Thursday, October 25, 2007

Classes Resume Monday/Resource Tables Available

The campus will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, October 29th. There will be resource tables available in front of University Hall for faculty, staff, and students on Monday and Tuesday, starting at 8 a.m., to provide information on available resources for fire-related issues.

Cal-SOAP Workshop Cancelled

Due to the wildfires and air quality, the Cal-SOAP Application Assistance Workshop scheduled for Saturday, October 27th at CSU San Marcos has been cancelled. The event will not be rescheduled. For additional information, visit www.sandiegocalsoap.com.

University Services

Students: When campus reopens, students may contact Counseling and Psychological Services (760) 750-4915, and faculty, staff, and students may also contact the Office of the Dean of Students (760) 750-4935 for information on university services for students.

Faculty and Staff: All CSUSM employees who are eligible for health benefits may take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that is administered by Horizon Health. EAP services are available on-line at www.horizoncarelink.com or by calling (800) 342-8111. Additional information regarding provided services is available at https://zipcode.csusm.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.csusm.edu/HR/benefits/eap_worklife_resources.htm.

Cancellation Notice

The “Because I Care” 5k, Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk, and CSUSM Alzheimer's and Family Caregiver Resource Fair, scheduled for October 28, has been cancelled due to the wildfires.

Displaced Employees

The university has established a website to gather names and contact information for staff and faculty who have been displaced or otherwise directly affected by today’s wildfires. This information (name, contact information, situation description) will help us to maintain contact with those affected and to provide information about resources available to those in need. The website is located at http://www.csusm.edu/fire_assistance.html