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Week of March 12 - 16

Leadership Lunch Series

Adaptive Leadership & Change
Thurs., March 15, 12 – 1 p.m., Library 2134
Join Dr. Avery Culbertson, Assistant Professor in Agricultural Leadership, to discuss how new directions in leadership theory connect to listening, empathy and emotional intelligence within the context of change. This focus is adaptive leadership, and it centers on leaders encouraging people to adapt and deal with issues, challenges and change. An adaptive leader equips others to face difficult challenges, providing them with the space or opportunity they need to learn new ways of dealing with changes in assumptions, perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors they are likely to encounter in addressing problems.

Pizza, salad, and cold drinks will be provided.

Navigating Fresno State

CSUEU and APC Collective Bargaining Agreement Overview & Updates
Mon., March 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Library 4115
Wed., March 14, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Library 2108
This session is designed for MPP/managers and Department Chairs. The CSU recently reached agreements on successor collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with CSUEU (Units 2, 5, 7, 9) and APC (Unit 4). This will provide an overview of key provisions in the agreements to help managers and department chairs better understand how to navigate the CBAs.

Social Media - "Stories"
Thurs., March 15, 1 – 2 p.m., Library 2206
Participate in a round table discussion to learn how to utilize "stories" on Instagram and Facebook.

VET NET ALLY
Fri., March 16, 8 – 12 p.m., Library 3212
This program provides our campus with a visible network of knowledgeable supporters of veterans and service members. By becoming an Ally, you will have the opportunity to openly support those who have volunteered to serve in the defense of our nation.

For more information, visit our website http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/are/veterans/vetnetally.html.

Enhancing Your Technical Skills

Manage Your Social Media in 21 Minutes a Day
Wed., March 14, 12 – 1 p.m., Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Lessons from the Lounge - GE Information Meeting
Fri., March 16, 10 – 11 a.m., CFE Lounge
Beginning in Fall 2018, all faculty who teach GE courses will be required to indicate a minimum of one assignment that directly aligns with and measures one of the GE student learning outcomes for the appropriate Area (GE A1, A2, B4, C2, etc.). This workshop will give background on the GE ePortfolio requirement for all incoming students as of Fall 2018 which led to the new requirement for syllabi. This workshop will also give specific examples of the minor changes necessary to faculty syllabi to fulfill this requirement. APM 215, a new section at the end of the existing section on GE, describes all aspects of the new GE ePortfolio requirement.

If you are unable to attend any of the following meetings: March 16 at 10:00, a.m. April 12 at noon, or April 18 at 5:00 p.m., please email Melissa Jordine (mjordine@csufresno.edu)

Developing a Healthy U

Power, Privilege and Oppression (Part of the PCHRE Certificate Program)
Mon., March 12, 9:30 – 1 p.m., Vintage Room
The purpose of this seminar is to analyze how power operates through policies, systems, and structures; and develop a historical context for understanding oppression, privilege, power, resistance, and social change. Participants will also reflect on one’s own multiple identities within history and society and examine how power and privilege can hinder community building in the workplace.

Supporting & Encouraging Queer and Transgender Person of Color
Wed., Mar. 14, noon - 1:30 p.m., Library 3212
Join us for discussion and lunch with Dr. Francisco Galarte: Assistant Professor of Gender and Women's Studies, member of the Transgender Studies Initiative, editorial board member for TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly and creator of the Queer & Trans Persons of Color Speaker Series at the University of Arizona. His work focuses on Latinx and Chicanx Queer and Trans Identities and Communities.

Winning With a Healthy Lifestyle
Fri., 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Family Science 105
Led by Dr. Lisa Herzig, this 10-week program offers nutrition coaching and exercise planning to help cultivate living a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Activity Classes

Pilates
Mon. & Wed., 12:10 - 12:40 p.m., ED 360
Utilize non-impact exercises to develop strength, flexibility, balance and inner awareness.

Chisel
Tues. & Thurs., 12:10 - 12:40 p.m., 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.

Circuit Training
Mon. & Wed., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., ED 140
Combine interval training, full body weight exercises, and core workouts to strengthen and tone your whole body.