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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.
Many professional & personal development classes that were formerly in-person are now offered virtually. This gives us a unique opportunity to extend campus classes beyond campus borders and offer a new way to share professional development across the CSU!
CSUN HR has partnered with the following campuses to participate in a cross-campus collaboration and offer classes exclusively to other participating campuses:
Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus
You can view the complete Fall 2022 line-up by selecting the following months; registration for each month of programming generally opens the week before the 1st day of the month.
CSUN is in the process of updating our campus Sustainability Master Plan. This plan will guide CSUN's actions over the next ten years to achieve the goals we develop as a campus around sustainability and climate action. As part of the planning process, we are seeking the perspectives of our campus stakeholders (students, faculty, and staff) to help identify priorities and goals important to you. In an effort to gather this information, there are two ways for you to provide your feedback:
To learn more about the Sustainability Master Plan and the process you can visit our website here.
The Politics of Low and Slow, Special Collections & Archives Exhibit
September 15, 2022 to July 31, 2023, University Library Exhibit Gallery, 2nd Floor West Wing
https://library.csun.edu/SCA/LibraryExhibits/low-and-slow?type=exhibition
Curated by CSUN’s Dr. Denise Sandoval from Chicano/a Studies
Exhibit’s opening reception in the Gallery on Sunday, October 9 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Free and open to the entire CSUN community.
Every year, the CTL hosts its annual Education on the Edge event, finding and highlighting individuals who are on the cutting edge of education. These events are co-sponsored by the Schools First Federal Credit Union, allowing the CTL to bring in excellent content and speakers while making the event free to the public.
This semester, the Education on the Edge event will take place on October 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (PST) on Zoom, allowing a more national audience to join us. (Zoom Meeting ID: 841 7893 9432 | Passcode: CSUNCTL)
We are honored to share the work of a recent CSUN alumnus, Avery Fox, who was a finalist for the 48th Annual Student Academy Awards.
Participants are kindly asked to watch the documentary Translucent prior to this event by using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/CSUNCTL. Translucent is a moving 24-minute documentary about a young adult’s gender transition journey.
During the event, Avery Fox, the subject and co-director of the documentary, will join a diverse panel of varying perspectives on the topic of how educators and families can best support transgender individuals. Q&A will be encouraged. This session is intended to build on and go deeper into issues touched on in last semester’s panel discussion.
You can view a pdf version of the following flyer here.
Location:
In this talk, Dr. Siu offers a full reading of her latest children's book, Christopher the Ogre Cologre, It's Over! and then reflects on the dangerous foundational fairytales still taught at schools, their origins, and the need to contest them with the power of our stories.
What does a happily-ever-after actually look like in the context of truth-banning?
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 10:20 a.m.
CSUN will be participating in the Great ShakeOut Drill to support earthquake preparedness. Join millions of people worldwide and practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
CSUN's Department of Police Services will be conducting a test of the campus Alertus and Informacast Emergency Notification Systems in conjunction with the Great Shake Out. The messages will clearly state that this is a TEST only. Learn more about what to do during an earthquake and other emergencies in our Emergency Desk Reference.
If you're working from home, it's a great time to review how you and your household would stay safe.
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The American Council on Education Women's Network of Southern California invites you to join in an engaging and thought-provoking conversation and workshop as we explore women’s role in allyship with acclaimed author, leadership coach, and inclusive workplace speaker, Karen Catlin
Karen Catlin
Karen is a leadership coach and an acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. After 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, she witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. Today, Karen coaches women to be stronger leaders and men to be better allies for members of all underrepresented groups.
October 22, 2022
10:00 am | Michael D Eisner College of Education, Room 1130
The purpose of the Doctoral Dissertation Showcase is to provide research information to the PK-16 professional community as well as broaden doctoral students’ horizons of research and dissertation. The Doctoral Dissertation Showcase will be held every year and jointly sponsored by the CSUN’s Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership and the CSUN’s Education Alumni Chapter.
Every day we sell ourselves and our ideas. As a staff member pitching a procedure or preparing your self-evaluation, or as a faculty member working on a grant application, research competition, or compiling your PIF, it is important to recognize the significance of your work, your ideas, and yourself, and how to sell or convey this in an efficient and successful way.
By attending this session, you will:
John M. Kephart III, Ph.D., Associate Professor, California State University – Northridge
This session is offered by CSUN as part of a CSU System-Wide Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
Join us in University Library Room 34 where you can meet with the Academic Technology team, learn about resources, work with experts, ask questions, and have fun!
To register, select the image below:
Faculty and staff who are currently enrolled in doctoral programs (or will be enrolled next year) with the goal of joining the faculty of the CSU are invited to attend Info Sessions for the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP), held throughout the fall.
This program provides funding opportunities and mentoring in order to develop a rich faculty pipeline for the CSU system. A previous connection to the CSU is encouraged (and 25% of fellowships are reserved for CSU lecturers) so staff and lecturers are excellent candidates-- last year, CSUN had four lecturers and three staff members awarded the CDIP. For more information on the program and to RSVP for Info Sessions, visit the CDIP website.
Tuesday, October 11th: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, November 18th: 10:00am-11:00am
Wednesday, December 7th: 11:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, January 8th: 4:00pm-5:00pm
CSUN will launch a new professional development opportunity for our faculty and staff starting in January 2023. CSUN Engage has been created to invest in our faculty and staff’s development and further enable their success. This leadership initiative, led through the Office of the President, will facilitate opportunities for members of our community to meaningfully engage with one another and learn how our University's work and people are interconnected, and provide a foundation and context about our mission and structure. This immersive leadership program aims to:
Please visit the CSUN Engage website for additional information about the program including dates, time commitment and the application process. Please discuss the time commitment with your supervisor in advance of applying to ensure their support.
The deadline to apply for the inaugural cohort of 25 members is October 21, 2022.
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Whether you’re looking for free checking, great savings options or a low rate credit card, auto or home loan, we’re here to help you meet today’s needs and reach tomorrow’s dreams. We offer:
Visit premieramerica.com/csun to learn more. Be sure to enter Promo Code: CSUNHR when opening your account.
Deposits federally insured by NCUA. Equal opportunity lender.
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 8-month program, student assistants will engage in an online course, meet with peer mentors, and learn from CSUN alumni who were student assistants.
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, 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_2bquOJEb3dxiPWK.
If you have any questions, contact us at studentemployment@csun.edu or genesis.lozano@csun.edu.
October 1
9:00 am | USU Grand Salon
https://www.csun.edu/alumni/events/child-and-adolescent-development-alumni-chapter-15th-anniversary
Please join us to celebrate 15 years of the CADV Alumni Chapter, to connect with alumni and board members, and to recognize CADV Alumni accomplishments. CADV scholarships will also be awarded. In honor of Dr. Carol S. Kelly.
October 1
1:00 pm | USU Grand Salon
https://www.csun.edu/alumni/events/psychology-alumni-chapter-tip-50th-anniversary
Please join us as we celebrate 50 years of developing teachers in psychology and to celebrate TIP Alumni. This will be an opportunity to connect with several generations of TIP alumni, faculty and staff to join in celebration of the past 50 years, and also to look towards the next 50 years. In honor of Dr. Roger Moss - the founder of the TIP Program.
October 13
5:30 pm | Larsen’s Encino
https://www.csun.edu/alumni/events/attorney-networking-group
Join the Attorney Networking Group for an evening of camaraderie connect with fellow Matador attorneys.
October 22
7:00 pm | Matador Soccer Field
Join your fellow Matador Alumni at a special meet-up sponsored by CSUN Athletics. Come cheer on the men’s soccer team v. UC Irvine.
October 23
2:00 pm | Chicano House
https://www.csun.edu/alumni/events/la-raza-alumni-association-tardeada
The La Raza Alumni Association is putting together a tardeada where alumni and guests can reconnect, tell stories, and give back the university and communities. Visit with us on October 23rd for an enjoyable time where young and old will celebrate accomplishments and learn about the impact CSUN has had on the lives of our participants.
The Center for Teaching and Learning in the Michael D. Eisner College of Education at CSUN is actively seeking submissions for the next issue of T-CARE. Share your practical strategies, your helpful resources, and your educational insights in this open topic call for submissions! Please email all submissions to ctl@csun.edu. You can find the guidelines for being a T-CARE author and check out T-CARE articles from the past at www.csun.edu/ctl/publications/.
You can view a pdf version of the following flyer here.
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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Student Recreation Center |
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PRIDE Center |
Veterans Resource Center |
DREAM Center |
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You can view a pdf of the following flier here.
