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Engage with new and old colleagues and participate in new events, meetings, and workshops offered throughout campus this month. We hope you'll take advantage of the information highlighted below.
President’s Fall Welcome Address
Friday, August 25, 2023, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
The Younes and Soraya Nazarian
Center for the Performing Arts | Great Hall
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.
Did you know your mental health benefits also extend to your whole family? Calm, our mental health partner, is a family-friendly benefit that can be used by anyone in your family at various life stages, including parenting and pregnancy. For those with tiny humans, Calm Kids is a wonderful resource to support your children as they grow.
Here’s the selection of resources to get you and your family started on the mental health journey:
Conscious Parenting Masterclass
Check out the Calm app for more options that suit your daily needs. Haven't activated your free Calm Premium subscription yet? Visit the HR Benefits Calm website for information aon how to activate your account.
Join one of the Calm App Webinars to learn how to get the most out of your Calm experience and bolster your overall well-being.
August 1, 2023
9:00 AM-10:00 AM, PST
Connection Information Provided Upon Registration, Free
Join our panel of experts as they explore the computer lab of the future, where redefined physical spaces and cutting-edge technologies like virtual labs, cyber labs, and AI are transforming learning environments. Discover how these advancements enhance educational experiences and do so at a reduced cost.
Outcomes:
Discover innovative approaches to advanced learning environments that will prepare students for the technology-driven world.
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology. CSUN is an organizational member of EDUCAUSE.
From Here to Career is looking for student employees and supervisors to form the 2023 – 2024 cohort! Explore an exciting program available for you to take advantage of as a student employee supervisor. The “From Here to Career: Career Readiness Program”, is brought to you by CSUN’s Division of Student Affairs in collaboration with the Career Center, Human Resources, and the University Student Union.
Through the program, you will learn how to support your student employees while they explore and practice key concepts and strategies that will set them on a path toward career success. During the 9-month program, student assistants will engage in an online course, meet with peer mentors, and learn from CSUN alumni who were student assistants. The program begins in September and ends in May. It helps keep your student assistant engaged and provides them with professional development.
From Here to Career is based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Readiness Competencies which have been identified to help employees be successful in the world of work.
To participate in this program:
If you are interested in this opportunity and want to learn more about our program and information session dates, please visit our Student Employment website here.
If you are ready to take advantage of this program and sign up, please fill out our registration form linked here: https://csun.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6F5zkSmD3PpOAse
Are you interested, but want more information? Please join an upcoming virtual information session.
In just a few days, new and returning students will step foot on campus, many for the first time. This can be tough for students to navigate. We are excited that the CSUN Navigators program will be returning to help guide our student community. As you may recall, CSUN Navigators are staff and faculty who welcome our students at the beginning of the semester, answering questions and helping them find their way to classes and other locations.
This year marks the eleventh year for the CSUN Navigator program! With the expectation of numerous new and continuing students navigating campus, we need volunteers to assist us with this well-received program. Even if you know very little about the campus, we will provide you with all the tools you need to be a great Navigator. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with our students and a good time to meet and connect with colleagues! Whether you are new to the program or coming back to volunteer again, all CSUN Navigator participants will attend a brief virtual training session where you will receive all the information you need to do the job. Please click here to RSVP for the training.
Volunteering opportunities will be available for the first two days of in-person instruction, Monday, August 28th, and Tuesday, August 29th. Campus supervisors are asked to adjust schedules, whenever possible, to accommodate the time needed for training and volunteer hours. The 2-hour shifts will fall between 7:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
If you have any questions, please email csunnavigators@csun.edu.
We know our students will appreciate your efforts. Go Matadors!
Dr. Joo Kim is a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and Asian Medicine specialist at the CSUN Klotz Student Health Center. Joo provides services to students, staff, and faculty.
During August, CSUN staff and faculty acupuncture appointments are only $39, a discount from the regular price of $49. Call (818) 677-3666, option 1 to schedule an appointment.
Joo has been bringing her expertise in providing holistic treatments to patients, addressing a wide spectrum of concerns encompassing physical, psychological, and hormonal imbalances at the Student Health Center for 17 years. Joo's practice involves a diverse range of therapies including acupuncture, cupping, and electroacupuncture.
“Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.” Acupuncture - Mayo Clinic 4/30/22
At the first appointment, Dr. Kim will take a health history, explain the procedure she will use, answer any questions before beginning, and explain every step of the process to patients during the appointment.
The CSUN Homegrown Alumni Group was more active than ever this 2023 Spring Semester! It was so nice to mix and mingle in person, see familiar faces, and meet new members! Thank you to those that attended the meetups, and for all your wonderful suggestions! Additionally, we would like to give a special thank you to The Soraya, Marilyn Magaram Center, and CSUN Sustainability for hosting events this semester for Homegrown members.
As we enjoy Summer and move into Fall, we invite you to connect and continue supporting Homegrown Alumni and Campus Partners by taking pictures when you attend any of the following events: AS Movie Nights, the President's Welcome, and Alumni Dodger Night. Please send us your photos as we would like to use them for our Homegrown landing page and social media. Don't forget if you attend two events and one meeting you can earn a Homegrown Alumni polo.
To connect with the group, or for any questions, or if you would like to join the Homegrown Group, please contact our staff liaison Hannah: hannah.labra@csun.edu in Alumni Relations.
Homegrown Committee:
Tiana Mason: tiana.mason@csun.edu
Juliana Alvarez: juliana.alvarez@csun.edu
Claudia Montes: claudia.monteslobatos@csun.edu
Starting August 11, faculty & staff can purchase tickets for The Soraya presented events at a 20% discount. To purchase, either call the ticket office at (818) 677-3000 or go online and log in using your CSUN credentials via TheSoraya.org.
To view the 2023-2024 season schedule, select the icon below.
The California State University (CSU) is committed to ensuring access to educational opportunities and promoting a sense of belonging for all students regardless of their immigration status. As part of the commitment, the Chancellor’s Office in collaboration with the Dream Centers and students developed a systemwide training course entitled, CSU-Becoming an Ally to the Undocumented Community. The training course was developed to increase awareness and understanding of undocumented and mix-status student issues.
The course explains key concepts, fosters a culturally responsive pedagogy approach in the classroom, and provides resources to support students. This course is available on the CSU Learn and CSU Bridge Training Portals. CSU administrators, faculty, and staff, including student employees, benefit from becoming an UndocuAlly.
Logging into your CSU Learn or CSU Bridge portal is the first step to become a CSU UndocuAlly for undocumented and mix-status students. The web page links below will take you straight to the training course.
Faculty & Staff: CSU Learn - Undocually
Student Employees: CSU Bridge - Undocually
The Apple Back to School Sale runs through October 2nd, and is available to all Students, Faculty and Staff! The sale is available in-store and online https://bit.ly/applebtsfall2023.
Join Fellow Matadors on September 2
After four long years, the historic CSUN Night at Dodger Stadium is back! Spend a fun evening with fellow Matadors, family and friends and come cheer the LA Dodgers as they face off against the Atlanta Braves. This year, our very own alum, Irv Zakheim ('72), NCAA College World Series Championship baseball team member and CSUN Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, throws the first pitch!
Don't forget: as part of the special CSUN package, you will receive an exclusive dual-branded CSUN/Dodger bucket hat.*
*This is not a stadium-wide promotion and is only available as part of the CSUN ticket package. Ticket purchases must be made through the link below to qualify for the special promotional item.
Tickets are selling fast, purchase yours today!
Date: Saturday, September 2
Time: 6:10 p.m.
Cost (includes an exclusive dual-branded CSUN/Dodgers bucket hat):
Field Level (sections 51 and 53) SOLD OUT!
Loge Level (sections 163, 165 and 167) SOLD OUT!
Field Level (sections 45, 47 and 49) $109
Loge Level (sections 159 and 161) $87 SELLING FAST!
Reserve Level 3rd Base (sections 5, 7, 9, 11 and 15) $76
Reserve Level 1st Base (sections 4, 6, 8 and 10) $74
Infield Reserve Level (sections 19, 23, 27 and 31) $68
Infield Reserve Level (sections 35 and 39) $61
Reserve Upper Level (sections 13, 17 and 21) $53 SELLING FAST!
LA Dodgers will donate a portion of proceeds from ticket sales to support the CSUN Alumni Association scholarship program.
Join up to three alumni chapters, it's free!
Check out the CSUN Alumni Association's "Ask a Matador" platform to connect with the best CSUN alumni experts who can help you with career advice.
September 5th from 10am-3pm located at Matador Square - Description: Come to the first Farmers Market of the Semester and learn about everything Associated Students has to offer!
Thursday, September 28, 2023
4:00 - 5:30 p.m., PST
University Student Union - Grand Salon
Join us as we welcome Dr. Ochoa to CSUN, and enjoy an unforgettable evening with one of America’s trailblazers.
Ellen Ochoa has charted a dazzling and inspirational career path: from her early days as a researcher, to her four missions as an astronaut, to heading up NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Ochoa has seen first hand the importance of minorities in STEM, women in leadership positions, and the way innovative change management can push a team—an entire organization—forward.
Ellen Ochoa is a pioneer like no other. She made history as the first Latina to go to space, blazing a trail for other marginalized kids who dream of the stars. There were few minorities in leadership when she joined NASA—so she changed that, becoming the first Hispanic and second female director of the Johnson Space Center. Despite her many accomplishments, Ellen says the biggest role she’s played is in mentoring and advocating for the next generation: “astronauts, scholars, who will go on to accomplish more than we can imagine.” In her evocative talks, she draws from her wealth of experiences, both in space and on the ground, to empower audiences to break barriers and overcome adversity.
There will be two sessions on September 28, 2023:
Please save the date for the What Really Works in Education Conference, a biennial conference sponsored by CSUN’s Center for Teaching and Learning, happening this coming fall. This two-day conference will take place at CSUN’s University Student Union on September 29th and 30th , 2023. The theme is "High Level Practices and Collaboration" and registration includes a free professional book, Connecting High Leverage Practices to Student Success: Collaboration in Inclusive Classrooms book that will be published in August 2023 with Corwin Press.
Attendees can attend one or both days. Friday will be a half-day workshop focused on Co-Teaching, while Saturday will be a full day conference on a variety of topics for more inclusive schools. Strands are: Co-Teaching, Collaborating for Academic Success, Collaborating for Social and Behavioral Success, and Broader Collaboration to Support Inclusive Practices.
We hope to see you at the conference! For more information and to register, visit: www.csun.edu/ctl
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