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Senators Alex Padilla and Bob Menendez join forces for Senate Hispanic-Serving Institution Caucus
Earlier this month, Sen. Padilla supported the launch of the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub at California State University, Northridge, which will work to transform HSIs throughout the University’s system and the nation to increase student achievement and give Latino students the skills they need to thrive in high-demand careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics.) -- Al Dia
Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Sept. 18-25
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. Sept. 18 and 9-11 a.m. Sept. 19. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session. Current needs: canned items and dry packaging such as pasta; also, hygiene items including soap, feminine products and shampoos. No glass containers. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach. More details on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/fpcgh -- Los Angeles Daily News
How to Watch Cal State Northridge at USC in NCAA Women's Soccer: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
Southern Cal seeks a fifth-consecutive victory Sunday as the Trojans face Cal State Northridge in NCAA women's soccer. -- Sports Illustrated
Colorado’s gold medalist volleyball players aim to inspire state’s next generation
Kinley Lindhardt — Frederick
Senior / 5-7 / OH, RS
Notable: Committed to play beach volleyball at Cal State Northridge. -- Denver Post
Vicon Accelerates Growth Strategy with Key Leadership Hires
As regional sales manager for California, Nevada and Hawaii, Vicon was pleased to appoint Andronicus Turner. Turner has an extensive career within the industry and a demonstrated ability to nurture strong relationships with system integrators, dealers and end-users. Turner studied International Business at California State University, Northridge and Global Management at the University of Phoenix for Business. --Security Today
CSUN President Sets Tone of Inspiration, Challenge in Welcome Address
CSUN President Erika D. Beck last week greeted the CSUN community — and welcomed students, faculty and staff returning to a partially reopened campus — in her annual Fall Welcome Address on Sept. 10. -- SCV News
Heal the Bay volunteers pick up more than 5,000 pounds of trash on annual Coastal Cleanup Day
Quiroz combed the beach for everything from cigarette butts to microplastics. She's a junior at California State University, Northridge, and no stranger to this type of volunteer work. She's picked up trash during street cleanups and said littering is one of her big pet peeves. -- Spectrum News 1
Overcoming setbacks
”Women are very, very strong in terms of gaining social support, family support, informal social networks,” said Lois Shelton, a professor at Cal State Northridge who specializes in entrepreneurship and strategy. “Where women have somewhat of a disadvantage ... are accessing these business networks. That’s where men are very strong.” -- Leader Telegram
Preserving History During the Digital Age
There’s a saying that once something is on the internet, it’s online forever. But as emails replace hard-copy letters and social media accounts are regularly deleted, what information will future historians have as they try to document the important events and gain insight into what life was truly like during the first half of the 21st century? -- AmericanTowns.com
SENIOR CENTER’S FALL MASTERS SERIES: RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD
Started September 14 and continuing every Tuesday through October 19, Dr. Phyllis Herman, professor of religious studies at CSU Northridge, will introduce participants to archaic and tribal religious practices, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The six-part series will be presented in person as well as online. -- Pasadena Now