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In Memoriam: Dr. Boris E. Ricks, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Passes Away
Dr. Boris E. Ricks was an Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Northridge, since 2008. He passed away suddenly on September 5, 2024. -- Political Science Now
Dr. Armond Aghakhanian Announces Re-Election Campaign for Burbank School Board
Dr. Aghakhanian is the former President of the Armenian American Chamber of Commerce, a former Board member of the Armenian Relief Center, a former member of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Advisory Board, a former California State University Northridge’s Armenian Student Association Executive Board member, co-founder of the USANOUGH periodical of the Armenian Students News Media and longtime member of the Homenetmen Burbank “Sipan” Chapter where his son, Arameh, is a scout. -- Asbarez
CSUN Men’s Soccer Secures 2-1 Win Against Santa Clara
CSUN Men's Soccer secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Santa Clara, marking their competitive resurgence on Sunday at Matador Soccer Field. Michael Blevins and Jake Shaked scored their first career goals, while goalkeeper Merrick Cook made vital saves, including a penalty kick stop, to preserve the win. CSUN initially established a 2-0 lead before Santa Clara responded with a goal early in the second half, but the Matadors held on for the victory. -- BVM Sports
CSUN’s 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Schedule Revealed: Key Games & Dates
CSUN has unveiled its men's basketball schedule for the 2024-25 season, featuring 31 games, including 13 home fixtures at Premier America Credit Union Arena. Noteworthy matchups include two NCAA Tournament teams, Montana State and Long Beach State, as well as a face-off with USC, marking the first encounter in three years. The team will also participate in a Thanksgiving multi-team tournament in Montana against four challengers, setting a competitive tone early in the season with several teams carrying winning records from the previous year. -- BVM Sports
Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Sept. 21-28
Food Drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and also 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 22. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session (CSUN Food Pantry, tinyurl.com/ysw6k5n5). Donations of canned and dry packaged goods, and also, hygiene/personal care products, are needed. No glass containers or expired dates. Drop off items at the church, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills. 818-360-1831. Details on the church’s September “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/yc38y8yh - Los Angeles Daily News
USC's 'historic' meeting against Michigan will show major-conference expansion was worth the trip
It’s not just them. Kent State’s field hockey team traveled to the Bay Area to take on both Stanford and California. James Madison took its No. 21 men’s soccer team to the opposite coast to face UCLA and played Cal State Northridge while there. --MSN
CSUN Matadors at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Mens Basketball
CSUN Matadors at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Mens Basketball --The Salamanca Press
In-Person Casual Conversation with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim in 2024
Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, winner of the 2002 Ramon Magsaysay award for Peace and International Understanding and the 2020 Niwano Peace Prize (for advocating peace with the North Korean people and sustainable development initiatives in Bhutan, North Korea, India, Philippines, and Indonesia), will be hosting a Dharma talk on how a person can handle difficult situations they face in life using the Buddha's teachings at the Orchard Conference Center in Cal State University Northridge campus. Audience members may bring questions they would like to discuss with Venerable Pomnyun. Any topic can be addressed. Examples of questions being asked include, "How do I handle stress at school?" "How do I help my spouse's alcoholism?" or "How do I help my kid study better?" The monk is quite well known in South Korea for doing these talks. --Patch
Snoqualmie Casino Announces Key Leadership Changes Amid Expansion
Asim Bajwa, the new leader of Hotel Operations, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from California State University, Northridge, and an MBA from Baylor University. As a key contributor, Bajwa helped launch Forbes-rated operations with Caesars Palace, earning two consecutive Forbes 4-Star ratings. Bajwa's comprehensive background in hospitality management will play a pivotal role in enhancing the casino's hotel services as part of its expansion efforts. --Yahoo! Finance
CSUN Student Research Journal Celebrates 28 Years of Inspiring Scientific Imagination
The biology department at California State University, Northridge has stayed committed to promoting STEM research carried out by K-12 students and teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District. -- SCV News