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Tempe: Patsy Cox – Jan Fisher Memorial Lecture

Cox is Professor of Visual Art and Head of Ceramics at California State University, Northridge where she has served as Associate Chair and Graduate Coordinator for Visual Arts. She has been a Getty Scholar for the Linking Service Learning and the Visual Arts program and has coordinated courses for the CSU Summer Arts program. She has served as President for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) 2010-2016 and has participated in the Annenberg Alchemy and Alchemy+ programs for non-profit excellence. -- Best Events

Luciana Lagana Wins California Endowment Sons and Brothers Award for…

California State University Northridge (CSUN) psychology professor and social impact filmmaker Luciana Lagana received the California Endowment Special Sons and Brothers Award for positive and balanced depictions of young men of color at the 2016 Long Beach Indie (LBI) Film Festival from its founder and Perfect Works President Dr. Daniel E. Walker. Dr. Luciana is an active researcher and psychology professor at CSUN and is also passionately dedicated to her roles as host/writer/director/producer of social impact documentary feature films and shows. -- What Is Said

A novel method for RNA extraction from FFPE samples reveals significant differences in biomarker expression

To address this hurdle, researchers from California State University Northridge developed an improved methodology for extracting high-quality RNA from FFPE samples. By briefly integrating a newly-designed micro-homogenizing (mH) tool with commercially available FFPE RNA extraction protocols, RNA recovery is increased by approximately 3-fold while maintaining standard A260/A280 ratios and RNA quality index (RQI) values. Furthermore, the researchers demonstrate that the mH-purified FFPE RNAs are longer and of higher integrity. -- RNA Seq Blog

WCET’s WOW Awardees Transform the College Learning Experience with Innovative, Technology-based Solutions

The five WOW award recipients have all implemented solutions in areas shown to have impact on student success. California State University, Northridge: Creating In-House Faculty-Authored Instructional Apps to Enhance Learning: An Entrepreneurial and Sustainable App Development Strategy creates free apps to augment learning resources. Colorado Technical University: CTU Mobile offers students access to a personalized learning experience on the go. University of Central Oklahoma: the Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) is designing, tracking, and assessing students’ beyond-disciplinary learning in both the curriculum and the co-curriculum. University of Hawaiʻi System: Scaling Integration of Data Analytics and Tools to Transform Decision-Making for Student Success is producing great results with student retention. Western Governors University: Responsible Borrowing Initiatives help students make informed decisions to borrow wisely. -- PR Web

Haigazian Garden Event Yields Humanitarian Aid for Syrian Armenian Students

Testimonies were offered by Haigazian graduates Houri Tavitian (Class of 1985) and Serge Kurdian (Class of 2011). Tavitian remembered the difficult Lebanese war years and credited Haigazian for her life successes. “You were there for us,” she said in thanks to the audience. Kurdian told the crowd that he, too, was thankful for the opportunities Haigazian afforded him. He is continuing his studies at California State University, Northridge. -- The Armenian Weekly

Juice It Up! Taps into Pure Açaí Bowls at California State University, Northridge

Irvine, CA (Restaurant News Release) Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie chains, is excited to announce it is currently testing the Pure Açaí Bowl at its California State University, Northridge (CSUN) location. The star of this item is Sambazon’s™ new machine that quickly produces 100% pure Açaí out of a tap. The Açaí berries are crushed cold and “stirred” to the perfect consistency and texture, which is chock full of protein, healthy omegas, powerful antioxidants and fiber. To complete the bowl, the Pure Açaí is topped with organic hemp granola, fresh bananas and a drizzle of honey. -- Restaurant News Release

In the Loop: Seasonal trips to usher in autumn

Down below at CSU Northridge’s Valley Performing Arts Center, Tony- and Emmy-winning actress Tyne Daly steps into the part of mad Countess Aurelia for a one-night-only concert on Friday, Sept. 30, in Jerry Herman’s musical “Dear World,” in a role originated on Broadway by Angela Lansbury (valleyperformingartscenter.org; 818-677-8800). -- The News Review

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