News Digest

Time to socialize
The USA Annual Winter Social will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the University Union Ballroom. Highlights include a lunch buffet and door prizes. Details: www.csus.edu/usa/winter/index.htm

Diversity workshops continue
Professional development workshops on "Concepts of Understanding Diversity in the Workplace" led by Jaffe Dickerson, Littler Mendelson, will resume Dec. 6-8.

Part I, open to all employees, addresses how to define diversity and diversity issues facing the University, and provides an overview of practical strategies that foster respect and inclusion. It will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the Alumni Center.

Part II has been designed for administrators, managers and department chairs, and offers a variety of coaching skills development opportunities, as well as practical strategies to assist in effectively managing diverse human resources and preventing inappropriate behaviors and potential harassment/discrimination claims. Sessions for managers/administrators will be offered from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 2 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Library Room 11. A session for department chairs will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 8 in the University Union Summit Room.

Register at www.csus.edu/fas/traindev/diversity.html.

Piano concert
Piano Series guest artist Leslie Howard will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 in the Music Recital Hall. Howard is internationally famous for his recordings of Liszt's complete piano music as well as music of other composers—more than 130 CDs in all. He will perform solo piano works by Haydn, Beethoven, Liszt, Grieg and Glazunov. Tickets are $8 to $10 and are available at the door.

Retirement party
A retirement reception for Assistant Vice President for Administrative Services Carolyn Pittman will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14 in the University Center Restaurant. To make a donation toward a retirement gift, contact Stacy Hayano in the Budget Office at 278-6922.