There are even more ways for you to engage with the campus community. We hope you'll take advantage of the information highlighted below.
Restore In Place: An Interactive Mindfulness Retreat with Dr. Aisha Dixon-Peters | March 29
The Office of the Provost and Revitalize: Campus Care Recovery Program present Restore in Place: An Interactive Mindfulness Retreat with Aisha Dixon-Peters, Psy.D. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom.
Join us for this interactive mindfulness retreat. Learn about mindfulness, the benefits of practicing mindfulness, and ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life. Includes mindfulness talks and guided mindfulness practices to support well-being and restoration. This free event is open to all.
Dr. Aisha Dixon-Peters, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical-Community Psychologist and is a Senior Adjunct Professor for the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of La Verne. Dr. Aisha is in private practice in Los Angeles and specializes in working with BIPOC and women, incorporating a holistic, trauma-informed, culturally relevant, mindfulness-oriented approach in her work supporting clients in their healing journey. Dr. Aisha is certified in integrative mental health, holistic therapy, hypnotherapy for trauma, as a trauma professional, and has completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training. Dr. Aisha has been practicing and teaching mindfulness for over twenty years. Dr. Aisha is passionate about sharing mindfulness with clients and students and facilitating mindfulness workshops and retreats.
Introducing CSUN Get Active! A New Program for Faculty & Staff | Begins April 1
CSUN Get Active begins April 1, 2022 at the Parcourse on the corner of Plummer and Lindley, from 12:15-12:45.
CSUN Get Active is a partnership of the CSUN Kinesiology Department, 3 WINS Fitness, and the Institute for Community Health & Wellbeing designed to help faculty and staff members get active throughout the day.
Contact Dr. Steven Loy from the Kinesiology Department at steven.loy@csun.edu if you have any questions.
You may access a pdf version of the following flier here.
CSU 2022 Water Resources & Policy Initiatives Conference @ CSUN! | April 7 & 8
Registration for the 2022 WRPI Conference is now open. We are thrilled to be able to host this fantastic in-person event again!
The location of this year’s conference will be on April 7 at the brand new – and beautiful – Orchard Conference Center at CSU –Northridge.
Alumni Relations and Marilyn Magaram Center Present a Virtual Cooking Workshop: Crepes | April 13
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. PST
Join Chef Avila in a private space to cook virtually and receive step-by-step instructions with individualized feedback. Participants will advance their confidence in cooking and share a cooking class from the comfort of their own kitchen.
Cost:
$20.00
Save the Date for CSUN's Inaugural Digital Equity Day | April 22
Faculty Technology presents: Digital Equity Day
April 22, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
In-Person in Sequoia Hall, Room 104 and Online via Zoom
Description:
Join us on April 22nd for the inauguralCSUN Digital Equity Day! This event will be held in-person in Sequoia Hall Room 104, and on Zoom, with live presentations and panel discussions. Read the flyer and learn more on our Digital Equity Day website.
Join Us for the Annual Student Success Celebration | April 28
All CSUN faculty, staff, and students are invited to save the date for the annual Student Success Celebration hosted by the Office of Student Success.
Join us as we review our student success efforts and outcomes for this year. We will also honor the winners of the Riccomini Scholarship and Matador Moments contests and announce this year’s Student Success Champions!
Date:
Thursday, April 28th
Time:
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Virtual – Zoom
Registration Link:
To be updated (I will get this to you by 3/25)
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Attention Matadors! Apply for the CSUN Alumni Association Scholarships! Deadline to Apply | May 7
Are you or someone you know attending CSUN this Fall?
Apply for the CSUN Alumni Association scholarships!
Each year, we award 15 scholarships at $2,000 each recipient in three categories: first-generation, legacy and graduate student.
Use Your New Premium Calm Membership and Free Mindfulness Tools to Ease Stress and Reduce Anxiety
Some occasional stress is a normal part of life, but when we experience high, prolonged stress without taking time to rest, our nervous system gets stuck in a cycle that clouds our judgment and affects our overall health. Unlike stress, anxiety is a persistent feeling of dread or apprehension, and is the most common mental health issue in the U.S.
Whether you experience stress and anxiety occasionally or regularly, building a personal toolkit for dealing with these difficult emotions can help you get more rest and help your nervous system recover from wear and tear. Ease stress right now with these mindfulness tools from Calm, our partner in mental well-being:
Use the 7 Days of Calming Anxiety program to soothe any mental and physical responses to anxiety and stressors;
Gain a better understanding of the root causes of your stress, then develop your own personalized relaxation toolkit with the Managing Stress workbook;
If you need immediate help stepping back from a worry spiral, use Panic SOS, a quick guided meditation to ease panic and anxiety with grounding techniques
If you’re experiencing chronic stress or anxiety that doesn’t go away, please reach out to LifeMatters or your doctor for further resources and support.
To activate your Calm membership and discover the resources available to you, visit the HR Calm Website.
Join the Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing for Weekly Wellbeing Workshops | M&W @ Noon
Join The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing for weekly Wellbeing Workshops. Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. PST on Zoom!
We invite you to participate in our free workshops led by a variety of instructors offering mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, nutrition education, visual-guided meditation, sound healing and more! Workshops are free and open to all!
The University Student Union Invites Faculty & Staff to Join In The Excitement Throughout April!
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.
University Student Union
Student Recreation Center
OASIS Wellness Center
USU Advocacy Campaign
What You Want Wednesdays
Black Male Scholars: Barbershop Talks
WISDOM: Paint and No Sip
WISDOM: Sister Circle
Black Chat
Billiards Tournaments @ The Games Room
MINDBODY Classes
On-Demand Classes
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid AED Certification
Poolside DJ
Intramural Sports
MINDBODY Classes
On-Demand Classes
Wellness Wednesdays
PRIDE Center
Veterans Resource Center
DREAM Center
Rainbow Graduation Celebration
GAYme Night
Adventures of the USUniverse - Roll for Initiative
The Lavendar Takeover
Queer in Your Career
Queerations
T-Time
The Blend
Study Jam
Graduation Celebration
CARCEN - Naturaliztion
Undocu-Graduation
From Mentoring to Networking to Chapter Meetings: Join the Alumni Relations Team for these April Events
This event is broken into two parts so that students seeking various degrees can partner with mentors in their fields.
1. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Careers that lead to a PHD in Psychology. (Counseling, Clinical, Neuro, Developmental, and Social Psychology) 2. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Careers in Behavior and Mental Health. (MFT, SW, LPC, ABA/BCBA, School PSY, and School Counseling)
April 2, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. Education Alumni Chapter Second Annual Education in Action
Educators from multiple fields will share their experiences with alumni and students. Networking opportunities with the speakers will be available. Speakers include: Lisa Dachs-Ornelas, Ed.D., Felicia Conlan, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, and Richard Pedroza, Ed.D
April 6, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. Attorney Networking Group Monthly Meeting
The Attorney Networking Group Alumni Chapter’s monthly meeting and guest speaker series. If you’re an attorney, you won’t want to miss this dynamic group’s event.
April 6, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. Emerging Careers: Hot Jobs
A can't-miss alumni event Emerging Careers: Hot Jobs on Wednesday evening, April 6. This virtual event will feature a panel of professionals who will give insight about prominent careers in up and coming industries.
Don’t miss this continuing education event if you’re a radiologic sciences tech. Topics will include digital imaging and fluoroscopy, and other types of imaging. There are a total of 5 continuing education credits to be received by attendees. Speakers and topics:
1. Fusion Imaging (1 CE), Wesley Southerland, BSRS, RT(R)ARRT, CRT 2. Fluoroscopy 2022! (1 CE), Hope Martinez, M.P.H., BSRT 3. Advanced Imaging of Benign Hepatic Lesions (1 CE), Kristin Dittmar, MD 4. Advanced Imaging Guided Interventions for Cancer (1 CE), Steven Raman, MD, FSAR, FSIR 5. Review of Pediatric GI and GU Fluoroscopic Studies (1 CE), Shahnaz Ghahremani, MD
Read the Latest Issue of CSU Leader | Dr. Jolene Koester Appointed Interim CSU Chancellor
You can access the online version of the March 24, 2022 CSU Leader here.