University Advancement

  • Oviatt Library

Clips

Steven Adams amazed by Pinoys' love of basketball

Even after that first-hand glimpse of Filipinos’ passion for hoops, Adams learned that there were still plenty more layers to dive into. When talking about the possibility of a Filipino breaking into the NBA, Adams asked, “I heard there’s this guy [Filipino] committed to Cal State [Northridge]?” -- ABS-CBN - Philippines

This Teen Took Candid Photos of the 70s' Biggest Rock Stars

Where were you in your life when you were taking these photographs? I was still a kid. That first photograph of David Bowie really changed my life. Before I took the photo, a little bird in the back of my head said, "You may burn bridges, and it may be frowned upon," but I had the balls to do it. As a teenage kid, you just hold your breath and go for it. After I got that photograph into Creem, my inbox was full. From there, I finished high school, went to junior college, and transferred to Cal State Northridge. I ended up dropping out because the amount of work I was churning out was overwhelming, and I couldn't keep up. -- Vice

Ron Francis Blake, Poncho Sanchez, Seamus Blake, Walt Weiskopf And More

When Ron turned 16, he auditioned and attended the newly formed Hamilton High School Academy of Music magnet. During this time he studied with vibraphonist, Charlie Shoemake to further his jazz theory. This prepared him for his college years at Cal State Northridge, a school with a prestigious music program and alma mater to many current famous artists. Here he would develop his craft further in the renowned "A" jazz band under the direction of Joel Leach. It was during this time he would also start entering and winning many jazz competitions such as 1st place in the local Dolo Coker Jazz competition and 1st place in the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Improvisation competition in the Netherlands. He started studying with the legendary trumpet guru, Bobby Shew. His career grew professionally, recording and performing with rap producer Dr. Dre and salsa singer, Celia Cruz. -- Jazz News

Ron Francis Blake, Poncho Sanchez, Seamus Blake, Walt Weiskopf And More

When Ron turned 16, he auditioned and attended the newly formed Hamilton High School Academy of Music magnet. During this time he studied with vibraphonist, Charlie Shoemake to further his jazz theory. This prepared him for his college years at Cal State Northridge, a school with a prestigious music program and alma mater to many current famous artists. Here he would develop his craft further in the renowned "A" jazz band under the direction of Joel Leach. It was during this time he would also start entering and winning many jazz competitions such as 1st place in the local Dolo Coker Jazz competition and 1st place in the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Improvisation competition in the Netherlands. He started studying with the legendary trumpet guru, Bobby Shew. His career grew professionally, recording and performing with rap producer Dr. Dre and salsa singer, Celia Cruz. -- Top40-Charts

Tujunga, CA Author Publishes Science Fiction Novel

J. C. Allen is a student attending California State University Northridge and hopes to achieve a Bachelor's degree in English within the next couple of years. He currently lives at home with his loving family and helps take care of his elderly grandparent. -- prLeap

Henry Cherner, AIMS360 Managing Partner, 66

Cherner, whose parents were Holocaust survivors, was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, moving to St. Louis when he was 3 years old. A year later, his family moved to Los Angeles. He graduated from Fairfax High School and later received his bachelor’s of science degree from California State University – Northridge. -- Apparel News

Fresno State Retains The Crown Through Week 4, Bellarmine Makes Top 10 Debut

Bellarmine College clawed their way into the Top 10 this week as first-time posters, displacing fellow Kentucky school Centre College at the number 10 spot. Catholic schools University of Mary and Franciscan University both fell a rank to ninth and eighth, respectively, as Cal State Northridge bolstered the state of California’s #MyTopCollege performance, rising two spots from ninth to seventh. -- Forbes Magazine

CSUN Distinguished Alumnus Is the Trailblazer of Reality TV

Darnell went to California State University, Northridge and through it got an internship at Los Angeles’ KTTV station. It helped launch his career as a pioneer in reality television, and as one of the most important figures in the genre’s history. -- Press Release Point

Museum exhibits lowrider cars, artwork they've inspired

The show, which opened Monday and runs until next June, is the third lowrider exhibition that Sandoval, a Chicano studies professor at California State University, Northridge, has curated at Los Angeles’ Petersen Automotive Museum since 2000. -- Rutland Herald - VT

CSUN to Open Legal Clinic for Undocumented Students and Community

California State University, Northridge and Southwestern Law School have joined forces to bring a clinic to the CSUN campus in fall 2017. The Student Legal Clinic, which will be located on the second floor of the Delmar T. Oviatt Library, will provide students and the community with pro bono legal assistance on immigration issues. -- AmericanTows.com

Pages