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

Navigating Fresno State

CalPERS Retirement
Wed., Nov 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., UBC, Peters Rm 192
Wed., Nov 29, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., UBC, Peters Rm 192
This workshop is recommended for members with 10 years or less away from retirement. The presentation will include how retirement benefits are calculated; deciding on the best date to retire; benefit options; taxability of retirement benefits; retirement application process; CalPERS health benefits and post-retirement issues.

Dream Students at Fresno State: Challenges, Opportunities, Allies, and Advocacy
Wed., Nov 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Vintage Room
Discover the challenges undocumented students face in institutions of higher education, national and state policies impacting undocumented students, opportunities that together we can create to serve undocumented students, and how to be an ally and advocate for undocumented students.

Professional Development in Student Affairs
Thurs., Nov 30, 3 - 5 p.m., Education 140
The workshop will showcase a panel to discuss professional development opportunities in Student Affairs. Light refreshments will be served.

Eliminate Campus Sexual Misconduct
Skillport
Course provides practical training for identifying, reporting, and preventing campus sexual violence, as well as assisting victims of sexual assault. This course is required annually for all faculty and staff in accordance with the employee training requirements of Title IX and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE Act).
Follow these instructions to login to Skillport:

• Find a link to the Skillport home page here.
• Select "Fresno" and login
• Select "View My Plan"
• Choose course from menu and select "Launch"

Enhancing Your Technical Skills

How to Manage Multiple Google Accounts
Tues., Nov 28, 10 - 11 a.m., Library 2134
We all use Google at work for Gmail and Calendaring, but what happens when you have one or maybe two other Google accounts?? How do you manage going back and forth between a work and a personal account without accidentally sending your co-workers an e-mail intended for friends or family? Well good news, there are some simple tricks that you can use that will make moving between your accounts less stressful. Come learn how take control of your Google accounts and make using them a breeze!

Intro to Google Photos
Thurs., Nov 30, 3 - 4 p.m., University Center 123
If you use a smartphone, then you probably take advantage of having a high quality camera in your pocket wherever you go. But with taking all those photos, it is easy to build a large archive of pictures that can be overwhelming to manage. Learn how Google Photos can help you organize and share photos, as well as easily backup photos, so you can access them on any device at any time.

Developing A Healthy U

Coleman Fellows Workshop Series
This workshop series is open to students, faculty and staff. Seating is limited so be sure to register. The Coleman Fellows Program consists of more than 20 Fresno State faculty members who incorporate elements of entrepreneurship into non-business courses.

• A Consumer's Guide to Efficient Landscape Irrigation
  Tues., Nov 28, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m., Lyles Center Classroom

• What's On Your Plate?
  Thurs., Nov 30, 10 - 11 a.m., Lyles Center Classroom

Winning With A Healthy Lifestyle - Eating for the Right Seasons
Fri., Dec 1, 10 - 10:50 a.m., Family Food Science 105
Led by Dr. Lisa Herzig, this 8-week program offers nutrition coaching and exercise planning to help cultivate living a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Mindful Meditation
Thurs, Nov. 30, 10 - 11 a.m., Library 3212
Life's challenges and demands can knock us off balance and leave us feeling overwhelmed. Because of this, it is difficult to develop the mindset of slowing down and getting centered, grounded and focused. As a consequence, one may experience anxiety, health issues, losing track of what is important, and a decrease in concentration abilities. This class is interactive so please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Join other employees throughout the semester to watch top Ted Talk videos or learn from on-campus experts and discuss key take-aways. Bring your lunch, meet new people and learn new things! Drinks and dessert provided.

Leadership Skills for Managers & Department Chairs

Principles of Supervision (2 Day Workshop)
Wed., Dec 6 & Thurs. Dec 7, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Library 2134 (Leads & Managers)
This 2-day workshop is intended for new and experienced team leads and managers. The workshop will cover basic skills needed to be an effective lead. This includes scheduling, work flow planning, assigning work, giving directions, training and engaging employees and effective communications.

This workshop requires two full days, is highly interactive and will require some independent work and follow up with an 'accountability partner.' Participants must commit to attending both days to complete the training.

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, a workbook and an online supervisor toolkit will be provided

Capacity for this session will be limited.

Fitness Classes

Pilates
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:10 - 12:40 p.m., Education 140

Chisel
Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m., Education 360

Circuit Training
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Education 140