Vol. 1213, Issue 21

The inside track for Shops employees

Summer is Here!

Congratulations everyone for finishing another semester at CSULB! Now that finals are over, we can sit back, relax, and…haul away thousands of books?! Well, the semester isn’t quite done for everyone at the 49er Shops, but we commend those still working hard! Once books are shipped and residential dining halls are packed up, we hope all our employees enjoy their well-deserved summer break!

Before you go, don’t forget to pick up some sunscreen from the Bookstore, along with a big “I Love LB State” bag for the beach. And if you’re a summer student, make sure you pick up your textbooks from the Bookstore using our Price Match Guarantee or other textbook options.

Campus Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, May 27^th, the 49er Shops and CSULB campus will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday

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!

Beach on 2nd Street – New Facebook Page!

• Facebook: visit https://www.facebook.com/beach2nd or click here
• Hashtag (Twitter/Instagram) #49erShops

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

For everyone at The Beach...

Commencement is HERE!

Commencement ceremonies will be held Wednesday through Friday of this week. The list of ceremonies is below. Please click here to find information on parking, campus maps, traffic details, and contact numbers.

Attention all graduates and friends! Please remember to be careful when parking, as automobile and pedestrian traffic is very chaotic during these times. 

Wednesday, May 22

·      9:00 a.m. – Health & Human Services, Ceremony 1: Communicative Disorders, Criminal Justice, Family & Consumer Sciences, Recreation & Leisure Studies, Social Work

·      1:00 p.m. – Health & Human Services, Ceremony 2: Health Care Administration, Health Science, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Policy & Administration

·      5:00 p.m. – Business Administration: Accountancy, Finance, Information Systems, 
International Business, Management & Human Resources Management, Marketing

Thursday, May 23

·      9:00 a.m. – Liberal Arts, Ceremony 1: Africana Studies, American Studies, Chicano & Latino Studies, Communication Studies, Comparative World Literature and Classics, Economics, English, History, Jewish Studies, Journalism, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Romance, German, & Russian Languages & Literatures

·      1:00 p.m. – Liberal Arts, Ceremony 2: American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Asian & Asian American Studies, Environmental Science & Policy, Geography, Global Logistics, Human Development, International Studies, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

·      5:00 p.m. – Education: Advanced Studies in Education & Counseling, Teacher Education, Liberal Studies, Credentials

Friday, May 24

·      9:00 a.m. – Arts: Art, Dance, Design, Film & Electronic Arts, Music, Theatre Arts

·      1:00 p.m. – Natural Sciences & Mathematics: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Environmental Science & Policy, Geological Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy, Science Education

·      5:00 p.m. – Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering Management, Computer Engineering & Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Celebrate in Style

All three days of the Commencement ceremonies, The Chartroom will be hosting its annual Commencement Brunch. Champagne wishes and a chocolate fountain accompany an exquisite menu from 11am-5pm for you, your family, and your guests.  Make your reservations today by calling (562) 985-4090 or email Becky.Drouin@csulb.edu!

Extended Hours for Commencement

The Bookstore will be open extended hours Wednesday, May 22^nd through Friday, May 24^th to accommodate any and all visitors to campus and those graduating. Our hours will be from 8am to 8pm all three days!

Graduate Survey Prize Giveaway

The Bookstore is looking for input from all graduating seniors to help us improve the products and services offered for Commencement. Simply fill out the survey and raffle entry form, and you might win a diploma frame or Herff Jones class ring! This giveaway lasts through Friday, May 24, so act quickly! For more information, see attached flyer.

Jazz at the Beach

The Nugget Grill & Pub will host live jazz entertainment for patrons on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 from 3 to 5pm. Come enjoy a beverage and a good meal with friends, while expanding your cultural horizons.

Upcoming Alumni Events

There are a few upcoming events that will provide a great opportunity for networking and fun. If you are interested and want more information, please visit the Alumni Association’s event page at http://csulb.edu/alumni/events.

·      Beach Alumni Mixer: All Alumni and friends are invited to CSULB’s Beach Alumni Mixer taking place on Thursday, June 20^th from 6 to 8 pm at the Capital Grille in Long Beach.

·      Pageant of the Masters 2013: “The Big Picture”: Alumni and friends are invited to the 80^th Annual Pageant of the Masters on Sunday, July 7^th. Dinner will be served at the Tivoli Terrace inside the Festival of Arts grounds, following the show.

Summer Membership for Recreation Center!

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is open for the summer, helping students, faculty and staff continue to meet their health and weight loss goals! Students who are enrolled for the summer semester have free membership, regardless of which summer session they are attending.

Students who were enrolled in the Spring 2013 semester and are enrolled in the Fall 2013 semester are eligible to purchase a summer prorated membership at only $94! This summer membership is valid from May 25th - August 25th.  The prorated membership starts at the full price of $94 on May 25th, but will decrease in price the later it is purchased.  For instance, in July the membership would cost around $60.

All students who graduated in Spring 2013 will receive a free 7 day pass to the SRWC, and are eligible to purchase a rolling monthly membership at $37, or an annual membership at $407.

Summer memberships are available to purchase on May 25th.  If you have any questions, please contact the front desk of the SRWC at 562-985-0775 or visit www.asirecreation.org.

Special Promotions

Bookstore

May

• Gifts for Grads - Journals and Graduation Books from Tradebooks Dept - 15% off Selected Items: May 1-31 (In Store Only)
• Job Hunting Aids - 15% off: May 1-31 (In Store Only)
• Summer Vacation Special - 15% off Travel Books: May 1-31 (In Store Only)
•  Outdoor Commencement Sale - Last minute pickup for sashes, medallions, tassels and balloons: May 22-24 (In Front of the Bookstore)
• Class rings will also be on sale and rental gown drop off will be available on those days (In Front of the Bookstore)

Commencement: The Shops will have a giant tent at the graduation ceremonies May 22-24 selling diploma frames, grad gifts, and more! Graduating employees will get their employee discount during commencement at this convenient location!

June

• Father’s Day Books – 15% off: Mon, June 3 - Fri, June 14 (In Store Only)
• Humor Books Sale – 15% off: June 3-28 (In Store Only)
•  Outdoor Clearance Sale: June 3-7 (In Front of the Bookstore)

Campus Copy Center

• May CCC Color of the Month: Pastel Blue (In Store Only)
• May CCC Special of the Month: Resume Printing - 20% off (In Store Only)
•  June CCC Color of the Month: Tan and Solar Yellow (In Store Only)
• June CCC Special of the Month: Fax Sending - 25% off (In Store Only)

Starbucks

These sweet summer drinks are available through June 24th:

• Mocha Cookie Crumble – Back by Popular Demand! This customer favorite is made with rich mocha sauce, vanilla syrup & Frappuccino chips, blended together with Frappuccino roast, milk and ice. Topped with chocolaty whipped cream & chocolate cookie crumbles.
• Caramel Ribbon Crunch - Four kinds of caramel combine for this new indulgent treat. Buttery caramel syrup is blended with Frappuccino roast milk and ice. Topped with a layer of new dark caramel sauce, and then whipped cream, caramel drizzle and new crunchy caramel sugar topping.

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: Linda Welty: Administrative Assistant, 49er Shops Corporate Offices

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

Linda Welty: 6 years on June 1st

BB: What does your first name mean?

LW: Linda means beautiful in Spanish.

BB: What is the last thing you bought from the Shops?

LW: Microsoft Office

BB: What was your favorite school subject?

LW: My favorite subject was Drama.

BB: What is your favorite type of music? Your favorite song?

LW: Favorite music is Popera –a combo of pop and opera - as performed by El Divo. Any of their songs move me.

BB: What three words describe you best?

LW: Accretive, Caring, Sentimental

BB: What are your favorite hobbies?

LW: Golf, Wine tasting

BB: Are you a cat lover or a dog lover? Do you have any pets?

LW: Dogs, dogs, dogs.  My pet is Sophie, a 5 year-old pit bull mix and she is a sweetheart.

BB: What’s the best piece of advice someone has ever given you?

LW: Learn to be self-sufficient.

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

Vol. 1213, Issue 20

The inside track for Shops employees

We’re Almost There!

As the Spring semester comes to a close, the 49er Shops wants to thank all student and full time employees for their commitment and dedication to our organization throughout the 2012 – 2013 school year. This month, we have a few events scheduled to celebrate our superb staff.

We are hosting the annual Grad Luncheon on Thursday, May 9 from 11:30am – 1:30pm at the Chartroom. All graduating seniors of the 49er Shops are encouraged to attend this celebration in recognition for their accomplishments. Also, seven lucky graduates who attend will win a ring from Herff Jones! Please contact Linda Welty at X5-7700 for any questions and to RSVP for this event.

On Friday, May 10 the 49er Karat Awards and breakfast will be held from 8:00am - 9:30am in the Chartroom. The Karat Awards are an extension of the Bravo Awards Program, which is a way for the 49er Shops to recognize employees and managers for the work they do. All Karat Award winners have been invited to this wonderful event. If you have any questions, please contact Alma Smith at X5-8009.

April Bravo Winners!

These ten winners were randomly drawn from all the Bravo Awards submitted during the month of April. The winners each receive 4 unrestricted AMC movie tickets, 4 small popcorn vouchers, and 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.

•      Ronnel Valenzuela (418)

•      Michelle Rudolph (315)

•      Angel Garcia (418)

•      Victor Sevillano (413)

•      Sam Avne (315)

•      Cassandra Lagasca (444)

•      Suzanne O'Deegan (203)

•      Eileen Yu (306)

•      Kristin Bonetati (315)

•      Linda Welty (201)

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.”

May 2013 Safety Break

Sitting Too Much…Take Breaks For Wellness

Have you ever noticed a burst of positive energy after a workout?  Physical activity sets off physiological and psychological mechanisms that can improve your mood. Exercise releases hormones that can leave you feeling calmer and happier. Activity can also offer the opportunity to release stress, meet new people and boost self-confidence.

Studies suggest that sitting for hours on end -- regardless of calorie intake and exercise -- is harmful. This may be because immobile muscles lose the ability to metabolize fats and sugar as efficiently as they should, which could promote high cholesterol and up diabetes risk.

Do you have a stiff neck and back pain from sitting down all day? For many people, spending 12 hours or more a day sitting down is a normal part of life. However, a new study suggests that spending more time sitting down not only causes back pain and tense muscles, but increases your risk of getting type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity, even if you work out every day!

•      Don’t despair – though most people can’t avoid sitting down at work or while studying, taking short exercise breaks or ‘micro breaks’ every half hour are a great way to reduce time spent sitting down and fit some activity into your day.

•      Doing simple stretching exercises, like stretching your arms, neck, wrists and legs can help them not feel too stiff. 

•      Taking short walks around your office or study area throughout the day, and participating in lunchtime walks, will help increase blood flow in your legs and arms and keep them from getting numb.

You can do many simple exercises in two minutes or less, so you can squeeze them in during the day. Remember, taking these small steps to reduce time sitting down goes a long way in improving your overall wellness.

For everyone at The Beach...

Finally, it’s Finals!

As the Spring semester comes to an end, many students are working hard to study for their upcoming final exams. As always, the Shops will have the Convenience stores open for all students looking for a meal, a quick caffeine boost, or even a toothbrush after waking up on the library floor. All convenience store hours will remain the same throughout the week of finals. To view store hours of operation for the month of May, please visit our Convenience Store Webpage.

As finals are completed, students may return rented and sell back their textbooks to the University Bookstore! The best time to sell back books is during finals week (May 13-17), when students can receive food vouchers and special promotions for returning their books.

Cap and gown disbursement begins today, May 6th! Come to the back of the Bookstore by the textbook section to either purchase your rental or pick up your cap and gown rental you purchase at Grad Fair. Also, your gown does come packaged so don’t forget to hang up or steam your gown to remove wrinkles before your Commencement Ceremony!

Tell Us What YOU think and win a prize!

The Bookstore is offering graduates the chance to give valuable feedback and win a prize! The Bookstore is looking for input from all graduating seniors to help us improve the products and services offered for Commencement. Simply fill out the survey and raffle entry form, and you might win a diploma frame or Herff Jones class ring! For more information, see attached flyer.

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, May 7 at 2pm in the Nugget. Come by to hear ASI updates and share your questions and concerns! The next Town Hall meeting at the Nugget will be Wednesday, May 15 at 2pm.

Farmers’ Market

ASI is hosting a Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, May 8^th from 10 am to 2 pm on the Student Recreation and Wellness (SRWC) plaza. Bring your own bag and come enjoy the fresh produce and other delicious local foods. For more information, check out the ASI Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/csulbasi.

Live Jazz at the Nugget

The Nugget will host live jazz entertainment for patrons on Thursday, May 9^th and Thursday, May 16^th at 6pm. Come enjoy a beverage and a good meal with friends, while expanding your cultural horizons.

Iced Coffee - a Nugget of Goodness!

Yum! Did you know the Nugget offers iced coffee? Now through finals week, the Nugget is selling their 16 oz. iced coffee for only $2.00! Add hazelnut or vanilla flavoring for only 50¢ extra. Share the attached flyer to invite your friends to “chill” with you.

Upcoming Alumni Events at the Beach

Graduating Seniors! Here are a few upcoming events that will provide a great opportunity for networking and fun. If you are interested and want more information, please visit the Alumni Association’s event page at http://csulb.edu/alumni/events.

v 2013 Alumni Awards Banquet: CSULB’s Alumni Association’s annual gala honoring "The Best of The Beach" will be held on Thursday, May 9 at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach. The gala honors the 2013 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Graduates, Professors and Staff as well as the President's Distinguished Service Award recipients. A no-host cocktail reception begins at 5:30pm, followed by dinner and the awards ceremony at 6:30pm. For more information, please contact Janet Gonzales at 562-985-7022 or by email at Janet.Gonzales@csulb.edu.

v Beach Alumni Mixer: All Alumni and friends are invited to CSULB’s Beach Alumni Mixer taking place on Thursday, June 20^th! This is a great opportunity to network and connect with fellow Beach grads and professionals. The event takes place from 6 to 8 pm at the Capital Grille in Long Beach. Tickets are $10 for Alumni members and $15 for non-members. Please contact the Alumni Association at 562-985-5252 or by email at Alumni.Association@csulb.edu with questions or to RSVP.

v Pageant of the Masters 2013: “The Big Picture”: Celebrating its 80th year, the Pageant of the Masters is ninety minutes of “living pictures” – incredibly faithful art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. Alumni will be able to enjoy dinner at the Tivoli Terrace inside the Festival of Arts grounds with fellow alumni and friends. Prices for the Dinner and Show are $130 for Alumni Association members and $150 for non-members. For more information, please contact Leticia Lozoya at 562-985-2539 or leticia.lozoya@csulb.edu. To read more about the Pageant of the Masters, please visit http://www.foapom.com.

Special Promotions

Bookstore

·       Books for Mom - 15% off Selected Titles: May 1-10 (In Store Only)

·       Gifts for Grads - Journals and Graduation Books from Tradebooks  Dept - 15% off Selected Items: May 1-31 (In Store Only)

·       Job Hunting Aids - 15% off: May 1-31 (In Store Only)

·       Summer Vacation Special - 15% off Travel Books: May 1-31 (In Store Only)

·       School Logo Sale - 20% off all logo clothing, gifts, & supplies: May 6-10 (In Store, Beach on 2nd Street & Online)

o   Don’t forget - Employees get their 20% off in addition to the 20% off Logo Sale pricing, which means 36% off!

·       Outdoor Commencement Sale - Last minute pickup for sashes, medallions, tassels and balloons: May 22-24 (In Front of the Bookstore)

o   Class rings will also be on sale and rental gown drop off will be available on those days (In Front of the Bookstore)

Commencement: The Shops will have a giant tent at the graduation ceremonies May 22-24 selling diploma frames, grad gifts, and more! Graduating employees will get their employee discount during commencement at this convenient location!

Textbook Buyback – Special Promotions for students May 13-17

Students can sell back their books, while participating in special promotions during finals week! For sellbacks of $50 or more, students will receive a voucher for $5.00 off a meal at the Nugget or Outpost (one voucher per student). The 49er Shops will also be giving out scratch-off tickets with prize amounts of $1 and $5 money back or 25% off store merchandise. For more information on locations for buyback, please visit our Bookstore Sellback Webpage.

Buyback Locations:

•      FRONT OF BOOKSTORE

•      PARKING LOT 14

•      THE OUTPOST

•      FRONTLINE REGISTERS

•      CUSTOMER SERVICE

Campus Copy Center

·       CCC Color of the Month – Pastel Blue (In Store Only)

·       CCC Special of the Month: Resume Printing - 20% off (In Store Only)

Starbucks

These sweet summer drinks are available through June 24th:

·       Mocha Cookie Crumble – Back by Popular Demand! This customer favorite is made with rich mocha sauce, vanilla syrup & Frappuccino chips, blended together with Frappuccino roast, milk and ice. Topped with chocolaty whipped cream & chocolate cookie crumbles.

·       Caramel Ribbon Crunch - Four kinds of caramel combine for this new indulgent treat. Buttery caramel syrup is blended with Frappuccino roast milk and ice. Topped with a layer of new dark caramel sauce, and then whipped cream, caramel drizzle and new crunchy caramel sugar topping.

Attention Frappa-holics!

Frappuccino Happy Hour is back! Come in to the University Dining Plaza or Library Starbucks from 3–5pm Monday through Thursday this week (May 6-9) to purchase any size or flavor of Frappuccino blended beverage for only half price!

This is an awesome way to try different flavors and unique combinations to find your perfect Frappuccino for the summer.

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 students can cheer on LBSU!

·      Baseball vs Hawai'i: Fri, May 10 at 6pm (Blair Field)

·      Softball vs Fresno State: Sat, May 11 at 1pm (49er Softball Complex)

·      Baseball vs Hawai'i: Sat, May 11 at 2pm (Blair Field)

·      Softball vs Fresno State: Sat, May 11 at 3pm (49er Softball Complex)

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: Kandis Jo Pogoda: Frontline Cashier, 49er Shops Bookstore

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

Kandis Jo Pogoda: I've been working for the bookstore since fall of 2012.

BB: What is the last thing you bought from the Shops?

KP: The last thing I bought from the Shops was a shirt and a hat.

BB: What is your major? or What is/was your favorite school subject?

KP: I recently graduated with my degree in Sociology, and a Spanish Minor.

BB: What is your favorite type of music? Your favorite song?

KP: I enjoy listening to multiple genres of music, but my favorites are hip hop, r&b, and house music.  My favorite song right now is "Girls Love Beyonce" by Drake. (Because I love Beyonce and Drake!) :]

BB: What three words describe you best?

KP: I am ambitious, adventurous, and caring.

BB: What are your favorite hobbies? If none, what do you do outside of work and/or school?

KP: I'm extremely active. In my free time, I like to dance, play sports, and work out.  I also really enjoy traveling and so far have been to 15 foreign countries.

BB: Are you a cat lover or a dog lover? Do you have any pets?

KP: DOG LOVER!!!! I have the cutest dogs in the world named Buckwheat and Kahlua<3

BB: What’s the best piece of advice someone has ever given you?

KP: My parents have always given me the best advice.  On an everyday basis, they encourage me to follow my dreams and to aim high.  They are always motivating me to be the best person I can be.  If it wasn't for their support and motivation, I doubt that I would have been able to graduate early, nor would I have had the courage to apply to be a Peace Corps Volunteer.

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