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 Oct. 7 posting is Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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

Aug. 26–Oct. 12
The iconic imagery and graphic designs of legendary Los Angeles artist John Van Hamersveld will be in the spotlight this fall at the upcoming exhibition “Drawing Attention” at California State University, Northridge’s Art Galleries.
For more information―Call CSUN’s Art Galleries at (818) 677-2156.

Oct. 3
Grand Opening of the Learning Commons
The Oviatt Library invites you to come join the fun at the grand opening of the Learning Commons from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library. Expect to see new, configurable, versatile furniture that allows students and faculty to create spaces in which their style of learning will be accommodated. Plenty of power outlets have been installed for students and faculty who bring their own devices. Sections of the main floor are being opened up to allow in more natural light and a new permanent installation of a Freudian Sip is in the lobby. To RSVP, see the Learning Commons Grand Opening Invitation.
For more information and to RSVP―Visit the Learning Commons Grand Opening Invitation or contact Sarah Sayeed at (818) 677-7629

Oct. 4
Bianchi Planetarium
Come and learn about stars and constellations and planets visible in the sky during autumn at “Autumn Sky Show,” which takes place at 7:30 p.m. It is followed by “Light Years from Andromeda: A journey between two galaxies spans human history – and reveals the secrets of the cosmos.” 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.

Oct. 16
5th Annual Research Fellows Colloquium
Provost Harry Hellenbrand cordially invites you to the 5th Annual Research Fellows Colloquium. Come hear distinguished faculty Rafi Efrat, Frances Gateward, Clement Lai, Connie White, Sean Flanagan, Marcia Henry, Debra Malmberg and George Youssef discuss their research on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Jack and Florence Ferman Presentation Room in the Oviatt Library. The event will be moderated by Associate Dean Marianne Afifi.
For more information―Call (818) 677-2271.

Oct. 18
Matador Madness
Meet the 2013-2014 Matador Madness men’s and women’s basketball teams from 7 to 9 p.m. The fan appreciation and basketball preview event opens the basketball season with food, fun and free Matador swag.
For more information―Visit the Department of Athletics webpage.

Nov. 1
Volunteer Service Awards Program and Luncheon
President Dianne F. Harrison and the CSUN Alumni Association cordially invite you attend the 12th annual Volunteer Service Awards Program and Luncheon. The awards presentation will be on Friday, Nov. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave. in Van Nuys. Please reply by Oct. 22. The Leadership and Loyalty Awards include the Dorothea “Granny” Heitz Award, Dean Ed Peckham Award and the CSUN for Life Award.
For more information―Call (818) 677-1300 or email volunteerserviceawards@csun.edu.

Nov. 2
CSUN Center of Achievement 10th Anniversary
The Center of Achievement Through Adapted Physical Activity celebrates the 10th anniversary at the Abbott and Linda Brown Western Center for Adaptive Aquatic Therapy on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For more information―Call (818) 677-5863 or email John Pepitone.

Nov. 7–13
Unified We Serve
Unified We Serve kicks off its annual clothing and food drive on Nov. 4. Faculty, staff and students can place items in bins located throughout campus until Nov. 13. A closing ceremony will take place at noon on Nov. 13 on the steps of the Oviatt Library.
For more information―Visit Unified We Serve. 

Nov. 7
Roll Call – Veteran’s Day Event
The Veterans Resource Center will host a Veteran’s Day event that will include a roll call of fallen veterans, men and women who have lost their lives in combat from 9/11 to the present. The event will take place outside the University Student Union from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information―Visit the Veteran Resource Center.

Nov. 15
International Education Week
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education as a part of their efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. The event will take place in various locations on campus.
For more information―Visit the International Education Week webpage.

Nov. 30                                                                                                         
30th Annual CSUN Powwow
The 30th annual CSUN Powwow will take place on the American Indian Studies Cultural Center Lawn on Saturday at 11 a.m. The cost is free and all drums and dancers are welcome to attend.
For more information―Call (818) 677-3418.

Public Meetings

General Education Council
Meets 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
University Hall 211

University Financial Assistants
Meets 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 26
University Hall 277

Senate Executive Committee
Meets 1–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 26
University Hall 277

University Planning and Budget Group
Meets 12–2 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 27
University Hall 277

The Personal Planning and Review Committee
Meets 1:15–5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
University Hall 277

Educational Policies Committee and GE Council
Meets 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
University Hall 277

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

Academic Technology Committee
Meets 1–3 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 4
University Hall 277 or 211

Graduate Studies Committee
Meets 2–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
University Hall 277

General Education Council
Meets 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
University Hall 211

Research and Grants Committee
Meets 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 11
University Hall 277

Classroom Technology Committee
Meets 9–10 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 11
University Hall 211

Academic Resource Council-Administration and Finance
Meets 1–2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
University Hall 277

Academic Resource Council-Financial Managers
Meets 2–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
University Hall 277

The Personal Planning and Review Committee
Meets 1:15–5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
University Hall 277

Educational Policies Committee and GE Council
Meets 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
University Hall 277

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

University Student Union Board of Directors
Meets 12:30–2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21
University Student Union, Grand Salon

University Financial Assistants
Meets 9–10 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 24
University Hall 277

Academic Technology Committee
Meets 1–3 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1
University Hall 277 or 211

Senate Executive Committee
Meets 1–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7
University Hall 277

Classes

Department of Police Services Community Workshops
Sept. 25 and Oct. 30
Building and Floor Marshal Training, noon–1:30 p.m.
The Building and Floor Marshal Program is designed to provide recruiting, training and coordination of volunteers in every major building on campus. The training will provide emergency response procedures for some of the most common or likely critical incident emergency situations that may occur on the campus.
For more information―Contact Daniel Foster  or register online  (click on “Safety Workshops Open to the Community).

iPad Essentials and Beyond
Sept. 26
For the New and Experienced iPad User, 2–3 p.m.
Located in Oviatt 30, this workshop covers how to set up and navigate your iPad, manage files, store data, find apps and content, accessibility settings, and general productivity. The workshop is taught by Apple and/or Faculty Technology Center staff. Register for this event on IT’s webpage.

“In the Mirror”
Sept. 26
Building Social Emotional Capacity in the Lives of Young African American Children, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
The topic will address issues of social and emotional development in young African American children as it relates to mental health in the 21st century. Key components of the lecture will include the significance of early parent-child relationships, the impact of trauma, and the effects of racial socialization. The lecture is located in the Whitsett Room in Sierra Hall 451.
For more information―Contact Cedric Hackett at (818) 677-7155 or email Cedric Hackett.

Tablet Times
Sept. 30
iPad Training, 3–4 p.m.
Located in Oviatt 30, these informal workshops focuses on teaching with iPads led by CSUN faculty or Apple experts. Each session will cover a different tip or technique. Bring your questions and interact with your colleagues in a relaxed, informal setting. The workshop is aimed at faculty but open to all.
Register for this event on IT’s webpage.

Multimedia Tools
Oct. 2
Creating Digital Content, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Located in Oviatt room 30, this workshop covers tools used to create eTextbooks and other forms of digital content, focuses on iBooks Author and programs in the iLife Suit and is taught by representatives from Apple. This is a hands-on session, so be sure to bring your Mac and iPad. The workshop is designed for myCSUNtablet faculty, but open to all faculty and staff. If you have specific questions or topics you would like covered, feel free to submit them to sydni.powell@csun.edu in advance. This workshop is open to faculty and staff. Register for this event on IT’s webpage.

Lecture Capture
Oct. 3
Creating Digital Content, 2–3 p.m.
Learn how you can use Lecture Capture to record your own lectures either in-class, at home or in-studio to enable students to access your lectures from home and “rewind,” a proven strategy for increasing performance. The lecture is located in Oviatt 30. This workshop is open to faculty and staff.
Register for this event on IT’s webpage.

iPad Essentials and Beyond
Oct. 4
For the New and Experienced iPad User, 10–11 a.m.
Located in Oviatt room 30, this workshop covers how to set up and navigate your iPad, manage files, store data, find apps and content, accessibility settings and general productivity. The workshop is taught by Apple and/or Faculty Technology Center staff. This workshop is open to faculty and staff.
Register for this event on IT’s webpage.

Teaching with Tablets
Oct. 7
2–3 p.m.
Located in Oviatt room 30, this workshop covers many aspects of teaching with tablets. Topics include projecting from your iPad, finding and using apps for collaboration, using electronic whiteboards to explain and capture your lectures, polling the class (clickers), managing files, distributing and marking up PDF’s and sharing screens. This workshop is open to faculty and staff.
Register for this event on IT’s webpage.

Department of Police Services Community Workshops
Oct. 15
Earthquake Readiness–Learn What you can do to be Prepared, noon–1:30 p.m.
In this session you will receive advice on how to prepare and respond in the event of an earthquake. The safety and well-being of your loved ones is important, so take the time now to learn how to develop a family emergency plan, prepare emergency supplies and other valuable information to help you during and after an earthquake.
For more information―Contact Daniel Foster  or register online  (click on “Safety Workshops Open to the Community).

Department of Police Services Community Workshops
Oct. 17
Basic Residential Security-“How to Make Your Home a Safer Place,” noon–1:30 p.m.
The Basic Residential Security workshop will show you basic residential security principles and how you can apply those principles to secure your home, apartment or dorm and reduce your chances of being a victim of a burglary.
For more information―Contact Daniel Foster  or register online  (click on “Safety Workshops Open to the Community).

Department of Police Services Community Workshops
Oct. 17
Kids-“Personal Empowerment Safety Education,” 5–7:30 p.m.
The radKIDS curriculum includes realistic physical skills to recognize, avoid, resist and when necessary, escape physical violence and/or harm and abduction. radKIDS is for children ages 5-12. The cost is $10.
For more information―Contact Daniel Foster  or register online  (click on “Safety Workshops Open to the Community).

 Notices

Book Club Meetings and Groups:

CSUN Jewish Studies Book Discussion Group
Oct. 6
“Natasha and Other Stories” by David Bezmozgis is the upcoming read that will be discussed on Oct. 6. from 2 to 4 p.m. Audrey Thacker, a professor in the English department, will host the informal discussion to take place at CSUN Hillel, 17729 Plummer Street, Northridge 91325. Please RSVP by emailing the Jewish Studies program or calling (818) 677-4724.

Flu Shots Available by Appointment
This year’s seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine will be available for all CSUN students, faculty and staff by appointment beginning Sept. 24 at the Klotz Student Health Center. The vaccine may provide protection against three strains of influenza viruses. The cost is $15. There will be a faculty and staff walk-in flu shot clinic on Tuesday at the lower garden level of the Oviatt Library 16. The walk-in clinic is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information―Call (818) 677-3666 or visit the Klotz Student Health Center webpage.

University Counseling Center Open House for Faculty and Staff
Faculty or staff member are a key contributor 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 professor, administrator, advisor, counselors and/or leader of students. Our 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 staff, and individual faculty members.
For more information―Visit the University Counseling Center website.

Emergency Desk Reference for Staff Members, Faculty and Students
The Desk Reference provides general information on emergency preparedness and staff responsibilities. It is a quick guide for what to do during emergency situations that might occur on a university campus-medical emergency situations, fire/explosion, hazardous materials, bomb threats or suspicious objects, earthquakes and shooting situations.  You may access the desk reference by clicking the link “Emergency Desk Reference for STAFF” on the information bar near the top of the page. You may also reach the page referenced above from the “Emergency Information” link at the bottom of the Cal State Northridge home page.  It is very important that you update your contact information in the myNorthridge portal so that the University may contact you in the event of an emergency.

Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) Project
The verification phase of the CalPERS Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) Project has begun. If you are a health plan subscriber with dependents enrolled under your CSUN employee health benefits, you have or will soon receive a letter from HMS Employer Solutions, an independent company contracted by CalPERS to complete the verification phase. We have been advised that this letter will list your covered dependents on the plan, the rules for eligibility, and the documentation you are required to submit directly to HMS. As part of the verification process, you will be required to provide copies of documents demonstrating your relationship. Please note that we have been directed not to provide any documents we may have on file to preserve the independent verification process of this system-wide audit, therefore you will be required to independently submit your documentation to the CalPERS designated company. Please consult the FAQ section within the letter from HMS for answers to the most common questions.
For more information―Visit the CalPERS DEV Project FAQ 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 morel information―Visit the CSU TSA website.

Policy on Examinations and Religious Observations
Campus policy states that “in administering any test or examination, we will permit any student who is eligible to undergo the test of examination to do so, without penalty, at a time when the activity would not violate the student’s religious creed.” If a faculty member needs assistance in evaluating the request of a student for the re-scheduling of an examination for purposes of religious observation.
For more information―Visit the Office of Faculty Affairs website or call (818) 677-2962.

Faculty and Staff Appointments and New Hires

Doris Helfer — Appointment
Doris Helfer has been appointed as acting chair of the Department of Collection Access and Management Services for a one-year term, effective Sep. 9, 2013. Her term as department chair will expire on or before the conclusion of the Summer 2014 term.

Policy on Peer Class Visit Reports
Section 612.5.2.c.(2)(a)(iii) and Section 706.3.1.c. of the Administrative Manual was reaffirmed on May 20, 2013 by the Faculty Senate and approved by President Dianne F. Harrison. The policy can be viewed on the Faculty Senate website.  All policies can be found under “resources” on the Faculty Senate website.
For more information—Contact Heidi Wolfbauer at (818) 677-3263 or at Heidi Wolfbauer..

2013-14 Academic Year Calendar of Personnel Procedures
The 2013-14 Academic Year Calendar of Personnel Procedures was recently approved by the Senate Executive Committee and by President Dianne F. Harrison.  An index listing all policies approved by the Faculty Senate and links to recently approved and frequently requested policies is available on the Faculty Senate website  under Resources.
For more information—Contact Heidi Wolfbauer at (818) 677-3263 or at Heidi Wolfbauer.

Spring 2013 Faculty Elections
Full elections results, including vote totals for each candidate, are available on request from the Faculty Senate Office in Oviatt 10 or at (818) 677-3263.

Faculty Officers
Vice President of the Faculty : Shane Frehlich, Kinesiology
Secretary of the Faculty : Terri Lisagor, Family and Consumer Sciences
CSU Academic Senator : Shane Frehlich, Kinesiology

For Standing and Advisory Committees (senate-elected positions only)
Academic Technology Committee (1 member):
Joel Krantz, Cinema and Television Arts

Educational Equity Committee (3 members):
Tracy Buenavista, Asian American Studies
Debra Malmberg, Psychology
Boris Ricks, Political Science

Educational Policies Committee (2 members):
Lawrence Becker, Political Science
Daisy Lemus, Communication Studies

Educational Resources Committee (2 members):
Linda Bowen, Journalism
Ward Thomas, Urban Studies and Planning

General Education Council (1 member):
Sharon Klein, English

Graduate Studies Committee (3 members):
Sloan Burke, Health Sciences
Richard Moore, Management
Merril Simon, Educational Psychology and Counseling

Library Committee (1 member):
Karen Carpenter, Cinema and Television Arts

Learning Resource Advisory Committee (1 member):
Marcia Henry, Library Reference and Instructional Services
Please note that elections for college representatives on Standing and Advisory Committees have not yet been conducted.

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

Sandra Caesar (Universal Design Center)
Francisco Tamayo (Chicano Studies)
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.

Deadlines

Oct. 21
Deadline to Submit Proposal for Presentation: 2014 Faculty Retreat
The first day of the 2014 Faculty Retreat, “CSUN Shine: Community Engagement” will be held on the CSUN campus and the second day will be reserved for an off-campus trip. The Senate Office is now accepting proposals for presentations and the deadline is Monday, October 21. Information and the link to submit a proposal to make a presentation is available.
For more information―Call  (818) 677-3263 or email Heidi Wolfbauer.

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