Professional Development

HR News Campus Updates | March 2018

Dive into this section to find campus events and programs that you can participate in.  We hope you'll take advantage of the information highlighted below.

Recognize a Colleague(s) | Nominations for 2018 Recognition of Excellence Awards Due March 15

Recognize a colleague or colleagues who exhibit the Matador Spirit and help elevate CSUN  - Make a Nomination Today!

The 52nd Annual Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards Event which will take place Wednesday, May 2, 2018, provides us the opportunity, through the Recognition of Excellence Awards, to recognize both staff members and teams for outstanding efforts made over the course of the calendar year. Those awards are the:

    • Presidential Award
    • Award of Merit
    • Alumni Award
    • Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award
    • CSUN Leadership Award
    • Jolene Koester Team Award, and the
    • CSUN Student Assistant of the Year Award (New This Year!)

Descriptions and eligibility criteria, as well as links to the nomination forms, area available at: https://www.csun.edu/enrichment/staff-service-awards

Nominations must be received by Noon, Thursday, March 15, 2018.

Subscribe to the Institute for Sustainability Newsletter and Learn So Much More | Be Part of the Solution

Be in the know of what's happening on campus and in the region related to sustainability, and discover what you can do to be part of the solution: subscribe to the Institute for Sustainability's newsletter "Footprint."  You can subscribe at: http://csun.us10.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=0a472bfa39ed688222a8cd99d&id=80b2a88628

You can view the current (February 19) issue at: https://mailchi.mp/csun/water-day-2018-footprint-newsletter-1403909?e=1826a4af47

In The February 19th Issue:

  • RSVP for Water Day: March 27, 2018!
  • TUC Farmers Market Cooking Demonstrations
  • In The News: Malibu Ban on Plastic Straws
  • California Student Sustainability Coalition 
  • Alumni Spotlight: Elise Eberhard
  • Job Opportunities & Upcoming Events
  • Harvest Tips: 3 Ways to Feed your Community 

Matador Athletics Faculty & Staff Appreciation Series– Men’s Volleyball vs Long Beach State | March 2

Friday, March 2, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. @ The Matadome

The Spring 2018 Faculty & Staff Series includes six home events on campus. For attending five of the six designated games, participants will receive a CSUN Under Armour Pull-over or sweatshirt. 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.

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.

Spring 2018 CSUN Faculty & Staff Series*

  • Sat. 2/24 Men's Basketball vs. UC Santa Barbara 7 p.m.
  • Thur. 2/28 Women's Basketball vs. Long Beach State 7 p.m.
  • Sat. 3/2 Men's Volleyball vs. Long Beach State 7 p.m.
  • Fri. 3/30 Softball vs. UC Davis 1 p.m.
  • Sat. 4/14 Baseball vs. Long Beach State 1 p.m.
  • Wed. 4/21 Beach Volleyball vs. Cal State LA 1 p.m

*Game times subject to change, please visit www.GoMatadors.com for the most up to date information.

Celebrate Pi Day with Pie and WISE | March 13

The Oviatt Library and the Bonita J. Campbell Endowment for Women in Science and Engineering cordially invite you to join us as we celebrate Pi Day!

Join us for our Pi Day Celebration where you will have the opportunity to do hands-on pi (and pie) themed activities, watch as CSUN Clubs show off some of their work, and network with students, staff, faculty, local educators, and STEM professionals.  The networking portion of the event will be composed of activities, presentations, and appetizers.  Stop by for a few minutes or a few hours.

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Clubs, Games, Prizes + Pie, Networking Mixer

More information at: https://library.csun.edu/events/pi-day-2018

LifeMatters - Wellness Webinar: Substance Abuse and Your Loved Ones | March 21

The LifeMattters' webinar for March (LIVE) is Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., or 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

This webinar content includes: Symptoms of substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, enabling behaviors, and self-care.

  • Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. Please sign in with your company password, select "Services" and then scroll down to "Webinars."
  • 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.

15th Annual Take Back the Night | March 29

Take Back the Night is a rally and march to end violence against women. Meet us at the Plaza del Sol at 6 p.m. for live music, speakers, spoken word, poster making, the Clothesline Project and a resource fair. Following the rally, around 7:30 p.m., we'll light candles and march back the Women's Research & Resource Center where we will come together as a community to share our stories.

Co-Sponsors: The F Word, Project D.A.T.E., Gamma Rho Lambda

For more information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/womens-research-resource-center/events/take-back-night

Encourage Students to Participate in the Matador Moments Portfolium Challenge | Due March 30

CSUN invites ALL students to participate in the “Matador Moments: Freshman Challenge." We know that the first year of college is memorable - so use that memory to make a difference in the lives of our incoming freshman class and future generations of Matadors. Inspire an incoming Matador to discover a CSUN connection by telling your story about an experience during your first year that contributed to your success.

The best shared Matador experience will be awarded a $100 CSUN Bookstore gift card and will be celebrated at the annual Student Involvement Awards Ceremony on April 24th, 2018. The top five winning entries will be featured at next year’s (2018) New Student Orientation.

Encourage your students to check it out today! Deadline is March 30th! More information available at: https://csun.edu/matadormoments

Matador Athletics Faculty & Staff Appreciation Series – Softball vs UC Davis | March 30

Friday, March 30, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ The Softball Field

 

The Spring 2018 Faculty & Staff Series includes six home events on campus. For attending five of the six designated games, participants will receive a CSUN Under Armour Pull-over or sweatshirt. 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.

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.

Spring 2018 CSUN Faculty & Staff Series*

  • Sat. 2/24 Men's Basketball vs. UC Santa Barbara 7 p.m.
  • Thur. 2/28 Women's Basketball vs. Long Beach State 7 p.m.
  • Sat. 3/2 Men's Volleyball vs. Long Beach State 7 p.m.
  • Fri. 3/30 Softball vs. UC Davis 1 p.m.
  • Sat. 4/14 Baseball vs. Long Beach State 1 p.m.
  • Wed. 4/21 Beach Volleyball vs. Cal State LA 1 p.m

*Game times subject to change, please visit www.GoMatadors.com for the most up to date information.

7th Annual Terry Piper Lecture, Featuring Dr. Vasti Torres | Save The Date - April 2

Dr. Vasti Torres, a distinguished scholar and leader within higher education, has been selected as this year’s Terry Piper Lecture Series Keynote Speaker.

Dr. Torres is a professor in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) and an associate faculty member of Latina/o Studies at University of Michigan. Her research focuses broadly on the success of underrepresented students in higher education. She is known for her work on how the identity development of Latinx students can influence their college experience. She has been the Principle Investigator for several grants including a multi-year grant investigating the choice to stay in college for Latino students as well as a multi-year grant looking at the experiences of working college students.

More information about Dr. Torres can be accessed at: http://www.soe.umich.edu/people/profile/torres_vasti/