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Sierra Madre Playhouse To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Diverse Slate Of Programming In Spring 2024
Vibraphone and marimba sensation Nick Mancini, a true “original” (LA Weekly), has made an indelible mark on the jazz world, earning critical accolades and recognition from peers and audiences alike. Named “Best Jazz Percussionist" on vibes in DRUM Magazine's Reader's Poll, the internationally acclaimed artist has appeared around the globe, from Scandinavia and Australia to New York's famed Apollo Theater. During his illustrious career, Mancini, a composer as well, has shared the stage with an array of musical greats, from Arturo Sandoval to Kamasi Washington. He is also a dedicated educator who serves on the faculty at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU Long Beach and CSU Northridge and mentors up-and-coming jazz musicians at the Thelonious Monk Institute. -- Broadway World Los Angeles
Rafu’s Gwen Muranaka Receives Prestigious Journalism Award
Alexandra Najera, a student at Cal State Northridge, and recent Santa Monica College graduate Jackson Tammariello were the student honorees. -- Rafu Shimpo
CSUN Students Bring Fitness to Northeast Valley Community Members
For more than a year, 3 WINS Fitness classes have been held in the Northeast San Fernando Valley for free. Classes are provided by student trainers from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) with the aim to teach the community the importance of staying fit and crafting a healthier lifestyle. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal With Studios To End Historic Strike
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that since last spring, more than 45,000 jobs were erased from payrolls in the entertainment and sound recording industries. The dual strikes have caused an estimated $7 billion in economic damage, according to Todd Holmes, associate professor of entertainment media management at Cal State Northridge. -- Illuminati Press
‘Colaboratoria’ to Showcase Performances by CSUN Choreographers
Dance by nature is collaborative — there’s collaboration between dancers and choreographers, music and movement, and performers and the audience. -- SCV News
CSUN Cinematheque: 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS starring Paul Walker, Eva Mendez, Tyrese Gibson
The Cinematheque and Armer Screening Room are in Manzanita Hall on the CSUN campus, next to Parking Lots B1 and B2. Parking Permits are $8.75 for four hours. They may be purchased from a parking permit dispenser (available in each student/visitor parking lot) or from an attendant in one of the Information Booths. -- Northridge-Chatsworth Patch
Crust-Forming Algae are Displacing Corals in Tropical Waters Worldwide
“PACs are an ecological surprise arriving late to the scene of widespread ecosystem degradation of coral reefs in the Anthopocene epoch,” writes the team, led by Peter Edmunds of California State University, Northridge. “Within this seascape, PACs may serve as an ecological catalyst that could hasten the global demise of corals on reefs under accelerating climate change.” -- ECO Magazine
Exploring Academic Excellence: Top 5 Colleges Near Lake Los Angeles, California
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE (NORTHRIDGE, CA)
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), about an hour’s drive from Lake Los Angeles, is one of the largest and most diverse universities in the Cal State system. Known for its programs in business, engineering, education, and the arts, CSUN provides a dynamic and challenging academic atmosphere. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and numerous research opportunities, CSUN stands out as a comprehensive institution that encourages both academic and personal growth. -- California.com
Leave No Family Behind – Policy Forum 2024
Date: Friday, January 5, 2024
Location: CSUN – Grand Salon (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330)
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am -- Northridge-Chatsworth Patch
CSUN Professor Earns Geological Society’s Top Honors
As a student working on her doctorate in geology nearly 20 years ago, Elena Miranda was excited at the prospect of exploring a burgeoning new field of research that could provide insights into the causes of the Earth’s faults and shear zones, key information for understanding earthquakes and other tectonic movements. -- SCV News