California’s Push for Ethnic Studies Runs Into the Israel-Hamas War
Theresa Montaño, a Chicano studies scholar at California State University, Northridge, and a founder of the Liberated Ethnic Studies group, declined to say how many districts the group works with. She emphasized that the group does not promote a one-size-fits-all approach, but helps schools create lessons relevant to their local communities. -- The New York Times
Understanding and Preventing Teen Dating Violence
The percentages of teen victims of sexual and physical abuse were higher among LGBTQ+ youth, 16.4% and 13.1% respectively. As teens grow and discover who they are, it can affect their self-esteem if they feel ambivalent about falling outside the “heterosexual norm” in society – especially if they don’t have a positive or accepting home environment where they openly share their identity, said Dr. Dana S. Grekin, a clinical social worker at Cedars Sinai and lecturer in Child and Adolescent Development at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Moderation is the Key to Health Eating Habits, According to CSUN Prof
Moderation is the key to sustaining healthy eating habits through the holiday season and into the new year, according to Brittany Allison, an assistant professor of food science at California State University, Northridge. -- SCV News
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Feb. 15-22
Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium at California State University, Northridge: The Department of Physics and Astromomy at CSUN presents the grand reopening of the planetarium (closed down in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic). “Star Shows” at 6 and 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 16 and 23. Minimum age: 8. Doors open 15-minutes before each show. No late seating. Free to attend these February shows. First come, first seated. Location, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-5601. Email: . Details on the reopening: tinyurl.com/2p366pxt. Information about parking, location of the planetarium and tickets for shows in March: www.csun.edu/science-mathematics/physics-astronomy/planetarium -- Black News: For Us By Us
CSUN to Present 39th Annual Assistive Technology Conference
California State University, Northridge invites the public to join some of the world’s leading accessibility and assistive technology industry leaders next month at the 39th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, scheduled to take place March 18-22 at the Anaheim Marriott. -- SCV News
Sacramento State plans to launch nation's first Black honors college
Sacramento State indeed has the most Black students at more than 1,900 with California State University, Northridge not far behind. -- ABC 10
CSUN 39th Annual Assistive Technology Conference to Take Place in Anaheim Marriott, March 18-22
California State University, Northridge invites the public to join some of the world’s leading accessibility and assistive technology industry leaders next month at the 39th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, scheduled to take place March 18-22 at the Anaheim Marriott. Whether it’s artificial intelligence, a modified wheelchair, or an enhanced smartphone, assistive technology can transform the lives of people with disabilities.
MOVIE SCREENING: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (Free & open to the public)
CSUN CINEMATHEQUE Spring film series, Scribes on the Silver Screen: Auteurs & Adaptations opens with the COEN BROTHERS hilarious adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? Starring George Clooney, John Turturro, Holly Hunter, John Goodman. -- Northridge-Chatsworth Patch
Florida Insurance Companies Plan Over 50 Percent Rate Rises
In a previous interview with Newsweek, David T. Russell, professor of insurance and finance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), said that homeowners in states like Florida and California—which is also experiencing its own insurance crisis—are stuck in a lose-lose situation. -- Newsweek
LIFESTYLE 12 vibrant spots where jazz still reigns in L.A.
Beyond these places, many other venues present big jazz names occasionally or stage annual festivals, like the Hollywood Bowl, the Soraya at Cal State Northridge or the Leimert Park Jazz Festival. There are also clubs known for their weekly jazz nights or jam sessions, including General Lee’s in Chinatown (Tuesdays), the York in Highland Park (Wednesdays), Rudolph’s in downtown’s Freehand Hotel (Wednesdays), Lavender Blue Restaurant Lounge in Inglewood (Sundays), the Mint near Carthay Square (Sundays) and Justine’s Wine Bar in Frogtown (also Sundays). -- Los Angeles Times
NASA selects 11 teams to collaborate on new Science Mission Directorate program
This collaboration between California State University, Northridge, and NASA JPL will study Halobacterium salinarum NRC-1 grown under simulated stressful environmental conditions, which could help understand possibilities for life on other planets. -- Military & Aerospace Electronics
CSUN Extends Intent to Enroll Deadline to June 1
n response to the Department of Education’s delay in releasing FAFSA information to universities, California State University, Northridge has extended the Intent to Enroll deadline from May 1 to June 1. This gives students time to review their financial aid offer before accepting CSUN’s admission offer. Financial aid is an important consideration and the university wants students and their families to be fully informed so they can make the best decision for their situation. -- SCV News
Registration Now Open for CTG's College & Career Fair for the Arts
In addition, there will be a college and resource fair featuring representatives from local colleges, universities, and arts organizations. Confirmed participants include American Academy of Dramatic Arts; ArtCenter College of Design; Azusa Pacific University; Backstage; California Institute of the Arts; California Polytechnic University, Pomona; California State Summer School Arts Foundation; California State University, Dominguez Hills; California State University, Los Angeles; California State University, Northridge; Dramatists Guild of America; East Los Angeles College; Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles Valley College; Pasadena Playhouse; Pepperdine University; Santa Monica College; University of California, Irvine; University of Southern California; University of California, Los Angeles; and University of California, San Diego. -- Broadway World Los Angeles
California State Faculty Mobilize for a No Vote
Cal State Northridge computer science professor Jeff Wiegley summarizes the failures of the agreement to live up to what was agreed to in bargaining caucuses: -- Counterpunch
LABJ Insider: Super Bowl Showdown
California State University, Northridge has launched a new podcast, CSUN Conversations. The podcast, which launched last week, focuses on CSUN, its faculty, students and alumni. -- Los Angeles Business Journal
Why readers praise The SoCal Sound KCSN 88.5: The radio station plays new music
I’ve received enough emails regarding the station to know that The SoCal Sound of KCSN (88.5 FM) — broadcasting from the campus of California State University, Northridge — is a reader favorite. Usually, the topic of the station comes up when I lament the lack of new music on the local airwaves. -- Los Angeles Daily News