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Student enrollment at CSU Channel Islands isn't rebounding. Millions of dollars are at stake
Even if CSUCI gets back on track toward enrollment growth, it will never be a large university. At its current size, with about 5,600 students, it is the smallest of the 22 full-service CSU campuses, bigger only than CSU Maritime Academy, a specialized campus in Vallejo. Even at its goal of 15,000 students, it would be smaller than most CSU campuses, and less than half the size of the largest ones in Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego and Northridge. -- Ventura County Star
The Writers Strike May Cost $3 Billion— And That’s Just in LA County
In 2008, Jack Kyser, the former chief economist of the LAEDC, estimated that Los Angeles County’s economy took a $2.5 billion hit due to the strike, a figure that also includes damages to small businesses in the area dependent on the entertainment industry (caterers, event planners, limousine services, hair salons, etc.). Weighing Kyser’s estimate, along with factors like inflation and the potential duration of this walkout, Todd Holmes, an associate professor of entertainment media management at Cal State Northridge, told The Los Angeles Times that he’s forecasting that the 2023 strike could cost the local economy $3 billion, and possibly more if complex sticking points continue to impede a deal between the WGA and the AMPTP. -- The Messenger
Fun things to do in SoCal this week: June 9-15
Summer Movie Fest 2023
CSUN | 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330 | June 15 | csun.edu
Open to the CSUN community and surrounding areas, head to the library lawn to enjoy a free movie at dusk. “Sing 2” starts at dusk but arrive before the movie for food trucks and activities. -- Hey SoCal
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAM100, A Three-Season 100th Anniversary Celebration
New commissions will extend the exploration of American themes with two additions to the repertory. The Company will present a brand-new production of Agnes DeMille’s 1942 classic, Rodeo, with Aaron Copland’s iconic score reorchestrated for a six-piece bluegrass ensemble by the multi-instrumentalist and composer/arranger Gabe Witcher, opening conversations about the Black origins of that musical form. The work is co-commissioned by The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, and will premiere there on September 30, 2023—the launch of GRAHAM100. A longtime creative partner and supporter, The Soraya will collaborate with the Company on all three anniversary seasons. -- Broadway World
South Tahoe High School celebrates students at 2023 Senior Awards ceremony
Out of the top ten percent of the class, eight are attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, three are set for UC Santa Barbara, three are attending UC Santa Cruz, two are attending UCLA, two going to UC San Diego, two are headed to the University of Nevada Reno, two are going to UC Davis, two will be attending Lake Tahoe Community College, one heading to NYU, one is going to South Dakota State, one to Sacramento City College, one to University of Arizona, one to Montana State, one to San Diego State University, and one to CSU Northridge. One of the top 10 percent will be heading into the junior hockey league. -- South Tahoe Now
Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation Hosts Annual Mentor Luncheo
Some plan to major in psychology, finance, and pre-law at institutes of higher education throughout the country, including HBCU Morehouse College, UCLA, U.C. Berkeley, Boston University, Southern Methodist University, Pasadena City College, Pierce College, U.C. Santa Cruz, University of Arizona, and California State University of Northridge. -- Los Angeles Sentinel
CSUN’s Newest Deans Encourage Communication Throughout University
Two new deans are at the helms of California State University, Northridge’s College of Humanities and College of Health and Human Development — Jeffrey Reeder and Mechelle Best. -- SCV News
Parents Want To Help Their Kids Get Accepted To College From Waitlists. Here's Our Guide To Admissions Reality
Cal State Northridge received more than 48,000 applications for the fall 2022 semester. That’s less than half the total for the system’s campuses in San Diego and Long Beach. CSUN “does not use waitlists for our domestic and international undergraduate admissions process,” according to CSUN spokesperson Carmen Chandler, but the university's music department does use waitlists. -- LAist
Inventor And Former Hollywood Wellness, Fitness Trainer Takes On His Two Biggest Challenges Yet – Sitting And Musculo Skeletal Disease
Thanks to an independent study, completed by Dr Shane Steyck, Head of Kinesiology at Cal State University in Northridge CA, this technology has proven to safely increase blood flow as well as oxygen and brain activation. Together with the Mayo clinic’s recommendation, Fit360 Brands has created the perfect tools for people who sit for long periods. Because of this unique technology we are able to connect the body and brain. -- Digital Journal
LA500 2023: Erika Beck
Beck became the sixth president of CSUN in January 2021. She serves on the board of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and is part of the Presidents for Latino Student Success network. Before taking the helm at CSUN, Beck served four years as president of California State University – Channel Islands. Beck was also formerly a research associate at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and has conducted research in developmental psychopathology and cognitive neuroscience. In partnership with Apple Inc. and the state of California, CSUN last year distributed more than $2 million in grants for students to pursue careers in the creative and tech industries. -- Los Angeles Business Journal