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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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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.
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.
"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
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
Last Day to Drop All Classes (for prorated refund)
(For Fall Quarter 2009)
Call the University Academic Advisement Center at (323) 343-3150 for more information.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Graduate and Professional Schools Information Day
Every year representatives from CSULA and other graduate and professional schools participate in the event. Representatives provide students with admission, curricular and financial aid information.
http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/aa/gsr/gradinfoday.htm
Main Walkway
Call the CSULA Office of Graduate Studies at (323) 343-3820 for more information.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:00AM - 2:00PM
U-Lead: Running Effective Meetings
Plot your student leadership journey through the U-Lead program as you explore personal, group, and community leadership competencies. Learn how to run meetings that will keep attendees engaged and willing to participate in the process.
University-Student Union, room 201
Call the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110 for more information.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:00AM
Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar
Anna Karimbabai Massihi (CSULA): "HIV Enters Cells Via Endocytosis and Dynamin-Dependent Fusion with Endosomems."
Physical Sciences 306
Call the CSULA Chemistry & Biochemistry Dept. at (323) 343-2300 for more information.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:00PM
Noon Tunes Featuring Infusoria
What’s a college campus without a little music?!? Hit the Plaza for NOON TUNES, the Center for Student Involvement’s lunch-time concert series. Join us for INFUSORIA, a band that owns the stage in the angsty fiery vein of classic Nirvana.
U-SU Plaza
Call the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110 for more information.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:00PM
HHS Interactive Dean’s Forum
College of Health and Human Services Students – have your voices heard! This is an opportunity to meet Dean Yorker in person. The Dean will be addressing the impact of the budget cuts on the college. Discussion also features a facilitated Q & A. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.
Pasadena Room, U-SU
Call the Associated Students, Inc. at (323) 343-4780 for more information.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:15PM
Veterans’ Day
(campus closed)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Golden Eagles Volleyball
Cal State L.A. vs. Cal State Stanislaus
http://www.csulaathletics.com
Eagles Nest Gym
Call the Intercollegiate Athletics office at (323) 343-3080 for more information.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:00PM
Last Day to Submit Planned Student Leave Petitions
(For Fall Qaurter 2009)
Call the University Academic Advisement Center at (323) 343-3150 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
EVITA
Depicting the rise and fall of Argentina’s first lady, Eva Peron, this musical moves audiences across cultures and genders. With so few choices available to her in her time, Evita still transcends reality, using her sexuality to acquire wealth, power, and the ever-fleeting love of the people. (Tickets $20 general; $16 seniors & students; $10 CSULA students only.)
Director: Dr. James A. Hatfield
Musical Direction: Dr. David Connors and Gerald Sternbach
State Playhouse
Showtimes: Thu.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Call the CSULA Box Office at (323) 343-4118 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - Sunday, November 15, 2009
2009 State Vehicle Driver Training Program
Participating-employee driver training class attendance is required at least once every four years. Each training session is three and a half hours long.
Salazar Hall C98
Call Dan Thomas, Risk Management Coordinator, at (323) 343-3534 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:00AM
PBI 17th Annual California Policy Issues Conference
Theme: "Building a Green and Inclusive California: An Infrastructure for the 21st Century." PBI’s conference begins with keynote address by Assemblymember Mike Eng and a luncheon keynote address by California Utilities Commissioner Michael Peevey. Attendees will also hear from an array of experts including Kerry O’Hare of Building America’s Future, Samuel Kang of Greenlining Institute, and Denise Fairchild of LATTC CED and CDTech.
http://www.patbrowninstitute.org/
Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Call the Pat Brown Institute at Cal State L.A. at (323) 343-3770 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:00AM - 3:00PM
We Are Americans: A Dialogue on Immigration Reform
Featuring a dialogue about the human and civil rights struggle of undocumented students to achieve equal rights and opportunities. (Sponsored by SURGE at Cal State L.A.)
Los Angeles Room, U-SU
Call the Southern California Housing Rights Center at (800) 477-5977 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:00AM
Job Search Strategies
Learn about networking with potential employers, conducting job search strategies on the internet, informational interviewing, dressing for success, and answering those tough interview questions.
Career Center
Call the Career Development Center at (323) 343-3237 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:00AM - 11:00AM
2009 State Vehicle Driver Training Program
Participating-employee driver training class attendance is required at least once every four years. Each training session is three and a half hours long.
Salazar Hall C98
Call Dan Thomas, Risk Management Coordinator, at (323) 343-3534 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:00PM
U-Lead: Teambuilding & Motivation
Plot your student leadership journey through the U-Lead program as you explore personal, group, and community leadership competencies. Develop your team building skills and enhance your facilitation abilities.
University-Student Union, room 201
Call the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:00PM
PBI Special Green Lecture
Often referred to as the "Green Cowboy" for his years of leadership on environmental issues, S. David Freeman will be speaking on "The Emerald City: The Green Agenda and Public Policy." This will be Freeman’s first major address since assuming his new responsibilities as interim general manager of the L.A. Dept. of Water and Power.
Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles
Call the Pat Brown Institute at Cal State L.A. at (323) 343-3770 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Center Study of Genders and Sexualities "Brown Bag" Series
Sharon Oselin presents "Fighting Back: Prostitutes’ coping mechanisms to violent encounters on the streets."
King Hall B3018
Call the Center Study of Genders and Sexualities at (323) 343-6549 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Mystery Prize Bingo
Yay, it’s another round of Bingo! This time around, it’s Mystery Prize Bingo, where the prizes and giveaways could range from Nancy Drew mystery novels to mystery dinner getaways.
The Pit, U-SU basement
Call The Pit at the U-SU at (323) 343-2520 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:15PM
Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business
This fascinating film tells the story of the 1940’s superstar Carmen Miranda’s transformation from Brazilian singer to Hollywood’s first Latina star, and explores the complex factors behind the image and life of the “Tutti-Frutti Woman.” Directed by Helena Solberg, 1994, 91 minutes.
U-SU Theater
Call the Cross Cultural Centers at (323) 343-5001 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 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 12, 2009 6:30PM
Fall 2009 Design Speaker
Kim Baer, is principal of Los Angeles-based design studio KBDA, which she founded in 1982. The firm’s client list ranges from nonprofit organizations, such as the Prostate Cancer Foundation, UCLA, and Chamber Music Los Angeles, to consumer-oriented companies, such as Nike, Nissan, and Hilton Hotels. The GAUGE Speaker Series brings design industry professionals to campus to stimulate discussion, inspire excellence and build community among the design students, alumni, faculty and staff of Cal State L.A.
Music Hall
Call CSULA Art Department at (323) 343-4010 for more information.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Emergency Withdrawal Period
(For Fall Qaurter 2009)
Call the University Academic Advisement Center at (323) 343-3150 for more information.
Friday, November 13, 2009 - Thursday, December 03, 2009
San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) Restoration
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of I-10 for pavement work. One lane will remain open to traffic at all times; no two consecutive ramps will be closed at the same time.
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/ppa/newsrel/DOT-10closures.pdf
Call Caltrans Public Affairs at (213) 897-3656 for more information.
Friday, November 13, 2009 - Monday, November 16, 2009
ECST Networking Seminar
In collaboration with the Career Center, A.S.I. presents this seminar featuring a range of business networking workshops which will prepare students to interact and network appropriately with company representatives at career fairs and conferences. Company representatives specializing in networking skills training will conduct mock interviews and provide feedback.
E&T Building
Call the Associated Students, Inc. at (323) 343-4780 for more information.
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:00AM
New Employee Safety Orientation
Please pre-register. (To schedule for an individual class session, please contact the Risk Management and Environmental, Health & Safety office no later than two days prior to the desired training session.)
Admin. 313
Call the Environmental Health and Safety office at (323) 343-3549 for more information.
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Disneyland
CSI is heading to Disneyland—the land where adventure abounds and dreams do come true. Purchase your ticket for only $29 at the U-SU Administration Office, located at U-SU, room 306. Tickets will be available after October 15. Cash payment only. Participants must be Cal State L.A. students and use transportation provided by the University-Student Union.
Anaheim, CA
Call the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110 for more information.
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:00AM
26th Annual Leop Pape Memorial Lecture
Andrea M. Ghez, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, UCLA: “Unveiling a black hole at the center of our galaxy.” (Reception to follow at the Golden Eagle Patio.)
http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/physics/papelecture.htm
Physical Sciences 158
Call the Department of Physics and Astronomy at at (323) 343-2100 for more information.
Friday, November 13, 2009 2:00PM
Graduate Thesis Exhibition: “Investigations in Absurdity” and “It’s Your Turn”
Bill Faecke’s “Investigations in Absurdity” produces large ink drawings on raw canvas. Therein, reproductions of found etchings and renderings collide with mark-making that harnesses the intense and often manic energy of his video performances.
Howard Schneider’s It’s Your Turn” is a three-dimensional, physically interactive installation. Viewers are encouraged to be involved with the art itself in order to complete the viewer experience.
Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building
Gallery hours: Mon.-Thu. and Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Call CSULA Fine Arts Gallery at (323) 343-4040 for more information.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Opening reception: Sat., Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Golden Eagles Volleyball
Cal State L.A. vs. Chico State
http://www.csulaathletics.com
Eagles Nest Gym
Call the Intercollegiate Athletics office at (323) 343-3080 for more information.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 7:00PM
North Chicago Dance Company
Dedicated to the creative advancement, presentation and preservation of jazz-based contemporary dance, River North Chicago Dance Company is an established leader in American dance with a dynamic company and repertoire. This season, the Company celebrates their 20th anniversary.
http://www.luckmanarts.org
Luckman Theatre
Call the Luckman Box Office at (323) 343-6600 for more information.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:00PM
International Education Week
Nov. 16: IPS Open House: 12-4 p.m., Student Affairs 115
Nov. 17: Multicultural Dance Performance, U-SU Theatre
Nov. 18: “Breaking (Study Abroad) Barriers,” 6-8 p.m., Student Housing Lounge II
Nov. 19: Flamenco Performance, 12-1 p.m., U-SU Theatre
http://www.calstatela.edu/ips
Call CSULA International Programs and Services at (323) 343-3170 for more information.
Monday, November 16, 2009 - Thursday, November 19, 2009
Don’t Get Smashed!
We all know drinking and driving is illegal but some people take the risk and drive under the influence. Experience the crashed car exhibit provided by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Los Angeles. Increase your awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.
U-SU Plaza
Call the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110 for more information.
Monday, November 16, 2009 - Friday, November 20, 2009
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.
Monday, November 16, 2009 3:15PM - 4:10PM
Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar
Professor Jacquelyn Gervay-Hague (UC Davis): "The Synthesis of Bioactive Glycolipids for Immune Modulation."
Physical Sciences 306
Call the CSULA Chemistry & Biochemistry Dept. at (323) 343-2300 for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:00PM
Introduction to Time Management Presentation
Attending college is a busy and hectic time for many students that can create problems. Some of these problems include feelings of not having enough time and being overwhelmed, procrastinating, and feelings of anxiety. This presentation will offer suggestions for coping with these problems. Handouts will be provided.
Library Palmer Wing, room 1039
Call the University Tutorial Center at (323) 343-3971 for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:30PM - 2:00PM
NSS College Expo
Come out for the College of Natural and Social Sciences Expo where faculty will be presenting their current research and past projects in the field. Learn to connect with your professors and how to participate in offered labs and internships. The expo also features informative workshops held by the NSS faculty and an interactive discussion with the College Deans.
King Hall Walkway
Call the Associated Students, Inc. at (323) 343-4780 for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:30PM
New Employee Safety Orientation
Please pre-register. (To schedule for an individual class session, please contact the Risk Management and Environmental, Health & Safety office no later than two days prior to the desired training session.)
Admin. 313
Call the Environmental Health and Safety office at (323) 343-3549 for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Take Control of Your Interview
Learn how preparation and practice can help you land the job.
Career Center
Call the Career Development Center at (323) 343-3237 for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Sisterhood Circle
This quarter, Sisterhood Circle focuses its weekly discussions around the powerful novel Push by Sapphire, which follows a young woman who is struggling with issues of identity, domestic violence, and teenage pregnancy in Harlem. After the final discussion in November, participants may attend a screening of the film Precious (based on this novel), directed by Lee Daniels, at a local theater. Space is limited for these discussions.
Alhambra Room, U-SU
Call the Cross Cultural Centers at (323) 343-5001 for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:15PM
Geography Career Day and Open House
Come to see where the jobs are in Geosciences. This is a great opportunity for you to meet with representatives from federal and state government agencies, cities, JPL, map makers, and other private companies in the Los Angeles area. You can also learn about the great training programs in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis offered by the Department.
King Hall D4044
Call the CSULA Geography and Urban Analysis Department at (323) 343-2220 for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Kwanzaa Workshop
Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday celebrated in the United States honoring African heritage, culture, and principles. Join us for an interactive workshop, where you can learn the history of the holiday and explore ways to celebrate in your household.
Los Angeles Room, U-SU
Call the Cross Cultural Centers at (323) 343-5001 for more information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:00PM
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