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.
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Ronnel Valenzuela (418)
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Michelle Rudolph (315)
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Angel Garcia (418)
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Victor Sevillano (413)
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Sam Avne (315)
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Cassandra Lagasca (444)
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Suzanne O'Deegan (203)
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Eileen Yu (306)
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Kristin Bonetati (315)
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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!
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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.
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Doing simple stretching exercises, like
stretching your arms, neck, wrists and legs can help them not feel too
stiff.
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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 8th 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 9th and Thursday, May 16th 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.
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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.
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Beach
Alumni Mixer: All Alumni and friends are invited to CSULB’s
Beach Alumni Mixer taking place on Thursday, June 20th! 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.
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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)
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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)
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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:
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FRONT OF BOOKSTORE
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PARKING LOT 14
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THE OUTPOST
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FRONTLINE REGISTERS
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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!
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Baseball vs Hawai'i: Fri, May 10 at 6pm (Blair
Field)
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Softball vs Fresno State: Sat, May 11 at 1pm
(49er Softball Complex)
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Baseball vs Hawai'i: Sat, May 11 at 2pm (Blair
Field)
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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!
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