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Niece’s Imagination Inspires CSUN Staff Member’s Book for Children
Sahag Gureghian said the inspiration for his new children’s book, “Cloudgirl,” hit him as he watched his then 7-year-old niece, Samantha Gureghian, sketch a little girl wearing a cloud tutu. -- AmericanTowns.com
CSU Garners New Grant Funding to Expand Four-Year Teacher Preparation Programs
Currently, seven CSU campuses—Bakersfield, Chico, Fresno, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Northridge and San Marcos—offer four-year teacher preparation programs. With the Integrated Program Grants, 16 additional campuses will establish four-year credentialing programs. Monterey Bay, which already offers a four-year credentialing program, will add bilingual and Special Education credentialing options. The new four-year programs will begin admitting students in fall 2018 for the 2018-19 academic year.
-- SCV News
Wall Street Journal Names La Sierra University Most Diverse in Region, Nation
The recent WSJ/THE publication shows La Sierra in the number one spot regionally for “Top Schools for Environment,” an additional recognition to its number one national score in the same category in the WSJ/THE “U.S. College Rankings” published September 28. In the western region, La Sierra heads a top-10 ranking of twelve other schools, some in tied positions, also lauded for the diversity of their student body and faculty. California State University, Northridge and San Francisco State University tied for second place in the region after La Sierra, and also came in third place nationally along with Johnson & Wales University in North Miami. On the national level, the CUNY City College of New York scored second place for diversity.
-- Spectrum
At 29, this 'El Niño' singer is the buzz of California's opera world
The classical world’s celebration of Adams’ 70th birthday in 2017 will include three concerts at Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge: Jacaranda Music’s “America Beserk” on Jan. 14, the St. Lawrence String Quartet’s concert on Feb. 3, and Wild Up conducted by Christopher Rountree on Feb. 16.
-- Los Angeles Times
L.A. theater openings, Dec. 11-18: 'Impro Theatre's 1966 Holiday Variety Extravaganza' and more
Holiday Stomp The Hot Sardines put a swing-band twist on seasonal favorites. Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Sat., 8 p.m. $28 and up. (818) 677-3000.
-- Los Angeles Times
What to do in LA
El grupo de cantantes, músicos y bailarines surgido de un café del este de Los Ángeles, presenta en el Valley Performing Arts Center (18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge) Beyond La Bamba: A New American Sound, un show que incluye la presentación de sus más conocidos éxitos –temas rockeros, de salsa, hip-hop y son jarocho– y la participación de invitados como Contra-Tiempo Dance Company, Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles y María del Pilar, entre otros. Viernes 8 p.m. Boletos de $28 a $53. Informes (818) 677-8800.
-- La Opinión
2016 Newsmakers: CFA Serves at the Hub of California’s Apparel Industry
The California Fashion Foundation, the charitable arm of CFA, once again presented scholarship funds to students from the Academy of Art University–San Francisco, the Art Institute of California, California State Polytechnic University–Pomona, California State University–Los Angeles, California State University–Northridge, El Camino College, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles Trade–Tech College, Long Beach City College, Mt. San Antonio College, Otis College of Art and Design, Pasadena City College, Santa Monica College and Washington State University at the annual scholarship awards.
-- Apparel News
The Top 25 Music Schools 2016
California State University, Northridge
Notable Alumni: Andy Summers, Diane Warren
Cal State Northridge has a generous acceptance rate of 61 percent and in-state tuition of $8,208, a considerable bargain for the region. The school offers programs in media and film composition, jazz and classical performance, and music industry studies — and students are required to audition. -- The Hollywood Reporter
California positions itself to lead a blue state rebellion
“It’s one of the beauties of federalism that states have sovereignty over a subset of nonfederal issues,” says Tom Hogen-Esch, a professor of political science at California State University, Northridge. -- The Christian Science Monitor
Students lead outdoor exercise in low-income areas
It’s early on a Wednesday morning and this city’s Recreation Park is bustling with dozens of people doing sprints, leg lifts and squats as enthusiastic students from California State University, Northridge cheer them on. -- Bend Bulletin - OR