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Message from the Provost, Mary Beth Walker
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Hello Colleagues,
I think it's an understatement when I say that we have had a busy semester! We have gradually begun to repopulate the campus; our Equity in Faculty Hiring Initiative has launched and tools, training, and resources are being introduced; and the Road Map to the Future released its initial findings. Meanwhile, CSUN faculty and staff dedicated themselves as always to excellence in teaching and mentoring students, and several of the news items below are proof of that.
As I write this, Commencement is only a few days away. This is such a wonderful time of year on campus. Our graduating students are excited and full of hope for what lies ahead, and you -- our faculty and staff -- should rightfully be proud of all you have done to guide our graduates along the way. CSUN faculty and staff always give 110%, and it shows in the faces of our students on Commencement day as they reflect on where they have been and where they are going. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. I hope you enjoy this newsletter and have a relaxing summer.
Mary Beth Walker, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Latest Academic News
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Students Present at Southwestern Anthropological Association (SWAA)
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| CSUN students were the talk of the town at the 91st annual SWAA, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in April. Eleven Matadors gave papers and presented posters on original research topics, including the well-being of LatinX households and type-2 diabetes, the implications of autonomous drones in the National Air Space, and diversity, inclusion and team cohesion within NASA centers. Rachel Rangel won first place for the best student paper, Kayla Hoy took third place for best poster, and Armenuhi Ghazaryan received honorable mention for her poster as well. Kevin Zemlicka and Suzanne Scheld, faculty in Anthropology, are recognized for mentoring the students throughout their success. |
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Water Resources and Policy Initiatives Conference a Success
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| On April 7th, CSUN hosted the annual CSU Water Resources and Policy Initiatives (WRPI) Conference, “Water Connects: Justice, Resilience, and Innovation." WRPI is a resource for education, research, and policy development to help state agencies, regulators, and lawmakers achieve a long-term, sustainable water supply for California based on good science. CSU faculty, students and staff presented. Learn more about the conference here. |
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Matadors Take Top Honors at Model UN in NYC
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| CSUN's Dept. of Political Science Model United Teams competed at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York in April, winning Distinguished Delegation representing Angola on 9 committees. In addition to the delegation award, students won individual awards for position papers and as Outstanding Delegates in Committee. CSUN has competed at the New York conference for more than ten years and consistently wins top honors. This year's team was exceptionally well prepared and determined to succeed. Go Matadors! |
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Staff SEED Training Offered
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Staff sessions for SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity Training) are being offered this month. SEED provides an opportunity to promote honest, open conversation with the goal to cultivate a safe and inclusive environment for students, staff and faculty.
The schedule is as follows:
Retreat: May 24 & May 25, 9-11am
Asynchronous work: May 26
Follow-up: May 27, 9-11am
RSVP by May 18 here.
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| Provost Walker and Dr. Xóchitl Flores-Marcial, Associate Professor in the Department of Chicana/o Studies, recently enjoyed a Zoom chat about Dr. Flores-Marcial's research and the Ford Postdoctoral Fellowship she has been awarded for 2022-2023. Watch the full interview here. |
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Share Your Feedback About CSUN's Road Ahead
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Road Map Reaches the Finish Line
Last week, we released the findings of the Road Map to the Future, an initiative that was built on the foundation of President Beck’s 100-day Listening Tour. Charged by President Beck to identify areas of focus for the university’s planning initiative, the Road Map Steering Committee worked to build consensus around the vision of a just and equitable future for CSUN, ensuring that every identified priority begins with and emanates from our unwavering commitment to inclusive excellence.
The resulting Road Map strategic directions will guide the institutional plan and transform the future at CSUN. The document has been posted with a Qualtrics form for public feedback until May 19 at the Road Map website, and your suggestions are both encouraged and vital to our inclusive process.
Although the Road Map initiative has reached the finish line, the real work lies ahead as divisional vice presidents implement specific priorities aligned with Road Map strategic directions.
Be sure to take a look at CSUN's Road Ahead and share your input!
Enjoy a brief video about the Road Map process and what it means for CSUN.
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