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May 15 - May 21

CSUN Unveils Bookstein Real Estate Center

Nearly 200 students, faculty and community leaders attended a May 6 naming ceremony to honor Harriet and Harvey Bookstein for their generous support for the real estate program and center at California State University, Northridge’s David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. -- SCV News

Teenage Rising Star Set to Graduate from CSUN

While most teenagers are navigating their way through high school, 15-year-old actor Tate Birchmore is preparing to walk the California State University, Northridge commencement stage. -- SCV News

What Supports Latino Student Success?

Connect to community. Programs that help cultivate students’ passions through community engagement also see high levels of success. CSUN’s B2F participants commit to 20 hours of community service and the program establishes service projects based on their cultural history. California State University, Fullerton, helps counseling students serve Spanish-speaking communities through the Ánimo Latinx Counseling Emphasis, which infuses Latinx cultural values into the curriculum to provide specialized clinical training. -- Inside Higher Ed

In the Community Calendar

Saturday, June 1 Food Forward Zest Fest 9am-1pm California State University Northridge - Orange Grove 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330 -- ABC 7 Los Angeles

Lowriders Are High Art at the Petersen Museum's New Exhibit, 'Best in Low'

"Our first show was focused on community, car clubs," said Denise Sandoval, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge and a multi-time curator/consultant to the Petersen for its lowrider shows. "The second one was how lowriders fit in LA history, but this one is really focused on craftsmanship. We look at hydraulics, engraving, painting, upholstery. The goal is to give recognition to a community that doesn't get appreciation for its craftsmanship." Sandoval also mentioned that the new exhibit makes space for lowriders built by women, as well as builds not only from other states, but from overseas as well. "The two Japanese cars are not to be missed," she advised. We can vouch for that. Takahiko Izawa's completely engraved '58 Impala was mind-blowing, as was Hisashi Ushida's golden '54 Chevy, "Sphynx." -- Car & Driver Magazine

Lowriders Are High Art at the Petersen Museum's New Exhibit, 'Best in Low'

"Our first show was focused on community, car clubs," said Denise Sandoval, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge and a multi-time curator/consultant to the Petersen for its lowrider shows. "The second one was how lowriders fit in LA history, but this one is really focused on craftsmanship. We look at hydraulics, engraving, painting, upholstery. The goal is to give recognition to a community that doesn't get appreciation for its craftsmanship." Sandoval also mentioned that the new exhibit makes space for lowriders built by women, as well as builds not only from other states, but from overseas as well. "The two Japanese cars are not to be missed," she advised. We can vouch for that. Takahiko Izawa's completely engraved '58 Impala was mind-blowing, as was Hisashi Ushida's golden '54 Chevy, "Sphynx." -- Yahoo!

Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley area, May 20-27

A view from the San Fernando Valley: Hip-Hop Artist David “Dee-1” Augustine, center, dances at CSUN during California State University, Northridge’s Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation and Research (CIPHER) Symposium on the school’s Northridge campus on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Jorge “Rascal” Coria, left, and Greg “Bad Newz” Aldana, right, showed their dance skill and style to audiences at the event, too. The event featured live hip-hop performances, DJs, dancers, graffiti installations, food trucks, and speakers. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) -- Los Angeles Daily News

Oakland high school grads receive $5 million in college scholarships

Hubbard will be going to CSU Northridge in the fall to study business and marketing with an emphasis on fashion. He's already had a chance to be a part of New York Fashion Week and hit the runway. He's on his way to turning his dream into reality but he also knows his journey is not just about him. -- CBS News

My Biggest Mistake: David Honda

David Honda leads Northridge-based D.S. Honda Construction, a company he founded in 1980. He has also served as chair of the California State University – Northridge Foundation. During the course of his career, however, Honda has made some mistakes. Here he discusses a few. The lesson he says he has learned? “I was mistaken in a rush to judgment. I was young and impatient. I now go down the rabbit hole for every opportunity.” -- San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Celebrate graduation or move-out day at the best restaurants near L.A.’s college campuses

But in the neighborhoods just outside of L.A.’s college campuses, there are plenty of restaurants that affirm the city’s status as a global food capital and are fit for a celebratory meal. Whether you are visiting for college tours or helping a family member move in or out of the dorms, skip the student dining experience at least once for establishments that offer a rich glimpse into the city’s culinary world, from a classic deli near Cal State Northridge to Yucatán-influenced seafood near USC, Persian cuisine within walking distance from UCLA, Colombian comfort food convenient to Cal State Long Beach and more. -- Los Angeles Times

Newest CSUN Grads Given Tools to Achieve Their Dreams

Members of the graduating class of 2024 found a home at California State University, Northridge. It was a place that empowered them and gave them the tools to break cultural and generational barriers, and to fulfill dreams first imagined decades earlier. -- SCV News

Graduates to Receive Special Recognition at CSUN’s Honors Convocation

Of the approximately 3,500 graduates invited to take part in California State University, Northridge’s Honors Convocation on Saturday, May 11, six individuals were singled out for special recognition as outstanding graduating students. Three will be featured this week and the rest in next week’s issue. -- San Fernando Valley Sun.

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