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 May 13 posting is Monday, May 6.

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.

Events

April 29
CSUN StoryCube Project
Share the highlights of your university experience with the CSUN StoryCube Project to help preserve the oral history of our campus by recording the memories of faculty, staff and students. The StoryCube booth is set up near the front entrance of the Matador Bookstore, and interviews can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 29 to May 10 and Commencement Week, May 21 to 23. To set up an interview time, please email the StoryCube staff at storycube@csun.edu. You make the university what it is today, so help us document what it means to be a part of the CSUN community.

May 1
CSUN Department of Police Services K-9 Unit Fundraiser
Enjoy delicious food at Maria’s Italian Kitchen, 9161 Reseda Blvd., in the Vons shopping center, and help raise funds to assist the Department of Police Services K-9 Unit from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Come meet Officer Felix Anthony Vargas and his K-9 partner, Mitch and Cpl. Finnerty and K-9 partner, Isy. Dine- in or take-out. For more information or to make a donation, call Christina Villalobos at (818) 677-7922.

May 11
2013 MFA/MA Thesis Exhibition
Join the fourth annual Graduate Thesis Exhibition at the opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Art Galleries. The exhibition will showcase a stunning array of work from a diversity of disciplines that are a culmination of intensive study and experimentation in partial fulfillment of the thesis requirements for the MFA and MA degrees. In conjunction with the Graduate Thesis Exhibition, both graduating and matriculating students will open their studios and invite visitors to engage in a deeper conversation of the concepts and processes behind the work.

May 20
Honored Faculty Reception
The annual Honored Faculty Reception will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Grand Salon, University Student Union.  Faculty awards will be presented for Outstanding Faculty; Distinguished Teaching, Counseling, or Librarianship; Scholarly Publication; Creative Accomplishment; Extraordinary Service; and Visionary Community Service-Learning.   Emeritus professors and faculty completing milestone years of service will be honored.  A continental breakfast will be served. Please RSVP by May 13 by calling (818) 677-3263 or email heidiw@csun.edu.

May 20 – May 23
2013 Commencement and Honors Convocation Schedule:

May 20
• 6 p.m., Delmar T. Oviatt Library Lawn – Honors Convocation

May 21
• 8 a.m., Oviatt Library Lawn – Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication
• 3:30 p.m., Manzanita Hall Lawn – College of Science and Mathematics
• 6:30 p.m., Oviatt Library Lawn – College of Health and Human Development

May 22
• 8 a.m., Oviatt Library Lawn – College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• 3:30 p.m., Manzanita Hall Lawn – College of Engineering and Computer Science
• 6:30 p.m., Oviatt Library Lawn – College of Humanities

May 23
• 8 a.m., Oviatt Library Lawn – College of Business and Economics
• 6:30 p.m., Oviatt Library Lawn – Michael D. Eisner College of Education

May 26
CSUN Formula SAE & ASME Car Show
Join this year’s student team of matador motorsports by attending this fundraiser at the MB2 Raceway on 1475 Lawrence Drive, Thousand Oaks, Calif. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Auto setup time is from 7 to 8 a.m. Admission is free for spectators, but registration is $20 for all vehicles and $15 for motorcycles. For registration, visit the ASME website.

One-on-one Retirement Consultations
The Office of Human Resources has partnered with five CSU Tax Shelter Annuity Fund sponsors to have representatives visit campus and assist those approaching retirement achieve their goals. Please bring your questions and most recent statements from your retirement plan investment providers for a comprehensive analysis. For additional information, refer to the CSU TSA website.

Upcoming Meetings
ING                May 8                        To schedule an appointment, contact Kam Nassiri at (818) 774-0719 or email at kam.nassiri@ingfp.com.
TIAA-CREF  May 9                        To schedule an appointment, please call (800) 732-8353.

Public Meetings

General Education Council
Meets 2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
University Hall 211

Academic Technology Committee
Meets 1-3 p.m.
Friday, May 3
University Hall 211

Educational Policies Committee
Meets 2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8
University Hall 211

Faculty Senate
Meets 2–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 9
Jack and Florence Ferman Presentation Room
(Room 81, West Wing, Lower Level of Oviatt Library)

Research and Grant Committee
Meets 10 a.m. – noon
Friday, May 10
University Hall 277

Educational Equity Committee
Meets 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Monday, May 13
University Hall 277

Classes

Brown Bag Spring 2013 – Research Seminar Series
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is hosting a research seminar series every Tuesday in Jacaranda Hall, conference room JD1568 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Each series, which will run now through May 7, will feature different faculty members to share their work. Bring your lunch and listen to fellow colleagues speak about their research interests and projects that they are currently working on.
For more information – download the Brown Bag Spring 2013 Research Seminar Series program.

GE Brown Bag Series
The Department of Psychology is hosting a lunchtime seminar series designed for psychology faculty and graduate students interested in learning about current research projects and exchanging ideas. The series is open to all faculty and staff. It takes place approximately every other Friday from noon to 1 p.m., from now through May 10, in Sierra Hall 322.
For more information – download the GE Brown Bag Series program.

Department of Police Services Spring Safety Workshops:
For more information on workshops offered by the Department of Police Services,
call (818) 677-2111.

Personal and Professional Development Program:

May 1, 7
Dealing with Workplace Violence and Fear of Threats of Violence
All interested faculty and staff are welcome to attend this two-part workshop starting with Part I, on May 1 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., designed to familiarize you with the range of university resources available and how to activate those resources when responding to a variety of behaviors that are cause for concern. Part II will take place on May 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and will deal with the worst case scenario of an active shooter situation on campus. In order to attend Part II, you will need to attend Part I both in the 2^nd Floor Training Room of the Department of Police Services. Seating is limited, to register for Part I visit here. To register for Part II, visit here.

May 14
Shifting from Savings to Spending
This workshop, open to faculty and staff, is designed to help employees transition from saving for retirement to spending in retirement from 9 to 10 a.m. in the HR Training Room, Oviatt 16. This workshop is designed for employees who are less than 2 years from retirement, over 55 years old and who have an income plan in place. Sign up to attend online.

How to Plan What’s Best for You in Years to Come
This session from 2 to 3 p.m. in the HR Training Room, Oviatt 16 examines retirement planning at all stages. Specifically, this workshop will help to identify savings gaps that can prevent from reaching retirement goals; demonstrate how important it is to choose income options based upon individual needs; and provide a comprehensive discussion of income options offered by TIAA-CREF. All interested faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Sign up to attend online.

Book Club Meetings and Groups:
The Jewish Studies Book Group will host its last unique read at CSUN Hillel at 17729 Plummer Street. For more information, contact Jewish studies at (818) 677-3007 or email jewish.studies@csun.edu.

May 5
“What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank: Stories” by Nathan Englander
The event will be led by Audrey Thacker of the English department.

Notices

Registration Continues for Summer Session
Summer Session registration continues for Summer Session classes at CSUN. Summer Session one runs May 28 through August 20. Summer Session two runs May 28 through July 9. Summer Session three runs July 10 through August 20. Students do not have to be regularly enrolled at CSUN to take Summer classes, so long as they meet course prerequisites. Summer Session information is posted on the Tseng College website.

CSU Employee Update
Attached you will find the most recent California State University Employee Update provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office for all employees. It contains information about the CSU’s budget plans presented at the March 2013 Board of Trustees meeting, and information about several CSU system activities and recognitions. Of note, CSUN received “Honor Roll with Distinction” in the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which annually commends colleges and universities that achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes in the communities they serve.

Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy Information
The Office of Human Resources hosts a website that features useful information about work-related problems and health risks associated with alcohol and other drug abuse problems. Also listed are campus and community resources available to faculty, staff and students. Please take a moment to review this important information at the Office of Human Resources website. For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations at (818) 677-6566.

Permit-less Parking at the Orange Grove Bistro
The Department of Police Services, Parking and Transportation Services Division, is happy to announce a new permit-less vehicle identification system for guests of the Orange Grove Bistro. Implemented on April 15, guests of the Orange Grove Bistro can avoid having to place a parking permit on their vehicle by simply letting the receptionist inside the Bistro know what stall number they are parked in, as well as the color and make of the vehicle. Bistro staff will input this information into a data base which Parking Enforcement Officers will access and use to verify those vehicles authorized to park in the Bistro parking stalls. The hours of operation for this service at the Bistro are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Keren Aks, Orange Grove Bistro Manager, at (818) 677- 2076 or keren.aks@csun.edu.

Faculty Emeritus Status and Milestone Service

Deadlines

April 30
Master of Arts in Humanities
Students interested in the M.A. Humanities Fall 2013 program have until April 30 to meet the priority registration deadline for this program.  Applications on that date will be reviewed on a space-available basis.  The College of Humanities offers the Master of Arts Humanities in collaboration with the Tseng College.  For more information:  http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/HUMA or email barb.frye@csun.edu

May 1
Fall 2013 Master of Public Administration Program
The deadline to apply online for the program held at various off-campus locales is May 1. The locations include Alhambra, Beverly Hills, City of Industry, Inglewood, downtown Los Angeles, Norwalk, Pasadena, Santa Barbara and South Gate.
For more information – visit the Tseng College website.

Condolences
Colleen Schaeffer ‘93
The campus community extends deep condolences to the family and friends of alumna Colleen Schaeffer ’90 (English Literature), M.A. ’93 (English) who passed away on March 25 with her husband in a single-car accident. She was a well-loved longtime member of the lecturing faculty who retired in 2007. She was known for her indefatigable energy, her early pioneering and seminal contributions to online instruction, her tireless devotion to students, and her humor, warmth and very good friendship. Join her friends and colleagues for an informal celebration of her life at Acapulco Restaurant in Northridge on Wed., May 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. RSVP to Nancy Taylor at nancy.taylor@csun.edu.

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