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

EEOD Training

Staff/MPP: Fri., Oct. 12, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Library 2130
Staff/MPP: Tues., Oct. 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Library 2130
Faculty: Tues., Oct. 9, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Library 2130
Faculty: Mon., Oct. 8, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Library 2130

This course will train you on the role of Equal Employment Opportunity Designee and the service it provides to the University. The focus of the EEOD is to promote equal employment opportunity and ensure a fair and equitable search process. Every search committee must include an EEOD.

All existing EEO Designees who have not completed an EEOD training in the past two (2) years need to attend a workshop in order to continue service. Others who wish to serve the University as an EEOD must attend a workshop as a prerequisite for service.

The Faculty workshops are intended for tenured and tenure-track faculty who wish to serve as an Equal Employment Opportunity Designee (EEOD) on search committees for faculty positions.

The Staff/MPP workshops are intended for staff and managers who wish to serve as an Equal Employment Opportunity Designee (EEOD) on search committees for staff and management positions.

Water Book Club
Chapter 3: Wed., Oct. 10, 12:10 - 12:50 pm, Library 2108
Increase your water literacy by joining the Fall Water Book Club! All campus students, faculty and staff are invited to participate and read the book Chasing Water: A guide for Moving from Scarcity to Sustainability together. Free Books while supplies last! Bring your lunch and have a casual chat about water!

Secrets of Successful Business Writing: How to Write Clear, Powerful and Persuasive Email Messages & Social Media Posts *
(CSU's Got Talent webcast)
Thurs., Oct. 11, 10 - 11 a.m., Library 4115
Successful business writers know how to write email and social media posts that are read and acted upon, not ignored and deleted. Whether writing for CSU or yourself, it’s essential to be clear, concise, and compliant. Join Nancy Flynn, Writing Skills Trainer, Business Writer and Author, for this session as she reveals how to write for results, minus grammar goofs, tone-deaf language, and message miscues. Learn the secrets of conversational writing that conveys professionalism to peers and the public.

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

Developing a Healthy U

Winning With A Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy Meal Planning Part 1: Fri., Oct.12, 10 - 10:50 a.m., Family Food Science 105
Led by Dr. Lisa Herzig, this 7-week program offers nutrition coaching and exercise planning to help cultivate living a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Tues, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Student Health and Counseling Center
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college students between the ages of 18 and 24, but it is preventable. We offer Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) training to help you recognize and respond to the warning signs of suicide. By attending a QPR training, you will learn:

• Common misconceptions about suicide
• Warning signs and risk factors
• How to talk about suicide (Question)
• How to persuade someone to get help (Persuade), and
• How to refer a person to appropriate campus and community resources (Refer).

This training is open to current Fresno State students, staff and faculty only.

Administrative Academy

Police Department Tour
Tues., Oct. 9, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Police Dept Parking Lot
Tues., Oct. 9, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Police Dept Parking Lot
Have you ever wondered what our Fresno State police department looks like and what happens on "the inside?" Join our monthly campus tour and find out! Space is limited in each session, make sure to register and reserve your spot today.

Enhancing Your Technical Skills

OU Campus Training
Thurs., Oct. 11, 11 - 1 p.m., Library 3212
Learn how to navigate OUCampus and post text, photos, graphics, and tables to your campus websites. Please bring your own laptop to the training.

Activity Classes

Pilates
Mon., 12:10 - 12:40 p.m., ED 360
Utilizes non-impact exercises that target the core and develop strength, flexibility, balance and inner awareness.

Sculpt
Wed., 12:10 - 12:40 p.m., 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
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.

Yoga
Fri., 12:10 - 12:40 p.m., ED 360
A mind-body practice that combines gentle stretching exercises, controlled breathing, relaxation techniques and restorative poses.