Don't miss all the professional development and wellness and activity classes offered on campus. Visit the calendar for course details and registration.

Campus Events

University Holiday Party
2 – 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, Smittcamp Alumni House

Celebrate the holiday season with colleagues from across campus for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, raffle prizes, games, and more! Get in the holiday spirit and dress up in your best Roaring 20's outfit. Earn extra raffle tickets by bringing canned goods or toiletries for the Student Cupboard and/or professional attire for the Clothing Closet. All employees are invited to attend.

For more information, visit www.fresnostate.edu/orgs/staffassembly.

Navigating Fresno State

Market Your MAGIC: Build Your Personal Brand in Your Organization or Industry
(CSU's Got Talent webcast)
10 - 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, Library 4115

Who you are and how you're perceived — what you can do and what you're known for...all of these things matter in business. Combined, they equal your personal brand. You must spend some time building and marketing your personal brand if you want to be perceived as an expert or thought leader in your field. Learn how to show your own value and build a stellar reputation. BRODY's Ignite Your Personal Brand provides the tools and strategies to build and market your brand within your organization and industry so you are able to achieve greater professional success and recognition.

*If you prefer to participate in this webinar at your desk, you can join for free at calstate.adobeconnect.com/CGT. Please note, you must also register via PeopleSoft for this to count towards your professional development.

Leadership Lunch

Spirituality & Leadership
12 - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, Library 2134

Is there a place for spirituality in leadership? What if my personal beliefs are different than those around me? Can discussing spirituality build bridges instead of create divides? Join Katie Williamson as she defines spirituality and discusses its important role in leadership, and how understanding your own values and belief systems can empower you to courageously lead from the heart and honor the uniqueness of everyone around you.

PCHRE Certification

Examining Microaggression
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, Vintage Room

The President's Cultural Competency Certificate Program consists of: (a) three required on-campus seminars (third required seminar is for new certificate seekers beginning fall 2018), (b) two on-campus elective seminars, (c) one required PCHRE forum keynote presentation, and (d) two on- or off-campus seminars preceded by (e) a mandatory National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Welcome Diversity Workshop. Non-certificate seekers are welcome to attend all seminars.

This program provides participants with a greater understanding of how we can and why we should work together to continue building a strong and inclusive Fresno State Community.

Activity Classes

Pilates
12:10 - 12:40 p.m., Monday and Friday, ED 360

Utilizes non-impact exercises that target the core and develop strength, flexibility, balance and inner awareness.

Sculpt
12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, ED 360

Get ready to sculpt, tone, and burn calories with a variety of aerobic & resistance exercises that provide a challenging new workout every week.

Chisel
12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Thursday, South Gym 134

With a combination of aerobic activity, agility, balance, and strength training, you can shed any unwanted pounds and tone your muscles in this moderate exercise class.