Vol. 1213, Issue 08

The inside track for Shops employees

HR-health benefits enrollment fair

On Thursday, November 15^th, HR is holding a Benefits Enrollment Fair for all active, full-time Shops employees from 9:00 am -10:30 am in Room 304 of the USU. Representatives from Wells Fargo, MetLife, Kaiser, and Vision Service Providers will be available to answer your questions.

If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne O’Deegan, Payroll and Benefits Coordinator at Suzanne.odeegan@csulb.edu or (562) 985-7385.

For everyone at The Beach...

Election Day notice

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 is Election Day, and registered voters are encouraged to participate. Many polling locations are open from 7am to 7 or 8pm, so this should allow time for you to vote before or after your shift. There will be a polling place nearby campus in the Hill Middle School auditorium at 1100 Iroquois Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815. This location opens at 7am and closes at 8pm. If you have any concerns about having time available to vote, please contact your manager/supervisor.

For general information about voting, please visit the Los Angeles County Recorder/Registrar website here.

Don’t be late on Monday!

Daylight Savings Time adjusts on Sunday, November 4^th at 2am, so plan accordingly to account for the hour “fall back.”

Veteran’s Day Holiday

The CSULB campus will be closed on Monday, November 12^th in observance of Veteran’s Day (11/11). All Tuesday classes will be canceled and Monday classes will take place on Tuesday, November 13 in their regular locations.

NACUFS survey

National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) has distributed their annual survey and Forty-Niner Shops, Inc. Dining Services units have them available until November 21, 2012. Visit any Shops Dining Services unit to pick up a survey form (no purchase necessary), and after you complete it, fill out a drawing form to enter for your chance to win an iPad, $100 Beach Club gift card, or CSULB hoodie! Anyone with a CSULB Beach ID Card (staff, faculty, and students) can participate in the survey and enter the drawing. If you have any questions, please ask a Dining Services manager or contact FNS-Communications@csulb.edu.

Ghoulishly Good Gourmet

Each month the Chartoom holds a special lunch with a unique menu created just for that day. Chicken with Blackberry Sauce, Red Wine Beef Brisket, and Pumpkin Spice Soup are only a few of the items on the menu for the Chartroom’s Spooktacular lunch special on Wednesday, October 31^st.

Walk-ins are welcome, but we suggest you make your reservation via email to Becky.Drouin@csulb.edu or by calling (562) 985-4090. No tricks here, just an excellent chance to treat yourself to a delicious lunch at a wonderful dining establishment right here on campus!

John and Jon Town Hall at the Nugget

The next Town Hall meeting with the ASI President, John Haberstroh, and ASI VP, Jonathan Bolin, will be Tuesday, November 6 at 2pm in the Nugget. Come by to hear ASI updates and share your questions and concerns!

Comedy Show

The Nugget will be hosting The Really, Really Good Comedy Show on Thursday, November 1 at 6pm. Host Daniel Eachus and Entertaining Entertainment presents a fresh batch of local comedians and live music by house band Somewhat Sober. Admission is FREE!

School of Art Reception

The CSU system has honored the CSULB Department of Art by designating it the CSULB School of Art in recognition of its scale, scope, and long record of excellence across its undergraduate and graduate programs in Art Education, Art History, and Studio.

Join their celebration on Sunday, November 4^th at 3pm in upper campus. A dessert reception accompanies School of Art tours and Student Art Galleries (open at 5pm). RSVP to COTA (College of the Arts) at cota@csulb.edu of (562) 985-4364.

Champions to be crowned at the Pyramid

November 3^rd and 4^th, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation will hold the World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship at the Walter Pyramid.

Promotions

·         CCC Color of the Month: Buff

·         CCC Special of the Month: 15% off paper by the ream. One single or double-sided original, no limit.

·         Spooktacular sale October 29-31, 10-30% off at the University Bookstore (in-store only). (Employees, this discount is valid in addition to your employee discount.)

·        Homecoming sale: 20% off logo items from November 10-12 at the Bookstore, The Beach on 2^nd Street.

·         $19.49 sweatshirt “box sale” November 13-16^th (in-store only)

·         The Beach on 2^nd Street will be participating in 2^nd Street Trick or Treating from 4-6pm on Wednesday, October 31^st. Several business will be participating in Halloween festivities, so take a stroll through Belmont Shore!

The Shops’ Hot Seat

Each issue we’ll feature one of our employees, from the newest student employees to the senior staff members in any of our units and offices!

This Week: Kezia Baten: Clerical Assistant, Human Resources

Beach Bytes: How long have you been with the Shops?

Kezia Baten: About four months

BB: Favorite Starbucks drink:

KB: Venti black iced tea with 10 pumps classic, half & half, and a drizzle of caramel syrup 

BB: Favorite Color:

KB: turquoise and mint

BB: Favorite quote/saying:

KB: "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone" -Audrey Hepburn

BB: What’s your sign?

KB: Aries

BB: What’s one super-interesting factoid about you that no one would know be looking at you?

KB: I play Tekken 6 like a boss so if any of you guys want to challenge me , I'm always up for it.

Have an announcement for the Shops family, and/or want to be featured in a future issue? Please email FNS-Communications@csulb.edu or contact Marlon directly at Marlon.Deleon@csulb.edu with “Beach Bytes” in the subject line!

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Communications Department

Forty-Niner Shops, Inc

California State University, Long Beach

Office: 562.985.1125

Vol. 1213, Issue 07

The inside track for Shops employees

September Bravo Winners!

These ten winners were randomly drawn from all the Bravo Awards submitted during the month of September. The winners each receive 4 unrestricted AMC movie tickets, 4 small popcorn vouchers, & 4 small drink vouchers. The monthly Bravo poster is in the hallway of the employee entrance by the elevator and HR.

If your name is listed below, please come claim your entertainment packet in Human Resources.

·         Ashley Gillam (307)

·         Suzanne O’Deegan (203)

·         Sarah Flores (444)

·         Elice Beltran (450)

·         Violet Montalbo (418)

·         Enrique Gudino (418)

·         Rosa Hernandez (203)

·         Erin Lightfoot (206)

·         Frances Gray (444)

·         Daisy Cisneros (418)

A Bravo! is given when someone goes the extra mile to make sure a customer is happy, work is done well, lends a hand to another department or anything else that seems “bravo-worthy.”

Don’t stress at work, work at work

Work is stressful—as the saying goes: if it was easy, everyone would be doing it—but too much stress can negatively affect your health and your productivity. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health defines stress as the “harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.” Across the country, job stress costs employers approximately $300 million each year due to worker illness causing uncovered shifts and lost productivity.

Do you feel that too much is expected of you at work? For student employees, we emphasize the fact that “student” comes before “employee,” and that your academic obligations take priority. Is your class work being sacrificed? You education comes first. Maybe your job isn’t stressful at all, but your personal life is seeping into your time on the clock?

Stress can cause a rise in blood pressure and unnecessary muscle tension, and has been linked to cardiovascular disease, psychological deficiencies, “burning out,” and more.

Find ways to manage your stress:

·         Take a couple deep breaths and count backwards from ten.

·         Go for a walk on your fifteen or lunch.

·         Talk to a co-worker, supervisor, or anyone you feel comfortable with.

·         Sleep, exercise, and engage in a balanced diet

If you feel like your stress levels are increasing to unhealthy levels, please talk to your supervisor, visit CAPS on campus, or even the Student Health Center. One of the messages about customer service we share in orientation is that someone around you probably has an answer even if you don’t know. Employees are customers too, and someone around you probably has an answer.

National Student Day Thank You

The National Student Day event on Thursday, October 4 was a huge success! Volunteer stories were shared, organizations from all over Long Beach, off-campus and on, participated, and over 3,500 promo booklets were distributed.

A huge Go Beach Thank You goes out to: Sylvia Ferracioli, Lanette Radi, Kellie Moffat, Alejandra Hernandez, Claire Mantes, Jonathan Rowe, Erin Lightfoot, Jason Eisenmann, Kristin Bonetati, Edgar Alvarado, Graphics Team, Marlon Deleon, Nary (Beach Shop), Victor and Patrick (Event Services).

Additionally, the Canned Food Drive has been extended through Friday, October 12^th! Bring in canned food to receive up to 25% of your next purchase!

Student Watch Survey

You could win the Grand Prize of $1,000, a 26" flat-screen HDTV, a set of Sol Republic headphones, or a cash prize of $100 just by taking an online survey!

CSULB Enrollment Services will be sending out an email with details, but here's the short version...

The National Association of College Stores (NACS) sends out the Student Watch Survey each year to get some feedback from customers of college stores--you--and this year's survey is from Oct 15-26. Take the survey here:

http://www.studentwatch.org

The CSULB Bookstore (a major player of the Forty-Niner Shops, Inc.) is a member of NACS, so that's where the connection is made between NACS, CSULB, and you.

All students, staff, faculty, and readers of this event are eligible to take the survey, so visit the above website between the 15th and 26th for your chance to win!

Any questions or comments about the survey can be directed to bookstore@csulb.edu.

For everyone at The Beach...

John and Jon TownHall at the Nugget

The next TownHall meeting with the ASI President, John Haberstroh, and ASI VP, Jonathan Bolin, will be Wednesday, October 17 at 2pm in the Nugget. Come by to hear ASI updates and share your questions and concerns!

Bukowski Slam at the Nugget

The Nugget Grill & Pub is proud to host California Repertory Company’s Bukowski Slam to promote their upcoming original production, B.S.: Bukowski, Sondheim, conceived and directed by Theatre Arts Department Chair, Dr. Joanne Gordon.

Bring your favorite Bukowski poem to the Nugget October 16 from 6-8pm and share it with fellow 49ers.

Free Workshop: Ethics at The Beach

On Friday, November 2^nd, ABSOC, the Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership, and Law Society will be presenting a free workshop, “Is Ethical Leadership an Oxymoron?” with keynote speaker Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., President of Spitzer Center & former President of Gonzaga University. Last year, over 170 students attended this event and gave highly positive ratings. Ethics at The Beach is made possible through the generous support of Associated Students Inc., Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and Target.

Register online by October 26^th at http://www.csulb.edu/org/college/absoc/events.html

Questions may be directed to Ukleja Center for Leadership Development Managing Director Janey Roeder jane.roeder@csulb.edu, (562)985-8600.

Free Admission for students!

Did you know that students get into home games free with their Beach ID Card? Here are a few games coming up where can cheer on LBSU!

·         Women’s Soccer vs UC Irvine: Sat.., 10/20, 7pm at George Allen Field

·         Women’s Volleyball vs Hawaii: Fri., 10/26, 7pm inside the Walter Pyramid

·         Men’s Water Polo vs USC: Fri., 10/19, 7pm at the Campus Pool

For the full schedule and details for all Long Beach State Athletics events, click here or visit www.longbeachstate.com.

Special Promotions

·         CCC Color of the Month: Cosmic Orange

·         CCC Special of the Month: 25% of all Flash cards

·         Halloween books on sale! 15% off (in-store only)

·         Bargain Book Clearance Sale 10/15-19 (in-store only)

·         Outdoor Clearance Sale 10/15-19 (front of Bookstore)

·         Sunday, 10/14, 7pm in the Soroptimist House: Author Event with Kim Addonizio

The Shops’ Hot Seat

Each issue we’ll feature one of our employees, from the newest student employees to the senior staff members in any of our units and offices!

This Week: Sandy Rivera, Student Assistant—Customer Service, 301 (Bookstore)

How long have you been with the Shops?

·         I have been with the 49er Shops for 3 years. I started as a Temporary Frontline Cashier in 2009 and was happily promoted by my awesome manager this past January as a Student Assistant.

Favorite Starbucks drink and Nugget Menu Item:

·         When the weather is cold, I opt for a hot Peppermint White Mocha with whipped cream and when the weather is warm, an Iced Coffee with Milk, sweetened, with 2 pumps of hazelnut. Hmmm…the new Irish Nachos are quite satiating.

Favorite Color:

·         Red: It’s the color of passion and joy, and best of all, love.

Favorite quote/saying:

·         Quote: “As long as we can love each other, and remember the feeling of love we had, we can die without ever really going away. All the love you created is still there. All the memories are still there. You live on—in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here. (Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom)”

·         Saying: “Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.”

What’s your sign?

·         Leo

What’s one super interesting factoid about you that no one would know by looking at you?

·         I’ve never been to a gym…something about dressing up and worrying about how sweaty or messy you look in front of people bothers me. I do, however, play outdoor sports or run at my local park for exercise

Have an announcement for the Shops family, and/or want to be featured in a future issue? Please email Marlon.Deleon@csulb.edu with “Beach Bytes” in the subject line!

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Communications Department

Forty-Niner Shops, Inc

California State University, Long Beach

Office: 562.985.1125

Vol. 1213, Issue 06

The inside track for Shops employees

Scholarship Deadline is October 1^st

If you’re applying for the Student Employee Scholarships, remember to submit your packet before the end of the day on Monday, October 1^st to Human Resources. Good luck, applicants!

Coupon Booklets for all!

You may have heard of a 49er Shops coupon book that is in circulation, and we think you should have a few. Yes, you can use them yourselves, but we want our large family of student employees to take a bundle (or a few) to your classes to share the savings with your teachers and students while telling them a little about the Forty-Niner Shops. If you’d like a refresher on who is a part of the team, flip open the inside cover of the booklet and/or check out this video!

Visit the Communications office (by the CCC Production Area inside the Bookstore) to grab more to share in your classes! Questions? Please email the Communications Dept (email below) or call (562) 985-1125 for more info.

Tag, Share, Like, and Follow the Shops

Since this gets emailed out, it’s fairly safe to say you’re reading this on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Many of you probably have Facebook pages and/or Twitter accounts. Since it isn’t really “social media” without being social, visit our pages and give us a like and follow our handles. This isn’t just for your information, but also for your Facebook friends, and to share your support of the Shops online.

Did you take a picture heading into work, on your break, or just feeling like sharing some love? Remember to use hashtags on Instagram and Twitter so we can all join the party!

CSULB Bookstore

·         Facebook: visit https://www.facebook.com/CSULBbookstore or click here

·         Twitter: @CSULBBookstore or click here

·         Hashtag (Twitter/Instagram) #49erShops

Dining Services

·         Facebook: visit https://www.facebook.com/49erDiningCSULB or click here

·         Twitter: @49erDiningCSULB or click here

·         Hashtag (Twitter/Instagram) #49erShops

Nugget

·         Facebook: visit https://www.facebook.com/NuggetAtCSULB or click here

·         Hashtag (Twitter/Instagram) #49erShops

Cart Safety

A reminder about those who drive electric carts on campus: please be aware to leave accessible pathways when parking. Not only for your safety, but also for others in the large crowds in rushes between classes and for those requiring additional mobility accommodations. All drivers should be certified with Human Resources to have completed Driver Training. If you have not and are required to drive an electric cart, please contact your manager and the HR office.

Take a seat, friends.

At New Hire Orientation (in the Corporate session), we emphasize the importance of reinforcing the human aspect of our organization. It’s easy to forget that the people working next to us are students, parents, athletes, and not “just employees” of the Forty-Niner Shops. One way we share this side of the staff is with the Beach Breeze, another is with the Employee Hot Seat.

Please take a couple minutes to fill out the Hot Seat survey for yourself and send it to FNS-Communications@csulb.edu or contact Marlon directly at Marlon.Deleon@csulb.edu if you have any questions.

·         Name (as you would like it to appear):

·         Department/Unit:

·         Title/position:

·         How long have you been with the Shops?

·         Favorite Starbucks Drink/Nugget Menu item?

·         Favorite Color:

·         Favorite quote/saying?

·         What’s your sign?

·         What’s one super interesting factoid about you that no one would know by looking at you?

For everyone at The Beach...

More opportunities to serve our customers

Starting October 5^th, the University Bookstore will stay open until 5pm on Fridays. The University Art Store will close at 4pm and the USU Convenience Store will close at 3pm. For daily hours of operation of the Bookstore Services units, please visit www.shopthebeach.com or click here.

Forensic Debate Weekend

To support the Forensic Debate Saturday and Sunday 9/29-30, several Shops units will be open. The Bookstore and Bookstore Convenience Store will be open Saturday, September 29 from 10am to 3pm, and the University Dining Plaza and Nugget have various hours. The attached flyer has dining hours of operation, or you could visit the Dining Services Facebook page (see above).

National Student Day festivities

FREE snacks, music, and raffle prizes! Come join the party outside the front entrance of the University Bookstore on Thursday, October 4^th from 11am-2pm. to celebrate the spirit of volunteering and learn about volunteer opportunities

Canned Food Drive Sale

Between October 1^st – 5^th, earn up to 25% off Beach wear, supplies, and tradebooks by bringing in canned food items to the University Bookstore.  Each can is worth 5% off your purchase – bring in up to 5 cans to receive 25% off of your purchase!  Or just bring in cans even if you aren’t shopping to support our local food bank. 

Comedy Show

The Nugget will be hosting The Really, Really Good Comedy Show on Thursday, October 4 at 6pm. Host Daniel Eachus and Entertaining Entertainment presents a fresh batch of local comedians and live music by house band Somewhat Sober. Admission is FREE!

 

Long Beach Marathon on Campus – Road Closures

On Sunday, October 7, the International City Bank Long Beach Marathon will include CSULB as an important part of its course. Because vehicular access will be very limited during this race, it is requested that no events be scheduled on race day between 4:00 am until approximately 1:00 pm, particularly within the marathon route.

Campus streets included on the marathon course are:

• Merriam Drive
• Beach Drive east of Merriam Drive
• West Campus Drive
• South Access Road
• East Campus Drive
• State University Drive

The west side of the campus will be accessible from the northbound side of Bellflower Blvd.
More details about the event can be found at the Long Beach Marathon website.  For questions regarding campus street closures, contact University Police at extension 5-4101.

Special Promtions

·         CCC Color of the Month: Cosmic Orange

·         CCC Special of the Month: 50% of all Flash cards

·         Calendars are on sale! 20% off (in-store only)

·         Thursday, 10/4, 7pm in the Soroptimist House: Author Event with Kristen-Paige Madonia

Free Admission for students!

Did you know that students get into home games free with their Beach ID Card? Here are a few games coming up where can cheer on LBSU!

·         Women’s Volleyball vs UC Davis: Fri., 10/5, 7pm at George Allen Field

·         Women’s Soccer vs UCSB: Fri., 10/5, 7pm inside the Walter Pyramid

·         Women’s Volleyball vs Pacific: Sat., 10/6, 7pm inside the Walter Pyramid

·         Women’s Soccer vs Cal Poly: Sun., 10/7, 1pm at George Allen Field

For the full schedule and details for all Long Beach State Athletics events, click here or visit www.longbeachstate.com.

The Shops’ Hot Seat

Each issue we’ll feature one of our employees, from the newest student employees to the senior staff members in any of our units and offices!

This Week: Joshua Kiger: Server, Parkside Dining Hall

Beach Bytes: How long have you been with the Shops?

Joshua Kiger: A little over a month

BB: Favorite Starbucks drink:

JK: Soy Chocolate Milk, extra ice

BB: Favorite Color:

JK: Grey

BB: Favorite quote/saying:

JK: “Better safe than sorry.”

BB: What’s your sign?

JK: Virgo

BB: What’s one super-interesting factoid about you that no one would know be looking at you?

JK: I am mixed with Maori and Spanish nationalities (and more)!

Have an announcement for the Shops family, and/or want to be featured in a future issue? Please email FNS-Communications@csulb.edu or contact Marlon directly at Marlon.Deleon@csulb.edu with “Beach Bytes” in the subject line!

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Communications Department

Forty-Niner Shops, Inc

California State University, Long Beach

FNS-Communications@csulb.edu

Office: 562.985.1125