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Where can you find three exhibitions in one place? This gallery has something for everyone
2. ‘Samara Joy: A Joyful Holiday’
Get in the holiday spirit with Samara Joy at the Soraya at California State, Northridge. The Grammy-winning jazz artist returns to the venue for “A Joyful Holiday” where she’ll perform timeless seasonal tunes with members of her musically-gifted family. Together with the McLendons, Joy will provide a soulful evening holiday concert dedicated to her family roots in gospel, Motown and jazz. The multi-generational act will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Tickets range from $39 to $89, and more details can be found on the Soraya’s website. -- Los Angeles Times
Best public colleges in California
#13. California State University - Northridge -- The Press-Democrat
L.A. Reparations Commission Hosts Second In-Person Event
The Reparation Advisory Commission is in the first phase of its four-phased study. The first phase consists of hearing from Black Angelenos’ personal experiences and stories through the “Black Experience Study” survey and personal interviews from Black residents and organizations. Through the survey that is ongoing, academic researcher California State University Northridge (CSUN) College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will discover key themes about the harms affected to Black residents in the City of Los Angeles. The second phase includes recommendations made to the City on how it should address these harms, program qualifications, and costs of a reparations program. -- Los Angeles Sentinel
Advanced algebra, data science and more: UC rethinks contested issues of high school math
Kate Stevenson, a math professor at CSU Northridge and member of the new workgroup, said, “It’s not our goal to rewrite the standards, but to emphasize what parts of the standards are really critical to all students’ success and which are critical to life sciences as opposed to engineers, physicists and chemists.” -- EdSource
CSUN Cinematheque presents CITIZEN KANE
Cinematheque screenings are free and open to the public. Cinematheque Fall 2023 Screening Schedule -- Northridge-Chatsworth Patch
UC Reconsiders Requirements for Data Science Students Amid Ongoing High School Math Debate
Kate Stevenson, a math professor at CSU Northridge and member of the new workgroup, said, “It’s not our goal to rewrite the standards, but to emphasize what parts of the standards are really critical to all students’ success and which are critical to life sciences as opposed to engineers, physicists and chemists.” -- KQED
Laufey on How She’s Drawing a Gen Z Audience for Her Updated Take on Traditional Jazz-Pop: ‘I Became the Singer That I Wanted to Look Up To’
I was talking to people in the audience when I saw you at the Ford about what they gravitated toward in being a fan of yours. The girl I was sitting next to attends Cal State Northridge, and talk about the bullseye of a target audience… besides being roughly your age, she was Asian and majoring in music. -- Variety
Matadors Gearing Up for Finals
California State University, Northridge finals season is a time when the coffee’s on (’round the clock), study guides and late nights multiply across campus. The University Student Union (USU) is hosting Crunch Time now through Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Plaza del Sol. From booking a study room to grabbing a free breakfast and free supplies — pens, Scantrons, greenbooks and more — this is a great time to gear up for final exams and finish strong! -- SCV News
TOP 5 COLLEGE BOXING GYMS IN AMERICA: TRAINING GROUNDS FOR CHAMPIONS
3. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE (CSUN)
California State University, Northridge’s boxing gym is renowned for its inclusive atmosphere and excellent coaching staff. Students train under experienced coaches emphasising technical skills, strategy, and physical conditioning. CSUN’s program is designed for competitive boxers and those looking to improve their fitness or learn self-defence. Such athletes also tend to dabble in yoga to boost their fitness. If you want to learn the merits of yoga vs. going to the gym, here’s a useful link. The gym’s nurturing environment encourages students to push their limits, fostering personal and athletic growth. -- Combat Press
Labor walkouts at California State University campuses may build to a faculty and staff strike
At Cal State Northridge, meanwhile, the average lecturer is paid roughly $55,000, according to CSUN adjunct professor and union official Antonio Gallo, and the class sizes often hit 45. (Lecturers work on a contingent basis.) -- The Californian