Engage with new and old colleagues and participate in events, meetings, and workshops offered throughout campus this month. We hope you'll take advantage of the information highlighted below.
HR News Campus Updates & Events | August 2024
See You at the President's Welcome Address | August 29
In celebration of the new academic year, please join President Beck and the rest of the CSUN community for the
President’s Welcome Address
Thursday, August 29, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Great Hall
The Younes and Soraya Nazarian
Center for the Performing Arts
Reception with light refreshments
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
The Milt and Debbie Valera Lobby
at The Soraya
Calm & HR Present: Did you know your free Calm Premium subscription can also be extended to your whole family?
Did you know your free Calm Premium subscription can also be extended to your whole family?
Even those who are expecting a newborn can benefit from the Calm resources! For kids, there’s a wide variety of fun content to keep them engaged and improve their well-being.
Share the following resources with your family and enjoy your mental health benefits together:
- Calm Kids
- Get your children to fall in love with mental health content by trying sessions such as the Bouncing Serum Meditation in which Agnes teaches the Minions a calming game that they can follow along and play!
- Calm for Parents
- Get support throughout your workday whether you already have young children or are expecting a newborn soon. Try Scattered Attention from Chibs Okereke, a 4-minute guided meditation to re-center yourself and feel grounded again.
- Disney Princess Collection
- Let your kids discover the magic of Disney by getting started with The Ocean Guardians in which Moana recalls the wisdom of her ancestors and saves Fonu in a storm. Or they can try Understanding Others with Belle in which she reflects on the various ways she is similar to other people.
Join a Calm App Webinar to learn how to personalize your app experience or deep dive into monthly themed topics to enhance your mental health toolkit.
Check out the Calm app for other diverse resources that’ll support your mental health journey. Haven't redeemed your free Calm Premium subscription yet?
To Get Started
- Visit the following link: Calm for CSUN Employees
- Sign up with your personal email address (or log in to an existing account)
- Validate your work email address or Employee ID
Join a Calm App Webinar to learn how to personalize your app experience or deep dive into monthly themed topics to enhance your mental health toolkit.
Close out the AS Summer Movie Fest with Indiana Jones & Shrek! | August 1, 8
Associated Students' Summer Movie Fest is Back!
- Each Thursday night in June – Movies start at dusk on the Library Lawn!
- Open to all CSUN Faculty, Staff, Students, and the local community!
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Calling All Student Assistant Supervisors! Participate in CSUN's From Here to Career: Career Readiness Program 2024-25, Info Sessions | August 13, 22
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. From Here to Career (FHTC) 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.
FHTC is looking for CSUN supervisors and student employees to form the 2024 – 2025 cohort! We’re currently accepting registrations until October 2nd, 2024.
Through the 9-month program (September to May), student assistants will learn key concepts and skills that future employers are looking for by:
- Engaging in an online course
- Meet with peer mentors
- Gain access to a designated career advisor
- Learn from CSUN alumni who were student assistants.
As a supervisor, the program will support you by:
- Providing a structured professional development/career readiness program you can implement as part of your student employee’s position
- Access to CareerLink’s Supervisor Toolkit and additional resources
- Build your supervising network and community by exchanging best practices and new ideas (e.g., establishing trust and rapport, setting clear expectations, empowering/motivating your student employees, etc.)
Upon completion of the program, students and supervisors will receive recognition at our FHTC End-of-Year Celebration in May. Enrolled student employee participants have the opportunity to be nominated by their peer mentors and selected to receive our “Outstanding Student Employee” awards.
To participate in this program:
- A CSUN faculty or staff member, who supervises a student employee, must complete the registration form.
- The student employee must be able to commit approximately 30 minutes a month for 9 months within the 2024-2025 school year.
If you are interested in this opportunity and want to learn more about our program, please join an upcoming virtual information session:
Information Session Dates:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Join Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 871 6474 5775, Passcode: 209387
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00 pm
- Join Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 867 5225 8742, Passcode: 532684
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm *Open to all CSUN Students!
- Join Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 820 2336 6645, Passcode: 626250
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm *Open to all CSUN Supervisors!
- Join Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 865 5980 9406, Passcode: 261523
Next Steps:
For more info about how to integrate From Here to Career into your student's position, training, and professional development, please visit our program website here.
If you are ready to take advantage of this program and enroll your student employee(s), please complete our registration form: From Here to Career Registration Form 23-24. We will be accepting registrations until October 2nd, 2024.
For questions or concerns, please contact Isabel Casas, FHTC Student Employment Advisor, at isabel.casas@csun.edu.
Volunteer to be a CSUN Navigator! | August 26, 27
Join the CSUN Navigators to assist students find their way on campus at the start of the semester!
Whether you are new to the program or coming back around to volunteer, all CSUN Navigators will attend a brief training session where you’ll receive all the information you need to do the job. Please click here to RSVP for the training and volunteer for a shift. Volunteering opportunities will be available for the first two days of in-person instruction, Monday, August 26, and Tuesday, August 27.
We know our students will appreciate your efforts. Go Matadors!
Join Professor Rob Gressis for a Book Talk: The Most Awkward Man in Japan | August 29
August 29, 2024
Book Talk: The Most Awkward Man in Japan: Dispatches from a Philosopher Abroad
with Author and CSUN philosophy professor Rob Gressis
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.,
University Library
Gohstand Leisure Reading Room
Attention On-Campus Student Employers: Join the On-Campus Job Fair! Reserve a Table for September 4
As we prepare for the upcoming Fall Semester, the Career Center is excited to announce that we are hosting our Fall On-Campus Job Fair, as a part of our How to Find a Job On-Campus Series where we provide resources for students to secure on-campus employment. This is an excellent opportunity for students to explore on-campus employment options and for you to recruit candidates for any student positions you are trying to fill. Participation is free for campus departments and organizations.
Event Details:
- Title: On-Campus Job Fair
- Date: Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
- Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Location: University Student Union, East Conference Room, Lake View Terrace Room
- Deadline: Friday, August 30th (If all spots are filled, registration will be closed sooner).
Why Participate?
- Access to Quality Candidates: Our students are eager to engage in on-campus employment, bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and fresh perspectives to your team. In the past, we have had a great turnout of students for you to connect with.
- Showcase Your Department/Organization: The job fair provides a platform for you to showcase your organization, its mission, and the exciting opportunities available for student employment.
We believe that your department could significantly contribute to the success of this event by offering valuable on-campus employment opportunities for our motivated and talented students.
How to Participate?
If you are interested in joining the Fall On-Campus Job Fair, please email studentemployment@ csun.edu with the following information:
- Department Name
- Student Position(s) trying to fill
- Name(s) of representative(s) (Max 2 people)
We will then provide further details, including table setup instructions and any additional information you may need. Your participation is crucial to the success of this event, and we believe that by working together, we can create valuable opportunities for both our students and your department.
Thank you for considering this invitation and feel free to share the word with other on-campus employers who might be interested in participating. We look forward to your positive response and the possibility of collaborating to make the Fall On-Campus Job Fair a fruitful experience for all.
If you have any questions, please email genesis.lozano@ csun.edu.
Save the Date: 2024 College of Health and Human Development Research Excellence and Innovation Conference | November 5 & 6
The 2024 College of Health and Human Development Research Excellence and Innovation Conference is scheduled for November 5 & 6, 2024 on the CSUN Campus.
The conference will showcase research within HHD and foster collaboration with other areas of campus. Student, faculty, and staff projects will be featured with a variety of presentation formats including workshops, panel discussions, papers, live research spotlights, posters, performances, installations, exhibits, and a keynote speaker.
This event is open to campus-wide and public attendance. More details will be available in the fall semester:
For more information, view the Conference website.
https://live-csu-northridge.pantheonsite.io/hhd-research-excellence-and-innovation-conference-0
Limited Time: The Soraya Faculty & Staff Special Discount | Get a 50% Discount on 2024-2025 Performances
Starting August 27th, faculty & staff can purchase tickets for The Soraya presented events at a 50% 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.
The Faculty/Staff 50% discount is available Tuesday, August 27th through Saturday, September 7th. Faculty/Staff can get up to 4 tickets per event at this discount.
The standard faculty/staff discount is 20% off and is good all season (not valid for Premium Pit and Orchestra Center; restrictions can apply on a per-show basis).
To view the 2024-2025 season schedule, select the icon below.
Premier America Credit Union | Earn More. Live Better.
If you're ready for early payday, free ATM rebates, and a dividends that can't be beat, stop by Premier America’s on-campus branch (or visit us online) and open a Premier Plus Checking account! Our on-campus team is ready to help you open your account, connect your direct deposit, and get you your CSUN branded debit (and credit card) all in the same day!
And, when you open your new checking account and become an active user, you can earn a $100 cash bonus**!
Stop by the campus branch in the CSC or open your account easily online here: https://www.premieramerica.com/checkingbonus?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=CSUN&utm_campaign=CSUN+HR+News
Stay In The Know: Read the Latest Issue of CSU Leader
You can access the online version of the July 18, 2024 CSU Leader here.
Read the Latest Issue of Insight Into Diversity | August 2024
The August 2024 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, is now available online at insightintodiversity.com.