HR News Campus Updates & Events | September 2024

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

Get ready to celebrate the 58th Annual Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards Event!

Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
University Student Union, The Northridge Center 

This event recognizes staff and administrators who have achieved milestones in five-year increments of dedicated service to the University.  At this year's event, we expect to honor more than 300 employees recognized for collectively providing nearly 4,050 years of service to the University!

You can view a list of employees scheduled to be recognized for their years of service, at 2024 Staff Service Award Nominees. 

The event will be live-streamed, and can viewed here beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday September 19, 2024.

It’s easy to be constantly working throughout the day. The difficult part is learning when to stop and take a quick break. Calm’s For Work Collection contains a wide range of wellness tools that can help you reset your brain and prevent burnout. 

Check out Calm’s For Work Collection that can support you throughout your workday: 

• Settle Down by Single Tasking
• Try this mindful breathing technique that you can use whenever feelings of overwhelm arise when you have too much to do and need to refocus again. 
• Letting Go of the Day
• Use a guided body scan exercise to transition mindfully from your workday to your personal time. 
• The Power of Rest
• In this Masterclass series, you’ll learn actionable tips on how to avoid burnout and get quality rest. 
• Mouse Shoulder
• Practice some gentle upper body movements to relax the tension in your shoulders from working all day. 

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.

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

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

2025 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference

Accepting Submissions to Present at the CSUN AT Conference

The CSUN AT Conference, March 10 to 14, 2025, invites CSUN Faculty and Staff to present. We welcome you to participate in the Call for Submissions to share your research, innovations, and ideas. An expansive presentation offering is integral to shaping the Conference!

There are three ways to submit and participate:

• The Journal Call for Papers highlights scientific research in Assistive Technology, Accessibility, and Inclusion. All proceedings from the Journal Track are published in the award-winning Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities. Prepare your submissions and submit them by September 3, 2024.
• Showcase your knowledge and expertise at the conference by conducting a Pre-Conference Workshop focused on professional development through in-depth training and useful skill-building. Prepare your submissions and submit them by September 24, 2024.
• The General Call for Presentations offers opportunities to present new concepts in the general disability and accessibility domain that cover various and diverse topics. Prepare your submissions and submit them from September 5 through September 24, 2024.

Visit the Presenting Information page to help prepare your submissions and for more information on the three Calls.

CSUN students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external community members are invited to join the Sangha at CSUN to engage in meditation and mindfulness practices together.

Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
2024 September 3 - December 10, 2024
Room 3, Garden Level of University Library (FacDev Commons)

A collaborative effort between: The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing, Family Consumer Sciences Department & the Child and Adolescent Development Department.  For questions or comments please contact: wellbeing@ csun.edu, or view the flier below. 

Attention Students, Advisors, and Student Employee Supervisors: Explore and Share these Career Center Events

Start the year off strong! Take advantage of these Career Center Events:

1. How to Find an On-Campus Job Workshop
   Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
   Virtual; Zoom
   Event Contact Email
   More information!
    
2. Work Where You Learn: On-Campus Job Panel
   Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
   Virtual; Zoom
   Event Contact Email
   More information!
    
3. On-Campus Job Fair
   Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
   Location: University Student Union, East Conference Room, Lake View Terrace Room
   Event Contact Email
   More information!
4. From Here to Career Fall Information Session 1
   Tuesday, September 10, 2024
   2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
   Virtual; Zoom
   Join Zoom Meeting
   Meeting ID: 862 6808 4186
   Passcode: 266069
5. STEAM Career Day Prep & Power-Up
   Tuesday, September 10, 2024
   12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
   Thousand Oaks Room – University Student Union
   Event Contact Email
   Select to Register!
6. STEAM Career Day
   Tuesday, September 24, 2024
   11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
   Northridge Center – University Student Union
   Event Contact Email
   More information!

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 27^th through Saturday, September 7^th. 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.

September 18, 2024, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room and Creative Maker Studio

Join Us for a Spectacular Afternoon of Celebration!

We are thrilled to announce a special event inside the University Library that combines the magic of cinema with a milestone celebration. Please join us for the premiere of our short film followed by an open house to commemorate the 10th anniversary of our beloved department the Creative Maker Studio.

'A Decade of Creativity'
Short Film Premiere
Ferman Presentation Room
Garden Level, West Wing
2:00pm to 4:00pm (screening every 20 minutes)

Open House
Creative Maker Studio
Main Floor, West Wing
2:30pm to 4:00pm

More Information & To Register

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 2^nd, 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:

Fall 2024:

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 2^nd, 2024.

For questions or concerns, please contact Isabel Casas, FHTC Student Employment Advisor, at isabel.casas@csun.edu.

Explore this bonus episode of “Diving into the Discourse,” in which CSUN journalism professor José Luis Benavides discusses the important role news media play during elections, and the responsibility they have to the public, rather than ratings and clicks. 

Probe the rest of our CSUN Conversations podcast episodes.: https://www.csun.edu/csun-conversations.

Unlocking Our Preparedness: Introducing the MatadorReady Reader!

Dive into our inaugural issue for essential updates, expert insights, and tips to keep our CSUN community safe and informed. Stay ahead, stay #MatadorReady!

You can access a pdf version of MatadorReady Reader here.

CSUN Students, Faculty, ans Staff are FREE to all Athletics home events! To get your free tickets make sure to sign into your account with the "Student or Faculty/Staff login".

Purchases can be made online only (no walk up or cash sales). We highly recommend advance online purchases, especially for those attending multiple games and wishing to make only one transaction. Electronic tickets will be scanned upon entry. There will be ticketing representatives on-site to offer assistance should it be needed. 

Visit tickets.gomatadors.com to get your free tickets now and discounted rates for family & friends!

California State University, Northridge has renewed its EDUCAUSE membership, which means you and all of your colleagues at California State University, Northridge have access to member benefits.

Explore EDUCAUSE for:

• Examples of what your peers are doing and finding successful with technology on campus.
• Training and professional development.
• The latest information on higher education and technology trends.
• Opportunities to learn from your peers and industry experts and to share your knowledge and experiences.
• Tools and resources that help you make informed decisions and take action on your initiatives—and more.

Learn new ways in advancing the strategic use of technology and data in higher education. For additional details about the benefits of membership, visit Membership Orientation.

The Department of Police Services (DPS) is transitioning to EVs to be aligned with the university’s sustainability goals. The long-term plan for EVs at DPS is aimed at fully replacing gas vehicles with electric vehicles over the next ten years. This coincides with the sustainability efforts of the entire CSUN campus, specifically the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, transitioning to EVs will lead to cost savings, less vehicle maintenance, and reduced dependency on costly gasoline.

Through our efforts, we hope that other universities will use our program as a model to expand their sustainability efforts.

Explore the different types of transportation programs CSUN offers. Plus, log in to the commuter portal, or email, commuter.services@csun.edu with any questions about our transportation program.

CSUN Commuter Portal:  https://csun.commuterportal.com

You can access a pdf of the following image here. 

From day to night, Premier America Credit Union’s Premier Plus Checking is designed for your everyday needs. Earn high dividends and enjoy easy access to your money anytime, anywhere with monthly ATM fee rebates.

Stop by Premier America’s on-campus branch (or visit us online) to open a new 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

**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.

Check out these sales and new offerings at the Campus Store!

Leading from Within: The Path to Authentic and Visionary Leadership

• Date: October 11th, 2024
• Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
• Location: Cal Poly Pomona, Kellogg West

Effective leadership doesn’t just happen. Please join us for a leadership identity development workshop that guides participants through thinking about their leadership and their next steps with intentionality and agency.

This two-hour session is designed to support participants in:

• Understanding the importance of examining our leadership identity with intentionality;
• Reflecting on the connection between our leadership identity, our values, and a leadership vision; and
• Acknowledging and identifying areas for professional growth to better position ourselves for the next step in our leadership journeys.

Guest Speaker: Dorine Lawrence-Hughes, J.D., ED.D

As the founder of Brazen Communication, a coaching and consulting company, Dr. Dorine Lawrence-Hughes provides leadership development and coaching opportunities to middle- and executive-level leaders in colleges and universities and has extensive experience coaching and mentoring leaders in higher education.

$159 Registration Fee | Details Coming Soon.

Join President Erika D. Beck and the CSUN Alumni Association on Saturday, October 19 for the Distinguished Alumni Awards and celebrate alumni who exemplify impactful professional leadership and thoughtful community involvement. For sponsorship and ticket information, click the link below.

The 2024 HHD Research Excellence and Innovation Conference, Promoting Inclusive Excellence Through Innovative and Creative Synergies:

Tuesday, November 5, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday, November 6, 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

University Student Union (USU) East Conference Center
Open to all.

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, and exhibits. 

For more information, view the Conference website.

https://live-csu-northridge.pantheonsite.io/hhd-research-excellence-and-innovation-conference-0

You can access the online version of the August 15, 2024 CSU Leader here.

The September 2024 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, is now available online at insightintodiversity.com.