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!