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Students From Japan Get A View Of The College Of Optometry
About a dozen orthoptic students and professors from Sendai College of Medical Health in Japan visited Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California on Monday, November 21, 2016. College of Optometry faculty and students led a tour of the campus, including research laboratories and the Patient Care Center. Their weeklong California itinerary also includes stops at Cal State Northridge and Disneyland. -- Western University of Health Sciences / Public
Business Journal Publishes Valley 200
San Fernando Valley Business Journal has published a book listing the 200 most influential people in the region. ... Harrison, Dianne F. California State University - Northridge -- San Fernando Valley Business Journal
9 ANIMALS WITH MISLEADING NAMES
These Asian reptiles glide through the trees to avoid ground-based predators, using folds of skin between their ribs. These membranes spread to form wings when they're airborne, says Robert Espinoza, a biologist at California State University, Northridge. -- National Geographic
Over 350 Campuses Join in the Healthy Campus Challenge
November 1 marked the beginning of open enrollment, when people can obtain health care coverage for 2017 through the Health Insurance Marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act. The Marketplaces allow individuals to shop for and compare plans to find one that’s right for them, and most HealthCare.gov consumers can find a plan for $75 or less per month, less than the cost of a cell phone bill. Already, we have seen strong interest: Over a million people selected plans through HealthCare.gov in the first 12 days of open enrollment. -- The White House
Parents and parenting influence childhood cognition, but public policy can help
In a study of factors that influence childhood cognition in the United States and Great Britain, researchers from North Carolina State University and California State University, Northridge find that the role of parents is more important than far-reaching public policies -- but that public policies can make a difference. -- Science Daily
Review: Leslie Odom Jr. Charms Valley Performing Arts Center with Jazz, Holiday and “Hamilton” Tunes
Knowing that the packed house, who drove all the way to Cal State Northridge, was filled with fans of his run as Burr in “Hamilton,” he promised to perform numbers from the show that earned him the Tony for Best Actor, but that they would have to “wait for it … wait for it.” -- Living Out Loud Los Angeles
Long Beach Boys & Girls Clubs help kids overcome adversity: Rich Archbold
Kobe is president of a nonprofit, “23 Seeds of Greatness,” and plans on attending Cal State Northridge. -- Long Beach Press-Telegram
CSUN’s economic research center closes
The San Fernando Valley Economic Research Center at Cal State Northridge is no longer crunching local numbers.
Over 350 Campuses Join in the Healthy Campus Challenge
November 1 marked the beginning of open enrollment, when people can obtain health care coverage for 2017 through the Health Insurance Marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act. The Marketplaces allow individuals to shop for and compare plans to find one that’s right for them, and most HealthCare.gov consumers can find a plan for $75 or less per month, less than the cost of a cell phone bill. Already, we have seen strong interest: Over a million people selected plans through HealthCare.gov in the first 12 days of open enrollment. -- Foreign Affairs Publisher
Best Events This Weekend In Los Angeles – November 18
While likely not on your radar, the Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium at Cal State Northridge is one of those destinations that manages to take education and transform it into something widely entertaining. Starting in the early evening, these guided observations are narrated with expertise and insight from staff of the university’s physics and astronomy departments. Providing a unique glimpse into the unknown galaxy, guests can explore planets, constellations, and endless skies that are guaranteed to evoke wonder and amazement. On occasion, the planetarium is also used as a tool for lecture, addressing a specific topic pertaining to the great wide-open space. Operating since 2004, this is an important resource for Southern Californians whether you have a college ID or not. -- CBS Los Angeles