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CSUN Math Program Is Recognized as an Example of Excelencia
A California State University, Northridge program that provides support to undergraduate students from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate degrees in the mathematical sciences has been named a 2017 Example of Excelencia in Education. -- Press Release Point
College Update: Gangi has career-best effort for Nevada football
Heidi Eligio (Burroughs High, 2017) Cal State Northridge women’s cross-country freshman: The former Indians athlete has emerged as one of the Matadors’ up and coming runners in her first season on the collegiate level. -- Glendale News-Press
Horn and harp play at the Schlosskonzert
Mike Roberts studied at California State University Northridge and the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles. He continued his studies at the Folkwang College of Music in Essen. Since 1980 he has been a solo horn player in the Aachen Sinfonieorchester and is active in various ensembles. -- Aachener Nachrichten (in German)
Industry Ink: Disney Music Group, Gyrosity Projects, Deep South
Disney Music Group Publishing has hired Sarah Schumacher as A&R Coordinator in Nashville. Schumacher graduated with a Masters of Arts in Music Industry Administration from California State University Northridge and was most recently a legal assistant at Dickinson-Wright. -- Music Row
Jorge Reyes Salinas, DACA “Dreamer”
Jorge Reyes Salinas is a Cal State Northridge grad student who serves on the California State University Board of Trustees. Jorge is also an immigrant from Peru who was brought to the U.S. as a child by his parents who never returned home when their tourist visas expired. Jorge and his parents became undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status, fearing that one day they might be deported back to Peru. - KTLA
To help those who need to stay close to home, CSU looks to favor local students in admission
For example, at Cal State Northridge, local students are sure to be admitted if they meet minimum requirements and apply to majors that are not impacted. But they are not guaranteed a spot in the much-demand programs in accounting, biology, cinema and television, psychology and kinesiology, according to Juana Maria Valdivia, director of student outreach and recruitment. So she and her staff encourage high school seniors to earn higher than minimum GPA and test scores to enter those majors. -- EdSource
CSUN Math Program Lauded 2017 Example of Excelencia in Education
A California State University, Northridge program that provides support to undergraduate students from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate degrees in the mathematical sciences has been named a 2017 Example of Excelencia in Education. -- SCV News
This week: 'Recovery!' variety show, Adolfo Camarillo's Birthday, Heart Walk
Poetry Reading: Former Poet Laureate of Ventura County Mary Kay Rummel and professor emeritus of English at CSU Northridge Bob Chianese will read from their favorite collection of poems. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Very Ventura Gift Shop & Gallery, 540 E. Main St., Ventura. Free. 628-3540; very-ventura.com. -- Ventura County Star
CSUN to Host Resource Fair for Families with Special Needs Kids
Raising a child is a demanding job for any parent, especially when supportive resources seem to be elusive or nonexistent. For families whose children have special needs, the task can be even harder. -- AmericanTowns.com
Chicano House to Open its Doors to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with the Community
California State University, Northridge Chicana/o Studies professor Yreina D. Cervantez and the students in her “Days of the Dead” course will co-host two events in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) — a Mexican holiday that honors the memories of their deceased loved ones and ancestors. -- Press Release Point