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Faith-Based Groups Are Inspiring And Diversifying Environmentalism, CSUN Professor Says
As politicians in Washington D.C., rewrite and pull back federal environmental regulations, they may be surprised to discover that some of the loudest objections are coming from interfaith groups that cross racial and ethnic lines, according to Amanda Baugh, an assistant professor of religious studies at California State University, Northridge. -- Public Now
CSUN’s Summer Camps Offer Kids a Chance to Play, Learn and Have Fun
Parents searching for innovative summer programs can now register their children for a creative, fun and unforgettable learning experiences at California State University, Northridge. -- AmericanTowns.com
Santa Monica Sales Tax Soars To 10.25 Percent
Dr. Nick Dungey, Santa Monica resident and professor of Political Science at CSU Northridge informed Canyon News that the sales tax increase puts the city on the wrong track. -- Canyon News
Millennials Plan On Putting Their Kids Through College
The Fi360 Fiduciary Score, a tool for comparing peer investments and determining their overall appropriateness for clients, might also be useful to advisors when choosing investments. A recent analysis by the Center for Financial Planning & Investment (CFPI) at California State University, Northridge found that funds with top Fi360 scores (from zero to 50) provided statistically better median results than other groups. Funds with top scores also tended to have lower levels of risk, as measured by return standard deviation and semi-deviation. “The score is often used by advisors to eliminate the wrong funds then use his or her own assessments to select the right investments from those remaining,” the company said. -- Wealth Management
California State University Campuses Lead the Way in Innovative Inclusion Efforts
Leadership at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) knows communication is key to ensuring the success of a diverse student body. That is why the university charges members of its Commission on Diversity and Inclusion with engaging various student and community populations in a “continuous feedback loop,” says Chief Diversity Officer Raji A. Rhys, PhD. This approach informs the university of what inclusive measures are working successfully and what areas may still need to be addressed. -- Insight into Diversity
Class act: From the San Fernando Valley to LA to Redlands, there’s lots of music on tap
Then, the Colburn Orchestra, one of the nation’s premier conservatory ensembles, appears at Cal State Northridge’s Valley Performing Arts Center on April 2 in a free performance. Ludovic Morlot, music director of the Seattle Symphony, will lead the Colburn ensemble in Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” and Bizet’s “A Carmen Fantasy” as arranged by Frank Proto, with Mik-young Soung, double bass, as soloist. -- Long Beach Press-Telegram
Malibu nonprofit clears obstacles for individuals with special needs
“I got accepted to all my colleges, but picked CSUN because I could get the support I needed as a new student,” Sills said. “I am a junior now with a 3.4 in TV production and a brother at Sig Ep. I don’t need as much support.” -- Malibu Surfside News
CSUN's Daniela Gerson: This Week in Immigration Coverage: Extreme Vetting, Transnational Violence and Enforcement Watch
The following is part of a pop-up newsletter called “Migratory Notes” written by Daniela Gerson and Elizabeth Aguilera, who at a time of rapidly shifting policies, synthesize exceptional immigration journalism and highlight emerging practices to connect with multiethnic communities. It’s republished here with permission. You can follow along on Medium or subscribe here. Eddie’s Steak Shed’s owner is getting deported and his wife regrets voting for Trump, a cockfight sting operation leads to an immigration sweep, shutting down the jobs magnet, and the list of cities not cooperating with the feds is confusing many law enforcement officials. -- SeriouslyMedia
April 29: CSUN Honoring Distinguished Alumni
California State University, Northridge will honor three globally impactful alumni whose influential work has left an indelible footprint on their respective fields on April 29. -- SCVNews
CSUN’s Summer Camps Offer Kids a Chance to Play, Learn, Have Fun
Parents searching for innovative summer programs can now register their children for a creative, fun and unforgettable learning experiences at California State University, Northridge. -- SCVNews