HR News Campus Updates & Events | March 2024

Did you know your personal & professional lives can suffer when you don’t get a good night’s sleep? If you’re consistently having poor sleep quality, take note of how it’s impacting your physical and mental health—most likely it’s not operating at its optimum. 

As part of our continued efforts to provide preventative mental health care, we want to share a curated collection of Calm resources that can help you feel more well-rested every morning. 

Start by creating a better sleep routine: 

• Sleep Stories
• Calm's Sleep Stories collection has a multitude of relaxing bedtime stories for adults and children. Try Crossing Ireland by Train narrated by Cillian Murphy as he transports you on a magical trip across the sweeping landscapes of Ireland. Or consider Extreme Sleeps: Mt. Everest narrated by Anna Acton as she helps you find slumber on the highest mountain in the world. 
• Falling Back to Sleep
• In this 26-minute sleep meditation session with Dr. Eric Lopez, he’ll help you let go of your thoughts so you can effortlessly get a good night’s sleep. 
• Infinite Piano for Sleep
• This piano music track has been uniquely created by real musicians and designed to play for however long you need till you fall asleep.
• Rolling Thunderstorm
• In this soundscape, you’ll listen to rolling thunderstorm sounds as you close your eyes and get some quality sleep.

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? Visit the HR Benefits Calm website for information on how to activate your account.

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.

You are cordially invited to the 2024 Spring Celebration of Gratitude to recognize you and all you do to create a brighter and more equitable future for our students. 

Wednesday, March 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Soraya Lobby

Please RSVP by Monday, February 26

RSVP Today!

February 29, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location:

Online, Connection information provided upon registration.

This leap year, Academic Technology invites you to an exploration of how the higher education community is using AI-driven tools in academics and everyday life. If you've been curious about AI but unsure where to begin, this event is your chance to learn about common AI tools and develop a personalized approach to evaluating and integrating AI tools into your teaching and professional life.

This leap year, we invite you to join us in an exploration of how the higher education community is using AI-driven tools in academics and everyday life. If you've been curious about AI but unsure where to begin, this event is your chance to learn about common AI tools and develop a personalized approach to evaluating and integrating AI tools into your teaching and professional life.

Registration

CSUN Giving Day is almost here!

On March 6-7, join us for 36 hours of Matador-powered fundraising as we build a brighter tomorrow. As one of CSUN's dedicated faculty and staff, we invite you to share your love for CSUN and tell the whole world how our university provides transformative higher education.

Following last year’s successful debut that raised more than $236,000, we're taking Giving Day to the next level in 2024 with ways to give in each of our nine colleges, as well as to student success initiatives, basic needs and so much more. Visit givingday.csun.edu to explore all the ways you can make an impact on Giving Day.

Wherever you give on Giving Day, you make a difference by empowering our largely first generation students. You help ensure our classrooms, laboratories, athletic fields, stages and galleries are state of the art. And you invest in tomorrow's leaders today.

Thank you in advance for your partnership on Giving Day and for everything you do to help our students reach their educational goals. Your gift of any size makes an impact on Giving Day. Get a head start at givingday.csun.edu and your donation will be included in our final Giving Day tally. Thank you in advance for sharing your love for CSUN!

Questions? Contact:

Chelsea Wisenbaker
Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship
Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
O: 818-677-4112

Spring Career Fair – a job fair open to all students of any major seeking part-time and full-time employment, entry-level careers, and internships.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

USU, Northridge Center

More information

Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 5:30 to 8:00 P.M.
San Fernando Brewing Company, 425 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340

Cost: Free (drinks available for purchase)

Mix and mingle with fellow alumni as we celebrate the second annual CSUN Giving Day! No-host mixer at San Fernando Brewing Company. Drinks available for purchase.

Registration

Knowing how to assist your family, friends, students or colleagues may be difficult without the necessary tools.  Join us for this training as we provide you with insightful suicide data and trends, useful resource information, tips for recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts in others and ways to help prevent suicide.  

Register for this training to receive the Zoom meeting information and online training materials information.  Please email us if you have any questions regarding this training or contact our main office at (818) 677-2366, option 1.  

Select the button corresponding to the date you wish to attend

Friday, March 8, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:30  pm

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 9:00 - 10:30 am 

CSUN WISE Pi Day Mixer - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

USU Northridge Room
Open to the CSUN community

The University Library and the Bonita J. Campbell Endowment for Women in Science and Engineering present CSUN WISE Pi Day + Pie

Come by for our annual Pi Day Celebration where you will have the opportunity to do hands-on pi themed activities, connect with CSUN STEM Clubs, and network with students, staff, faculty, local educators, and STEM professionals. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the full two hours. 

Note: San Fernando Brewing Company will be providing beer samples for 21 and over guests.

• Games and Prizes
• Pi Digits In Color
• Buffon's Needle
• Rapid Fire Kahoots!
• Pi Riddles
• Pie demonstrations

And so much more!

Two Special Sessions:

3:45pm to 5:30pm - Clubs, Games, Prizes + Pizza + Pie. Come and participate, LAUSD students are limited to 3rd-12th grade and are invited to come share in the activities.

6:00pm to 8:00pm - Networking Mixer - a chance for students, staff, faculty, local educators and STEM professionals to connect with one another. Don't miss the intro video featuring cardiologist Dr. Teresa Danielly, a CSUN Alumna. Complimentary appetizers and desserts will be served.

Registration & Information

March 26, 2024 - 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room, University Library Garden Level.

Maria Varela is a Mexican-American civil rights photographer, community organizer, writer, teacher and MacArthur Fellowship recipient. She has been actively involved in Civil Rights movements, advocating rights for indigenous communities and protects cultural heritage within African-American, Native-American, and Mexican-American in rural communities.

RSVP & Information

Associated Students invites Faculty and Staff to enjoy the fun, and connect with students and colleagues at the following events:

The CSUNposium is a student conference featuring 3-minute & 10-minute oral and poster presentations. The event aims to showcase excellence in scholarly research and creative activity conducted by CSUN students across all academic disciplines.

The 2024 CSUNposium will be held in the University Student Union on Friday, April 5th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please visit the CSUNposium website to view the most up-to-date information about the event.

If you are interested in serving as a faculty judge, please complete the Judges Interest form and we will contact you in early March.

We encourage the CSUN community to attend the event and support the students working on groundbreaking research projects.

For more information or with questions, visit the CSUNposium website or contact Graduate Studies at graduate.studies@csun.edu

A well coordinated effort of several campus entities, CSUN Ready is designed to automatically provide all undergraduate students with their required course materials before the first day of class - at the most affordable price.

Benefits to Students

• Free use of course materials – courseware, ebooks, and textbooks – until the Census date
• Convenient, affordable and stress-free process
• Students pay a low flat fee of $17.50 per credit hour
• Predictable and consistent pricing for easy budgeting
• Can pay with financial aid if available
• Students can look up how much they save within Canvas
• Easy opt-out available

Benefits to Faculty

• Ensures all students have their course materials before the start of class enabling you to begin teaching day one
• Digital delivery of the majority of course materials with easy online access through Canvas
• No change to current course material adoptions

Watch your inbox for more information or inquire at digitalaccess @csun.edu.

The Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) form for technology purchases is moving to the web. The Universal Design Center (UDC) and Purchasing and Contract Administration are holding a series of live forums to demonstrate the new form and answer questions.

See a demonstration of the new form and get your questions answered. In person or via Zoom.

• Weds., March 6, 2 to 3pm, in UL 30 or Zoom
• Fri., March 15, 11am to noon, in UL 30 or Zoom
• Tues., March 26, 10 to 11am, in UL 30 or Zoom
• Thurs., April 4, 3 to 4pm, in UL 30 or Zoom
• Tues., April 9, 2 to 3pm, in UL 30 or Zoom
• Weds., April 17, 10 to 11am, in UL 30 or Zoom

Learn more at the ICT Request in TOPdesk page.

Dive into sustainability with CSUN's Zero Waste Event Guide! Your blueprint for hosting sustainable events that reduce waste, inspire change, and leave a lasting positive impact. Let's make every celebration a step towards a better future!

The CSUN Language, Speech and Hearing Center offers SPEAK OUT!, a proven effective speech therapy program, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. This worldwide program, developed by the Parkinson Voice Project, is open to faculty, staff, families, and the community. Individual therapy and group maintenance programs are available to meet in person in Monterey Hall, or on-line.

Please call 818-677-2856 for information or to set up an appointment. Parking for therapy is available in lot G-1, and is free of charge for our clients .   

The Center for Teaching and Learning is proud to present a new CTL on the Cutting Edge news brief, which focuses on the CSUN Writing Project.

You can read this article and find past issues on the CTL website https://www.csun.edu/center-teaching-learning/publications or stop by the Center to grab a printed copy.

Please feel free to share this publication with your various organizations, faculty, and teachers. Disseminate widely. Thank you!

Now through August 31, stop by the on-campus branch (or visit us online) and open a Premier Plus Checking account and earn 3.00% APY* on your checking balance when you have an active 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.

*APY: Annual Percentage Yield. Promotional 3.00% APY paid on balances up to $20,000.00 and 0.10% APY paid on funds exceeding $20,000 for new accounts opened from March 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024. Legacy shares opened prior to March 1, 2024 will earn 1.50% APY on balances up to $20,000.00 and 0.10% APY on funds exceeding $20,000.  Requirements to earn premium yield: 1) Fifteen or more Premier America Credit Union debit and / or credit card point of sale purchases must post to the card between the first day of the month and the last day of the month. 2) Must be opted in for eStatements. If qualifiers are not met, 0.10% APY will be paid on all balances. Any points earned on a Premier America Credit Union Mastercard® Platinum Rewards credit card will still accrue even if these requirements are not met. Fees may reduce earnings. Premier Plus Checking is a consumer-only account. Promotional APY will revert to 1.50% APY on September 1, 2024. **To qualify for the $100 New Premier Plus Checking Account Bonus, new account must have an ACH Direct Deposit (minimum single deposit of $250), be opted in to eStatements, and conduct 10 debit and/or credit card point of sale transactions within the first 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be paid out on day 61 if qualifications are met and membership is in good standing. Members with open or converted checking account not eligible for account bonus. Member may receive a 1099 Form from Premier America. Offer subject to change or end without notice. Offer may be combined with other offers at the sole discretion of Premier America Credit Union. An initial deposit of $1 in a consumer share savings is required to join Premier America. Federally Insured by NCUA.

You can access the online version of the February 23, 2024 CSU Leader here.

The March 2024 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is now available online and for download at insightintodiversity.com.