HR News | April 2026

Welcome to the April issue of HR News!

April provides an opportunity to reflect on the important work happening across our campus and the dedication of the faculty, staff, and administrators who support our academic mission. This month, we encourage our campus community to explore available resources, including professional development programs, employee wellness initiatives, and services designed to support career growth and workplace engagement.

Be sure to submit your Fee Waiver application in by April 24 for Summer & Fall 2026. Get ready to move with Bloom: a new 6-week physical activity challenge that will begin on April 6. Save the Date for the 60th Annual Staff Service Awards and Recognition of Excellence on May 28 to celebrate our colleagues.

Thank you for the important work you do every day to serve our campus community. Please contact us if you have any questions or feedback, or want to see an upcoming event included in a future issue of HR News.

Explore HR Updates to learn about resources available to you and important employment updates:

Introducing CSU Connect - New Systemwide Intranet
The CSU officially began rolling out it's new systemwide intranet, known as CSU Connect. All employees can now access CSU Connect which will replace the CSU's current intranet CSYou, which will be decommissioned at the end of June. Take some time to explore the platform here.
A New Human Resources System is Coming
Human Resources is excited to share that we have begun implementing the Common Human Resources System (CHRS) at CSUN as part of Wave 5 of this project. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming months, CHRS is anticipated to go live March 2027.
Great Ready to Move with Bloom: A New 6-week Physical Activity Challenge | Begins April 6
Human Resources and Kaiser Permanente are excited to announce a new challenge program called Bloom. Get ready for a springtime journey to better health with Bloom. For more information, visit here.
Summer & Fall 2026 Fee Waiver Priority Enrollment Period | Now Through April 24
The CSU Fee Waiver module is currently available for Summer and Fall 2026 applications. In order to ensure timely processing, please submit your application no later than April 24, 2026. Read more here.
Save the Date! 60th Annual Staff Service & Recognition of Excellence Awards Event | May 28
Each year, the University honors staff, managers and auxiliary employees on their 5, 10, 15, and other five year service increments. For more information or to view a listing of Employees Scheduled to be Recognized for their Years of Service to the University at the 2026 Event, go here.
Celebrating a Birthday in June? Complete the CalPERS Dependent Re-Verification Requirement | Deadline: June 1
Dependent Re-verification (DRV) is the process of re-verifying the eligibility of your spouse, domestic partner, children, stepchildren, and domestic partner children (family members) enrolled for state health and dental benefits. Read more here.
Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Statements (1095-B and 1095-C) for Tax Year 2025
The State of California, via the State Controller’s Office, issued Form 1095-C to its full-time employees with information about the health coverage offered, if any, to the employee and their dependent children in February. Read more here.
Calm and HR Present: De-stress Your Mind and Body with Calm
Chronic stress can have a significant impact on your quality of life as well as your physical health. Read more here. Activate your free premium membership to CALM and take advantage of this benefit.
Helping You Make the Most of Your Benefits
Did you recently change your health plans during open enrollment or enroll in a health plan for the first time? To learn more about your chosen health plan or to explore details about any other CalPERS health plans, visit the CalPERS website. You can also find personalized plan information by logging into your MyCalPERS account.
Introducing Recupe: Physical Therapy Recovery Support for Employees Injured on the Job
Recupe is a no‑cost digital recovery program for employees injured on the job whose treatment plan includes physical therapy. Read more here.
Are you looking for a summary of CSU provided benefits?
You can view an overview summary of systemwide benefits to eligible employees by visiting Employee Benefits Summary.
LifeMatters - View New Online Content
Log in and check out the new features which includes "MyWellBeing" and "Togetherall." View more information about LifeMatters here.
Plan your 2025-2026 year
View the Pay Calendars and Holiday Schedule available here.
Enroll in Cal Employee Connect
Sign-up for easy online access to your monthly pay, W-2 information, Direct Deposit, and Withholdings changes. Read more here.
View your Total Compensation
This includes your salary and the value of your benefit package, based on your appointment type. To see the equivalent value of your total compensation, use the Total Compensation Calculator.

Dive into this section to find campus news, events, and programs you can participate in this month.

Behind Every Student: The Power of Family in Higher Education | April 2
This event focuses on families as partners in the education of their loved ones and explores how parent and family involvement, family socialization, and support from family members shape student experiences and outcomes. Learn more here.
On-Campus Student Employment Week | April 6 - 9
Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of student work experience during national student employment week. Student employment offers students career-enhancing opportunities, the ability to develop skill relevant in any career, and better preparation for the job market upon graduation. Learn more here.
Bridging Practice, Identity, and Equity: Why Simulation is the Future of Human-Centered Learning | April 7
The Center for Teaching and Learning is hosting an upcoming Education on the Edge Speaker Series event. This interactive presentation explores how simulation-based learning can serve as a transformative bridge between theory and practice, helping learners build the relational, ethical, and emotional competencies that AI and passive content delivery cannot replicate. Please visit the CTL website to access the registration page, email ctl@csun.edu with any questions.
Annual EV Car Show | April 15
Discover the future of sustainable transportation at CSUN’s Fifth Annual EV Car Show! Hosted by the Institute for Sustainability and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this event offers hands-on experiences with cutting-edge electric vehicles from top brands. We’ll be showcasing the latest cars and tech from Galpin Motors, Lucid Motors, Rivian, Chargie and Tesla. Learn more here.
Books Aloud, A Celebration of World Book Day | April 23
Books Aloud will be a community gathering with live readings and discussion in the Gohstand Leisure Reading Room (Library, 2nd Floor, west wing). Learn more here.
The Reading Brain in a Digital World | April 29
The University Library is pleased to welcome back Maryanne Wolf for an insightful exploration of how digital technology is reshaping human cognition. Drawing on neuroscience, she examines the ways in which constant digital engagement can undermine deep reading, empathy, and critical thinking. Learn more here.
The latest issue of CTL on the Cutting Edge
The Center for Teaching and Learning is proud to present a new CTL on the Cutting Edge news brief, which focuses on community engagement. You can read this article and find past issues on our website or grab a printed copy at the CTL!
Call for submissions for the Summer 2026 issue of T-CARE
The CSUN Center for Teaching and Learning is actively seeking submissions for the next issue of T-CARE. Share your practical strategies, helpful resources, and educational insights in this open topic call for submissions! Please email all submissions to ctl@csun.edu. You can find the guidelines for being a T-CARE author and check out T-CARE articles from the past.

The Professional & Personal Development Program provides online discussions, training workshops, and development sessions available to all Faculty and Staff. Click the links for more information.

LifeMatters Resources
- Help for Anxiety - For some people, anxiety is an occasional occurrence. For others, it is a constant condition.
- Strengthening Your Communication Skills - Good communication takes constant practice. If you would like to become a more effective communicator in both personal and professional settings, these tips may help.
Professional/Personal Development Sessions
- LifeMatters - View Live and On-Demand Webinars | April 2026
- Brown Bag Series - Framing Discussions on Racism, Bias, and AI | April 1
- CSU Ask Fidelity: How Consolidating Accounts Could Help You Save Time and Money | April 1
- From Reaction to Intention: Choosing Growth Over Concession Part 1, 2 | April 1, 8, 15
- Blue Shield - Career Path: Reflect, Realign, and Reignite Your Professional Life | April 2
- Dealing with Triggers - CSU CCC | April 3
- Basics of Customer Service - CSU CCC | April 7
- CSU Ask Fidelity: Set Goals and Save for What You Want | April 8
- AI Playtime: Exploring AI for Work, Wellness, and Creativity - CSU CCC | April 9
- Threat Management Concepts | April 9 or April 23
- Adobe Captioning with Premiere Pro - CSU CCC | April 12
- Excel Tips and Tricks - CSU CCC | April 14
- Kaiser Permanente 2026 Medicare Workshop | April 14
- LifeMatters - Overcoming Indecision | April 15
- Brown Bag Series - Data Reflects Society | April 15
- CSU Ask Fidelity: Get to Know Your Retirement Plan (Get Started and Save for the Future You) | April 15
- AI Basics | April 15
- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training | April 16
- Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar - Cultivating Compassion | April 16
- Blue Shield Wellness Webinar - Nervous System Reset: Tools to Break the Stress Cycle | April 16
- Dealing with Difficult Personalities - CSU CCC | April 17
- Fidelity One-on-One Consultation | April 21
- Fidelity Financial Webinar - Create a Budget and Build Emergency Savings | April 21
- Broadcast Email Training Session | April 22
- Stepping Beyond: Customer Service - CSU CCC | April 22
- LifeMatters - Impact of Learning Styles in the Workplace - CSU CCC | April 23
- Gender Identity and Pronoun Use - CSU CCC | April 29
- Navigating Change by Leading Transition: Applying Bridges' Model at CSU - CSU CCC | April 29
- CSU’s Got Talent | Promoted into Incompetence: Why Good Workers Become Poor Leaders—And How Organizations Can Change That, Part 1 | April 30
- Developmentally-Focused Evaluations - CSU CCC | April 30
- Success as 1st Gen Professional - CSU CCC | April 30
Accessibility Trainings
- Social Media Accessibility | April 7
- PowerPoint Accessibility | April 8
- Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech | April 9
- PDF Accessibility Tools | April 15
- Equidox PDF Remediation | April 22
Information Technology Trainings
- Canvas Insights | April 1
- Features of the Panopto Editor | April 2
- Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios | April 6
- Google NotebookLM for Teaching and Learning | April 6
- Canvas Quizzes | April 7
- 5 Ways to Integrate Ai into Assignments | April 8
- Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech | April 9
- Turnitin AI Detection | April 9
- Classroom Technology Essentials | April 13
- Features of the Panopto Editor - Verbit Captions | April 15
- ChatGPT for Teaching and Research | April 20
- Create GPTs with Your Students | April 21
- Lockdown Browser (In-Person) | April 24
- Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios | April 27
- Canvas Quizzes | April 28
- Canvas Gradebook | April 30

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