Welcome to the May issue of HR News!
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A sense of energy and anticipation is building as we approach one of the most exciting times of the year—Commencement! The celebration begins with the Honors Convocation on May 9 and continues May 15–18, as we recognize the achievements of our graduates and send them off toward their next chapter. Join in the excitement—volunteer for Commencement, and help make this milestone moment unforgettable.
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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.
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Explore HR Updates to learn about resources available to you and important employment updates:
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- Academic Personnel & Student Employee Summer Processing Workshops | April 29 & 30
For those administrative staff responsible for processing the appointment of Academic Personnel and Student Employees for Summer 2026, we encourage you to enroll in one of the following workshops that have been scheduled. Contact csu-learn@csun.edu to register for one or both sessions:- Summer 2026 Student Hiring and Processing Webinar | April 29
- Spring 2026 Academic Personnel Hiring and Processing Webinar | April 30
- Memorial Day Holiday Campus Closure | May 25
The University will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will not be in session and most campus offices will be closed.
- 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. - Teaching in Summer Session 2026?
If you are scheduled to teach this summer, please review the session dates and corresponding pay dates below to help you plan accordingly. If you have questions about your appointment or payroll timing, contact your department.- Session 1: May 26 – August 18, 2026 | Pay date: August 31, 2026
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Session 2: May 26 – July 7, 2026 | Pay date: July 30, 2026
- Session 3: July 8 – August 18, 2026 | Pay date: August 31, 2026
Note: Teaching Associates and Graduate Assistants should contact their hiring department regarding appointment details and payroll timing.
- Calm and HR Present: Feeling anxious? Calm can help.
Calm offers strategies to help tackle anxiety, transforming it from an overwhelming issue into a manageable one. Try one of these resources in the Calm app to help feel more at ease today. Read more here. Activate your free premium membership to CALM and take advantage of this benefit.
- Helping You Make the Most of Your Benefits - Save on Childcare with KinderCare
CSU employees with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years can enjoy a 10% tuition discount at participating KinderCare Learning Centers. KinderCare offers flexible options designed to support working families, including full time, part time, and drop in child care, as well as school age distance learning programs. Read more. - 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. - 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.
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Dive into this section to find campus news, events, and programs you can participate in this month.
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- CSUN Digital Equity Day 2026 | April 29
Celebrate the 5th annual Digital Equity Day at CSUN, an event focused on innovation, access, and opportunity in higher education. Featuring remarks from President Erika Beck and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Meera Komarraju, a keynote by Jenny Nguyen, Academic Technology Equity Fellow and doctoral student, presentations on innovative technology, and the AI Jam 2026 showcase and award ceremony, this event highlights CSUN’s commitment to building an inclusive and student-centered digital future. Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center. Register here.
- Career Champions Program | May 6 & 7
Staff and faculty play a vital role in shaping students’ experiences and preparing them for what’s next, whether through supervision, advising, or daily campus interactions. The Career Champions is a campus-wide initiative designed to equip staff and faculty with the tools and confidence to integrate career development into everyday student interactions. Enroll today and find more information here.
- Volunteer for Commencement, May 15-18
Volunteer staff play critical roles in assisting our graduates and guests throughout all commencement ceremonies. We invite CSUN faculty, administrators and staff to volunteer at one (or more!) of this year’s celebrations. Read more here.
- May is Better Hearing Month
The Language Speech and Hearing Center (LSHC) on the CSUN campus encourages you to asses your hearing health. Hearing loss is a common condition, often age-related or caused by noise exposure, resulting in reduced auditory capacity that can range from mild to profound. Schedule an appointment at the LSHC (818) 677-2856. We are located in Monterey Hall Room 100. -
CSUN Night at the Hollywood Bowl | June 20
Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, special guest performers, including Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Lea Salonga! And of course, it wouldn't be complete without a spectacular fireworks finale under the stars. Tickets are on sale now. Get them before we sell out! Purchase your tickets here.
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Professional & Personal Development |
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.
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- LifeMatters Resources
- Avoiding Scams - Fraudulent scams come in all shapes and sizes. Read more and learn tips to recognize and avoid them.
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Emotional Intelligence - Improving your emotional intelligence, or “EQ,” is a great way to strengthen family, work, and personal relationships.
- Professional/Personal Development Sessions
- LifeMatters - View Live and On-Demand Webinars | May 2026
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ChatGPT for Administrative Efficiency: Building Reusable Workflows That Reduce Rework - CSU CCC | May 1 2026
- Learning Lab Series: Intro to AI - CSU CCC | May 4
- Gender Identity and Pronoun Use - CSU CCC | May 6
- CSU Ask Fidelity: Top Things to do Before You Retire | May 6
- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training for the CSUN Community | May 6
- Improving Mental Fitness with Calm | May 6
- CSU's Got Talent - Promoted into Incompetence: Why Good Workers Become Poor Leaders - And How Organizations Can Change That, Part 2 | May 7
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Learning Lab Series: The Emotional Intelligence in Action! Part 1, 2, 3 - CSU CCC | May 7
- Adobe Captioning with Premiere Pro - CSU CCC | May 7
- Learning Lab Series: AI Unlocked - CSU CCC | May 11
- Kaiser Permanente 2026 Medicare Workshop | May 12
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Blue Shield’s Wellness Webinar | Cooking Demonstration: Spring Glow Bowl with Lemon-Herb Tahini | May 14
- Learning Lab Series: AI Unlocked - CSU CCC | May 18
- Generative AI: Getting Started and Savinews.csun.edu/event/developing-an-ethical-ai-curriculum-framework/ng Time - CSU CCC | May 20
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2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series | Moving from Burnout to Brilliance | May 21
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The Ethics of Care: Nurturing a Caring Campus Community Culture - CSU CCC | May 21
- Fidelity Financial Webinar - Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning | May 26
- Tech Essentials for the Modern Workplace: A CSU Introduction - CSU CCC | May 28
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Blue Shield’s Wellness Webinar - Trauma to Triumph: Practical Tools for Emotional Recovery | May 28
- Excel Basics - CSU CCC | May 29
- Accessibility Trainings
- New CSU Community of Practice for faculty: Accessible Instructional Materials | May 7
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Information Technology Trainings
- Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework | May 1
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AI Syllabus Statements | May 5
- Moving Your Final Grades from Canvas to SOLAR | May 12
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Moving Your Final Grades from Canvas to SOLAR | May 14
- Moving Your Final Grades from Canvas to SOLAR | May 19
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