Aug. 8, 2017
Volume 4, Edition 50
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Five CSUN Alumni Honored as LAUSD Teachers of the Year

The Los Angeles Unified School District recently recognized alumni Roxana Brock, Grace Maddox, Jonathan Garcia, Dana Brooks and Ximena Rodriguez among its 2017 Teachers of the Year, which continues the trend of CSUN graduates being honored annually by the second-largest school district in the country.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Wall Street star Milton Berlinski is a Distinguished Alumni.

Wall Street Titan’s American Dream Began at CSUN

Milton Berlinski, who was recently honored as a Distinguished Alumnus, began his journey toward Wall Street success while at CSUN.

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CSUN alumnus Shervin Boloorian left his job on Capitol Hill to become a sound therapist in Bali.

After 10,000 Miles, CSUN Alumnus Finds his True Calling

After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from CSUN, then spending 10 years on Capitol Hill, Shervin Boloorian left his job — and the country — to become a sound therapist in Bali.

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Upcoming Events

 
 
 
The classic thriller Psycho is next up at AS Summer Movie Fest.

Associated Students Summer Movie Fest: Psycho

Thur, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller is coming to the big screen at AS Summer Movie Fest.

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The SRC is offering a free one-week free trial over summer.

Free One-Week Trial Membership at the SRC

Aug. 14-20
CSUN alumni who want to take advantage of all the SRC has to offer without having to pay the summer fee can simply register at the SRC front desk for a free week. Due to a scheduled locker room renovation, showers in the men’s and women’s locker rooms will not be available during this trial period. Alternate showers will be provided at the Plaza Pool adjacent to the SRC.

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Come to the free CSUN-al Gardening class and find out all the ways to conserve water.

Water-Wise Ways for the Home Garden

Sat, Aug. 19, 9 a.m.
Come to the free CSUN-al Gardening class and find out how to conserve water in Southern California. Registration is required.

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Focus on Alumni & Community

 
 
 

2017 Alumni Scholarship Recognition Dinner

We invite you to join the Alumni Association in recognizing the 14 outstanding students selected to receive one of the Alumni Legacy, First Generation or Graduate Scholarships awarded by the Alumni Association annually. Tickets to this event are $35 per person or $350 for a table of 10.

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Thompson Named Big West Nominee for Prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year Award

Nicole Thompson, a senior defender who was a key member of the CSUN Women’s Soccer team’s stalwart defense, is being recognized for great work on and off the field. She became the first Matador in team history to receive a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Scholar All-American Award.

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Radiologic Sciences 40th Anniversary Celebration, Sept. 16

The celebration at the Woodland Hills Hilton Hotel commemorates four decades of advancing the radiologic sciences field through education. We hope you join us for an evening celebration connecting alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends.

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We Want to See You on Vacation!

Wear some CSUN gear while you’re on vacation and send us a photo of you. We’ll use some of our favorites on our CSUN Alumni Instagram page (@csunalumni). And just for sending us a photo, we’ll send you a free CSUN luggage tag. Submit photos to alumni@csun.edu and let us know where you are in the photo.

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CSUN in the News

 
 
 

Hollywood Foreign Press’ Philanthropy Runs Both Broad and Deep

Variety

‘Potato Cartel’ Drove Up Prices Nearly 50 Percent, Says CSUN Study

Food & Wine

Teens from LA, Oxnard High Schools Garden and Compost at CSUN

Los Angeles Daily News