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Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 5-12

CSUN Art Galleries: “Permutations: The Work of Robert Bassler,” in the Main Gallery through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Parking $9.50 (closest lot to the gallery is lot E6, enter from Halsted Street). Cal State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. Gallery location: Art and Design Center, on North University Drive (Plummer Street), between Etiwanda and Lindley avenues. 818-677-2156. www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/art-galleries -- Los Angeles Daily News

Diane May Lessing has passed away

Diane received her Bachelor of Art degree in Sociology from Gallaudet College, the world’s only liberal arts college for the deaf. Her diploma was personally signed by President Richard M. Nixon. She also received her MBA from Butler University and another MBA from California State University. Diane taught at California State University Northridge & Deaf Foreigners Occupational Center. She also served in leadership at the Deaf Lutherans of California Organization. -- Clarksville Now

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Presents: Renowned Israeli Clarinetist Orit Orbach In Concert

Vindhya Khare holds a D.M.A. degree in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Miami Frost School of Music with doctoral research in the field of sex hormones and the female singing voice. She also holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Florida International University, as well as an undergraduate degree in piano performance from California State University, Northridge. As an arts administrator, Vindhya is the Area Coordinator of Vocal Studies at Florida International University in Miami. She has served as Artistic Director of the University Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale and is past President of the Paul L. Rodensky Foundation for the Arts. The Miami Herald describes her soprano voice as “rich, agile… [and] radiant.” She has sung the title roles in Suor Angelica (Puccini), Agrippina (Handel), Jackie O (Daugherty), and Mrs. Grose in Britten’s Turn of the Screw. Recent solo engagements include the Miami Bach Society Collegium, Choral Society of the Palm Beaches, Plymouth Congregational Church in Miami, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Temple Beth Shalom in Miami Beach, as well as recitals on the FIU Faculty Artist Series. As an accomplished pianist and voice coach, Vindhya was Principal Pianist/Voice Coach and Associate Chorus Master at Palm Beach Opera under the baton of the late Maestro Anton Guadagno. She is a coach and pianist for the Sherrill Milnes Voice Studio in Savannah, GA and has performed at the Savannah Voice Festival. She is the Music Director and pianist for the opera concert series at Opera Benvenuto in Boynton Beach and is on the music staff of Temple Sinai of the Palm Beaches. -- Boca Raton Tribune

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Sept. 28-Oct. 5

CSUN Art Galleries: “The EVAC Project: Experiencing Veterans and Art Collaboration” (in the West Gallery through Sept. 28) and “Permutations: The Work of Robert Bassler” (in the Main Gallery through Oct. 14). Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Parking $9.50 (closest lot to the gallery is lot E6, enter from Halsted Street). Cal State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. Gallery location: Art and Design Center, on North University Drive (Plummer Street), between Etiwanda and Lindley avenues. 818-677-2156. www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/art-galleries -- Los Angeles Daily News

MSU Denver awarded national recognition for service to Latino students

The first time recipients are: Angelo State University in Texas California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Northridge Metropolitan State University of Denver Phoenix College Richard J. Daley College in Illinois St. Edward’s University in Texas Texas Woman’s University -- 9News

How Mara Garcia Got to Where She Is Now As Phonexa’s CFO

Mara’s work qualifications are equally impressive. She has a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the California Board of Accountancy, which means she knows a lot about money. She got her B.S. from California State University, Northridge, where she learned more about the field and improved her skills. -- CEOWORLD

ACUE Study Demonstrates High-Quality Courses in Evidence-Based Teaching for Faculty Improve Confidence, Foster Positive Mindsets Regarding Teaching, Learning & Students

Ten colleges and universities nationwide participated in the study, "Impacts of Faculty Development on Faculty's Mindsets and Self-Efficacy," including the Borough of Manhattan Community College; California State University, Northridge; Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Cuyahoga Community College; Georgia Southern University; University of Hawaiȑi at Mānoa; University of Houston; Ivy Tech Community College; Lorain County Community College; North Carolina A&T State University; and Ohio Association of Community Colleges. -- PRWeb

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