HR News, Updates, and Timelines

Welcome!

We invite you to read the May, 2013 Issue of HR News to learn about important Human Resources information and updates, as well as the June, 2013 Issue of HR News for exciting events and programs on campus this Summer for you and your family. Don't forget, if we can be of service to you, stop by University Hall, Room 165.

2013 Staff Service Awards and Recognition of Excellence Awards Event -

Human Resources is proud to have hosted the 47th annual CSU Northridge Staff Service Awards and Recognition of Excellence Awards event on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Approximately 270 staff were recognized for having achieved five year milestones in their service, representing more than 3,250 years of combined service! Please view the 47th Annual Staff Service Awards Program to view the complete list of colleagues recognized this year for their service, and all those nominated for recognition of excellence.

- Presidential Award -

We are pleased to announce the selection of Marcia Rea of the Center for Teaching and Learning as this year's Presidential Award recipient.

Marcia's 32 year career on campus in Student Housing, the Department of Special Education and now the Center for Teaching and Learning represents a long body of work that has left an indelible mark on the university.

- Alumni Relations Award -

William Taylor is the recipient of CSUN's inaugural Alumni Relations Award. Bill is a staff Public Affairs and Communication Specialist and faculty member in the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, & Communications' Theatre Department.

Throughout his nearly 30 year career on campus, Bill has worked to bring alumni back to the campus to keep them engaged in their theatre roots. Bill is known for building relationships with alumni and matching them with opportunities to speak or visit the campus for performances.

- 2013 CSUN Merit Award Recipients -

Five individuals were selected as this year's Merit Award recipients. Profiles of each recipient may be viewed by clicking on their name.

Victor Diamante, Klotz Student Health Center; Cindy Barrett, Dean's Office - College of Engineering and Computer Science; President Dianne F. Harrison; Edward O´Brien, Office of the President; Lily Legarda, University Counseling Services; and, Albert Alcazar, Faculty Affairs.

- 2013 Jolene Koester Team Award -

Congratulations to the members of the two teams selected as joint recipients of the 2013 Jolene Koester Team Award.

Matador Information Network Display Team: Chet Galland, Kevin Lizarraga, Steve DeLuca, President Dianne F. Harrison, Ken Premo, Kevin Mojaradi, and Greg Nichols.

Student Registration Wait List Team: Ardis Flenniken, Elizabeth Adams, Jenny Nguyen, Tina Purtee, Beverly Palmberg, President Dianne F. Harrison, Janet Reinbolt, Julia Riddle, Todd Wolfe, Sondra Baier, Anita Robertson, and Patty Lord. (Absent from the team photo are Sean Choi, Dan Meehan, and Ping Jian).

University Counseling Center's "The Blues Project" -

The University Counseling Center is pleased to announce a new public service announcement (PSA) developed through CSUN´s The Blues Project - a Campus Peer Education Volunteer Program. The CSUN specific PSA on depression and stigma is a valuable resource for students, staff and faculty. A video option with closed captioning can be accessed at: http://youtu.be/69UvHbwS3QA; a video option that is ADA accessible can be accessed at: http://youtu.be/r3gUqlk9n8U. More information on the Blues Project can be found on the University Counseling Center´s Peer Education website.