CSUN News & Events

October 2026 | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty
2026-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Description: CSUN has a new pair of software tools that will improve the accessibility of many PDFs: the CSU PDF Accessibility Remediation tool and the Canvas Course Accessibility Report. This workshop will walk you through a three-step approach using these tools plus your subject matter expertise to rapidly make your course materials more accessible. We’ll start with a quick introduction to accessibility for PDFs, make sure you are comfortable using both tools, and demonstrate the important role you play (step 2). We’ll conclude by reviewing campus resources for additional support with PDFs.
Learning Objectives:

Understand what makes a PDF “accessible” and how to check.
Learn how to use the two key software tools.
Familiarity with the limitations of this method and where expert human review and adjustments may be needed.
Know where to get support with the two tools and with PDFs that need additional work.

Recommended Attendees: Faculty, Academic Support Staff.
Location: Virtual event

These 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.
To 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.
Register for this event

Note: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty, staff, student employees, and alumni.
Accommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations, please contact udc@csun.edu.
Please note that a minimum of 5 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.

Word Accessibility
2026-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
Description: This training will cover the fundamentals of creating accessible documents using Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to apply key structural elements to ensure their documents are inclusive and accessible to all users.
Learning Objectives

Identify the principles of accessibility and universal design
Explain key features that contribute to accessibility in Microsoft Word documents
Evaluate Word documents to detect and address common accessibility issues

Recommended Attendees: Staff, Faculty, IT Specialist, Web Developers, Web Content Creators, Graphic Designers, Instructional Support, Business Analysis, Financial Personnel, Marketing Specialist, and Admin Support.
Location: Virtual event

These 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.
To 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.
Register for this event

Note: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty, staff, student employees, and alumni.
Accommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations, please contact udc@csun.edu.
Please note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.

Social Media Accessibility
2026-10-27 10:00 - 11:15
Description: Social media platforms serve as powerful tools for outreach, engagement, and professional networking. However, without accessible practices, these platforms can exclude individuals with disabilities. This session will highlight the importance of accessibility in social media communications and provide actionable steps for ensuring content is inclusive and compliant with digital accessibility standards.
Learning Objectives:

Understand how accessible practices can increase reach and engagement
Compare how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok support accessibility features

Recommended Attendees: Staff, Faculty, Executives, Financial Personnel, Marketing Specialist, Business Analyst, Admin Support, Graphic Designers, and Instructional Support.
Location: Virtual event

These 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.
To 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.
Register for this event

Note: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty, staff, student employees, and alumni.
Accommodations: If you require accommodations, please contact udc@csun.edu.
Please note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.

Fidelity Financial Webinar | How to Begin Investing for Retirement
2026-10-27 12:00 - 13:00
Location:
Online

Description:

Learn some key investing concepts, common asset classes, and different investment approaches for your workplace savings plan.

Facilitator:
Fidelity Financial Services Representative

Reserve Your Space

Can’t make it to an event?

Call 877-CSU-3699 (877-278-3699) or visit www.fidelity.com/schedule to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a registered Fidelity representative.
Visit the Fidelity Webcast Hub for practical conversations to help you live well financially, today and tomorrow.

PowerPoint Accessibility
2026-10-29 10:00 - 12:00
Description: This training demonstrates how to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint to enhance presentations with visual interest while maintaining accessibility. Participants will learn how to avoid common accessibility barriers, utilize structural elements for accessible design, and convert presentations into accessible formats such as tagged PDFs, Braille, or large print. The session will also explore tools like Slide Master to support consistent, inclusive slide design.
Learning Objectives

Identify the principles of accessibility and universal design
Use the Slide Master feature in PowerPoint to optimize slide accessibility
Explain key accessibility features in PowerPoint and apply them to create inclusive presentations

Recommended Attendees: Staff, Faculty, IT Specialist, Web Developers, Web Content Creators, Graphic Designers, Instructional Support, Business Analysis, Financial Personnel, Marketing Specialist, and Admin Support.
Location: Virtual event

These 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.
To 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.
Register for this event

Note: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty, staff, student employees, and alumni.
Accommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations, please contact udc@csun.edu.
Please note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.

Accessible Instructional Materials Webinar
2026-10-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-01-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-26 11:00 - 12:00
Description:
An 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.
Workshop Objectives:

Explain the importance of accessible materials.
Structure text documents with Heading Styles.
Assess the quality of closed captioning in online videos.

Proposed Dates:
Fridays from 11 to noon on May 29, August 28, October 30, January 29, and March 26
Webinar Registration

PDF Accessibility Tools
2026-11-03 10:00 - 12:00
Description: This training introduces participants to the fundamentals of creating accessible PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat. Attendees will learn how to apply proper tagging techniques to ensure PDFs meet accessibility standards and are usable by individuals with disabilities. The session also highlights the importance of preserving accessibility features during the conversion process from Microsoft Word to PDF.
Learning Objectives

Understand how converting Word documents to PDF can preserve and enhance accessibility features
Explain the essential components that make a PDF document accessible
Evaluate converted PDFs to identify and correct common accessibility issues

Recommended Attendees: Staff, Faculty, IT Specialist, Web Developers, Web Content Creators, Graphic Designers, Instructional Support, Business Analysis, Financial Personnel, Marketing Specialist, and Admin Support
Location: Virtual event

These 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.
To 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.
Register for this event

Note: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty, staff, student employees, and alumni.
Accommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations, please contact udc@csun.edu.
Please note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.

November | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
2026-11-05 10:00 - 11:15
Description: CSUN has a new platform for web accessibility, powered by the WAVE browser tool. This workshop will walk you through the PopeTech platform starting with your dashboard report. We’ll cover how to read PopeTech’s reports, identify action items, and use the new platform to prioritize and plan accessibility tasks. PopeTech includes support for manual testing to catch issues the computer can’t, and we’ll walk through those platform features too. Learn more about Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
Learning Objectives:

Familiarity with the new web accessibility platform and its reports.
Identify the next accessibility priority or action item for your website based on the report.
Learn how to use the platform to support accessibility review beyond automated scans.
Know where to get support with the platform, including where to find the monthly focus topics.

Recommended Attendees: Staff, Web Developers, Information Technology Specialist, Web Content Creators, , Marketing Specialists, Business Analysts, Admin Support, Graphic Designers.
Location: Virtual event

These 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.
To 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.
Register for this event

Note: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty, staff, student employees, and alumni.
Accommodations: If you require accommodations, please contact udc@csun.edu.
Please note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.

New CSU Community of Practice for faculty: Accessible Instructional Materials
2026-11-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-03 11:00 - 12:00
Description: For faculty, led by a CSU faculty member. Bring your questions about accessibility; share and learn from your colleagues. Agenda to follow.
Location: Zoom meeting link

Kaiser Permanente 2026 Medicare Workshop
2026-11-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-08 16:00 - 17:00
Kaiser Permanente 2026 Medicare Workshops

Nearing Retirement? Turning 65?
Join us for an informative and easy-to-follow webinar with live Q&A at end.
Learn More
How Medicare works: Parts A, B, C, and D
How to know if you are eligible
When to enroll in Medicare or switch plans
How your coverage can change when you retire
What to do if you plan to keep working after age 65
Workshop Dates
January 13, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
February 10, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
March 10, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.
April 14, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
May 12, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
June 9, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.
July 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
August 11, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
September 8, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.
September 15, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
October 13, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
November 10, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
December 8, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.
Open to all employees, regardless of health plan.
Link to Register: https://webinars.on24.com/Medicare/KPCalPERS2026

Fidelity Financial Webinar | Tackle Debt and Understand Your Credit Score
2026-11-19 12:00 - 12:30
Location:
Online

Description:

In this Building Your Financial Foundation workshop, you’ll get strategies to help you manage your debt and understand your credit score.

Facilitator:
Fidelity Financial Services Representative

Reserve Your Space

Can’t make it to an event?

Call 877-CSU-3699 (877-278-3699) or visit www.fidelity.com/schedule to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a registered Fidelity representative.
Visit the Fidelity Webcast Hub for practical conversations to help you live well financially, today and tomorrow.

CalPERS Member Education Video: Medicare and Your CalPERS Health Benefits
2026-11-19 12:00 - 12:30
Location: Online

Facilitated by:
CalPERS Staff
Description:
Are you a CalPERS member with CalPERS health benefits and approaching Medicare age? You may be wondering how Medicare impacts your CalPERS health benefits. In this informative video, you will learn about eligibility, enrollment steps, the different parts of Medicare and explain how and when Medicare coordinates with your CalPERS health coverage.
Register Here
Note: Registration closes at midnight the evening before the webcast airs.

2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series | The Keys to Preventing Diabetes
2026-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
One out of three people have prediabetes and some may not know it. The good news is the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes can be managed by taking a few small steps. In today’s webinar, you will learn about the five keys to preventing diabetes: eating healthy, getting active, quitting tobacco, managing stress, and sleeping well. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps towards taking control of your health.
Presented by Kaiser Permanente in partnership with CSUN Benefits Administration. You do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to participate in this program.

Join Us, Register Here:
2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series

Fidelity Financial Webinar | Saving Strategies for Minimizing Taxes
2026-12-10 12:00 - 13:00
Location:
Online

Description:

Coming SOON

Facilitator:
Fidelity Financial Services Representative

Reserve Your Space (Coming SOON)

Can’t make it to an event?

Call 877-CSU-3699 (877-278-3699) or visit www.fidelity.com/schedule to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a registered Fidelity representative.
Visit the Fidelity Webcast Hub for practical conversations to help you live well financially, today and tomorrow.

CalPERS Member Education Video: When You Change Retirement Systems (Reciprocity)
2026-12-17 12:00 - 12:25
Location: Online

Facilitated by:
CalPERS Staff
Description:
During your career, you may move between California public retirement systems and wonder how they work together toward your retirement benefits. In this video, you’ll learn about reciprocity and potential advantages of establishing a reciprocal relationship between retirement systems. CalPERS’ reciprocal agreement with other public retirement systems may allow you to coordinate certain benefits between systems when you retire, helping you preserve valuable retirement advantages along the way.
Register Here
Note: Registration closes at midnight the evening before the webcast airs.

2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series | Why Sleep Matters
2026-12-17 12:00 - 13:00
New research is helping us understand the connection between quality sleep and overall health and well-being. In today’s webinar, you will learn simple and effective tools to improve your ability to rest, relax, and sleep. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan, using your personal strengths to improve overall sleep.
Presented by Kaiser Permanente in partnership with CSUN Benefits Administration. You do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to participate in this program.

Join Us, Register Here:
2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series
