HR News Campus Updates | May 2019

Tuesday, April 30th from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Webinar presented by Aaron Flores, RDN

RSVP at: idania.brown.186@my.csun.edu

In collaboration with Water Resources and Policy Institute (WRPI) at CSU, San Bernardino, the Center for Geospatial Science and Technology at CSU, Northridge (CGST) is hosting a free 1 day symposium on Thursday May 9^th.

Water Resources and Underserved Communities: Applying geospatial concepts to identify communities and prioritize assistance

This project is funded through the CA Department of Water Resources (DWR) Disadvantaged Community Involvement Program (DACIP). The purpose of the DACIP is to involve disadvantaged communities and economically distressed areas in the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) planning process. The Program seeks to increase the understanding of water needs in these areas and develop long term solutions to address those needs.

Please see the following link for more information and to register.

https://tinyurl.com/WaterResourcesSymposium

password: watermaps

Contact danielle.bram@csun.edu with any questions.

 Please join us on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm for our Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch.

The Orange Grove Bistro is the perfect place to celebrate with your mother on her special day!

Call us today 818.677.2076 or 818-677-4183 to reserve your table!

Congratulations Grads! Show your support for the Class of 2019 by signing this year’s commencement banner!

The banner will be available for signing in the Colleagues Room from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the following days:

Tuesday, May 7^th

Wednesday, May 8^th

Thursday, May 9^th

The banner will be on display on the North side of Sierra tower during this year’s commencement ceremonies Friday, May 17^th through Monday, May 20^th

Assist guests and students at commencement by showing your CSUN spirit, and say farewell to our class of 2019.

Volunteer roles include:

Way Finder/Greeter - Initial point of contact for guests to help navigate them to the venue
Diploma Cover Distributor - Provide students with diploma covers just prior to them walking on stage
Line Management - Guide the graduating students into their seats during the processional
Gate Supervisor - Back-up for ticket scanners who identify persons with invalid tickets and offer suggestions 

If you are interested in volunteering please complete the form here: http://www.csun.edu/commencement/commencement-volunteers-form

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at ashley.simmons@csun.edu. 

Thank you and go Matadors! 

Stop in the Campus Store to take advantage of these end of the year sales:

• Apple Sale!

• Tuesday, May 7-Wednesday, May 8 will be our "last chance" Apple sale for Grads, Students, Faculty & Staff! Save up to $300 on select Mac, iPad Pro, iPad Air and Apple Watch Series 3. Call the Tech Center at x2932 or email 0150trd@follett.comwith any questions.

Be In The Know:

• May 6-11--students that Pre-Ordered their cap & gown may pick-up their regalia beginning Monday, May 6
• May 7-11--students that did not Pre-Order their regalia can rent their cap & gown beginning Tuesday, May 7
• Spring Semester Textbook Rentals are Due Friday, May 17
• All books should be shipped to the Campus Store or checked-in in-person (no drop boxes) during store hours, no later than Friday, May 17.

Check out these great discounts from MatadorGear.com, the Official Online Store for Matador Athletics!

5/7 - 5/20:

Mother’s Day Sale!  25% off ALL Women Tees

5/21 - 6/3:

Free Shipping with a $50 Purchase

While spaces are filling up, it is not too late to explore the benefits of enrolling your child in CSUN's Summer Academic Program for Elementary School Students (SAPESS). This year's program runs from June 17th through July 19th, 2019, and is open to children entering Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 5 in fall.

For more information, please visit the SAPESS website at: http://www.csun.edu/education/sapess/

CSUN Becomes Highest Scoring Campus in the CSU with STARS Gold

CSUN has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures sustainability in all aspects of higher education. 

“STARS was developed by the campus sustainability community to provide high standards for recognizing campus sustainability efforts,” said AASHE Executive Director Meghan Fay Zahniser. “CSUN has demonstrated a substantial commitment to sustainability by achieving a STARS Gold Rating and is to be congratulated for their efforts.”

With more than 800 participants in 30 countries, AASHE’s STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance.

“We are very proud to have achieved a STARS rating for our sustainability accomplishments. We look forward to watching our sustainability efforts grow and improve through the STARS program,” said Erica Wohldmann, Interim Director of the Institute for Sustainability.