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Spiritual seekers reconstruct ancient Greek polytheism
Because of the close ties between church and government in Greece, today “the practice of Hellenismos is actually illegal,” said Sabina Magliocco, a professor of anthropology and folklore at California State University Northridge. -- Colorado Springs Gazette
Newest members of college police departments: Bomb-sniffing K-9s
"They just feel safe seeing these dogs and knowing they're at work, helping to contribute to the various things the police department does to keep them safe," said Anne Glavin, police chief at California State University, Northridge. -- Police One
CSUN Workshop Exploring Strategies to Deal with Climate Change
Hoping to tap into the brain power of the California State University and University of California systems and the creative imaginations of members of the community, California State University, Northridge will host a two-day workshop later this month to explore new ways to tackle the issues raised by climate change. -- SCV News
Things to do: Transition Fair, Jazz Festival, Wig and Stache Party
This year’s festival also will include two headliner concert events. The first concert will begin at noon, featuring jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author and educator Steve Houghton, who will perform with the CSU Northridge Jazz “A” Band. -- Ventura County Star
Cross-institutional partnership fosters STEM education
Through trainings and lessons supported by the non-profit Project Lead the Way, students are given a series of courses that continue to build upon each other as students move from West Creek and Emblem in the Saugus Union School District to Saugus High School and Valencia High School the William S. Hart Union High School District, and then to College of the Canyons (COC) and California State University, Northridge (CSUN). -- Santa Clarita Valley Signal
CSUN to Host Workshop on Developing Strategies for Dealing with Climate Change
Hoping to tap into the brain power of the California State University and University of California systems and the creative imaginations of members of the community, California State University, Northridge will host a two-day workshop later this month to explore new ways to tackle the issues raised by climate change. -- AmericanTowns.com
Are memories worth the treatment?
Duma, with Berman, Lander and Elam as co-authors, tried to begin a study of brain/stem-cell injections. But their first attempt at Institutional Review Board approval was denied because they hadn't done animal testing. So they got Dr. Oleg Kopyov at Cal State Northridge to conduct tests on rats. -- Sentinel & Enterprise
Who Self-Insures for Workers’ Compensation in California?
Chang is an associate professor of finance and insurance in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics at California State University Northridge. He received his Ph.D. in risk, insurance, and healthcare management from Temple University and his MBA in international business from the University of Southern California. -- Insurance Journal
BWW Interview: Director Richard Israel Shares his Vision for Bringing WEST SIDE STORY to the Stage
WEST SIDE STORY is being presented for four performances March 10 to 12, 2017 at Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on the campus at Cal State Northridge; followed by an engagement from April 21, 2017 through May 14, 2017 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in La Mirada, California. This La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby production, with book by Arthur Laurents, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and music by Leonard Bernstein, is being directed by Richard Israel, with musical direction by Brent Crayon, and choreography by John Todd. -- Broadway World Los Angeles
CSUN Bull Ring Competition Returns with More than $60K in Prizes
The second annual California State University, Northridge Bull Ring New Venture Competition kicks off this spring, with students pitching their innovative ideas for business startups — in hopes of winning part of the $60,000 purse. -- SCV News