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HR News Professional & Personal Programming | May 2021

The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.



Mindfulness Monday | May 3

Monday, May 3, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:

https://csun.zoom.us/j/88120163461?pwd=Qmp3UW03TW5ZTGFZY1huM1EyRmFzQT09

Description:

Our goal is to help clear your mind of all the clutter so that you can jump into your next endeavor with a greater sense of peace, focus, and clarity. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!Mindfulness Monday Flyer without Info

Mindfulness Meditation with Amy Rosenblatt | May 5

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: 

https://csun.zoom.us/j/88120163461?pwd=Qmp3UW03TW5ZTGFZY1huM1EyRmFzQT09

Facilitated By:

Amy Rosenblatt

Description:

Personal Resilience: Managing Your Energy | May 6

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:

Online

Facilitated By:

Jessica Coats, LifeMatters

Description

One factor influencing our stress level is how well we manage our energy. The concept of energy management is based on a new way of looking at self-discipline. It challenges the widely held view that time management is the key to work/life balance.

  • Paradigm shift
  • Energy management principles
  • Engages vs. stressed vs. disengaged
  • Developing positive energy rituals
  • Identifying values
  • Barriers to life balance
  • Goal setting
  • Tips for life balance


Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

  1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
  2. Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
  3. Select the “Register” button.
  4. Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.

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.

Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn.  Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.”  Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.”  In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”

Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.

Mindfulness Monday | May 10

Monday, May 10, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:

https://csun.zoom.us/j/88120163461?pwd=Qmp3UW03TW5ZTGFZY1huM1EyRmFzQT09

Description:

Our goal is to help clear your mind of all the clutter so that you can jump into your next endeavor with a greater sense of peace, focus, and clarity. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!Mindfulness Monday Flyer without Info

CalPERS Webinar | Your Online Service Retirement Application | May 12

 Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location:

 
Online

Facilitated by: 

CalPERS Staff

Description:

Do you know that you can complete and submit your retirement application online through your myCalPERS account? Join us for this informative webinar that will provide you a general overview of how to apply and submit your retirement application online. 


Registration:

 

Working Parents Mid-Morning Brown Bag | May 13

Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location:

Online Via Zoom

Facilitated by:

Heather Kennedy

Description:

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.

 

Stress Reduction - CSUN Support Group | May 17

Monday, May 17, 2021 - 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Location:

 

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

 Facilitator:

Amy Levin, Assistant Vice President of Graduate Studies

Description:

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.

Brought to you by the CSUN as ONE Organizational Effectiveness committee. 


Registration:

Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

  1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
  2. Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
  3. Select the “Register” button.
  4. On the next screen, select the "Add" button, then the "Register" button on the bottom of the side bar to enroll in this session.

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.

Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn.  Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.”  Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.”  In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”

Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.

LifeMatters Webinar | Overcoming Loneliness | May 19

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Location:

 

Online

 This session is offered at 9:00 a.m. and again at Noon.

Facilitated By:

Life Matters

Description

At some point in life, most people will feel emotionally or physically disconnected from others. Learn how to recognize this normal reaction, address feelings of loneliness, and rebuild connections.

Register for the live webinar at 9 a.m. PT
Register for the live webinar at 12 p.m. PT


To access the webinars:

  • Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. Please sign in with your company password - MATADORS
  • For live webinars, click on the link for the webinar you would like to attend and follow the registration instructions. You must register prior to the start of the webinar to attend.
  • Transcripts for non-captioned, archived webinars are available upon request.
  • If you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will be available in the WorkLife Balance Webinar archives.

CSU's Got Talent | Effective Communication Online or Off: Secrets to Getting Your Message Heard | May 26

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location:

 

Online

Facilitated By:

Betsy Hays, M.A., Advertising and Public Relations Professor, Fresno State

Description:

If viewing online on your own, the webcast is limited to the first 200 logins (multiple viewers can sit in the same room and use one link.)  Please login as a “guest” and then type in your CAMPUS/Your Full Name (i.e CSUN/Steven Spielberg).  Listen to the audio via your computer speakers. Also available: join from your mobile device by downloading the Adobe Connect app! To view, visit: https://calstate.adobeconnect.com/CGT

Read the May Issue of INSIGHT into DIVERSITY

The May issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is now available online and for download at insightintodiversity.com. This issue highlights how Medical Schools Work to Develop A More Diverse Physician Workforce as Applications Surge in the Wake of COVID-19.

Featuring a Special Report on Health Care Schools, stories include:

Op-Ed: Working in Solidarity to Address Anti-Asian Violence and Xenophobia

  • Student Advocates Say Colleges Must Prioritize Safety and Equity in Planning for Fall 2021
  • Newest Stimulus Package Directs More Money to Students in Need
  • Outward Bound Offers Diverse Instructors Options to Guide Students on Learning Adventures
  • NYU Dentistry Launches Center Dedicated to a More Equitable Future of Care
  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Veterinary Medicine Supports Progressive Approach to Animal and Human Health Equity
  • Women of Color Continue to Be Shut Out of Leadership Positions in Medicine and Health Care – But One School Is Working to Change That