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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.
It’s normal to have feelings of anxiety in our lives. But when you’re in a constant state of anxiousness, it negatively impacts your mental health and your ability to thrive in your professional and personal lives. Calm’s Reduce Stress & Anxiety Collection contains resources that’ll help you return to a state of calm.
Try the following resources from the collection to develop healthy habits that can ease your anxiety:
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.
Important Note: If you’re experiencing chronic anxiety, please reach out to Benefits Administration benefitadministration@csun.edu, your Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters https://www.csun.edu/benefits/lifematterscsun-employee-assistance-program or your doctor for supportive resources.
The 2024 Commencement & Honors Convocation ceremonies are just around the corner, calling an end to the academic year. Once again, the campus community will gather at the core of our campus in a magnificent way, as we all celebrate the success of our CSUN graduates. This year, we expect a healthy amount of guests in attendance of these exercises, and looking to our colleagues across the campus to assist as volunteers. Volunteers add a valuable layer of support that enhanced our graduate and guest experience.
If you are interested in volunteering, please see the full details below. The Office of Student Development & Transitional Programs can also answer other general commencement-related questions you may have. We are really excited to have your support!
2024 Commencement Volunteers
I’LL VOLUNTEER!
An online sign up web-form can be found at: https://csun.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IPjM2CgO6tqYDQ
VOLUNTEER ROLES
TRAININGS
Attending a brief training will be necessary, and we’ll cover event logistics, real-scenarios, and speaking points to help enable and empower volunteers to providing consistent messages with empathy, accuracy, and pride. training should take about 45 to 60 minutes and are both on Wednesday, May 1, 2024:
Note: If unable to make it to one of the trainings, you can reach out to us and we’ll look at alternatives for make-up dates or possibly schedule an individual meeting with you.
TIME REQUIREMENT
We recommend that volunteers be present about 1 ½ to 2 hours (90 to 120 minutes) before each Commencement and plan to remain one (1) hour into the ceremony for a three (3) hour commitment per ceremony. This year, the ceremonies are as follows:
Note: Diploma Cover distributors will arrive 30 minutes prior to the ceremony, but still till the ceremony concludes.
The Marilyn Magaram Center and the University Library present:
The 3 Barbaras: Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Culinary Industry
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Gohstand Leisure Reading Room and Library Exhibit Gallery
4:00-4:30 p.m. Networking and Socializing
4:30-5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Speakers
5:30-6:00 p.m. “Eating the Archives” Exhibit Self-Tour
Refreshments and Marilyn Magaram Center product samples will be provided.
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the University Library, and CSUN Kappa Omicron Nu.
Learn more & RSVP: https://library.csun.edu/events/3-barbaras
| Recent Grad - Career Fair Prep Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Virtual; Zoom Select to Register! | Recent Grad & Alumni Fair Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Northridge Center – University Student Union Select to Register! |
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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.
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The Fallen Matador Memorial will be May 8th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This is a passive event for attendees to participate in at their own will in their own time. It is an opportunity for anyone to honor any Matador, family member, friend, loved one who has passed away this past year.
Roses will be provided while supplies last.
CSUN Sustainability is partnering with CSUN Student Housing to pilot a donation drive!
Join us for a fun Swap & Shop on May 16th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Housing Sports Lawn, and don't forget the big volunteer day on May 18th starting at 11:00am for Matador Move Out! Starting May 6th, we're accepting gently used clothing, non-perishable food items, and mini-appliances (fridges, microwaves, and toasters). Scan the QR code to learn more about volunteer opportunities and donation requirements. Stay tuned for more details. Let's make a difference together.
Have you noticed yourself asking” What was that?” more often than you would like? If not yourself maybe a family member? Well May is National Speech-Language-Hearing month, and what a better way to participate then by making an appointment at the Language-Speech-Hearing Center (LSHC) for a comprehensive diagnostic hearing exam. LSHC audiological services offers hearing exams, hearing aid consultations and hearing aid dispensing. Please contact the LSHC office at 818-677-2856 or email at LSHC@csun.edu to make an appointment.
To learn more about all services provided by the LSHC: https://www.csun.edu/language-speech-hearing-center.
The Language, Speech and Hearing Center @ CSUN is excited to introduce our new Social Skills for Little Learners Program tailored specifically for children aged 3-5 years! As your child continues to explore and grow, we understand the importance of fostering strong social skills from an early age.
Our program offers a fun and engaging environment where children can learn and practice essential social skills such as: communication, cooperation, empathy, problem solving and self-regulation to help prepare them for a successful transition into elementary school. Contact lshc@csun.edu or call 818-677-2856 if interested in joining for Summer or Fall 2024.
You can view a pdf of the following brochure and more information here.
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The Whole Body Whole Health program through the Marilyn Magaram Center is aimed at helping any individual that has been diagnosed with cancer or affected by cancer, including support persons to individuals living with cancer, by providing the FREE Whole Body Whole Health Online Cancer Toolkit. Resources include recipes, nutrition and gardening educational handouts, wellness workshop recording, Cancer Answer Podcast (available on Spotify and Apple Music), and are available in English and Spanish.
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Ready to take control of your diabetes journey? Our expert registered dietitian is here to guide you through a dynamic and effective management program from the comfort of your own home! Reach out now to discover the empowering possibilities that come with our program. Your path to better diabetes management starts here!
Now through August 31, stop by Premier America’s 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: https://www.premieramerica.com/checkingbonus?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=CSUN&utm_campaign=CSUN+HR+News
*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.
The MMC Nutrition Wellness Clinics offers customized nutrition and wellness assessments, counseling, body and diet analysis. MMC services are available for all your needs. See a Nutrition Expert today!
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You can access the online version of the April 18, 2024 CSU Leader here.
The May 2024 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, is now available online and for download at insightintodiversity.com.
