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Intramural Sports
Primary for students and SRC members, Intramural Sports offer an opportunity to participate in a variety of structured leagues, sports and tournaments including pickleball, volleyball, badminton and soccer. View IM Sports here.

Ergonomics Assessments
The office of Safety and Risk Management (SRM) performs ergonomic assessments at workstations to ensure safe and healthy postures while working. Learn more about ergonomics.

In-Shape
Offers a discount to CSUB employees with six off-campus locations in Bakersfield. Enroll online or at your local club. Company Code: CSUBS782

LVL Fitness
10% off membership with your CSUB ID. Learn more about LVL Fitness.

Employee Assistance Program
Empathia offers a wide array of webinars/seminars for employees focused on promoting individual and organizational well-being, work/life resources, educational and health solutions. Learn more about EAP.

Campus Dining Meal Plan
Faculty/Staff Metropolitan Meal Plan Dollars are loaded on your card and used with just a simple swipe of your CSUB ID / Runner Card at the Runner Cafe, WhichWich, Starbucks, Panda Express, Runner Express and Walter's Coffee & Snack Bar. Buy $100 in Faculty/Staff Metropolitan Meal Plan Dollars and receive a $10 bonus. Learn more about the meal plan.

Food Pantry
The food pantry is located just north of the Student Union, before reaching Parking Lot M. Staff and faculty are welcome to peruse their selection of items, no questions asked. Learn more about the Food Pantry.

Library
Walter Stiern Library offers access to paper books, ebooks, various articles and databases and other excellent resources for professional or personal development. View the library website.

You have access to newspapers including New York Times, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, and others. View newspapers here.

Extended Education
Offers an opportunity to take fee-based courses for professional development or lifestyle and personal interest. View Extended Education here.

CSU Learn
CSU Learn is CSUB's one-stop shop for on-campus and online learning. Easily view and register for upcoming workshops, and stay up-to-date on your online required courses. Browse hundreds of learning courses and modules to expand your knowledge and expertise. Explore your CSU Learn portal here.

Childcare Resources
Visit LifeMatters Employee Assistance Program to find resources and support for parents and caregivers. Contact HR for a password.

Lactation Rooms
CSUB is committed to supporting employees who need to express milk or nurse their child during hours of operation by providing private spaces and lactation rooms in close proximity to their workspaces. View the Lactation Accommodations page.

CSU Family Resources
California State University is committed to supporting the well-being and family life of our faculty and staff. We offer a variety of resources to help balance work, personal, and family commitments. Learn more about family resources.

CSUB Faculty and Staff Initiative
Every faculty and staff member at CSUB has an opportunity to make a gift in support of our students — in addition to the time and talent that is contributed on a daily basis. Every gift made through this drive will enhance and strengthen the student experience. No matter where you designate your gift, you are contributing to a long tradition of academic excellence at CSUB. There are two distinct ways to contribute to the Faculty and Staff Initiative:

1. Gifts can be made online at the Student Success Giving page.
2. You can make regular gifts on a monthly basis through payroll deduction.

Affinity Groups
The various affinity groups at CSUB provide faculty and staff a place to gather around shared interests and common goals. Affinity groups are open to all CSU Bakersfield faculty and staff. Learn more about affinity groups.

Find more ways to get involved.

Music and Performances
The Music Program produces a wide variety of events each term, including band, orchestra, and choir concerts, jazz concerts, chamber music performances, opera scenes and full productions, and student recitals. Guest artists are frequently invited to perform and offer master classes. Learn more about Music.

University Art Gallery
The University's Todd Madigan Art Gallery acts as a beacon in the community, bringing established artists, curators and critics to campus to share and exchange ideas as well as student and faculty works including paintings, drawings, sculpture, graphic design, photography and more. See current exhibitions.

Theater
View the current Theatre season and performance dates.

Employee Recognition Events
The President and the cabinet honor staff and faculty for their years of service and continued dedication to CSUB Bakersfield. View recognition events here.

Auto and Home Insurance Discounts
Visit the Voluntary Benefits page to learn about discounts offered to CSUB employees.

Travel Assistance and Life Service Tools
If you have a Basic Life insurance plan with us, you have access to Travel Assistance and Life Service Tools.

Cellphone Providers
Discounts ranging from 15 - 25% are available with various cell phone companies. Contact Verizon and AT&T for details.

Hotel Discount Rates
Many hotel companies, including Marriott and Hyatt, offer discounted nightly rates for government employees on state business.

Credit Unions

• Strata Credit Union
• Safe1 Credit Union
• Valley Strong Credit Union
• Golden 1 Credit Union

Please contact the credit unions for the nearest branch office or visit their website for additional information.

Valvoline Oil Change
Save 20%* on oil changes and other services in CA locations. See the flyer for instructions.