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SUMMARY:October 2026 | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty (Canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to low rsvp.\nPlease visit the Training Videos and Resources \nIf you have any questions or would like to meet with a UDC staff member\, you may schedule an appointment through the Bookings Appointment system or contact us at udc@csun.edu. \n\nDescription:  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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what makes a PDF “accessible” and how to check.\nLearn how to use the two key software tools.\nFamiliarity with the limitations of this method and where expert human review and adjustments may be needed.\nKnow where to get support with the two tools and with PDFs that need additional work.\n\nRecommended Attendees: Faculty\, Academic Support Staff. \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. \n  \n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 5 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/october-2026-three-step-pdf-accessibility-for-faculty/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Student Employees,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T110000
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SUMMARY:Anyone Can Create a Podcast with Adobe Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Create Studio Quality Podcasts with No Experience Required \nDescription: Learn how Adobe Podcast uses AI-powered features to make audio creation more accessible and approachable. This workshop introduces participants to tools for recording\, enhancing speech\, reducing background noise\, and producing polished audio content without advanced editing experience. Faculty\, staff\, and students will explore how these tools can support classroom content\, presentations\, interviews\, podcasts\, and campus communication projects. \nHosted by Megan Jones\, MA. \nPathways: Multi-Media and Interactive Teaching with Technology  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/anyone-can-create-a-podcast-with-adobe-podcast/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Artificial Intelligence: Faculty,ePortfolios,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T143000
DTSTAMP:20261019T123050
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SUMMARY:Staff AI Beyond the Basics: Building Workspaces & Custom Assistants with ChatGPT
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: CSUN’s Division of Information Technology \nReady to move past basic prompting and turn ChatGPT into your personal department assistant? This hands-on workshop introduces CSUN staff to the power of ChatGPT Projects and Custom GPTs. Learn how to build secure\, private workspaces to manage long-term department tasks\, and configure tailored AI utilities that automate your repetitive weekly workflows—all with zero coding required. \nRegister Here
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/staff-ai-beyond-the-basics-building-workspaces-custom-assistants-with-chatgpt/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Artificial Intelligence: Staff,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Staff
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LOCATION:https://news.csun.edu/event/staff-ai-beyond-the-basics-building-workspaces-custom-assistants-with-chatgpt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T123050
CREATED:20260522T214349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T223034Z
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SUMMARY:Word Accessibility
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify the principles of accessibility and universal design\nExplain key features that contribute to accessibility in Microsoft Word documents\nEvaluate Word documents to detect and address common accessibility issues\n\nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Faculty\, IT Specialist\, Web Developers\, Web Content Creators\, Graphic Designers\, Instructional Support\, Business Analysis\, Financial Personnel\, Marketing Specialist\, and Admin Support. \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: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/word-accessibility-5/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Student Employees,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T123050
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SUMMARY:Canvas Insights as Early Alerts and Continuity
DESCRIPTION:This in-house tool helps us Canvas gradebook to identify students who need a nudge. \nDescription: This hands-on workshop shows faculty how to use CSUN’s Canvas Insights for early alerts. Canvas Insights lets faculty provide support to students who need assistance and positive feedback to students who are doing well. Register for Canvas Insights. \nHosted by: Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco \nPathways: Informed Teaching with Course Data \n\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/canvas-insights-as-early-alerts-and-continuity/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
CATEGORIES:Canvas,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T110000
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SUMMARY:Learn on how to use Generative AI in Adobe Express
DESCRIPTION:Level Up Your Designs: Generative AI in Adobe Express  \nDescription: Discover how Adobe Express’s AI-powered features can help you create stunning course visuals\, handouts\, presentations\, and marketing materials. Learn to generate images\, refine layouts\, and streamline your creative workflow\, even with no design experience.  \nHosted by: Megan Jones\, MA  \nPathways: Responsible AI in Teaching and Multi-Media and Interactive Teaching with Technology  \n\n\nRegister Now!\n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/learn-on-how-to-use-generative-ai-in-adobe-express/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
CATEGORIES:Canvas,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T111500
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SUMMARY:Social Media Accessibility
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand how accessible practices can increase reach and engagement\nCompare how platforms like Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, and TikTok support accessibility features\n\nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Faculty\, Executives\, Financial Personnel\, Marketing Specialist\, Business Analyst\, Admin Support\, Graphic Designers\, and Instructional Support. \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. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/social-media-accessibility-5/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Student Employees,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T123050
CREATED:20260902T135054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T135054Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Adobe Express Training
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: CSUN’s Division of Information Technology \nCreate polished\, professional materials with Adobe Express. This workshop introduces staff to an accessible design tool for creating flyers\, graphics\, presentations\, handouts\, social-style visuals\, and other campus communication materials. Participants will explore templates\, layouts\, branding-friendly design practices\, and quick features that can help create clear and engaging materials with no advanced design experience needed. \nRegister Now
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/staff-adobe-express-training/
CATEGORIES:Adobe,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Staff
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LOCATION:https://news.csun.edu/event/staff-adobe-express-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20261019T123050
CREATED:20260807T232347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T193647Z
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SUMMARY:Anyone Can Create a Podcast with Adobe Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Create Studio Quality Podcasts with No Experience Required  \nDescription: Learn how Adobe Podcast uses AI-powered features to make audio creation more accessible and approachable. This workshop introduces participants to tools for recording\, enhancing speech\, reducing background noise\, and producing polished audio content without advanced editing experience. Faculty\, staff\, and students will explore how these tools can support classroom content\, presentations\, interviews\, podcasts\, and campus communication projects.   \nHosted by: Megan Jones\, MA  \nPathways: Multi-Media and Interactive Teaching with Technology  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/anyone-can-create-a-podcast-with-adobe-podcast-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Artificial Intelligence: Faculty,ePortfolios,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T123050
CREATED:20260522T215029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T222918Z
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SUMMARY:PowerPoint Accessibility
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify the principles of accessibility and universal design\nUse the Slide Master feature in PowerPoint to optimize slide accessibility\nExplain key accessibility features in PowerPoint and apply them to create inclusive presentations\n\nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Faculty\, IT Specialist\, Web Developers\, Web Content Creators\, Graphic Designers\, Instructional Support\, Business Analysis\, Financial Personnel\, Marketing Specialist\, and Admin Support. \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: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/powerpoint-accessibility-5/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Student Employees,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T123050
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SUMMARY:8 Steps to a More Accessible Course
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\nSponsored by the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative \n\n\n\n\nIn this fast-paced session\, we’ll showcase 8 strategies for enhancing the accessibility of your instructional materials stored in Canvas LMS. \nStrategies include:\n\nCreating an accessible course syllabus.\nSharing Library holdings with students using Reading List.\nCleaning up old/unused course files using TidyUP.\nLeveraging remediation services from ITS.\nEnsuring accessible video with Panopto.\nFormatting for accessible text and images in Canvas.\nCreating accessible documents in Office.\nMonitoring course accessibility with UDOIT.\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative and facilitated by staff from Cal State Los Angeles. \n\n\nWebinar Registration
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/8-steps-to-a-more-accessible-course/
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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