Residential Life Presents: Housewarming

August 19, 2020

• Get to Know Your Neighbors
  During this session we want you to “break the ice” with your neighbors. We will be offering a wide range of different virtual ice breakers so you and your neighbors can get better acquainted!
• Get Pumped with Matador Athletics
  Matador Athletics will be throwing us their very own virtual Pep Rally. Here you will be able to see different athletic teams showcase their matador spirit!
• Get Engaged: Digital Vision Board.
  Let's start off this semester with reminding ourselves of our personal goals, values, and dreams. To do this we will be doing vision boards virtually with some fun music in the background. To make our virtual vision boards we will be using the website pixlr. At the end, those that want to share may do so.
• Matador Mixer
  Your Resident Mentors will be providing a space for you all to mingle and talk amongst residents and other CSUN students.
• The Invisible Load of Motherhood (Stay at Home Mama Edition)
  During these times of uncertainty being a mama can be challenging. Join us during Matador Mamas to have a discussion on the factors of the invisible load of motherhood. The mama-led discussions are meant to empower each other and create a brave space. Join for a chance to win CSUN swag! 

August 20, 2020

• I'm the First to Go College... Now What?
  Are you the first to go to college in your family? Join our First to Go Student panel. They’ll be discussing how they learned how to navigate the unknown world of higher education while giving you (the student) insight as to how you can succeed! Join for a chance to win CSUN swag! 
• Navigating 2 Worlds: Hood Scholars
  Welcome to CSUN Hood Scholars. We are an affinity group that strives to build a community and space with and for students from the hood navigating higher education. We are excited for each of you to join us and learn about the great first year we had through discussions, activities and trips. You will have the opportunity to engage with current and graduated Hood Scholars that are looking forward to sharing their experiences with you! We will see you at 11:00am. Join for a chance to win CSUN swag! 
• Questions for the Game of Life
  Come join We Are Pride and explore the ‘What if…’ Participants will individually select a question to answer, at their personal comfort level. Come join the housewarming event and get to know each other a little more. We will also learn more about We Are Pride and resources available at CSUN for LGBTQIA+ students. Join for a chance to win CSUN swag! 
• Building your Comunidad with Latinas Rising
  Join this session to learn more about how you can build virtual comunidad in Student Housing with other Latina scholars who are undertaking similar experiences as you. We will also be recruiting for students interested in leadership opportunities for this fall semester. Hope to see you there! Join for a chance to win CSUN swag! 
• Latino Men in Higher Education
  A space for Latino men to converse about navigating spaces in higher education and what that means for Latino men. We will be met with members of Hombres Redefined, an affinity group for Latino men in Student Housing, that will be sharing their experiences and answering any questions new residents may have regarding higher education. Join for a chance to win CSUN swag! " 
• Do You Have What It Takes? Student Leadership in Housing
  Were you a part of a student leader organization in high school or community college? Our Residence Halls Association (RHA) is an organization with the goal of promoting a healthy academic and social environment while serving as the student voice for concerns of the community in CSUN Student Housing. RHA provides engaging programs for students to get involved and hosts regular community meetings to discuss concerns and suggestions. Join this session to learn more about our RHA exec board and about their upcoming vacant student leader positions for fall 2020! 
• Get Engaged: Zoom into Your Dorm.
  Zoom scavenger hunt where residents will have to find the various items in their own apartments. All the items will consist of important and helpful supplies for classes and staying healthy. 
• Get Gaming: Mata-Gamer’s Game Night
  Let’s create a sense of community amongst those who love video games! Join us for Mata-Gamer’s Game Night to build friendships through gaming. 

August 21, 2020

• Get Engaged: CSUN Jeopardy
  Test your knowledge of CSUN-related trivia and factoids!
• Our Experience as an Asian/Pacific Islander at CSUN
  Come by and chat with some current Asian/Pacific Islander students about what it's like at CSUN and some tips in navigating our community! We're here to answer any questions you may have and create a space to meet others and share common experiences. We hope to see you there! Join for a chance to win CSUN swag!
• Virtual Diaspora Scavenger Hunt
  Our Virtual Experience will take students through the varies continents of Africa that will require students to find items in their house that identify with Black culture, hair and business. We hope to teach students the importance of our culture and how we are unified front in being unapologetically Black! Join for a chance to win CSUN swag!
• Meet Black Male Initiative
  Our goal as BMI, is to unite the Black Young men on campus to bring brotherhood unity and support within housing. Join for a chance to win CSUN swag!
• Transfer Student Social
  Transferring into CSUN? There is a space for you. Come engage with other students who share the transfer experience.
• Virtual Kitchen Cooking Lesson
• Kick-off the school year with a virtual Teaching Kitchen hosted by the Matador Eats' Executive Chef on Friday, August 21, from 5 - 5:30 p.m.! Chef Betsy Corrigan will show you how to create overnight oats, featuring ingredients like chia seed, honey, and almond milk.
• All are welcome to participate in the virtual Teaching Kitchen by joining the Zoom link! Complimentary overnight oat ingredient kits are available for pick-up from Geronimo's
• RM Table Talk: Survival Guide to Living on Campus
  Get to know the ins and outs of the CSUN student housing experience. Through conversations with Resident Mentors.
• Virtual Homecoming
  Enjoy a night of multi-genre music, curated by the Graduate Assitants for Residential Life. Come relax, and wind down before classes start! Join for a chance to win CSUN swag!

WHAT IS HOUSEWARMING?

Housewarming is an early move-in experience designed to help eligible residents acclimate and integrate to CSUN the CSUN Student Housing community. Throughout this three-day experience, attendees will be engaging with Student Housing staff, different CSUN resources, and each other. We will offer various student panels, workshops, and virtual events led by students like you! You all will also be receiving CSUN Swag and have the opportunity to win raffle prizes!

WHEN IS HOUSEWARMING?

Housewarming is a three-day event, stretching from Wednesday, August 19th to Friday, August 21st. You will have a scheduled move-in date prior to the event.

WHAT WILL THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?

Tentative schedule is coming, stay up-to-date by following @csunhousewarming on Instagram. A concrete schedule will be distributed upon arrival.

Early Move-in:

• Housewarming attendees have the opportunity to move in before their peers. Our focus during this program is to help influence your transition to college, and prepare you with tools for success when challenges arise. The transition to CSUN can be difficult for many, but we want to ensure that you are equipped with the resources to make your transition easier. Becoming familiar with this new environment ensures that you receive the most interactive and engaging college experience.

Learning Objective

• Self-Discovery: This program will allow you to reflect on your past experiences and how they might impact your college career.
• Community Building: Housewarming provides an opportunity to build relationships and develop a sense of belonging.
• Embrace Transition: You will be given the tools to overcome challenges, and, thrive in your academic and personal endeavors.
• Diversity: we pride ourselves on intersecting identities in order to promote a respectful, inclusive, and diverse atmosphere.

All First Year and first-time Transfer students are invited to the event.

Students will receive a scheduled move-in day/time prior to the event.

We, in Student Housing and Residential Life, do offer Guest Housing!

California State University, Northridge offers several hotel-style guest housing suites at a daily rate.  The guest suites offer a wide range of amenities, including the convenience of being within walking distance of classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices and other campus facilities.

Please visit https://www.csun.edu/housing/guest-housing for more information regarding availability and rates.

Additionally, we would like to note, while we love family and friend support during this momentous occasion, we do recommend and require your student(s) to be on-campus and present during the events and sessions we offer. Therefore, we discourage student(s) from leaving while sessions and events are occurring.

All students will receive a detailed schedule of the events during check-in! If you require additional services or means of reading the materials shown, please email llc.tlc@csun.edu

Absolutely! In Student Housing, we have three professional staff interpreters that can, and will, be present when services are needed.

If you require these services, please email Matt Soto at matthew.soto@csun.edu