The Employee Express
EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter
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The theme for our next edition will be Favorite Restaurant! Send in the names or photos of your favorite places to eat and feel free to include recommendations on the best items to order! Please submit to our Editor, Leah Espinoza, by Friday April 14 using the button below. | |
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Shauna Gilkinson
Budget Analyst, College of Engineering
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In her role as the Budget Analyst for the College of Engineering, Shauna is responsible for the fiscal and budgetary management of the College of Engineering’s State, Foundation, and Philanthropic Foundation accounts. She is responsible for purchasing, financial processing, and even grants and contracts. If dollars are involved, it’s her responsibility to project, verify, process, track and report.
In her nomination, it was said that, “Shauna is resourceful and an effective team collaborator. She is approachable, friendly and always willing to assist. She has streamlined budget and business processes in the college and has worked tirelessly with IT to transition the college servers and coordinate the staff computer refresh program. Her knowledge and abilities make her a ‘shining star’. She goes ‘above and beyond’ in her work and is a forward thinker.”
Thank you, Shauna, for your 18 months of service and all you do for Cal Poly Pomona!
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What do you like most about your job?
"My coworkers! College of Engineering faculty and staff are a wonderful, dedicated group of people I really enjoy working with."
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What is a quick tip that you want the campus to know?
"I encourage everyone to ask questions and share your good ideas! We all have our strengths and can share best practices with each other to make our jobs easier and more efficient."
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What do you like to do when you are not working?
"I enjoy spending time with my adult children, traveling, reading, and lately doting on our new 8-year-old rescue named Finnegan ("Finn"). He's a sweet dog with big scars and tattered ears that show he’s had a rough past, so he gets extra love."
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Is there an employee who you believe goes above and beyond for Cal Poly Pomona? | | |
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Student Employment Workshop | |
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Wednesday April 12
9 a.m. - Noon
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Thursday April 13
9 a.m. - Noon
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Thursday April 13
9 - 11:30 a.m.
| | Bias is a natural part of the human condition and of how the brain works. It affects how we make decisions, engage with others, and respond to situations which often limits potential. In this workshop, you will discover how to identify different types of bias, cultivate stronger connections with others, and learn how to act with courage in your interpersonal relations. | | Emergenetics is defined as patterns of thinking and behaving that emerge from ones genetic blueprint and life experiences. The Emerge Profile is a seven-attribute model based on questionnaire results which identifies ones energy around thinking and behaving in a certain way. The Emerge session will explore an individual’s strengths and preferences for getting work done. | | The Student Employment Workshop is hosted by Payroll Services and is offered bi-annually; one for academic-year hires and one for summer hires. This workshop will cover the student assistant employment process from start to finish. All divisions offering student employment at Cal Poly Pomona are invited to attend this workshop. | |
Crucial Conversations Series | |
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Benefits Information
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CalPERS Planning Your Retirement Webinar | |
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Various Dates
Various Times
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Tuesday April 18
9 - 11:30 a.m.
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Thursday April 27
9 - 11:30 a.m.
| | A crucial conversation is a discussion where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. By learning to speak and be heard, you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. Participants must attend all four sessions to receive credit for the course. | | |
The benefits information sessions are for new hire and newly eligible faculty/lecturers.
The session will explain benefit eligibility, enrollment opportunities, deadlines, and an explanation of the health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible benefits, and other CSU related benefits.
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This free CalPERS educational class helps you plan and prepare for retirement.
If you have a short time horizon on retirement but with no firm date, this class is geared for you. Regardless of where you are in your career, begin now to secure your future!
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Join us in giving our Bronco colleagues a warm welcome to their new roles! | | |
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Learn with colleagues across the CSU! This program gives us a unique opportunity to extend campus classes beyond campus borders and offer a new way to share professional development across the CSU.
Click the link below to sign up!
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April is Diversity
Month
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April is World Autism Acceptance Month!
This month is to show support, inclusion, and acceptance for those diagnosed with autism. It promotes not just education about the differences of people with autism, but understanding and respecting those differences. You can celebrate this month by educating yourself, raising awareness, and being a year-round ally.
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In recognition of the rich traditions in the United States, April has been designated Diversity Month.
This month is a time to recognize and celebrate the beautiful tapestry of the unique cultures, backgrounds, and rich traditions in our nation today. Celebrate by expanding your knowledge of diversity and inclusion related topics!
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Passover, a major Jewish holiday, begins at sundown Wednesday April 5 and ends at sundown Thursday April 13. Passover celebrates the Jewish people's Exodus from Egypt and their journey to freedom. Jews observe the weeklong festival with a number of important rituals, including a traditional Passover meal known as a seder, the removal of leavened products from their home, the substitution of matzo for bread and the retelling of the exodus tale. | |
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Sunday April 9 is Easter, a Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion.
While those of the Christian faith observe Easter by participating in religious rituals, vigils, and going to church, there are many non-religious traditions on Easter for children. The most common tradition is dying Easter eggs, including a lot of fun activities such as egg rolling, egg hunts, and other games associated with the Easter bunny.
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We Are CPP Official Launch | Alumni & External Relations has relaunched the We Are CPP website that features Class Notes (updates submitted by alumni themselves) and stories of alumni success. This resource is not just for alumni – it’s a library of alumni stories that is searchable by name, college or year of graduation. You can use these stories to inspire prospective or current students, fundraise, or share Bronco pride. Also, if you know an outstanding alum who should be featured, please send the nomination to Alumni & External Relations at alumni@cpp.edu. | |
Do you need to request an employee reasonable accommodation? No problem, let us know by sending us an Employee Accommodation Request (opens in new window) or by calling (909) 869-4095. | | | | |
