Articles tagged with 'staff announcements' | CSUSM

With the retirement of Danielle McMartin this month, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Brian Childs joined CSUSM as the new senior director of global education on April 2. He brings extensive experience in international higher education and will …

The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica Empeño, MSW, as its new executive director. A seasoned leader in health care, nonprofit innovation and palliative care education, Empeño brings more …

Healthy adults who are insufficiently active are needed to participate in a 12-week exercise study, requiring two sessions per week, 10 minutes per day, for 12 weeks. The study is ongoing, and participants will be paid up to $250 for completing all …

Colleagues and friends are invited to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Patty Seleski, who died in February.  A memorial mass will be held on Friday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 1147 Discovery St. in San Marcos. …

It is with great sadness that we share the news of our colleague Dr. Patty Seleski’s passing on Friday, Feb. 27. She will be deeply missed across our campus community.Patty joined CSUSM back in 1990, becoming just the second faculty member of the …

The campus will be hosting a visit from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) review team. Campus community members are encouraged to participate in the upcoming faculty, staff and student open forums.These open forums provide an …

A celebration of life for CSUSM professor Dustin Cavillo will be held 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, at the Faculty Center Suite Sometimes we get lost in life between that blurry area of who we are as workers vs. who we are as humans.We often are …

Dear campus community,This is a reminder that Injury & Illness Prevention Program training is required for all employees. If you already have completed IIPP training, you can disregard this email. You can verify your completion status by …

As part of the university's commitment to transparency and open communication, the University Police Department (UPD) will host a webinar on Thursday, Oct. 30 at noon via Zoom (https://csusm.zoom.us/j/83186146403) . The Zoom meeting ID is 831 …

Cal State San Marcos' Title IX/DHR office is enhancing how cases of discrimination, harassment and retaliation are managed. While your role in supporting students and colleagues remains unchanged, these improvements mean a better experience for …

The Cal State San Marcos community celebrates the life and work of the indelible David Avalos, Eternal Emeritus Professor of Art. Eternal is added to his title due to his core contributions as a founding faculty member at CSUSM, champion and steward …

Dining at Campus Way Cafe for groups of 40 or more is available throughout the summer. Interested in this experience? Reach out to dining@csusm.edu. Please provide the date and number of visitors in your email. The menu will be based on the size of …

Facilities Development & Management, in partnership with the CSUSM Corporation, is excited to announce the addition of five new solar-powered benches across campus. These benches provide:built-in charging ports so you can power your phone or …

Following the end of Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 regulations today, the requirements for reporting positive cases and notifying exposures in the workplace will cease. As a result, CSUSM will no longer report positive cases, conduct contact tracing, maintain …

A mandatory campuswide building evacuation drill will be held on Feb. 12 at 9 a.m. The drill complies with a California State University policy that requires each campus in the system to conduct a building evacuation drill at least once annually.On …

Welcome to the spring semester! We hope you have enjoyed a restorative winter break. We look forward to our work together this spring in support students’ academic success.Learning & Tutoring Services for Spring 2025The learning centers are …

The periodic review of Jessica Berger, vice president of University Advancement, has been completed. I would like to thank the Periodic Review Committee and everyone who participated in the review for their contributions to the university in …

The Office of Inclusive Excellence invites you to join us for an information session on resources and support for CSUSM's undocumented and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) students and employees.The session is Thursday, Dec. 12 at noon via Zoom …

Dr. Steven C. Welch, a renowned natural product synthetic chemist, served as the founding faculty for the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at CSUSM. He arrived in 1990, playing a pivotal role in designing the Chemistry major and developing …

With above-normal temperatures in the forecast for much of the state, the California Independent System Operator (Cal ISO) has issued a statewide flex alert to avoid blackout/brownout events. You may notice reduced lighting levels and slightly …

Dear campus community,The campus visits for the finalists to be the next dean of the University Library continue this week. Please visit the University Library Dean Search page to find the candidates’ CVs, brief bios, campus visit dates, …

It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Dr. Steven C. Welch, renowned chemist and dedicated educator, on Aug. 9 at the age of 84. Known for groundbreaking work in the synthesis of natural products with significant biochemical …

As the fall semester kicks off, remember to set aside some additional time for your commute to campus. The first few weeks are always a busier period with students, staff and faculty getting back into the swing of things. Whether you are walking, …

The HEART lab, in CSUSM's kinesiology department, is conducting a cardiac screening study. Any adult female who has not had cardiac surgery or incident can participate. Contact Deborah Feairheller at dfeairheller@csusm.edu for information and to …

Please join us on Sept. 26 at noon in the Innovation Hub as HEART lab students in the kinesiology department host a free workshop for women in the community.This workshop will provide information on cardiac risk factors that are specific to females …

Researchers in kinesiology are conducting a study on the effectiveness of CBD for endurance exercise performance. Endurance athletes training at least six hours per week and not using cannabis are invited to participate. The study includes free …

Researchers are seeking cannabis users for a study assessing the heart rate and blood pressure responses to smoking legal-market cannabis. You will wear an activity monitor and blood pressure monitor for 24 hours while you smoke cannabis. You will …

Housing move-in days are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22 (The QUAD and UVA) and Friday, Aug. 23 (North Commons and Block C). We look forward to welcoming more than 1,800 residents to campus. Please mark your calendars to be prepared for high traffic …

The periodic review of Vice President Leon Wyden has been completed. We're grateful to the Periodic Review Committee and everyone who participated in the review for their contributions to the university in providing this valuable service. …

A campuswide building evacuation drill will be held on Friday, Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. The drill is in compliance with California State University Executive Order No. 1056, which requires each campus in the system to conduct a building evacuation drill at …