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

The deadline for the Feb. 23 posting is Monday, Feb. 16.

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

Feb. 9
Lecture: Flow and the Quality of Life
Positive Psycology Guru, Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi will give a lecture on flow and his years of research and writing on positive psychology in Kurland Hall from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. He is the author of 16 books and his seminal work, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, a national best seller, laid the groundwork for the field of positive psychology. Advanced registration is required. Tickets will be checked at the door. Attendance is limited to 200 people.
For more information and to RSVP — visit College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Feb. 10
Jewish Perspectives on Charity
Leah Kalmanson, assistant professor of philosophy and religion at Drake University, will discuss the unique perspective of one of the 20th-century’s most influential philosophers, Emmanuel Levinas. His commentary on homelessness derives from and challenges Jewish perspectives on charitable giving. The CSUN Jewish Studies Program will be holding the lecture at 7:30 p.m. at  Valley Beth Shalom located at 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino CA. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information and to RSVP — (818) 677-4724 or email jewish.studies@csun.edu .

Feb. 13
Bianchi Planetarium
Come and learn about stars, constellations and planets visible in the sky during Winter at the Winter Sky Show, which takes place at 7:30 p.m. It is followed by To Boldly go: A Hollywood History of Space Travel show at 8:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $6 for one show and $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) 677-5601.

Feb. 13
19th Annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium
Undergraduate and graduate students will showcase their diverse research and creative work at the 19th Annual CSUN Student Research and Creative Works Symposium on Feb. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Northridge Center. This year, 166 participants will present oral and poster presentations on various topics. Students from across all fields of study will be competing for $200 and $100 cash prizes, and the chance to compete in the CSU State Wide Research Competition.
For more information — visit http://www.csun.edu/research-graduate-studies/graduate-student-events.

Feb. 14 – Mar. 28
Tin Can Transmissions – 10 Years in the Making
Opening February 14, the exhibition entitled Telegraph Art Collective “Tin Can Transmissions-Ten Years in the Making”, marks the ten-year anniversary of this divergent collective of artists. Comprised of seven members with diverse disciplinary backgrounds, Telegraph is an artist collective that originated in Detroit, Michigan.This exhibition will involve a variety of objects, installations and interventions created entirely on site. Utilizing the CSUN facilities and working closely with student artists, members of Telegraph will respond directly to the site and it’s conditions. The artists will be in residence in the CSUN Art Galleries ten days prior to the opening of the exhibition and will be hosting workshops and lectures as the exhibition unfolds. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 in the Main Art Galleries from 4 to 7 p.m.
For more information — visit Art Galleries.

Feb. 16
Going Solar? Everything You Need to Know
Helen Cox, director of the Institute for Sustainability, along with Max Aram and Chris Blevins, founders of Pick My Solar, will discuss how solar energy works, key factors to consider when using it and if switching to solar energy makes sense for you. CSUN students, staff, faculty and the community are welcome to attend the free workshops at noon on Monday, Feb. 16 or at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 19 — all on the garden level of the Oviatt Library 16.
For more information and to RSVP — email sustainability@csun.edu or visit CSUN’s Institute for Sustainability.

Feb. 19
Leadership Forum on Men’s Issues
Throughout their lives, men are encouraged to play by the “rules of masculinity.” These rules about what is acceptable or expected of men often involve making choices that can compromise a healthy work/life balance. Join the panel for a discussion on topics that impact men’s ability to achieve a successful balance of work and life. This month’s discussion catalyst topic is “Relationship with Money.” The discussion will be held on the garden level of the Oviatt Library 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
For more information — visit Human Resources.

Public Meetings

Graduate Studies Committee
Meets 2–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
University Hall 277
Educational Resources Committee
Meets 2–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
University Hall 211
Faculty Senate
Meets 2–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12
Jack and Florence Presentation Room
(Room 81, West Wing, Lower Level of Oviatt Library)
Educational Policies Committee
Meets 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
University Hall 211
University Student Union Board of Directors
Meets 12:30–2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 23
University Student Union, Grand Salon
Senate Executive Committee
Meets 1–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26
University Hall 277
Academic Technology Committee
Meets 1–3 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 6
University Hall 211

Classes

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