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CSUN Community Readies for Ramadan 2023
More than 1 billion Muslims around the world are preparing for Ramadan, and fasting which takes during the holiday is recognized as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The monthlong observance is expected to begin at sundown on Wednesday, March 22 — a period of reflection, prayer and fasting. This includes many throughout the CSUN community — students, faculty, staff, alumni and families alike. -- SCV News
Discover Exceptional Colleges Near Simi Valley, CA: Unique Offerings and Rich Histories
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a large public university with a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs. Established in 1958, CSUN has earned a reputation for its strong emphasis on research, innovation, and community engagement. With over 200 degree programs and a vibrant campus life, CSUN offers something for everyone. -- California. com
ATTEND 'MUSIC CREATION 2023' CONFERENCE FOR MUSIC MAKERS
Westchester Media, Inc., a leading music education publishing and conference event firm, announced that, in collaboration with The Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), it will host the “Music Creation 2023” conference (MC/23) at CSUN’s Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) on June 23-25. The conference will be presented by CD Baby and sponsored by a host of music industry companies and organizations. For more information, go to mc23.digital. -- Music Connection Magazine
LAPD releases dashcam video of pursuit crash that killed CSUN student
Los Angeles police have released dashcam footage of a fatal pursuit crash that killed a sophomore at California State University Northridge in February. -- CBS Los Angeles
Brian Flores Leaving Q13 Fox: Where Is the Seattle Reporter Going?
While Flores acknowledges the Filipino-American journalists who paved the path for him, his own career has been nothing short of impressive. It began after he received a BA in journalism from California State University, Northridge. -- Earn The Necklace
‘We all have the right to choose’: Guatemalans in US will help select next president
Both in Guatemala, a country wracked with violence, corruption and economic inequalities, and in expatriate communities in the U.S., the upcoming elections are stirring a host of anxieties. For Alicia Ivonne Estrada, a Guatemala native and professor of Chicano Studies at Cal State Northridge, they give rise to fear and mistrust deriving from her experience in 2019, when she went to the local consulate to vote but wasn’t allowed to cast a ballot. -- Union-Bulletin
Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, March 20-27
California State University, Northridge’s VITA Clinic Income Tax Preparation: Appointments required for the free sessions, 2-6 p.m., and every Thursday through April 13. Check the website link for details on what you need to bring to an appointment and also the link to make an appointment. Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Details and reservations: bit.ly/3kNvwEu -- Los Angeles Daily News
Ed Tech Was a Godsend During Pandemic, But It May Have Opened a Pandora’s Box of Data Privacy and Security Issues, Says CSUN Prof
“When the pandemic hit, educators from kindergarten to college were looking for innovative solutions to ensure that students could continue to get access to learning materials, and many of those solutions involved educational technology,” said California State University, Northridge marketing professor Kristen Walker, an expert on technology and data privacy in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. “The speed at which those solutions had to occur — the speed at which educators all over began to rely on educational technology — opened a Pandora’s box that could lead to long-term repercussions for students and society.” -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, March 16-23
Charles Lloyd 85th Birthday Celebration: The Charles Lloyd Ocean Trio and the Charles Lloyd Chapel Trio perform, 8 p.m. March 18. Tickets $36 and up. The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. charleslloyd.com. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3INUex4 -- Los Angeles Daily News
‘We have to keep ... fighting for justice’: Guatemalans in U.S. will help choose next president
Both in Guatemala, a country wracked with violence, corruption and economic inequalities, as well as in expatriate communities in the U.S., the upcoming elections are stirring a host of anxieties. For Alicia Ivonne Estrada, a Guatemala native and professor of Chicano Studies at Cal State Northridge, they give rise to fear and mistrust deriving from her experience in 2019, when she went to the local consulate to vote but wasn’t allowed to cast a ballot. -- Los Angeles Times