Vol 1213 Issue 27

Cali Cocina - A New Way to Dine on Campus!

The Forty-Niner Shops is proud to welcome students and staff to its newest dining location, Cali Cocina. This new grill features traditional favorites from Mexico with a modern, California influence.

The restaurant, which is located in the University Dining Plaza (UDP), opens just in time for the beginning of the Fall semester on August 26.

The Head Chef and Manager, our talented Victor Sevillano, has created a tasty menu of fresh, flavorful foods that everyone is sure to enjoy. Diners can order dishes ranging from the fun, over-the-top options like the California Burrito or Asada Tater Tots to the simpler fare, such as cheese quesadillas or a chopped salad.

And you can get creative with your cuisine! When ordering at the counter, the open display of food shows customers a selection of carnitas, fish, steak, barbacoa, grilled chicken, or vegetarian fajitas. As they prepare your taco, burrito bowl or salad, you can choose from the selection of brown or Spanish rice, tasty black or pinto beans, and a variety of crisp, juicy vegetables.

If you’re excited to try the newest, freshest food around, then visit the UDP and look for Cali Cocina in the corner, next to Panda Express.

Affordable Textbooks for All!

Did you know that our 49er Shops Bookstore is striving to provide affordable textbooks for all students? This year before you buy, take the time to look at all the options we have available!

Our most popular option would have to be textbook rentals. With such a large selection available this program has saved students over $1 million in just the past year! For those looking to purchase textbooks, our Textbook Department has made a great effort to find used textbooks from across the nation. Additionally, we also offer a Price Match Guarantee program. If a textbook is available for a lower price at another online bookstore, they will match the price – guaranteed!

Looking for the least expensive option for a new text? Then check out our the loose-leaf textbooks. And students can still sell back these books at the end of the semester. Another low cost and easy alternative are E-books. These convenient – and lightweight – options also happen to be approximately half the price of regular textbooks!

If you are looking for an affordable way to purchase your textbooks for the semester, visit the Bookstore’s online ordering page at shopthebeach.com to view price comparisons. If you have any questions please talk to a Bookstore representative to get advice on the best alternatives for your course materials.

Great Deals of the Month!

Bookstore
Employees - you will receive your 20% OFF employee discount on top of these promotions!

• Humor & Entertainment Books 20% off through Aug 31 (In Bookstore Only)
• Lap Desks 20% off through Aug 31 (In Bookstore Only)
• Study Guides & Test Prep Materials 20% off through Sept 30 (In Bookstore Only)
• Writing Guides & Reference 20% off Sept 2 - 30 (In Bookstore Only)
• Backpack & Tote bag sale – 20% off Aug 19 – Sept 7 (In Bookstore, Online, and Beach on 2^nd Street)
• $9.49 T-shirt Sale going on now, while supplies last! (In Bookstore, Online, and Beach on 2^nd Street)

Campus Copy Center

• Aug Color of the Month: 50% off Solar Yellow
• Aug Special of the Month: 20% off Booklet Binding 
• Sept Color of the Month: 50% off Celestial Blue
• Sept Special of the Month: 50% off Englargements or Reductions

Starbucks
FALL in love with these Seasonal Beverages:

• Pumpkin Spice Latte - The Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Latte is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and is back for a limited time only! Bring the flavors of fall right to your cup: pumpkin, cinnamon, clove, ginger and nutmeg. Handcrafted with espresso and freshly‐steamed milk, and topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices. Stop by for one now!
• Salted Caramel Mocha - Treat your taste buds to a Salted Caramel Mocha. It’s an exciting blend of espresso, mocha sauce, toffee nut syrup and steamed milk that is topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of salt. You can also get it cold as a Frappuccino® blended beverage!
• New! Chocolate Chai Tea Latte - Flavors of chocolate are combined with spices, black tea and steamed milk, then topped with whipped cream. This beverage is sure to be a new fall favorite!

Entertainment & Events

Stroll and Savor event in Belmont Shore September 18 and 19 from 5:30 - 9pm.  The Beach on 2nd Street is selling books of tickets for the event.  The 2nd Street store will have extended hours until 8pm for those two days.

Friday, September 6
Singing Bowl Concert
Gerald Daniel Recital Hall at 8pm (Free Admission)
**Part of the Cole Conservatory of Music Faculty Artist Series
Taken from: http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/cota/calendars/
 
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Gabe Bartalos in conversation with Matthew Barney
Carpenter Performing Arts Center at 8:00pm

September 13, 2013
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Japanese Garden members are welcome to join us for an evening of beauty and pleasure.  Stroll through the garden and view an exhibit of Japanese textile art featuring noren, fabric dividers, nestled in amongst the plants and flowers.  Listen to soothing music played through our state of the art sound system.  Enjoy tea and treats in our newly refurbished Friends Garden Pavilion.  Complimentary entrance for members, but please purchase a day parking pass for your vehicle, available in Lot 16 across from the Garden, before entering the event.
All ages welcome (an excellent opportunity to take your holiday photo early!)  RSVP to 562.985.2169.
Taken from: http://www.csulb.edu/~jgarden/aboutus/event.html 

Campus Connection

Week of Welcome - Sept 3-5
Week of Welcome will be held on Tuesday, September 3 through Thursday, September 5 from 11am - 2pm each day.

Students who want to become more involved in campus life are encouraged to attend this event, sponsored by the Associated Students Commissions.

During Week of Welcome, the Central Quad will hold tables for many clubs and campus organizations recruiting new members. Inforama, which showcases many of the departments and auxiliaries on campus, will kick things off on Tuesday, followed by the Student Organization Fairs on Wednesday and Thursday.

For more information on this fun event, please contact ASI at (562)985-2535 or email asi-programming@csulb.edu. If you would like information on the 49er Shops involvement in Inforama, please contact the Communications Department at FNS-Communicaitons@csulb.edu or call (562)985-1125. 

Smorgasport - Sept 6
Smorgasport, hosted by ASI and Athletics, will be held Friday, September 6 from 8pm to 12am at the USU Games Center and the USU North Lawn.

This event is a fun, free alternative for the first Friday night back on campus. Students can play interactive games, enjoy free food and music from local radio stations and take part in prize giveaways! Inside the USU, students can gather information about student organizations and play free rounds of bowling, billiards and video games.

So if you're looking for a good time, give ASI a call! If you have any questions about the event, contact the ASI Program Council at (562)985-5342 or visit www.programcouncil.org.

Safety & Wellness

Have a Good Laugh

Laughter is the Best Medicine
Have you ever noticed that laughing feels good? That’s because humor and laughter are good for you! They both make a significant contribution to your physical and mental health. Fun Fact: just 3-5 minutes of intense laughter can double your heart rate and provide the aerobic equivalent to 3 strenuous minutes on a rowing machine. Now that’s a more fun way to get a workout!

Laughter also has the convenient ability to reduce physical pain, but let’s investigate that further…When you laugh, muscles are activated that send signals to your brain. Being the super-smart organ that it is, the brain then releases endorphins – which are nature’s best built-in painkiller! So if you are in pain, you can literally just laugh it off!

Want to know some other cool benefits of laughing? It can also mobilize our body’s defenses and make us measurably happier (there is clinical evidence for this!).

Laughter to Reduce Stress
When we are stressed at work, home or school, we can become surrounded by negativity. Humor provides a healthy alternative – so turn that frown upside down! Humor can also assist in problem solving and challenging situations – so the next time you’re unable to focus at work, just remember that one joke (a chicken, a cat and a monkey walk into a bar…)

But don’t forget to hone your wit and sharpen that funny bone! Humor can be harmful if it comes at the expense of someone else, so remember to keep your jokes light and fun. Also, when you bring laughter into the workplace you must recognize when it suits the task at hand and when it’s just inappropriate.

Learn to laugh at what you do without laughing at who you are. This ability helps us keep things in perspective and helps us to let go of upsets, disappointments or frustrations before they become overwhelming.

Share with us on Social Media!

Employees – Talk to your manager if you are interested in becoming a social media page administrator 

For those of you who are 49er Shops employees, we encourage you to take part in the action! Take a picture of your fellow employees, happy customers, delicious foods or special promotions and share it with the CSULB campus! Each department has its own social media page(s), and all employees who complete our social media training are allowed to post to their respective departments. 

Contact Us 

If you have an announcement or interesting nugget of news, please contact us! We encourage all readers to inform us about upcoming events, exceptional employees, and other interesting and relevant information from campus. 

Email: FNS-Communications@csulb.edu
Phone: (562) 985-1125
Or visit our social media links: 

Athletics

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!

• Women’s Soccer vs  Northern Arizona - Fri 8/23 at 7pm (George Allen Field)
• Women's Volleyball vs Alumni - Sat 8/24 at 6pm (The Goldmine)
• Women's Volleyball vs Illinois - Fri 8/30 at 7:30pm (The Pyramid)
• Women's Volleyball vs Florida State - Sat 8/31 at 7pm (The Pyramid)
• Women's Soccer vs Cincinnati - Fri 9/6 at 7pm (George Allen Field)
• Women's Soccer vs Loyola Marymount - Sun 9/8 at 6pm (George Allen Field)

For the full schedule and details for all Long Beach State Athletics events, visit www.longbeachstate.com. For events held at the Pyramid, students must enter through the student entrance for free attendance. The student entrance is on the South side of the Pyramid.

The Shops' Spotlight...

This Week: Jamie Ortiz: Graphics Student Supervisor, Communications Department 
 
Beach Bytes: How long have you been with the Shops?
Jamie Ortiz: Two years and 7 months. I started as a frontline cashier for Chris Ramirez and found my way back here in the Communications Office!

BB: What does your first name mean?
JO: My full first name is Jamie Lee. My mom claims she added the "Lee" to make it more girly and didn't know it was an actress…whom she happens to love.

BB: What is the last thing you bought from the Shops?
JO: Salmon Burger from the Nugget on Friday. These things are delicious and I wish it was a regular menu item!

BB: What was your major?
JO: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design major with a minor in Marketing

BB: What is your favorite type of music? Your favorite song?
JO: My answer to this question changes all the time. I literally like everything from underground hip-hop to indie to old school rock. My favorite album right now is Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience.

BB: What three words describe you best?
JO: Crafty. Soft-spoken. Determined.

BB: What are your favorite hobbies? If none, what do you do outside of work and school?
JO: I like to cook and run when I have the time and will power to do it.

BB: Are you a cat lover or a dog lover? Do you have any pets?
JO: Dog lover! I have a dog back home, but since I'm never home, my mom pretty much claimed that dog as her's. I wouldn't mind having one here in LB though ;)

BB: What’s the best piece of advice someone has ever given you?
JO: Not really advice, but quote from a movie: "You can swear and curse the fates, but when it comes to the end, you have to let go." - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

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! If you would like to be put in the Spotlight, please email us at FNS-Communications@csulb.edu.