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CSUN SHINE WEEKLY
Nov. 5, 2013
Volume 1, Edition 2
Photo of Matt Damon embracing Dianne Ravitch.

Education Expert Diane Ravitch and Actor Matt Damon Speak at CSUN

Actor and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Matt Damon introduced Diane Ravitch, the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education, at a lecture hosted by CSUN’s Center for Teaching and Learning. Read more about the lecture.
Photo of two female CSUN track athletes running.
CSUN Study Aims to Increase Student-Athlete Academic Success
Conducted at CSUN, the study will focus on the student-athlete experience in three main areas: campus engagement, athletics and academic success for women and students of color. Read more about the study.
Rendering of new Tseng College home.
CSU Board Approves Plan to Build New Home for Tseng College
The new facility will allow Tseng College to expand CSUN’s strong presence in graduate, international and midcareer education, as well as in applied research and research relationships with regional, national and international employers. Read more about the new building.
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Upcoming Events
Photo of migrant worker and child in field.
Creating Cesar Chavez: The Fight Against the Bracero Program in Ventura County
Thu., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Event is free. Read More
Group picture of the Turtle Island Quartet.
Turtle Island Quartet with Guest Nellie McKay
Thu., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Performing jazz and 1920s Weimar cabaret. Read More
Men's basketball team in huddle.
Men’s Basketball vs. Hope International
Fri., Nov. 8, 7:05 p.m.
Don't miss the season opener! Read More
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Focus on Faculty & Staff

$5 Fridays at Geronimo’s

Friday lunch special for faculty and staff only. Located at the Satellite Student Union on campus, Geronimo’s offers all-you-can-eat dining from nine food stations.

Bodywork: Posture, Ergonomics and Movement, Nov. 7

Workshop features Klotz Student Health Center’s chiropractor, Robert Patterson, who will discuss how to minimize muscle and joint aches and pains.

Creating Accessible Documents and Presentations, Nov. 13

Sponsored with Faculty Development, this workshop will be beneficial to all campus faculty and staff responsible for creating accessible documents.
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CSUN in the News

Future of Northridge Envisioned

Daily News

Activists to Watch: CSUN Alumna
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins

BillMoyers.com

1989-90 Magic: Where Are They Now? Featuring CSUN’s Reggie Theus

Orlando Sentinel
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