Mar. 1, 2016
Volume 3, Edition 26
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Bonnie Raitt Packs the VPAC for KCSN Benefit Concert

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt brought her unique blend of blues, rock and R&B to CSUN’s VPAC stage as the headliner for KCSN’s sold-out annual benefit concert.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Sen. Bob Hertzberg

CSUN and Valley Leaders Collaborate to Push for Better Transportation Options

CSUN administrators and student leaders joined with state Sen. Bob Hertzberg on Monday morning to call for better transportation options for CSUN’s almost 50,000 students, faculty and staff. On Thursday, March 3, the university will host a Valley Transportation Summit with Hertzberg, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and other local leaders to discuss proposed transit solutions. All CSUN students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend.

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Dianne F. Harrison

CSUN Encourages College Success at Super Sunday

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison joined CSU leaders from throughout the state attending churches on Super Sunday with the message that “college is for you.” Since 2005, the CSU has partnered with California churches serving predominantly African-American congregations. The goal of the initiative is to increase the college preparation, enrollment and graduation rates of African-American students.

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Upcoming Events

 
 
 
women basketball players

Hoops Doubleheader

Sat, March 5, 4 p.m.
It’s Senior Day and the In-N-Out Doubleheader, as fans bid farewell to Tre Hale-Edmerson and Jasmine Johnson as they play their final games for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams.

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Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder

Binge Worthy Journalism Serial Creators Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder at VPAC

Sat, March 5, 8 p.m.
In their live presentation, co-creators Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder take the audience backstage of this cultural phenomenon, using some of their favorite tape to narrate personal stories about the ups and downs of creating a new form of modern storytelling.

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band performing

CSUN Jazz “A” Band

Tue, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Featuring Bob Mintzer, one of the most influential composers and saxophone players in the world.

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Focus on Alumni & Community

 
 
 

Biology Speed Mentoring Event, March 3

Explore career opportunities from experienced professionals.

Schools Group Honors Partnership Between CSUN and CHIME Institute

A consortium of preschool through 12th grade educators, advocates and supporters has singled out the alliance between CSUN and the CHIME Institute as a model of a successful partnership between schools and a university.

A Conversation with Governor Michael Dukakis

Former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis shared memories from his presidential campaign and explored the current political landscape during a lecture at CSUN.

 
 

CSUN in the News

 
 
 

CSUN Looks to Improve Public Transit to Campus

Los Angeles Daily News

KABC Takes a Look at CSUN’s Virtual Classroom

KABC-7 News

Students Push Body Positivity for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

USA Today - College