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 12th! 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:
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!
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 2nd, 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.
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
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