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Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 17-24
Mummenschanz – 50 Years: The “mask theater” group, founded in Switzerland, celebrates its 50th anniversary, 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Tickets $43 and up. The Soraya, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.mummenschanz.com/en/. www.thesoraya.org. https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/mummenschanz/ -- Los Angeles Daily News
Nov. 4: CSUN to Host Barriletes Exhibition for Dia de los Muertos
California State University Northridge will mark Dia de los Muertos with an exhibition of barriletes, giant traditional Guatemalan kites, in the University Library on Monday, Nov. 4. -- SCV News
The GreatShakeOut Emphasizes New Technology to Save Lives
Closer to home, in our own backyard, the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake in 1994 killed 57 people and injured over 8,700 people in the valley. California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and the surrounding neighborhoods suffered as much as $50 billion in damages. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
CSUN Women’s Soccer Hosts Cal Poly & UCSB on Senior Night
CSUN Women's Soccer is set to host its final two home games this week, including Senior Night on Sunday, where they will recognize their senior class. The Matadors face Cal Poly on Thursday at 6 p.m. and UCSB on Sunday at 7 p.m. With a current record of 4-9-2 overall and 2-2-2 in the Big West, CSUN is tied for fifth place but remains in contention for a conference tournament spot. They recently earned a point in a 2-2 draw against UC Riverside, with junior Yoshi Rubalcava leading the team in goals. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Tennis Team Competes in ITA Regionals and Triton Invite
CSUN Women's Tennis is set to compete this week in the 2024 ITA Southwest Regional Championship in San Diego and the Triton Fall Invitational in La Jolla. The regionals, running from October 17-22, will feature five Matadors competing in both singles and doubles events. Meanwhile, freshmen Sydney Wilson and Madison Shepperson will represent CSUN at the Triton Invitational from October 17-20. Last time out, the Matadors showcased strong performance at the Beach Fall Tennis Tournament, winning 16 matches across singles and doubles. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Men’s Soccer Suffers 5-0 Defeat to Sacramento State
CSUN Men's Soccer suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat against Sacramento State in a Big West matchup. The Hornets dominated the first half, scoring four goals before extending their lead after halftime with a fifth goal. Sacramento State capitalized on CSUN's defensive mistakes, leveraging quick strikes early in the match. -- BVM Sports
Guiding the Next Generation of Latinos to Careers in Aviation
After an interview with the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), he was accepted to California State University, Northridge (CSUN). There he earned a bachelor’s degree in Chicano studies with an emphasis on education and eventually went back for a master’s in education administration. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Andy Grammer bringing solo show to Iowa City’s Englert Theatre
Aside from the mandolin, Grammer plays trumpet, guitar and piano. He began writing songs at 15. At 20, he left Binghamton University in Vestal, N.Y., and returned to Los Angeles. In 2007, he graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a bachelor’s degree in music studies. That’s where he met his wife, singer Aijia Grammer, and they now have two daughters. -- The Gazette
SBCC Chief, Seeking “Stability,” Makes the Case for Measure P; Addresses the Charge that Campaign Claims are Misleading
The 59-year old Endrijonas grew up as a self-described “military brat,” whose family moved frequently before settling down in time for her to attend junior high and high school in Culver City. She got her BA at Cal State Northridge, then earned both master’s and Phd degrees in American and Women’s History (fun fact: she wrote her dissertation on how cookbooks reflected gender roles and socioeconomic values post-World War II, 1945-60). --- Edhat Santa Barbara
California State Universities: “A Launchpad for the Middle Class”
MN: I’m from California. I grew up thinking of Cal State University campuses—particularly Cal State Northridge in my area—as a launching pad for the middle class. But for the uninitiated, why don’t you tell us how the Cal State system works and how San Marcos fits in? -- Washington Monthly