The COVID-19 Pandemic and working remotely have helped us realize the immense socialization, networking, and connections that come naturally when working on campus. To bridge the current gap and strengthen our community as we prepare to return to campus, we're forming employee interest groups and social circles. 

Select the icon or title to view upcoming programming on that interest. Check back periodically as we develop programming and launch these engagement opportunities.

	BOOK CLUB Join your colleagues as we chose a book of common interest and share our takeaways and thoughts. The Book Club kicks off March 23rd with a discussion of It Can't Happen Here, by Lewis Sinclair.
	COOKING Everybody's got to eat.  Gather virtually with colleagues and guest chefs and nutritionists to discuss and demonstrate your favorite dish, or experiment and learn to cook something new. Join us for a six-week Cooking Series sponsored by the Marilyn Magaram center, beginning March 3rd.
	EXERCISE Whether it's walking or participating in organized fitness classes, moving strengthens our heart and brightens our mind.  Partake in Fitness Spring Fever, Commit To Be Fit, or Save the Date for our Work of Art Emotional Wellness Challenge.
	Gardening -  Log on with your phone or laptop and situate yourself outside or by a window. We'll share the joys of "working the land" and "playing in the dirt." Programming coming soon.
	AFTER HOURS @ THE BINGO LOUNGE 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! THE FUN BEGINS THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH!
	PARENTING 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 casual conversations about the challenges, wins, and go to resources for making it through this new life chapter. Programming Coming Soon. Don't miss our next session- March 11th!
	STRESS REDUCTION Join us monthly throughout the Spring Semester and learn ways to help manage your stress and revitalize your mind and body to be more relaxed and focused. This group will serve as a supportive environment for all who participate. Join us March 17th for insight into finding your calm.
	STUDENT EMPLOYEE The Lounge is a place for CSUN students to come hang out and socialize. The Lounge is a free space to talk, play games, take a lunch break, and bring back that much needed interaction with fellow CSUN students! Make sure to log in with you CSUN email into Zoom to get access to the Lounge. Drop In Wednesdays & Thursdays

Women's History Month Virtual Book Display

Zoom in for our annual Pi Day Celebration where you will have the opportunity to do hands-on pi themed activities, connect with CSUN STEM Clubs, and network with students, staff, faculty, local educators, and STEM professionals. Cosponsored by the College of Engineering and Computer Science and College of Science and Math.

Thursday, March 11, 2021, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Stop by for a few minutes or a stay the full two hours.

Games and Prizes

• Photo Booth Room
• Pi Recitation Room
• Pi Digits In Color
• Buffons Needle
• Rapid Fire Kahoots
• Pi Riddles, and so much more!

Details

• Reservations appreciated by March 4, 2021 at Meeting Registration - Zoom or email wise@csun.edu
• Call (818) 677-2638 for additional information. Persons with disabilities needing assistance and deaf and hard of hearing persons needing interpreters, please call in advance for arrangements.
• Download a pdf copy of the following image here. 

Join George Nofel, Fidelity Investments' CSU Dedicated Retirement Planner for a week of workshops to help you save and invest for now, down the road, or in to retirement.

You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.

Register

Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Description:

Although the concepts of “equity” and “equity mindedness” are more widely embraced by educators now than they were a decade ago, closing equity gaps remains an elusive goal at most colleges and universities. Thus, in this address, the presenter will unpack the myriad of institutional barriers that thwart systematic efforts to close equity gaps. In addition, he will propose intentional strategies to be enacted by college educators to move equity efforts forward despite these barriers. The insights of this presentation will be derived from the presenter’s experiences in working with colleges and universities across the United States in a range of equity-related efforts and initiatives.

Dr. Frank Harris III, professor of postsecondary education and co-director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) at San Diego State University, as well as senior strategist in the Division of Campus Diversity and Student Affairs, will present “Advancing Equity in a Climate of Resistance: Aligning Culture and Strategy.” 

In this talk, Dr. Harris will unpack the myriad of institutional barriers that thwart systematic efforts to close equity gaps. In addition, he will propose intentional strategies to be enacted by college educators to move equity efforts forward despite these barriers. The insights of this presentation will be derived from the presenter’s experiences in working with colleges and universities across the United States in a range of equity-related efforts and initiatives.

 All faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate.

More information and registration is available at: https://www.csun.edu/student-success/matador-success-series

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Frank Harris III

Dr. Frank Harris III is a professor of postsecondary education and co-director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) at San Diego State University. In addition to serving as a professor and co-director of CCEAL, Harris is a senior strategist in the Division of Campus Diversity and Student Affairs. In this role, he advises the Division on efforts to institutionalize equity and designs innovative professional learning experiences to build equity mindedness among faculty and staff.

Dr. Harris is best known for his expertise in racial [in]equity in postsecondary education and has made important contributions to knowledge about college student development and the social construction of gender and race in college contexts. His work prioritizes populations that have been historically underrepresented and underserved in education. Harris is the co-editor/author of four books: College Men and Masculinities: Theory, Research and Implications for Practice, Teaching Men of Color in the Community College, Teaching Young Boys and Men of Color, and Supporting Men of Color in the Community College.

Dr. Harris earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies at Loyola Marymount University, a master’s degree in speech communication at California State University, Northridge, and a doctorate in higher education from the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California.

Don’t miss out…. sign up for our quarterly Career Center Faculty and Staff Newsletter. https://www.csun.edu/career/facultystaff-newsletter  This will provide you with career trends, center updates, and valuable information you can share with your students.

Visit the Career Center. We are available virtually through zoom live, drop-ins and counseling. Visit our website www.csun.edu/career.

Join us this semester, we have various virtual events including job fairs, workshops, and information sessions. Find upcoming events https://www.csun.edu/career/calendar/

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.

We are excited to offer you CSUN's own Jam, Honey, Marmalade, and Spicy mix! Shop in store, or 24/7 online at https://www.bkstr.com/csunorthridgestore/home.

Bee a Matador Wildflower Honey	Raspberry Jalapeno Fit Jam	Matador Marmalade	Spicy Matador Seasoning
Raw and unpasteurized honey collected from the nectar of fragrant wildflower blossoms in CSUN's Botanic Garden and Orange Grove. 6 oz.	Raspberry jalapeno jam is a delectable treat that is sweet with just the right amount of heat. 10 oz.	Handpicked and crafted with Matador pride by CSUN students and Center Staff using oranges from the CSUN Orange Grove. 11 oz.	All-purpose seasoning, envisioned and perfected by CSUN students and MMC Food and Nutrition Experts, captures the essence of Spicy Matador in the form of a bold seasoning. 1.7 oz.

CSUN is now offering voluntary COVID-19 testing (at no cost) for faculty, staff and student employees who have been approved to work on campus during the Spring 2021 semester. We have engaged a third-party vendor, Picture, by Fulgent Genetics, to increase our testing capacity and offer free, convenient at-home testing for employees as one of several initiatives in place to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

Who is the Testing For?

• Testing is strongly recommended for all CSUN faculty and staff specifically approved to physically work continually or periodically on campus. 
• This testing is currently not available to faculty & staff working remotely.
• Please note: This type of testing is for surveillance testing of asymptomatic individuals (i.e. no symptoms). If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we recommend you consult with your personal physician first.  Anyone who has contracted COVID-19 within the last 90 days should not participate in this ongoing testing.

For More Information and to Register:

• https://www.csun.edu/hr/covid-19-employee-testing

Do you want to know more about when they call you a terrorist: a black lives matter memoir, next year's Common Read, and have a lively discussion with colleagues from across campus?  

when they call you a terrorist: a black lives matter memoir is written by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & asha bandele. Khan-Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network, was raised in the San Fernando Valley, attended Cleveland High School, and paints a picture of growing up in Los Angeles that many of our students may recognize. It's a frank memoir about growing up Black in Los Angeles and covers a variety of issues including systemic racism, prejudice, police violence, mental health, incarceration, and more, that explain how she became the artist, organizer, and freedom fighter she is today. 

Please join us for one of our faculty/staff book discussion groups this Spring. All staff and faculty are invited and welcome to join us as we talk about the issues and themes from the book. Are you interested, but haven't read the book yet? Join anyway - hopefully you'll be even more inspired to read it after a discussion.

Watch this website for updates or visit here.

While most faculty and staff continue to work virtually, it remains important to be aware of campus safety measures before an emergency occurs. An Emergency Operations Desk Reference is made available based on your role as either Staff or Faculty. You may reach the Desk Reference from the “Emergency Information” link at the bottom of the CSUN home page. In addition, a Desk Reference is available to students.

CSUN shares this information every semester to help you prepare for what to do during potential emergency situations on campus – medical emergency, fire/explosion, hazardous materials spill, bomb threat or suspicious object, earthquake, cyber security incident, or shooting situation. Although rare, tragic shootings on college campuses understandably cause much concern, so CSUN has prepared a video to educate our campus community: https://www.csun.edu/police/activeshooter. Finally, the Desk Reference provides general information on emergency preparedness and student responsibilities, as well as emergency phone numbers and where to get more information in the event of an emergency.

It is very important that you think ahead, are prepared for contingencies and update your contact information in the myNorthridge portal or the CSUN mobile app so CSUN may contact you in the event of an emergency. You are encouraged to provide a number for text messages, as well as an alternate telephone number and your email address.

From the Staff tab of the myNorthridge portal, go to the “Emergency Information” section and click on “Update My Personal Information.” Then review and update your contact information, especially telephone and email listings. If you have a mobile number listed in SOLAR, you will receive text and voice messages at that number. Please also review and update your emergency contacts.

The Essential Travel Policy has been modified, effective immediately:

• Divisional Vice Presidents will now approve domestic essential travel.
• International travel requires the President’s approval.

Prior approval must be obtained in the Essential Travel Application prior to submitting a Travel Authorization in eTravel and/or requesting foreign travel insurance. This includes ALL mileage and parking only trips. Upon receipt of approval, a Travel Authorization must be submitted with the approved application attached. eTravel approvers should not approve any travel without this attached.

The Essential Travel Application can take up to two (2) weeks to be processed. This is in addition to the usual processing timelines for international travel insurance applications: three (3) weeks for travels to non-high risk countries and eight (8) weeks to high-risk countries.

Did you know you can view quick tutorials on various CFS Data Warehouse topics on the CSYou Online Learning site?