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From Dodger Insider Magazine: Tyler Glasnow, Mind over other Matters
Donna was a college gymnast who later coached California State University, Northridge to an NCAA Division II national championship in 1982. Greg started his own hardwood flooring business at 17. Glasnow’s older brother, Ted, was a standout track and field decathlete at the University of Notre Dame. -- Medium
Mayor Bass to Speak at Celebration of Life for Community Leader Mike Watanabe
Watanabe came from humble roots, born on Aug. 23, 1946, in Pa’auilo, Hawaii, and several years later, moving to Los Angeles, where he graduated from Venice High School in 1964. He then served in Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic and, upon returning, earned his BA from CSU Northridge and also earned an MSW (Master’s Degree in Social Work) from UCLA. -- Rafu Shimpo
Photos: CSUN graduation caps showcased creativity and tenacity of 2024 seniors
They adorned their graduation caps with messages of gratitude, pride and dreams of the future -- Los Angeles Daily News
CSUN Unveils Bookstein Real Estate Center
Nearly 200 students, faculty and community leaders attended a May 6 naming ceremony to honor Harriet and Harvey Bookstein for their generous support for the real estate program and center at California State University, Northridge’s David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. -- SCV News
CSUN Men’s Track & Field Athletes Ready for NCAA West Regionals: Trey Knight, Chase Mars, James Crawford to Shine in Six Events
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—CSUN’s men’s track & field team will compete in six events 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships West Region First Round this week. The meet will be held in Fayetteville, Ark. at the John McDonnell Field with men’s events scheduled for Wednesday and Friday. -- BVM Sports
Optim Health System Names Villa As New CEO
Alex Villa and his wife Chrystal met in college and have four children. He holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from California State University Northridge. His extensive background in healthcare operations and strategic leadership will be invaluable to Optim Health System as it continues to serve the healthcare needs of its communities. -- Savannah Tribune
Teenage Rising Star Set to Graduate from CSUN
While most teenagers are navigating their way through high school, 15-year-old actor Tate Birchmore is preparing to walk the California State University, Northridge commencement stage. -- SCV News
What Supports Latino Student Success?
Connect to community. Programs that help cultivate students’ passions through community engagement also see high levels of success. CSUN’s B2F participants commit to 20 hours of community service and the program establishes service projects based on their cultural history. California State University, Fullerton, helps counseling students serve Spanish-speaking communities through the Ánimo Latinx Counseling Emphasis, which infuses Latinx cultural values into the curriculum to provide specialized clinical training. -- Inside Higher Ed
In the Community Calendar
Saturday, June 1
Food Forward
Zest Fest
9am-1pm
California State University Northridge - Orange Grove
18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330 -- ABC 7 Los Angeles
Steven Jordan Brooks Presents: “Hollywood The Band: A Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll”
Steven Jordan Brooks turned his passion for music into a career. A classically trained musician, he transitioned to rock music in high school when he joined his first rock band. This continued through his college years at California State University Northridge where he earned his degree in Philosophy. After college, he continued working in rock bands in night clubs and other venues often times playing six nights a week, six sets a night. He moved to the business side of the entertainment business working mostly in management and production. He worked with many artist including Missing Persons, Kansas, Devo, Cat Stevens, Jeff Beck, Supertramp, and many others. Having worked in many areas of the entertainment and music business, he was able to draw from his own experiences, knowledge, as well as the stories of other musicians to write the book, showing the struggles, hardships, and difficulty of being successful in the music and entertainment industry. -- WebWire