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Self-Proclaimed 'Valley Girl,' Entertainment Division Director In Westchester Dies At Age 59
A lover of going to the beach, concerts, and movies who called herself a "Valley Girl," Surgot was born in Encino, California, the state where she also graduated from high school, married, and earned her degree at California State University, Northridge, her obituary said. -- Daily Voice
New literacy standards for teacher candidates could be pivotal to improving student reading scores
The primary difference between the new California standards and their predecessor is that they more clearly identify and list teaching performance expectations, and add direction for literacy instruction for English learners and children with disabilities, said Sue Sears, a professor at CSU Northridge who also was a member of the expert group that created the standards. -- EdSource
CSUN Open House to Share Matador Pride With Prospective Students
With in-person activities safely in full swing, California State University, Northridge is opening its doors to local high school and community college students on Nov. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for an all-access look at the campus and its programs. -- SCV News
Nov. 4: CSUN Africana Studies Depart. to Unveil Memorial Plaque Honoring Founding
A plaque celebrating the anniversary of the formation of Africana studies at California State University, Northridge will be unveiled at a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 4, at the university. -- SCV News
California State University Northridge is hosting a virtual panel this afternoon on Props 26 & 27!
Have you been receiving campaign advertisements about Prop 26 and Prop 27? Are you lost in the massive amount of information about sports betting, tribal governance, and the homelessness crisis? Come to this panel to hear a lively discussion on the effects of Props 26 & 27and learn how to unpack the campaign advertisements. -- Northridge-Chatsworth Patch
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 27-Nov. 3
The Soraya: Soweto Gospel Choir, 3 p.m. Oct. 29 ($36 and up); Israel Philharmonic, conducted by Lahav Shani, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 ($95 and up); An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt,” 8 p.m. Nov. 9 ($46 and up); Concierto para Dolores: A Musical Tribute to Dolores Huerta, 7 p.m. Nov. 13 ($39 and up). The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. www.thesoraya.org -- Los Angeles Daily News
KCSN-KSBR/Los Angeles Announces Lineup Changes
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE, Triple A KCSN-KSBR (88.5 FM/THE SOCAL SOUND)/LOS ANGELES PD MARC “MOOKIE” KACZOR returns to the airwaves full-time, taking over the 6p-10p (PT) slot. -- All Access
Rest in Power Mike Davis
As an SDS organizer in the late ’60s, Mike was part of the largest mass arrest in the history of 1960s protest—at “Valley State,” now California State University–Northridge, in 1969, when 286 were arrested after a peaceful sit-down of 3,000 students protesting the school administration banning all demonstrations, rallies, and meetings. “What I remember most vividly about the arrests,” he said 45 years later, “was the ride to jail in a police bus. The girls started singing, ‘Hey Jude, don’t be afraid.’ I fell in love with all of them.” -- Daily Kos
Reset goals and a nearly new team drive coach’s optimism
If it’s not the five new players — four freshmen and a transfer, including imports from England, Denmark and Austria — it’s the two new assistant coaches, brought to her because Hosch lost her two previous assistants: Michelle Winkler and Margo Dionisio. Both departed for head coaching jobs; Winkler to Cal State Northridge and Dionisio to UC Irvine. -- Orange County Register
THE SHOT Starring Sharon Lawrence Adds Performance Date at The United Solo Festival
(Executive Producer/Center Stage Executive Director) has a background in the performing arts that includes experience as an Executive Director, Development Director, Marketing Director, non-profit management consultant and professional theatrical stage manager and production manager. In addition to her many years of professional experience, Ms. Ball holds a masters degree in Non-Profit Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University, a Bachelors degree in Theater from Cal State Northridge. She is currently a member of the Californians for the Arts RISE Taskforce, and is Secretary of the California Chapter of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA). -- Broadway World