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CSUN HR Benefits and Kaiser Permanente are excited to announce a new wellness challenge program called Work of Art, designed to enhance resilience and cultivate happiness. Registration for the six-week program, open to all CSUN employees (including Auxiliary and student Employees) regardless of health care provider, is open now through Friday, April 16, 2021.
There’s no set formula or specific guideline for being happy. How you interact with others, the way you manage life’s ups and downs, thoughts and attitudes you choose, and the relationships you nurture make up the rich tapestry of you: your personal work of art.
Every Monday during the campaign you’ll receive details and guidance on 1 new activity from each of these categories:
| • Mindfulness | • Gratitude | • Optimism | • Connection | • Collage (miscellaneous) |
As you complete activities you value and track progress by “painting” images with personal meaning, you’ll create a unique experience to support ongoing emotional health and happiness. And although you’ll be crafting art on your mobile or desktop device, you don’t have to be an artist to thrive in Work of Art.
Team participation is optional, but when groups of 4 band together toward a shared goal, they greatly improve their chance of success — and have a more fulfilling experience than going it alone. Once you register, go to the Menu button and select Team 400, then Create Team. You can also accept an invitation to join someone else’s team or request to be on one that doesn’t yet have 4 members.
Whether you’re part of a team or participate as a solo artist, you’ll enjoy this fulfilling experience. We look forward to viewing your works of art alongside others in the gallery.
Go to https://csunhealthymatadors.myworkofart.com to register. Be sure to sign up for Work of Art before close of business, Friday, April 16, 2021.
Online via Zoom
Heather Kennedy, Human Resources
Join 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 a casual conversation about the challenges, wins, and go to resources for making it through this new life chapter. The group meets every three weeks and children are welcome to join with their parents.
For those of you familiar with our “Working Mom’s Brownbag” – this is an updated (inclusive, virtual, and timely) gathering intended to provide an opportunity to discuss how you’re balancing working, parenting, and self-care.
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
Send an email to heather.kennedy@ csun.edu to be added to the calendar invite.
Norm Arslan, LifeMatters
Do you need help in letting go of your desire to achieve a perfect balance between work and family? In most cases, it may be impossible and lead to more stress and guilt.
However, there are things we can do to bridge the gap that exists between the two.
Our Employee Assistance Program (LifeMatters) is conducting the first in a series of monthly workshops just for CSUN faculty and staff focused around wellness during the time of COVID.
Content includes:
If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.
Looking for opportunities that have risen out of the recent pandemic? This panel will demonstrate how to successfully pivot in a new industry using transferable skills. Our speaker will give you tips on how to adjust to a strong, successful career transition and help you find the career that’s meant for you.
Register at: https://www.csun.edu/alumni/events/navigating-career-transitions-webinar
This is a great event for students looking for a major and those not sure of their choices. Students will have the opportunity to speak to as many of the ten plus professionals as they wish and learn all about their field. They will be from fields such as engineering, education, finance, public relations, human resources, entertainment and much more! This will be a truly ‘remote’ event as the representatives will be Zooming in from New York City, Kentucky, San Francisco, and all parts of Southern California!
Don’t miss out! Be sure to sign up on Handshake.
The CSUN Poetry Collective is a group of 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. If you would like to bring a poem to share, please do!
Upcoming meetings:
"Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world..." ~Percy Bysshe Shelley
Box Link to previously shared poems: https://mycsun.box.com/s/arvfq7xvcm77wkzaw3wm14iu9jqnug53
Drop into After Hours @ The Bingo Lounge and join 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!
If you missed Bingo as part of the Faculty & Staff Winter Celebration, you'll enjoy spending this relaxing and silly time with your colleagues.
The USU has opened their events up for the entire CSUN campus community to keep everyone engaged and provide beneficial services during the pandemic. You can find additional information detailed on our calendar or webpage.
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Student Recreation Center |
OASIS Wellness Center |
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PRIDE Center |
Veterans Resource Center |
DREAM Center |
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| Visit us at: https://www.csun.edu/dreamcenter |
CSUN students, faculty, and staff can now borrow library books and physical media through its contactless Locker Pickup service. The lockers are located outside the Library's main entrance, and you are welcome to pickup your items 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m, seven days a week. If you are unable to come to campus, the Library’s books by mail service is still available (see Borrow, Renew, Return).
To learn more about the service and how the lockers operate, visit here.
Are you looking for a Matador graduation gift idea or a way to honor a colleague? Here is a chance to leave a mark on campus forever with a personalized brick near the Matador Statue.
Commemorate accomplishments or those of a loved one or a colleague. Matador Bricks are a great gift idea.
Your contribution of $200 per brick entitles you to recognition on a 4″ x 8″ brick paver. Purchases are 100-percent tax-deductible and may be paid in full or installments.
Hurry! Orders must be received prior to June 1, 2021 to be included in the installation later this year.
For more information or to order yours, visit: https://www.csun.edu/alumni/MatadorBricks
There are units available for lease at The University Corporation owned CSUN Faculty and Staff housing complex College Court Townhomes. These units are leased exclusively to CSUN Faculty and staff. College Court Townhomes are walking distance to campus!
Units are approximately 15% below local area rents: Take advantage of available units -- now renting from $2,550 to $2,650.
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College Court Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, plus a Bonus Room, 2 car garage Approx. 1,650 - 1,850 Sq. Ft. $2,550 - $2,650 / Month rent | Pet Friendly For Leasing Details, Click: College-Court-Townhomes |  |
Properties owned and leased through The University Corporation. For additional information, contact Linda.Turner@csun.edu.
Linda Turner
Associate Director, Real Estate
CA BRE License #01026150
CSUN has information on its website related to this year’s commencement activities, including:
The commencement ceremony dates are:
For more details on CSUN commencement and the surrounding events, please visit https://www.csun.edu/commencement/ceremonies-receptions.
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