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SUMMARY:Blue Shield's Webinar | Blue Mind Science: The Healing Power of Water
DESCRIPTION:Water has a remarkable ability to calm the mind\, boost creativity\, and support emotional well being—a phenomenon explained by the “Blue Mind” state identified by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols. In this session\, you’ll explore the neuroscience behind why water so deeply affects us and learn simple ways to use blue space experiences to lower stress\, improve focus\, and enhance overall wellness. \n\n\nFacilitated by:\n\nNicole Stepanian- NBC-HWC\, CIHC\n\nLocation:\nOnline\, Pre-Registration Required \nParticipation is open to all CSUN employees; however\, only CalPERS members (regardless of health plan enrollment) can earn rewards by attending webinars. \nJoin us:\nRegister Here
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/blue-shields-webinar-blue-mind-science-the-healing-power-of-water/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T130000
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SUMMARY:CSU Ask Fidelity: Retirement Basics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn about the power of saving and the different types of accounts\, including your workplace savings plan\, you can take advantage of to save for your future. \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csu-ask-fidelity-retirement-basics-2/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T120000
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SUMMARY:New CSU Community of Practice for faculty: Accessible Instructional Materials
DESCRIPTION:Description: For faculty\, led by a CSU faculty member. Bring your questions about accessibility; share and learn from your colleagues. Agenda to follow. \nLocation: Zoom meeting link
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/new-csu-community-of-practice-for-faculty-accessible-instructional-materials-4/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T090000
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SUMMARY:Kaiser Permanente 2026 Medicare Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nKaiser Permanente 2026 Medicare Workshops\n  \nNearing Retirement? Turning 65? \nJoin us for an informative and easy-to-follow webinar with live Q&A at end. \nLearn More \nHow Medicare works: Parts A\, B\, C\, and D\nHow to know if you are eligible\nWhen to enroll in Medicare or switch plans\nHow your coverage can change when you retire\nWhat to do if you plan to keep working after age 65 \nWorkshop Dates \nJanuary 13\, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.\nFebruary 10\, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.\nMarch 10\, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.\nApril 14\, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.\nMay 12\, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.\nJune 9\, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.\nJuly 14\, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.\nAugust 11\, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.\nSeptember 8\, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.\nSeptember 15\, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.\nOctober 13\, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.\nNovember 10\, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.\nDecember 8\, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. \nOpen to all employees\, regardless of health plan. \nLink to Register: https://webinars.on24.com/Medicare/KPCalPERS2026 \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/kaiser-permanente-2026-medicare-workshop-2/2026-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T110000
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SUMMARY:August | Accessibility for Academic Support Staff
DESCRIPTION:Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. These changes take effect April 24\, 2027. \nThis workshop for staff in academic departments will help you help your faculty prepare. We’ll cover: \n\nSummary of the ADA changes\nS.M.A.R.T. accessibility goals for faculty\nHow do you even know if a course file needs attention?\nUniversity support and resources for faculty\nCidi Labs in Canvas\nAnd more tools\nUniversal Design Center (UDC) and Academic Technology\nTraining workshops\nConsultations\nAdditional support\nWith time for questions\n\nNote: This workshop will not cover how to fix course materials. UDC’s semester training series for all faculty\, staff\, and student employees presents the “how-to” for various popular content creation tools. \nUDC also offers custom department workshops! To arrange a workshop for your department\, email UDC. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/august-accessibility-for-academic-support-staff/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T100000
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Improve Canvas Course Accessibility the Easy Way
DESCRIPTION:Cidi Labs is thrilled to announce that they will host their first UDOIT Summer School for Educators on August 12th & 13th from 11am – 12pm MT each day. \nTime shows in Pacific Time \n\n\nAug 12\, 2026 10:00 AM\nAug 13\, 2026 10:00 AM\n\n\nThese live sessions are designed specifically for educators and course designers who want to improve accessibility in their Canvas courses – no previous remediation experience is required. \nThese two sessions will provide practical ways to identify and remediate course content and file accessibility issues directly inside your Canvas courses using UDOIT Advantage from Cidi Labs. \nRegister for Summer School
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/learn-how-to-improve-canvas-course-accessibility-the-easy-way/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T120000
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SUMMARY:CSU Ask Fidelity: Making Your Money Work as Hard as You Do
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nSee what options are available and what you need to know to get started with investing. \nRegister Here
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csu-ask-fidelity-making-your-money-work-as-hard-as-you-do-4/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260712T074638
CREATED:20260515T182449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T215910Z
UID:10011420-1786615200-1786618800@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:Learn How to Improve Canvas Course Accessibility the Easy Way
DESCRIPTION:Cidi Labs is thrilled to announce that they will host their first UDOIT Summer School for Educators on August 12th & 13th from 11am – 12pm MT each day. \nTime shows in Pacific Time \n\n\nAug 12\, 2026 10:00 AM\nAug 13\, 2026 10:00 AM\n\n\nThese live sessions are designed specifically for educators and course designers who want to improve accessibility in their Canvas courses – no previous remediation experience is required. \nThese two sessions will provide practical ways to identify and remediate course content and file accessibility issues directly inside your Canvas courses using UDOIT Advantage from Cidi Labs. \nRegister for Summer School
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/learn-how-to-improve-canvas-course-accessibility-the-easy-way-2/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T122500
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SUMMARY:CalPERS Member Education Video: Family Status Changes
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online\n\nFacilitated by:\nCalPERS Staff \nDescription:\nLife events like marriage\, divorce\, having a child\, moving\, illness\, or loss of a loved one can affect your CalPERS retirement and health benefits. This video explains how these changes may impact your benefits\, what updates you might need to make-such as changing your beneficiary or health coverage-and who to contact for help. Whether you’re working or retired\, you’ll learn the steps to ensure your benefits reflect your current family situation. \nRegister Here \nNote: Registration closes at midnight the evening before the webcast airs.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/calpers-member-education-video-family-status-changes/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Health and Wellness,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T130000
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SUMMARY:2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series | Healthy Cooking Made Delicious (Live Cooking Demo)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build meals that are satisfying\, balanced\, and flavorful. In this class\, we’ll explore tips for satiety\, strategies for creating healthy meals\, and a live cooking demonstration creating a fresh and healthy dish that brings all these concepts together.  \nPresented by Kaiser Permanente in partnership with CSUN Benefits Administration. You do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to participate in this program. \n  \nJoin Us\, Register Here: \n2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/2026-kaiser-permanente-thrive-thursday-webinar-series-healthy-cooking-made-delicious-live-cooking-demo/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Health and Wellness,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T130000
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SUMMARY:Fidelity Financial Webinar | Learn the Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nOnline \n\nDescription:\n\n\n\n\n\nIf Social Security is expected to be your primary source of income in retirement\, learn when and how to claim your benefit.\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator:\nFidelity Financial Services Representative \n\nReserve Your Space \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make it to an event? \n\nCall 877-CSU-3699 (877-278-3699) or visit www.fidelity.com/schedule to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a registered Fidelity representative.\nVisit the Fidelity Webcast Hub for practical conversations to help you live well financially\, today and tomorrow.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/fidelity-financial-webinar-learn-the-basics-of-when-and-how-to-claim-social-security/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T124500
DTSTAMP:20260712T074638
CREATED:20260708T215859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T215859Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Shield's Webinar | Embracing Change: Tools to Navigate Life’s Transitions with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Change can be unsettling\, but it can also spark growth\, resilience\, and renewed purpose. In this session\, we’ll explore why transitions feel challenging to the brain and nervous system—and how to navigate them with greater clarity\, steadiness\, and ease. You’ll learn practical strategies to manage emotional reactions\, shift your mindset\, and stay grounded through life’s inevitable changes. \n\n\nLocation:\nOnline\, Pre-Registration Required \nParticipation is open to all CSUN employees; however\, only CalPERS members (regardless of health plan enrollment) can earn rewards by attending webinars. \nJoin us:\nRegister Here
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/blue-shields-webinar-embracing-change-tools-to-navigate-lifes-transitions-with-confidence/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260712T074638
CREATED:20260528T211251Z
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SUMMARY:Accessible Instructional Materials Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nAn important component of designing and building a course is ensuring that instructional materials are accessible to students with disabilities. In this workshop\, we will demonstrate several things instructors can do to ensure the accessibility of their course materials. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nExplain the importance of accessible materials.\nStructure text documents with Heading Styles.\nAssess the quality of closed captioning in online videos.\n\nProposed Dates:\nFridays from 11 to noon on May 29\, August 28\, October 30\, January 29\, and March 26 \nWebinar Registration
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/accessible-instructional-materials-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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