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Events

March 20
China Forum Series: China and the United States
Join the CSUN China Institute and the College of Humanities for “China and the United States: the Two Superpowers and their Bilateral and Multilateral Relations,” for a discussion led by Department of Sociology professor Victor Shaw from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Sierra Hall 266.
For more information and to RSVP―Call (818) 677-6461 or email weimin.sun@csun.edu.

March 23
Papirosen
CSUN’s Jewish studies program presents a discussion led by professor Michal Raucher on the reproductive experiences of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) women in Israel. The discussion is at 10 a.m. at Laemmle’s Town Center 5
17200 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91316. It is organized by the Department of Religious Studies and the CSUN Hillel.
For more information and to RSVP―Call (818) 677-4724 or email jewish.studies@csun.edu.

March 24
Jewish Music: The Soul of a People With Cantor Mike Stein
CSUN’s Jewish studies program presents a discussion led by Hazzan (Cantor) Mike Stein will present an overview of the history and development of Jewish music by playing the guitar, violin, oud and shofar.  You are welcome to join us in learning about diverse and exciting Jewish music from Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Africa. It takes place at 9:30 a.m. in Sierra Hall 312.
For more information and to RSVP―Call (818) 677-4724 or email jewish.studies@csun.edu.

March 24
Music Industry Administration Information Session
The community is invited to learn about CSUN’s Master of Arts in Music Industry Administration at a free information session at the campus University Club/Orange Grove Bistro, 6:30 p.m.  The program focuses on publishing, distributing and promoting music.  The Tseng College offers the degree in collaboration with the Mike Curb College of Arts Media and Communication and the College of Business and Economics.  For more information—Visit the Tseng College website or email jessie.knepper@csun.edu.

March 25
Tseng College Information Session
The Tseng College hosts an information session at 6 p.m., for CSUN’s bachelor of arts degree-completion program in Public Sector Management offered in downtown Los Angeles.  The information session takes place at the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters, 333 S. Beaudry, Rm. 2-131, second floor, Los Angeles, CA  90017.  The program is for those who completed two-years of college and who seek a bachelor’s degree designed for those working in the government or nonprofit sector.  For more information—Visit the Tseng College website or email patricia.burleson@csun.edu.

March 26
Eating Animals in the 21st Century: To What Extent Should We Limit Ourselves, if at All?
Religious thinkers and religious studies experts recommend that people look deeper into their choice to eat meat. University of San Diego professor Aaron Gross will discuss.
For more information and to RSVP―Call (818) 677-4724 or email jewish.studies@csun.edu.

March 28

Bianchi Planetarium
Come and learn about stars, constellations and planets visible in the sky during winter at “Spring Sky Show,” which takes place at 7:30 p.m. It is followed by “An Introduction to Eclipse Science and Travel.” General admission tickets are $6 for one show, $10 for two shows; students are $4 for one show and $7 for two shows.
For more information―Visit the Bianchi Planetarium website or call (818) 677-2488.

Meetings

Academic Technology Committee
1–3 p.m.
Friday, April 4
University Hall 211

Classroom Technology Committee
9–10 a.m.
Friday, March 14
University Hall 211

Educational Policies Committee
2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23
University Hall 277

Faculty Senate
2–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 17
University Hall 277

Faculty Senate Library Committee
2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2
Oviatt Library 372

General Education Council
2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2
University Hall 211

Graduate Studies Committee
2–4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15
University Hall 211

Personnel Planning and Review Committee
1:15–5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26
University Hall 277

Research and Grants Committee
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Friday, April 18
University Hall 277

Senate Executive Committee
1–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 27
University Hall 277

University Planning and Budget Group
12–2 p.m.
Friday, May 30
University Hall 277

University Student Union Board of Directors
12:30 p.m.
Monday, April 14
USU, Grand Salon

Notices

March 18
Summer Session Registration
CSUN students may make an appointment to register for Summer Session the week of March 18-24.  The registration appointment will allow CSUN students to register March 25-April 1 for Summer Session classes, before open registration starts for the community on April 2.  The Tseng College administers Summer Session, which consists of three separate components of academic-credit classes that run-on campus and online May 27-Aug. 19.
For more information―Call (818) 677-2504 or visit  Tseng College.

March 19

Emergency Personal Preparedness
The Department of Police Services will present a workshop to assist faculty, staff, students and the community prepare for emergencies. The class is scheduled to take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the department’s 2nd floor training room. It’s free.
For more information―Visit the Safety Workshops Page or Register for this event.

March 20
Identity Theft Prevention: Has Your Identity Been Compromised?
The Department of Police Services will present a workshop to assist faculty, staff, students and the community to understand how criminals obtain your personal information and how to detect, deter and defend yourself against victimization from one of the world’s fastest growing crimes. The class takes place from noon to 1 p.m. in the department’s 2nd floor training room. It’s free.
For more information―Visit the Safety Workshops Page.

Catastrophic Leave Notices
The following employees are out on medical leave and have exhausted their leave credits:
Cathy Crocker (Admissions and Records)
Ashlie Kite (Athletics)
To make voluntary donations, please forward a completed Catastrophic Leave Donation form to Payroll Administration, mail code 8228. You can access the form form online.

Annual Federal Work-Study Supervisor’s Meeting
Supervisors who want to hire work-study students must attend an annual meeting. Various sessions will be held for newcomers, experts and for off-campus supervisors.
For more information—Email work.study@csun.edu or call 818) 677-2373.

Deadlines

April 4
Honors Convocation Nominations
The Office of Student Involvement and Development is accepting nominations in the category of Personal Achievement from faculty, staff and administrators for undergraduate and graduate students
For more information―Contact the office at (818) 677-2393.

April 14
2014 Outstanding Senior Award
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Senior Award. Four students will receive an award of $1,000 each in recognition for academic excellence, service to community and campus, and exceptional achievement or personal life circumstances that have been overcome. Winners will be presented at the Honors Convocation on Friday, May 16.
For more information―Visit http://www.csun.edu/studentaffairs/ogsa/.

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