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.
American Council on Education Pathways to Success, Free Half-Day Virtual Event | February 3
Get connected, get inspired, get involved!
The ACE Women’s Networks of Northern and Southern California have joined forces to bring you a FREE half-day virtual event, where we will examine pathways to success.
During this, event you will choose your own adventure and select the virtual breakout sessions that are right for you. The day will be filled with women in leadership workshops, networking and connecting opportunities, and a male allyship panel to strengthen your leadership journey. The Pathways to Success event will bring together men and women from across California who are passionate about inclusivity, uplifting voices, and building supportive relationships.
We welcome you to join us! Zoom meeting information will be shared two days prior to event.
Event Highlights
Pathways of Allies, Change Agents, and Transformational Leaders
Hear from our women leaders who will share their personal narratives about their career pathway experiences along with victories and challenges faced in their professional journeys. Learn how they are shaping the workplace for future generations and get guidance on how to navigate your pathway to success.
Emerging allies, Networking and Connecting Session
The interactive session will include group networking breakouts to help participants broaden networks and share experiences that are essential to establish lasting relationships, advance allyship, and support your career development. Attendees can expect to gain new connections and increase self-awareness to support growth in their personal and professional lives.
Male Leaders in Allyship Panel
Let’s continue the discussion to engage and integrate men and women’s perspectives on allyship! During our male panel, we will examine the impact and importance of having male allies. You will have the opportunity to ask male leaders for their perspective and learn what qualities make an effective and valuable ally. This session focuses on allyship opportunities to promote transformational change from within.
Listening with Purpose: Be Active and Be Present
Are you looking to transform your professional relationships? Look no further. In this workshop you will learn strategies for listening and reflect to create an actionable plan to use these skills in your everyday interactions. Dialog will include topics that delve into listening with empathy and techniques for avoiding distractions. Participants will reflect on past experiences to create a plan for leveraging active listening skills in the workplace.
Win Big! Take Part in the CSU’s Right On The Money Wellness Challenge | Feb 6 – Mar 5
In partnership with the California State University and Kaiser Permanente, we are excited to announce our 2023 wellness challenge, Right On The Money!
Right On The Money is a financial education program wrapped in a game you play on your desktop or mobile device. This challenge allows you to choose topics most relevant to your life stage and financial interests. You’ll be surprised how much you learn — and the confidence you gain — just by playing a game. It’s divided into 2-week rounds called Money Round and Double Your Money Round where you earn virtual dollars by completing topics most important to you. You can also visit the frequently asked questions page to learn more information.
Right On The Money is even more rewarding when participating with others, so you can even join your colleagues in the (optional) team feature.
The Right On The Money challenge begins February 6th and runs through March 5th. Registration, and the option to join a team, closes on February 10th.
Don’t Miss the Spring Celebration of Gratitude! See You There | February 13
Spring Celebration of Gratitude
You are cordially invited to the Spring Celebration of Gratitude!
Our new annual tradition of appreciation for the many contributions our faculty and staff make to building a brighter future for us all.
Please join us on
Monday, February 13
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Soraya
Kindly respond by Thursday, February 2.
Join HR & Calm in supporting and honoring Black History Month
February 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month. It’s a time to celebrate, reflect, and improve the well-being of the Black community. To honor it, we’re sharing a selection of Calm meditations, sleep stories, and music featuring Black artists, activists, and mindfulness experts for you to explore:
The Myth of the Baby Dragon, Kelly Rowland: Kelly Rowland is a four-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and executive producer with over 40 million records sold.
The Waters of Senegal, Timothy Alexander White: Timothy Alexander White is a voice-over artist, graphic designer, videographer, and photographer who has voiced thousands of TV and radio commercials nationwide.
Music
While We’re Young, Jhene Aiko: Six-time Grammy nominee Jhene Aiko has crowned a breakthrough year with three new Grammy nominations for her R&B masterpiece, Chilombo, including for the prestigious Album of the Year award.
As a reminder, Calm is a family-friendly benefit and you can add up to five of your dependents (aged 16 or older) to receive their own premium Calm subscription. Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to do so!
UCS Presents: QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff | February 16 & 20
Choose either date:
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Monday, February 20, 2023
10:00 - 11:30 AM
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Check Out What's New with Matador Eats: Spring 2023
Check out what's new this semester with Matador Eats.
A sushi station, Wild Blue, serving freshly made rolls and hot bowls.
A new Mexican food station: Sono. Sono will serve burritos, tacos and salads, and will also feature a value meal, to ensure that our food is accessible to everyone in the community.
We will continue serving the hot menu items launched in the Fall, as well as adding more items. Our full menu will include burgers, chicken sandwiches, pizzas, chicken tenders, and sides such as mac & cheese and fries.
Sierra Marketplace will continue to offer grab and go items and pastries.
Arbor Grill
Special breakfast sandwiches featured on a weekly rotation.
The Chef's "exhibition station" includes a special breakfast and special lunch item rotating each week.
Catering
If you're looking for something quick and easy for your lunch meetings, we're excited to introduce to you our new Catering To-Go by Matador Eats. Check out our website and menu here: https://www.csuncateringtogo.com/
Fry Shack
New items to the menu, including:
Burgers
Cheeseburgers
Chicken Sandwich
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Catering
Full-service catering for larger events is available to the community through the Orchard Conference Center. Our new catering director, Nathan Baker, has joined the team. To place your catering orders, please visit our website: www.orchardconferencecenter.comAn assortment of new beverages are also being added to the menu.
Have You Gotten Your New MataCard?
Introducing The New MataCard
It's time to retire that old plastic CSUN ID card and replace it with a shiny new digital MataCard! That's right, no need to continue to empty the entire contents of your bag or wallet only to get to the bottom and realize you left your ID card at home.
As a mobile ID, the new MataCard is your CSUN ID and so much more. Think of it as your ID and campus debit card that makes getting around campus more convenient and secure. All you need is your iPhone, Apple Watch or Android.
With the new card, you can make select purchases anywhere on campus — the Campus Store, eateries and Mercado locations. You can even use it at Pepsi vending machines. As a bonus, campus eateries will offer a discount when you pay using your MataCard. All you have to do is tap your cell phone to the device reader at any of the above merchants, and you're done.
How to Upgrade to The New MataCard
Download the Transact eAccounts app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and follow the prompts to set up your account.
To learn more about the MataCard, or for detailed setup instructions, visit the MataCard webpage. If you encounter an error message, you may need to update your photo. Please visit the Student Services Center to update your ID card photo. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Physical ID cards will continue to be honored. However, we encourage you to upgrade to the MataCard for added security and convenience.
The Farmers Market is back! Every Tuesday by Matador Square and the USU. Lots of food and other vendors
Farmers Market
Farmers Market is a marketplace that brings fresh, locally sourced produce and goods to the campus. The goal of the market is to support sustainable agriculture and farming practices. When you purchase from the market, you incorporate sustainable practices into your daily life. For more information, visit here.
Join us Tuesdays between 10:0 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Save the Date: CSUN Giving Day Starts March 1
Join us March 1 & 2 for our first-ever CSUN Giving Day, when Matadors and friends everywhere will join forces for 36 hours to support their favorite CSUN schools, programs and causes. Find out more at givingday.csun.edu.
CSUN Giving Day will raise funds across the university. Your donations large and small will help ensure our classrooms, labs, stages and athletic fields are state-of-the art, and provide vital scholarships so that every CSUN student can achieve their dreams.
To inspire you, we'll be announcing special Giving Day challenges and matching opportunities. You won't want to miss your chance to make an impact by supporting your favorite projects.
Get ready for a Matador-powered fundraiser like no other! Plan to join us March 1 as we kick off Giving Day and give for a brighter tomorrow.
Want to get involved in the Giving Day campaign? We invite you to sign up as an Ambassador to help spread the word and raise funds for your favorite cause at CSUN. Click here to sign up now.
And if you're ready to get a jumpstart on Giving Day, you can donate at givingday.csun.edu starting Feb. 20 and your gift will be counted in our Giving Day tally!
Stay in the Know: Read the Latest CSU Leader | January 26
You can access the online version of the January 26, 2023 CSU Leader here.
Read the Latest Issue of Insight Into Diversity
The January/February 2023 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is now available online and for download at insightintodiversity.com. This issue features the following:
How the University of Kentucky Is Beating the Odds of the Teacher Shortage
Adaptive College Sports Bring Athletes with Disabilities off the Sidelines
SIU System Campus Climate Surveys Yield Greater DEI Transparency and Innovation
Navigating Names: Advocates Push for Accurate Pronunciation
DEI Strategies for 2023: Commit, Convene, Communicate, and
California Grant Expands Health Professions Access for Underrepresented Students
Save the Date for Cal State Tech Connect 2023! | July 24-27
Save the Date
July 24 - 27, 2023
Cal State Tech Connect 2023
Join us for another great Cal State Tech Connect virtual conference July 24 - 27. We can’t wait!
Put your thinking cap on and start planning your presentation proposals. The submission portal will open soon.
We’re looking for those talented CSU people to make the conference better than ever. Join the program team to evaluate proposals to help select this year’s presentations. Sign up here!