Welcome to the July issue of HR News!
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As summer is in full swing, we hope you're finding opportunities to recharge, enjoy the longer days, and make the most of the season. Whether you're on campus or taking some well-earned time away, we're here to keep you informed with the latest updates and resources.
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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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Celebrating a Birthday in September? Complete the CalPERS Dependent Re-Verification Requirement | Deadline: September 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.
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Calm and HR Present: How Calm Can Foster Happier, Healthier Families
Your Calm subscription isn’t just for you. It can also benefit your family, helping you create a home that prioritizes self-care and mental health. Whether you’re raising children or a caregiver for those who raised you, these resources provide support and encouragement for every family dynamic. Read more here. Activate your free premium membership to CALM and take advantage of this benefit.
- Helping You Make the Most of Your Benefits | Prepare now for Open Enrollment:
September 14 – October 9, 2026
Open Enrollment is just around the corner! Make sure you have registered for your myCalPERS account and stay informed on upcoming Open Enrollment information and resources.
- Employee Resources:
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Summary of CSU provided benefits - View an overview summary of systemwide benefits to eligible employees on the webpage Employee Benefits Summary.
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LifeMatters New Content - Log in and check out the new features on the LifeMatters site. View more information about LifeMatters here.
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Cal Employee Connect - Sign-up for easy online access to your monthly pay, W-2 information, Direct Deposit, and Withholdings changes. Read more here.
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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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- Matador Move Out Donation Drive Update
For a third year, the Matador Move Out Donation Drive collected about 15,000 pounds of reusable goods from CSUN Student Housing. AS Sustainability, Parking and Police Services, Institute for Sustainability, and CSUN Student Housing's partnership continues to divert usable good from the landfill to support our students and the local community. A full impact report can be viewed here.
- Campus Direct
Campus Direct makes it easy to create custom-branded merchandise for every occasion - whether you need apparel, giveaways or recognition gifts. With thousands of customizable items, Campus Direct will help you bring your vision to life! Contact Josee Gendron from the Campus Store at j.gendron@follett.com or call 818-677-4090. -
A Special Evening on the Future of Higher Education | July 20
Join a fireside chat with President Erika D. Beck and Sage Publications CEO, Blaise Simqu for a Special Evening on the Future of Higher Education. This is a unique opportunity to hear candid insights, reflect on the future of the field, and reconnect with fellow CSU alumni and higher education leaders who share a commitment to education’s lasting impact. Register here.
- AS Summer Movie Fest | Now Through August 6
Join Associated Students on Thursdays over the summer months on the library lawn, for a night full of fun and of course, a movie. Students, faculty, staff, the local community, and families are welcome to attend. The movie will start at dusk and the following movies will be shown for July: Luca (7/2), Elio (7/9), Clueless (7/16), Cars 3 (7/23), Incrededibles 2 (7/30). August movie: Superman (8/6). -
From Here to Career Fall 2026 Cohort | Register by September 8
Are you interested in preparing your student assistants for life beyond CSUN? From Here to Career (FHTC) is looking for CSUN supervisors and student employees to form the Fall 2026 cohort! Applications are being accepted through 5:00 p.m. on September 8. A supervisor (CSUN Staff or Faculty) must complete the following registration form to enroll themselves and their student employees: FHTC Registration 2026-27. For questions, please contact Isabel Casas, Career Advisor, at isabel.casas@csun.edu.
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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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- Join the Cal State Tech community for AI in July
Take part in a free online series exploring the latest developments in artificial intelligence. Each week features a variety of engaging sessions, including keynotes, panels, campus showcases, prompt parties, and technical deep dives designed to inform, inspire, and connect participants across the CSU system. The event will kick off with opening remarks and a keynote session on Monday, July 6th at 9:00 a.m. Register here.
- Professional/Personal Development Sessions
- LifeMatters | View Live and On-Demand Webinars in the Month of July 2026
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Planning for Health Care Costs and Coverage in Retirement - Ask Fidelity | July 8
- Kaiser Permanente 2026 Medicare Workshop | July 14
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Top Things to do Before You Retire - Ask Fidelity | July 15
- 2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series - Eat Well, Live Well | July 16
- Get to Know Your Retirement Plan (Get Started and Save for the Future You) - Ask Fidelity | July 22
- AI Baseline Workshop for Staff | July 29
- Fidelity - Strategies That Can Help You Manage Your Money | July 30
- Information Technology
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Lecture Capture with Panopto | July 30
- Accessibility Trainings
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Introduction to the Summer Sweep | July 1
- Web Accessibility in the New CSUN Web Environment | July 8
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Web Forms at CSUN | July 14
- PDF Accessibility Tools | July 21
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Accessibility for Academic Support Staff | July 22
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