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Los estudios centroamericanos ganan popularidad en las universidades de California
“Desde el verano de 2020, mucha gente habla sobre diversidad, equidad e inclusión. Hubo casi un vigor renovado en el desarrollo de estudios étnicos”, dijo Jocelyn Duarte, profesora de Estudios Centroamericanos en East Los Angeles College y Cal State University Northridge. “Ya estábamos por delante de la tendencia. Hemos estado luchando por esto. Ahora, es hora de ampliar la conversación”. -- El Observador (in Spanish)
In memory of Shirley Svorny, a champion of liberty and free markets
I was sorry to learn of the recent passing of Shirley Svorny, a former professor of economics at California State University, Northridge and adjunct scholar at the libertarian Cato Institute. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Things To Do This Halloween Weekend in L.A. [10-28-2022 to 10-31-2022]
Dia de los Muertos Festival at MOLAA -> Sunday’s Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Museum of Latin American Art features performances by JD Dance Company, Ballet Folklórico Aztlán de CSUN, and Danza Azteca Xochipilli. The event runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to attend, however onsite parking will be $15 for the day. Get more info here. -- We Like LA
The Verdi Chorus Presents A VERDI PUCCINI FEST Next Month
Music Director and Founding Artistic Director ANNE MARIE KETCHUM has been the conductor of the Verdi Chorus since its beginning in 1983. Well recognized as a singer, conductor, stage director and educator, she taught on the voice faculty of Pasadena City College for 34 years until her recent retirement. During her tenure at Pasadena, she directed a full opera each spring to critical acclaim. As a singer, she has appeared internationally and is well known for her performances of contemporary art music, vocal chamber music, solo recitals, and opera. Her recordings of Morten Lauridsen's Cuatro Canciones and of Aurelio De La Vega's Recordatio were both honored with Grammy nominations. She has premiered numerous works by such composers as Ernst Krenek, Aurelio De La Vega, Schulamit Ran, and Hans Werner Henze. Among Ms. Ketchum's creative activities is This and My Heart: A Portrait of Emily Dickinson in Text and Song - a concert/theater piece which she co-wrote and performs with actress Linda Kelsey and pianist Victoria Kirsch. This was first presented as part of Grand Performances in Los Angeles and made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Cultural Affairs Department of Los Angeles. She has also served on the faculty of OperaWorks, Angels Vocal Art and at California State University, Northridge. Ms. Ketchum and the Chorus have received commendations on several occasions from the county of Los Angeles and from the city of Santa Monica. -- Broadway World Los Angeles
New literacy standards for teacher candidates could be pivotal to improving student reading scores
The primary difference between the new California standards and their predecessor is that they more clearly identify and list teaching performance expectations, and add direction for literacy instruction for English learners and children with disabilities, said Sue Sears, a professor at CSU Northridge who also was a member of the expert group that created the standards. -- EdSource
CSUN Open House to Share Matador Pride With Prospective Students
With in-person activities safely in full swing, California State University, Northridge is opening its doors to local high school and community college students on Nov. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for an all-access look at the campus and its programs. -- SCV News
Nov. 4: CSUN Africana Studies Depart. to Unveil Memorial Plaque Honoring Founding
A plaque celebrating the anniversary of the formation of Africana studies at California State University, Northridge will be unveiled at a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 4, at the university. -- SCV News
California State University Northridge is hosting a virtual panel this afternoon on Props 26 & 27!
Have you been receiving campaign advertisements about Prop 26 and Prop 27? Are you lost in the massive amount of information about sports betting, tribal governance, and the homelessness crisis? Come to this panel to hear a lively discussion on the effects of Props 26 & 27and learn how to unpack the campaign advertisements. -- Northridge-Chatsworth Patch
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 27-Nov. 3
The Soraya: Soweto Gospel Choir, 3 p.m. Oct. 29 ($36 and up); Israel Philharmonic, conducted by Lahav Shani, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 ($95 and up); An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt,” 8 p.m. Nov. 9 ($46 and up); Concierto para Dolores: A Musical Tribute to Dolores Huerta, 7 p.m. Nov. 13 ($39 and up). The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. www.thesoraya.org -- Los Angeles Daily News
KCSN-KSBR/Los Angeles Announces Lineup Changes
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE, Triple A KCSN-KSBR (88.5 FM/THE SOCAL SOUND)/LOS ANGELES PD MARC “MOOKIE” KACZOR returns to the airwaves full-time, taking over the 6p-10p (PT) slot. -- All Access