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Thursday, November 05, 2009
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ITS Training: Computer Workshops
Information Technology Services (ITS) offers FREE hands-on training in software applications available on campus such as Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Outlook (for staff and faculty), and Outlook Web Access (for students). Visit our web site for up-to-date workshop schedules.
 http://www.calstatela.edu/its/training/
Location: check online schedules
Call ITS Training Program at (323) 343-5369 for more information.
Web Development Series and Tools for Teaching Workshops
The eLearning Programs and Support Center (eLPS) is offering one-hour, hands-on workshops that provide basic instruction of how to work with programs, such as Flash 8, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and MERLOT, to improve the appearance of your web content. Also available are workshops on several eLearning programs, including plagiarism prevention, building online quizzes, working and enhancing Microsoft files, working with video, and data analysis with SPSS. (Open to CSULA faculty.)
http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/aa/ess/elps/elpsworkshop_schedule.php?value=All
Fine Arts 138
Call the eLearning Programs and Support Center at (323) 343-6594 for more information.
The Art of Chess: The Munitz Chess Collection
The exhibit features selections from the 52 fine chess sets and more than 350 volumes of chess literature donated by Cal State L.A. Trustee Professor and former CSU Chancellor Barry Munitz to the University Library Special Collections.
http://csulalibrarywhatsnew.blogspot.com/2009/05/munitz-chess-collection-exhibit.html
JFK Memorial Library, First Floor, Exhibit Area
Gallery open during Library hours
Call the University Library at (323) 343-3988 for more information.
Sunday, May 10, 2009 - Saturday, December 12, 2009
The NAACP and the Struggle for Racial Equality in California, 1945-1970
An exhibit compiled by Martin Schiesl, professor emeritus of history at Cal State L.A.
http://www.calstatela.edu/library/
JFK Memorial Library, second floor bridge
(Exhibit open during Library hours)
Call the University Library at at (323) 343-3988 for more information.
Saturday, August 01, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009
Invisible Bodies: Conspicuous Mind
How does a citizen suddenly become a physical non-entity? Invisible Bodies: Conspicuous Mind is an exhibit of contemporary Romanian art that visually confronts the issues of personal identity in everyday life. The exhibit is not only a window into a unique post-communist bloc country but inadvertently produces a subtle, potent dialogue about life today in the U.S.
Luckman Gallery
Gallery hours: Mon.-Thu. & Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Call the Luckman Gallery at (323) 343-6604 for more information.
Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Saturday, November 07, 2009 - Opening reception: Sat., Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.
MSW Information Meeting
For interested and prospective applicants: The info meetings provide an overview of the social work profession, the discipline of social work, the MSW Program, and the application process. No advanced reservations are needed to attend.
(Scheduled meetings: Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 10, 10 a.m.; Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 9, 10 a.m.; Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 17, 10 a.m.; Mar. 6, 10 a.m.)
Salazar Hall C98
Call the MSW Admission office at (323) 343-3704 for more information.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Saturday, March 06, 2010
"W" Withdrawal Period
(For Fall Quarter 2009)
Call the University Academic Advisement Center at (323) 343-3150 for more information.
Friday, October 02, 2009 - Thursday, November 12, 2009
Concrete Drawing: Extending the Line
The works of 15 artists from the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara areas use a variety of materials and methods to create a hybrid of drawing, video, painting, sculpture and installation. This results in an innovative way to think about line and it’s possibilities. Curated by Barry Markowitz.
http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/art/gallery.php
Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building
Gallery hours: Mon.-Thu. & Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Call the CSULA Fine Arts Gallery at (323) 343-4040 for more information.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Thursday, November 05, 2009 - Opening reception: Sat., Oct. 10
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
The Department of Public Safety at Cal State L.A., in partnership with the L.A. City Fire Department, presents its annual CERT training. Attendance required for certification. This program is free but seats are limited. (Please sign up at javalos@cslanet.calstatela.edu)
location: TBA
Call Jonathan Avalos, Public Safety, at (323) 343-6290 for more information.
Monday, October 19, 2009 - Monday, November 30, 2009 6:30PM - 9:00PM - (Monday evenings for seven sessions)
EPIC’s Annual Toy and Food Drive
EPIC’s drive focuses on providing food and toys to low-income families during the holiday season. This initiative gives students, clubs, organizations, and all members of the campus community the opportunity to make a positive contribution in the greater Los Angeles area. In addition to collecting monetary donations, non-perishable goods, and new or used toys (in good condition), EPIC also conducts a prize drawing. All proceeds from the prize drawing ticket sales will go towards the purchasing of necessary toys and food for the recipient families.
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/epic/tfd.html
Call the Educational Participation in Communities Program at (323) 343-3380 for more information.
Sunday, November 01, 2009 - Friday, December 11, 2009
Self-Defense Education: Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D.)
The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Systems is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive, women-only course, which begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, as well as the basics of hands-on defense training. The courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. The basic physical defense program consists of four sessions (November 3, 5, 10, and 12) lasting three hours each, for a total of twelve hours of instruction including a dynamic simulation. Sign up by Tuesday, November 3, in U-SU 306. Cash only.
Cal State L.A. Students, $10
Faculty, Staff, or Guests, $20
Los Angeles Room, U-SU
Call the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110 for more information.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - Thursday, November 12, 2009 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Veterans Forum
An orientation forum for students who are veterans, current service men and women, and their family members. (RSVP by Oct. 30)
University-Student Union
Call the AVP-Student Affairs office at (323) 343-3103 for more information.
Thursday, November 05, 2009 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar
Anthony Aldick (CSULA): "New Chiral Catalysts for Alkene Hydrogenation and Their Mechanisms."
Physical Sciences 306
Call the CSULA Chemistry & Biochemistry Dept. at (323) 343-2300 for more information.
Thursday, November 05, 2009 12:00PM
Save the Date! Freeze the H8!
March and freeze with us at various campus locations on the marriage equality issue. Join us in an artistic and symbolic Queer Wedding ceremony following the march.
U-SU Plaza
Call the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center at (323) 343-3370 for more information.
Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:15PM
Stress & Relaxation Workshop
Need to relax? Learn what makes you stress, warning signs of stress, and ways to handle stress! An interactive relaxation activity is also included. There is only room for 30 students, so please arrive early.
Student Health Center
Call the SHC Counseling Center at (323) 323-3314 for more information.
Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:15PM - 4:10PM
Alcatraz Is Not An Island
This documentary follows a small group of Native American students who claimed Alcatraz Island in 1969, retaking Indian land for the first time since the 1880s, and altering U.S. policy and the way Native Americans looked at their potential influence on society. Directed by James M. Fortier, 2001, 69 minutes.
U-SU Theatre
Call the Cross Cultural Centers at (323) 343-5001 for more information.
Thursday, November 05, 2009 6:15PM
Let’s Zumba!
CSI is bringing Zumba back! This Dance to Wellness sensation swept across the campus last spring. Zumba provides a high energy, intense aerobic workout to fun, upbeat Latin music. Sign ups are available at 6:00pm on the day of each class on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students under the age of 18 are required to fill out a consent form in advance; however, this does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Xtreme Fitness, U-SU
Call the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110 for more information.
Thursday, November 05, 2009 6:30PM
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