For Your Information shares announcements of events, public meetings, notices, classes and deadlines. The submission deadline is noon on Monday, one week before the next post.

The deadline for the Jan. 27 posting is Monday, Jan. 20.

We strive to include all items submitted by deadline occurring until the next post. You can submit future items by emailing pubinfo@csun.edu, sending them to mail drop 8242 or faxing them to (818) 677-4909. Email is the preferred method of submission.

JUMP TO: Events | Meetings | Classes | Notices

Dec. 11
Chinese Ambassador Visits CSUN
Jian Liu, the President’s Office, the Oviatt Library, the China Institute and the College of Humanities invite you to meet the ambassador at a CSUN-China Forum and book donation ceremony from noon to 2 p.m. in the Oviatt Library’s Jack and Florence Ferman Presentation Room.
For more information—Email James Lunsford or call (818) 677–4659.

Dec. 18
CSUN Holiday Party: Let It Shine
Come enjoy the entertainment, door prizes and hors d’oeuvres with friends and colleagues. We hope to see you there! RSVP today.
To RSVP―Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5NH7FYG

Now – Dec. 24
Native American Awareness Month Exhibit
Please come see the beauty of the Native culture, tradition and powwows. Explore past and present territories and see how Hollywood depicted Native Americans through film. The exhibit is in the Oviatt Library’s Music and Media Department, 2^nd Floor East Wing.
For more information―Email James Lunsford or call (818) 677–4659.

Jan. 13
17th Annual High School Student Invitational
The invitational exhibition showcases work made by students from nearly 40 San Fernando Valley high schools. Selected by members of each school’s art faculty, the work employs a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, illustration, and photography. The event exhibition runs through Feb. 1. The closing reception is Jan. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m.
For more information―Visit the Art Galleries website  Art Galleries website or contact Michelle Giacopuzzi or (818) 677-2156.

Educational Policies Committee
2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
University Hall 277

Classroom Technology Committee
9–10 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 13
University Hall 211

Research and Grants Committee
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13
University Hall 277

Personnel Planning and Review Committee
1:15–5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
University Hall 277

University Student Union Board of Directors
12:30 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 27
USU, Grand Salon

Senate Executive Committee
1–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30
University Hall 277

University Planning and Budget Group
12–2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31
University Hall 277

Academic Technology Committee
1–3 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7
University Hall 211

Graduate Studies Committee
2–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Education 1214/1216

Faculty Senate
2–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13
University Hall 277

Matador Gear Available at Northridge Fashion Center
The Matador Holiday Kiosk is open now through Dec. 31. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays at the Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge.
For more information― Visit the Matador Bookstore website or contact Amy Berger or (818) 677-2932.

Flu Shots Available by Appointment
This year’s seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine is available now until supplies run out for all CSUN students, faculty and staff by appointment at the Klotz Student Health Center. The vaccine may provide protection against three strains of influenza viruses. The cost is $15.
For more information―Call (818) 677-3666 or visit the Klotz Student Health Center website.

University Counseling Center Open House for Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff members are key contributors to student success and as such wear many hats! The University Counseling Center’s professional staff is available as consultants to collaborate with you in your roles as professors, administrators, advisors, counselors and/or leaders of students. The center’s hours of operation for the month of October are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bayramian Hall 520. Consultation involves a collegial relationship in which the consultant(s) deal exclusively with your work-related or student issues. Services are free and available to any academic department or administrative unit, as well as any individual staff or faculty members.
For more information―Visit the University Counseling Center website.

Service on Faculty and University Committees and Boards
Faculty who would like to be considered for election or appointment to positions in faculty governance, to standing or advisory committees of the Faculty Senate, or to various all-university committees and boards are invited to complete the University Service Form on the Faculty Senate website. To be considered for the spring faculty elections, please submit the form to the Faculty Senate Office by Jan. 20, 2014.
For more information—Email heidiw@csun.edu or call  (818) 677-3263.

December Payroll Distribution
December pay warrants will be distributed in the lobby of Bayramian Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from noon to 2 p.m. A form must be filled out and delivered to University Cash Services by Dec. 18. The form is available at University Cash Services or online. A CSUN photo identification is required in order to release your pay warrant. Employees unable to pick up checks may authorize someone to do so, in writing. Include the name of the authorized person, the employee’s department, the last four digits of the employee’s Social Security number and the employee’s signature. Uncollected checks will be available for department pick-up from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2.
For more information―Call (818) 677-7222 or email University_Cash_Services@csun.edu.

December HR News
Read the December 2013 Issue of HR News for current and year-end information about benefits, payroll and compensation.
For more information―Visit HR’s website.

Catastrophic Leave Notices
The following employees are out on medical leave and have exhausted their leave credits:

Ruth Ochoa (Housing)
Sara-Jane Small (Admissions and Records)
To make voluntary donations, please forward a completed Catastrophic Leave Donation form to Payroll Administration, mail code 8228. You can access the form at OHRS Form 1-8.

Condolences
Paul Tomasek
The Department of Biology and the campus community extends condolences to the family of Paul Tomasek.  He passed away on Nov. 30. Funeral services will take place at noon, Dec. 14 at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles.

Deadlines

2013-14 CSUN China Institute Faculty Development Grants
Faculty with an interest in China are invited to apply for initial seed money from the China Institute to start a project in their discipline that advances the field of China Studies or promotes long-term exchanges and collaboration for faculty and students. Applicants should explain how this grant may stimulate larger and longer range projects.  There will be two grants of $1,000 each, which can be used to support travel expenses for faculty visits to China to conduct their project.
For more information―Visit the China Institute website or email Harold Giedt or Justine Su.

FYI