News - July 19, 2018

Your CalPERS and You Workshop – July 27

Whether you’re early or midway through your career, it is wise to get a better understanding of your CalPERS benefits. Learn about your retirement income sources, how your pension is calculated, purchasing service credit, the importance of having a power of attorney on file, what happens if you leave your employer, and much more. It will be held at the Barrett Athletic Administration Center (BAC), Room 223 on Friday, July 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a CalPERS workshop for employees that are not planning to retire in the near future. RSVP deadline is Friday, July 20. To confirm your attendance email benefits@csulb.edu or call Benefits Services at ext. 5-2381. More CalPERS workshops dates can be found on the Benefits Services website.

Japanese Garden Receives Award for Sustainability Leadership

The California Association of Museums and the California Natural Resources Agency have selected the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden to receive the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability. The Japanese Garden’s award is in recognition of the Green Generation Mixer and Sustainability Project Showcase. This is an annual event hosted in collaboration with the CSULB Office of Sustainability and Sustainability Task Force. The event celebrates student and faculty sustainability-related research and creative projects. The event also provides a venue for campus and Long Beach community members to connect with sustainability leaders from local nonprofit organizations, city agencies, and green businesses. The Japanese Garden’s longstanding support for this event is motivated by its commitment to advancing the university’s educational mission, sustainability, and climate action goals. For more about how the Japanese Garden supports campus sustainability and student learning, please contact Jeanette Schelin at jeanette.schelin@csulb.edu.