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Pasadena Unified Board Candidates: Questions and Answers
Yarma Velazquez (Dist. 7)
I am uniquely qualified for the job. As a Profesor at California State University Northridge, I am the only candidate with experience in the classroom. I have been teaching first-year and first-generation students since 2008. I have served on committees at CSUN that work with academic budgets, student success, and equity in education–all areas that align with the duties of the Board. I am a PUSD parent, the only candidate with young children. -- Colorado Blvd.
Los estudios centroamericanos ganan popularidad en las universidades de California
“Desde el verano de 2020, mucha gente habla sobre diversidad, equidad e inclusión. Hubo casi un vigor renovado en el desarrollo de estudios étnicos”, dijo Jocelyn Duarte, profesora de Estudios Centroamericanos en East Los Angeles College y Cal State University Northridge. “Ya estábamos por delante de la tendencia. Hemos estado luchando por esto. Ahora, es hora de ampliar la conversación”. -- El Observador (in Spanish)
Prep Rally: High school football playoff pairings are here
The City Section finals will take place Friday at Cal State Northridge. The semifinals are Tuesday. Here’s the link to the schedule. -- Los Angeles Times
Locked in: UNLV basketball roster projection 4.0
Since the last time we attempted a roster projection, UNLV has played five competitive games against live opponents: three exhibitions against Canadian teams and two closed-door scrimmages against Division-I squads (Cal State Northridge and Southern Utah). -- Las Vegas Sun
The City of Torrance hires Jasmine Allen as new deputy city treasurer
Allen earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. She said, “It is an absolute honor to have the opportunity to serve the City of Torrance. I am thrilled to join Team Torrance and the leadership behind this full-service City.” -- Public CEO
Online Automotive Retailer Vroom Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Mr. Crow previously served as a director of Milacron Holdings, Corp., a global leader in the plastic technology and processing industry, where he chaired its Leadership Development and Compensation Committee, and currently serves on a director of a number of private companies. Mr. Crow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at Northridge. -- BusinessWire
Flutist Martin Glicklich and pianist Valeria Morgovskaya to Perform Glendale Noon Concerts
Martin Glicklich has enjoyed success as an educator, soloist, conductor, chamber and orchestral musician and arranger. He has been described as possessing dazzling virtuosity with an enchanting, singing sound. A native of Los Angeles, Glicklich received his Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in flute performance at the Thornton School of Music at USC under the tutelage of James Walker. He was given the Dept. of Music Award for most outstanding doctoral wind and percussion student. Previously, Glicklich had also studied with Walfrid Kujala at Northwestern University where he received his Master of Music degree, and with Geraldine Rotella at California State University, Northridge, where he received his Bachelor of Music degree. -- Crescenta Valley Weekly
In memory of Shirley Svorny, a champion of liberty and free markets
I was sorry to learn of the recent passing of Shirley Svorny, a former professor of economics at California State University, Northridge and adjunct scholar at the libertarian Cato Institute. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Things To Do This Halloween Weekend in L.A. [10-28-2022 to 10-31-2022]
Dia de los Muertos Festival at MOLAA -> Sunday’s Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Museum of Latin American Art features performances by JD Dance Company, Ballet Folklórico Aztlán de CSUN, and Danza Azteca Xochipilli. The event runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to attend, however onsite parking will be $15 for the day. Get more info here. -- We Like LA
The Verdi Chorus Presents A VERDI PUCCINI FEST Next Month
Music Director and Founding Artistic Director ANNE MARIE KETCHUM has been the conductor of the Verdi Chorus since its beginning in 1983. Well recognized as a singer, conductor, stage director and educator, she taught on the voice faculty of Pasadena City College for 34 years until her recent retirement. During her tenure at Pasadena, she directed a full opera each spring to critical acclaim. As a singer, she has appeared internationally and is well known for her performances of contemporary art music, vocal chamber music, solo recitals, and opera. Her recordings of Morten Lauridsen's Cuatro Canciones and of Aurelio De La Vega's Recordatio were both honored with Grammy nominations. She has premiered numerous works by such composers as Ernst Krenek, Aurelio De La Vega, Schulamit Ran, and Hans Werner Henze. Among Ms. Ketchum's creative activities is This and My Heart: A Portrait of Emily Dickinson in Text and Song - a concert/theater piece which she co-wrote and performs with actress Linda Kelsey and pianist Victoria Kirsch. This was first presented as part of Grand Performances in Los Angeles and made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Cultural Affairs Department of Los Angeles. She has also served on the faculty of OperaWorks, Angels Vocal Art and at California State University, Northridge. Ms. Ketchum and the Chorus have received commendations on several occasions from the county of Los Angeles and from the city of Santa Monica. -- Broadway World Los Angeles