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SB Symphony Presents Josh Nelson and Jazz Quartet
Gazarek, and others. He taught jazz for four years at Soke University and more recently at Cal State University Northridge. In 2008, Nelson was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano competition. -- City News Group
ELAC to offer state’s first Central American studies two-year degree program
The new ELAC initiative builds on the precedent set by Cal State Northridge when in 2000 it launched the first Central American studies undergraduate degree program in the United States. In 2015, CSUN established its department of Central American and transborder studies, and it currently offers more than 25 classes in such disciplines as sociology, anthropology, history, art, migration and political science, among others. -- Los Angeles Times
Proposed Monument Preserves the Memory of Sleepy Lagoon and Zoot Suit Riots
For artist and CSUN Assistant Professor of Chicano Studies Sandra de la Loza, this memorial is personal. Her parents were pachucos/as. Her uncle was one of the young men rounded up by police during one of the many sweeps of Zoot Suitors and was even featured on the front page of the Los Angeles Times in June 1943. Like many Mexican American families, her family didn't discuss the tragedies as a result of the Zoot Suit Riots and most of that history was kept silent until de la Loza began to ask questions when she noticed photos in her family albums. -- KCET
CSUN's Lois Shelton: Using Incentives to Capture Greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Gains
The headlines keep flashing through your mind – “Greater Diversity Drives Greater Innovation,” “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bolsters the Bottom Line,” “Inclusive Companies Have the Edge in Attracting Top-Notch Talent.” These results are compelling; however, you are also keenly aware that poorly designed and haphazardly implemented diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs can backfire and create backlash. As you ponder how to best position your organization for the future, you wonder how to capture the substantial benefits of DE&I while minimizing resistance and resentment. -- San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Strong Asian American Support For Abortion Rights Tests Republicans In Orange County House Races
Steel and Kim’s avoidance of the abortion issue is “smart,” said sociologist Bohsiu Wu, associate dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Cal State, Northridge. -- LAist
CSUN Welcomes Students Back
Welcome back to a brand new year, Matadors. To help all the new and returning students, here’s a list of key resources and information to make the first weeks of school as smooth as possible. -- SCV News
Carl Croneberg, Explorer of Deaf Culture, Dies at 92
He continued to teach English at Gallaudet, and over time became an inspiration for a new generation of linguists and scholars of Deaf studies, who created programs and departments at Boston University; California State University, Northridge; and other institutions. -- The New York Times
SB Symphony to present Josh Nelson and his Jazz Quartet September 10
Nelson toured with legendary vocalist Natalie Cole for six years and continues to tour with vocalists Gaby Moreno, Freyda Payne, Alicia Olatuka, Sara Gazarek, and others. He taught jazz for four years at Soke University and more recently at Cal State University Northridge. In 2008, Nelson was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano competition. -- Inland Empire Community News
Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Aug. 29-Sept. 5
Food drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 18. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session. Current needs: canned soups and other canned goods, pasta and dry boxed goods; also, hygiene items including soap, feminine products and shampoos. No glass containers or past date items. Drive-thru and a church volunteer will unload your donation. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach. More details on California State University, Northridge Food Pantry here: bit.ly/3ch6IRl and here: bit.ly/3TeJiNe -- Los Angeles Daily News
Libertana Gives Awards
Recipients of this year’s scholarship will be attending schools such as CSU Northridge, Pepperdine University, CSU Fullerton and UC Berkeley. -- San Fernando Valley Business Journal