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Q&A: Serj Tankian On Composing, His Musical Roots, Tom Waits And More

This past April, he returned to his alma mater, California State University Northridge, to lead an orchestra of students in bringing his music to life. That was recorded for the new album Invocations, which Tankian describes as, “An operatic suite that can best be described as music that calls on spirits to co-inspire or inter-inspire.” -- Forbes Magazine

Top 100 Accountant 2023 – Ivan Axelrod

Axelrod has held leadership roles over the past 15 years with Provident Financial Management from 1997 when the firm was sold to American Express through its current ownership structure. As chief operating officer, he maintained a business environment that allowed the firm to meet its financial reporting requirements as well as expanding the firm that at one time operated five offices throughout the United States. He is a graduate of California State University Northridge (CSUN) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and began his 18 year career with Laventhol & Horwath in 1972. -- Los Angeles Business Journal

Decorated officer to speak at Lodi American Legion’s Veterans Day ceremony

He holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from California State University, Northridge; a master’s degree from the U.S. Army War College; a master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), and a doctorate from Loyola University School of Law in Los Angeles. -- Lodi News

Longmont Lessons: Bill Jones still rocks to the oldies

During his time as a student at California State University, Northridge, Jones landed a job as a weekend newscaster. Driving home from work, he realized radio “was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” He talks about a former colleague who left the radio biz to sell Xerox machines. When he heard from the person later, he asked Jones if he’d like to buy a machine. Jones turned him down. At the same time, his heart went out to him. The radio guy-turned-salesman didn’t seem fulfilled. --Times-Call

Wynne Home Presents: Liz Patton on How to Alleviate Holiday Stress

Liz Patton has been a nutritionist for 25 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Service from California State University, Northridge.She has been practicing Pilates for 35 years and teaching yoga at Iron Works of Huntsville for almost a decade. -- The Huntsville Item

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