Honors Convocation Ceremony - May 10

CI will bestow honors on high-achieving graduating seniors during the 2014 Honors Convocation, Saturday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the John Spoor Broome Library Plaza. The ceremony is open to all students earning honors and graduating from Fall 2013 through Summer 2014. To receive honors at graduation, a student must have completed a minimum of 30 units at CI for a letter grade and earned a grade point average of 3.50 or above in all CI and transfer coursework. Graduates may receive honors at one of the following three levels: cum laude for GPAs of 3.50 – 3.74; magna cum laude for GPAs of 3.75 – 3.89; and summa cum laude for GPAs of 3.90 – 4.0. CI also celebrates the outstanding achievements of graduating seniors in areas that span the campus. Graduating President’s Scholars will be recognized during the ceremony. CI also recognizes outstanding students in each major with Program Honors, and acknowledges students with achievements in the areas of community engagement and integrative, multicultural, and international perspectives with Mission Center Awards. Graduating students who are members of the Mortar Board Four Pillars Chapter, the nation’s premier honor society, will also be recognized during the event. Additional awards will include the Senior Leadership Award, granted to students who have demonstrated exemplary student leadership, scholarship and service, and the Silver Dolphin Award, granted to student leaders who have contributed significantly to the quality of life at CI. For additional information contact Merissa Stith, Academic Events Coordinator, at ext. 8548 or merissa.stith@csuci.edu.

SAGE Student Research Conference - May 10

The 6th Annual SAGE Student Research Conference will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 9-11:30 a.m. in the John Spoor Broome Library.  The annual Student Research Conference gives undergraduate & graduate students, from all disciplines, the opportunity to present the results of their faculty-mentored work in a variety of formats. Their work will be displayed in a poster session, oral presentation sessions, through displays, and through performances. The event is free. For additional information, please see the attached flyer (PDF, 1.3MB) or contact Merissa Stith, Events Coordinator, at ext. 8548 or merissa.stith@csuci.edu.

Commencement – May 17

More than 1,600 eligible CI students will receive degrees in separate morning and afternoon commencement ceremonies on May 17 to be held at the South Quad. The morning ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and will include the following academic programs: Applied Physics, Biology, Business, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Biotechnology/MBA (dual degree), Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science & Resource Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Nursing, and Spanish. The afternoon ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. and will include the following academic programs: Anthropology, Art, Chicana/o Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Education, English, History, Liberal Studies, Performing Arts, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Graduating students may pick up a maximum of two Commencement Parking Permits between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday, or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, from Police & Parking Services located in Placer Hall. Students unable to pick up Commencement Parking Permits during regularly scheduled hours may call Parking Services at 805-437-8430 to make arrangements for after-hours pick-up. Beginning Tuesday, May 13, the remaining Commencement Parking Permits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Degree candidates and guests who arrive on campus without a Commencement Parking Permit will not be permitted to park on campus. Degree candidates and guests may also utilize the free VISTA bus and Roadrunner shuttle transportation, both of which will be available at the Camarillo Metrolink Station. For more information contact commencement@csuci.edu or 805-437-3100, or visit www.csuci.edu/commencement.  

10th Annual Science Graduates Reception - May 17

The Biology and Chemistry programs are hosting the Science Graduates Reception, which includes all graduates from the Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science & Resource Management, and Physics programs. This annual tradition brings students and their families together with science faculty and staff to share in the celebration of their graduation from CI. Students are invited to submit biographies that are displayed during the reception and posters are hung on the walls to showcase student work. The reception is immediately following the morning Commencement ceremony in Aliso Hall. RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP for the reception, contact Jessyka Dalton, Academic Program Analyst, at ext. 2779 or jessyka.dalton@csuci.edu.

National Employee Health & Fitness Week – May 20-22

In celebration of National Employee Health & Fitness Week, the CI community is encouraged to participate in the following events designed to inform and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. Food Matters Film - Screening & Discussion
When: Tuesday, May 20, 12-1:30 p.m. (film runs 80 minutes)
Where: Broome Library, Room 1360
Details: Food Matters examines how the food we eat can help or hurt our health. Nutritionists, naturopaths, doctors, and journalists weigh in on topics like organic food, food safety, raw foodism, and nutritional therapy. Know Your Numbers!
When: Wednesday, May 21, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Malibu Hall 100 
Details: FREE Biometric Screenings provided by Maxim Health Systems. Staff and Faculty, mark your calendar – or use the online scheduler: https://maximwellness.bioiq.com; use invitation code CalPERSbio2014, then Select -> On-site Option -> Camarillo
*Walk-ins welcome. Appointments encouraged. Poker Walk
When: Thursday, May 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Central Mall
Details: Wear your walking shoes! Meet at the Central Mall to get your first card for your “hand”. We will have a set route and “stations” for you to receive your cards and fill your “hand”. The best hand(s) have a chance to win a prize This is a fun and simple way to get out of your offices and get fresh air and a little exercise!  For more information, contact Janet Korsmo, HR Assistant, at ext. 3181 or janet.korsmo@csuci.edu.

ASIST Training - May 20-21

Student Life at CI cordially invites you to participate in a two-day ASIST workshop to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20-21, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Broome Library, Room 1756.  The aim of ASIST is to help caregivers become willing, ready, and able to provide
emergency first aid to persons at risk of suicidal behavior. During the two-day workshop,
participants will examine their attitudes about suicide, learn how to effectively recognize
and review the risk of suicide, and develop new and/or reinforce existing intervention
skills. ASIST also addresses the need to develop a cooperative network among participants
since caregivers often have to work together to prevent suicide. All types of
caregivers will benefit from participation in the two-day ASIST. For more information see the attached flyer, (PDF, 624KB) or contact Geri-Lyn Himebaugh, Administrative Assistant, at ext. 3527 or geri-lyn.himebaugh@csuci.edu.

Sidewalk CPR Training - June 5

The CI Police Department, in conjunction with The Ventura County EMS Agency and the American Heart Association (AHA), invite you to join us in the County wide Sidewalk CPR event scheduled for Thursday, June 5 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Broome Library Plaza. Cardiac arrests can happen to anyone at any time. Nearly 300,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur every year. Less than a third get cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a bystander. And that's probably because many people don't know how to do it.  Drop by for 10 to 15 minutes and learn how you can save a life. For more information, contact Al Rice, Police Program Specialist, at ext. 8444 or al.rice@csuci.edu.

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