniser. “I’m grateful for the work being done by this institution to help move society toward a more equitable and sustainable future.”
CSUN was awarded a gold rating in its STARS assessment in March of this year for the second time. CSUN completed the comprehensive assessment for the first time in 2016 receiving a gold rating then as well. While continuing to hold this title, this additional achievement has been added to CSUN's portfolio.
CSUN’s gold rating is the highest in the California State University system under the current points system and requires renewal every three years. With more than 800 participants in 30 countries, AASHE’s STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance.
We would like to thank all campus partners for their support in making CSUN a top sustainable campus nationally, and representing a diverse body of students, faculty and staff that provide rich environment for learning and collaboration.
Clean Air Day 2019!
The Institute is participating in Clean Air Day again this year. California Clean Air Day is a project of the Coalition of Clean Air and is built on the idea that we can create habits to clear the air for all members of California’s diverse communities. Their goal is to encourage people and organizations to take the pledge to Clear the Air on October 2, 2019.
We have taken the pledge on behalf of the Institute and would like to request your support. If you could take a brief moment to fill out the Individual Clean Air Pledge and use code CSUN, we can track our progress. Thank you for your commitment to sustainability!
Take The Pledge to reduce your emissions and spread the word!
Bicycle Survey - We Need Your Help!
As part of CSUN’s effort to become certified as a Bicycle Friendly University, we are seeking input from campus users familiar with bicycle-related offerings on campus. The survey will improve our understanding of bicyclists’ experiences on the CSUN campus, and help inform decisions about expanding bicycle programs, facilities and amenities.
Please complete the survey by October 1st! Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Some benefits to bicycling:
-Requires no gasoline and, therefore, no harmful vehicle emissions or smog are released into the air
-Decreases traffic by having less cars on the road
-Idling isn’t an issue
-Noise pollution is reduced
-No fluids are required helping to ensure such fluids don’t make their way into local waterways or the environment
The Institute offers various campus sustainability resources for faculty members:
Already missing $6.99 Fridays at Geronimo’s and Bamboo Terrace? Consider purchasing a Faculty and Staff Meal Plan!
CSUN Dining makes catering your meeting or event easy with CSUN Dining To Go online catering!
Our expanded menu and flexible ordering ensures that you’ll be able to find selections to fit your needs.
Visit www.csun.edu/csundining/togo to take a look or place an order.
Tapingo is now a part of GrubHub. Just follow the instructions below to access CSUN Dining locations. You can also migrate your existing Tapingo information to Grubhub, by using the e-mail address from your Tapingo account when registering.
https://csun.edu/csundining/
