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Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, March 21-28

The Soraya at California State University, Northridge: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and violinist and music director Joshua Bell, 6:30 p.m. April 4 ($78 and up; www.asmf.org). Location, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-8800. www.thesoraya.org -- Los Angeles Daily News

MBA INSIDER California State University, Northridge

The MBA program of CSUN’s David Nazarian College of Business and Economics takes pride in the achievements of its students and alumni. Nazarian College MBA graduates are accomplished professionals representing incredibly diverse backgrounds in a variety of industries in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County and Ventura County regions. Our graduate students view their MBA as a smart investment in understanding dynamic business environments so they may lead with diverse insights. -- Los Angeles Times

LAUSD MiSiS problems persist, some graduating seniors caught in transcript hell

A spokeswoman for the Cal State University system said officials there know of no recent problems related to transcripts from incoming LAUSD students or applicants. In October, Cortines sent a letter to various university leaders apologizing for data problems related to GPA, transcript errors and class rank. Cal State LA and Cal State University Northridge were among those that received the letter. -- LAist

CSUN Assistive Technology Conference

Whether you have been attending the conference for years or are planning to attend your first, the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, also known as the CSUN Conference, is the ultimate community experience and the premier forum on technology for all persons with disabilities. For over 38 years, California State University, Northridge's Center on Disabilities has sponsored the conference, providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, educators, exhibitors and more from around the world, to engage with each other and share knowledge, innovations and best practices to promote inclusion for all. -- EIN Newsdesk

Julie Slater

Midday host Julie Slater is named MD of California State University-Northridge’s adult alternative “88.5 The SoCal Sound” KCSN Los Angeles. Slater succeeds Andy Chanley, who has joined Audacy adult alternative “93XRT” WXRT Chicago, to host afternoons (3-7pm) and serve as MD. -- Inside Radio

SoCal Sound Elevates Slater To MD

• Congrats to Julie Slater, midday talent at non-comm Triple A KCSN/KSBR (88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound)/Los Angeles who has been promoted to Music Director. She assumes the MD duties most recently held by Andy Chanley, who was recently named MD and afternoon talent at Audacy Triple A WXRT/Chicago. -- RAMP

The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York Host a Black Male Responsibility Summit during the 53rd Annual Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Conference

The summit was facilitated by Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. is a Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the Public Policy Program and the Roosevelt House Institute for Public Policy at Hunter College and a former Executive Director of the New York Democratic Party. The Panel included State Assembly District Member Al Taylor 71, The Honorable Dr. Maurice O. Franklin, Manhattan Community Board 10 Member, and a Public Policy Professor at California State University Northridge, and Former New York City Council Member the Honorable Robert Cornegy (36). -- The New York State Senate

Refining State Measurements of EL Success

The report includes two research studies from a team of researchers from California State University Northridge, the University of California, San Diego and MPI. One is a quantitative assessment using state-level ELA, math and English language proficiency data from Hawaii and Ohio to examine potential refinements to the statistical models used in state accountability systems. The qualitative study draws on focus groups and interviews conducted across 18 states with education agency staff, community advocacy organizations and parents of EL students. -- Language Magazine

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