HR News Campus Updates & Events | August 2022

In honor of President Jolene Koester’s 11-year Legacy of Leadership at California State University, Northridge, the Jolene Koester Presidential Scholarship, funded entirely by private philanthropic support, is awarded annually to a member, or members, of the University staff or administration pursuing a degree in any field of study at CSUN, and is intended to cover costs exceeding the amount of any fee waivers in effect. The applicant must enroll in at least three units each semester during the academic year. Students taking courses through the Tseng College are eligible. The application deadline for the 2022-2023 scholarships is July 31, 2022.

Read more about this opportunity and eligibility requirements, and apply at: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/3244.

You can view this information online, here.
You can register for this event, here.

American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid Training

Get American Red Cross Certified for CPR, AED and First Aid in Only One Day

Would you like to learn true lifesaving skills in just one day? The Student Recreation Center of the University Student Union (USU) is offering in-person classes throughout the semester to get you certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. For just $59 per person, you’ll receive hands-on training that will prepare you to recognize and respond appropriately to a variety of cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. This program will teach the skills that you need to know to provide immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

All American Red Cross classes will be held on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the USU. Each class is limited to 20 participants. You’ll be provided with workshop equipment including manikins, AEDs (automated external defibrillators), disposable gloves and masks in person.

• Saturday, Aug 6: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Register through Saturday, Aug 6 at 9 a.m.)
  Thousand Oaks Room (2nd Floor), Southwest Addition, University Student Union

No prerequisites are required

Registration and Participation

1. Register for your chosen virtual class session on the SRC Portal or at the SRC Front Desk. 
   Upon registration, you will receive a mandatory health screening form.
2. Once registered for the class, complete your CSUN Health Screening prior to arriving on campus.

Certification Requirements

• Participate in all course activities
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills
• Successfully participate in an end-of-course scenario(s)

All CPR, AED and First Aid certifications are valid for 2 years from the date of your course completion.

For more information, contact Ryan Hairapetian at 818-677-5804.

Register

President’s Fall Welcome Address
Friday, August 26, 2022, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
The Younes and Soraya Nazarian
Center for the Performing Arts

Please mark your calendar for President Beck's Fall Welcome Address to usher in the start of the 2022-2023 academic year. We hope you will join us.

Additional details coming soon.

Mental fitness helps us develop concentration, focus, self-awareness and resilience to be able to perform at our best through the highs and lows of life. Just like physical exercises strengthen the body, we can also benefit from practices to strengthen our minds.

Try these exercises from Calm, our partner in mental fitness, to get started on your mental fitness journey today:

• Sign up for Calm’s 5-Day Mental Fitness Challenge for daily mental mini-”workouts”
• Use the Mental Fitness Training Guide to find out why mental fitness is so important.

The Oasis Wellness Center is open, and faculty and staff can enjoy the facility for the remainder of the Summer term, with a Summer membership for only $7.

Do you know a 3 or 4 year old? Find out more about the new L2L (Language to Literacy) Program beginning fall 2022: This program is specifically designed to promote healthy literacy development in 3 and 4 year old children, provide developmentally appropriate and fun experiences in STEAM, and to prepare them for successful transition to elementary school.

Contact lshc@csun.edu or call 818-677-2856.

Armenian Alumni Network

• The Armenian Alumni Network is having a social on July 28^th sponsored by and located at Over/Under in Burbank. Tickets are $20
• https://www.csun.edu/alumni/events/csun-armenian-alumni-network-social

Arts Alumni Chapter Exhibition at the West Gallery

• Arts Alumni have been invited to show their work at the “Realization” Exhibition August 27 – September 15 at the West Gallery. There will also be a closing reception on September 10 at 2pm.
• https://www.csun.edu/alumni/events/arts-alumni-chapter-exhibition

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.

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