May 1 - May 7

CSUN Set to Open First of Its Kind Student Resource Center

California State University, Northridge is set to open a first of its kind resource center in the CSU system to provide basic needs services such as food, clothing and wellness in a centralized location on campus. The Valera NEST, officially known as “Nurturing Environment for Students to Thrive,” will open its doors in fall 2025. -- SCV News

SMC Symphony Orchestra and CSUN Animation Department to Present Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” May 12

The Santa Monica College Music Department will present the SMC Symphony Orchestra and the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Animation Department in a performance of “Pictures at an Exhibition,” by Modest Mussorgsky. The concert will be held on Sunday, May 12, at 4 p.m. in The Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. -- Santa Monica Daily Press

The National Council sponsors 2nd Annual Cal State Northridge C.I.P.H.E.R. Symposium Featuring Hip Hop Icon Big Daddy Kane and Special Guests

LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls (The National Council) is pleased to sponsor the 2nd annual Cal State Northridge (CSUN) C.I.P.H.E.R. Symposium, hosted by CSUN professor, music journalist, and historian Skyy Hook. The symposium will feature hip-hop icons Big Daddy Kane and Crazy Legs, music by DJ Revolution, performances by Bishop Lamont, dance battles, panels, and more. -- PR Newswire

CSUN to Celebrate the Class of 2024 with Series of Ceremonies

The cheers will be heard blocks away later this month as more than 11,000 graduating students cross the stage in front of California State University, Northridge’s iconic University Library as CSUN celebrates its 2024 commencement. -- SCV News

NASA Grants to Support Collaborative STEM Programs in L.A. County

In February, the program awarded a first round of seed funding to a selection of 11 teams, which also included two Los Angeles-based projects at California State University, Los Angeles and California State University, Northridge. -- Los Angeles Times

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, May 2-9

CSUN Graduate Exhibition – Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts: Artists: Taylor Caliz, Jaya Darriet, Rudy Falagán, Audrey Higa, Ann Kim, Cyrena Nouzille, Bryana Park, Christian Pineda, Emily Polanco, Alix Silverman. Opening reception, 3-6 p.m. May 4 in the Main Gallery. Exhibit run is May 6-25. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Use parking lot D6 or E6. CSUN Art Galleries are in the Art and Design Center on North University Drive (Plummer Street), between Etiwanda and Lindley avenues, Northridge. California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-1200. www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/art-galleries -- Los Angeles Daily News

Santa Monica College Music Department to Host Free Piano Master Class

Dr. Lancaster teaches keyboard musicianship, piano ensemble, and keyboard literature as a member of the piano faculty at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He is the author or co-author of more than 400 publications for piano students of all ages. His works include the Alfred Music Publishing series of piano method books used at SMC. Dr. Lancaster has led workshops for music teachers throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. He was named a Signature Sinfonian by the national music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and his numerous awards and honors for excellence in teaching and guiding students include the Distinguished Alumnus Award and Outstanding Alumnus in Fine Arts Award from Murray State University, Lifetime Achievement Awards from both the California Association of Professional Music Teachers and the National Conference of Keyboard Pedagogy. Dr. Lancaster is a former professor of music at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, where he established the Master's and Doctoral programs in piano pedagogy. -- Culver City Observer

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