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CSUN Students, Professors Show Off AI Acumen
With artificial intelligence becoming a growing topic of discussion, students at California State University – Northridge are among those working on projects in that sector. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Thirty Years Later, Northridge Earthquake Survivors Remember
"The interior of the building and my office looked like a building in a war zone with destroyed walls, debris, desks, and bookshelves overturned and windows all broken out. These scenarios were all around you," recalls a CSUN lecturer there at the time of the 1994 earthquake. -- L.A. Taco
CSUN Biology Professor Part of Efforts to Raise Awareness & Find Solutions for Lack of Early Career Latinas in STEM
While Latinos represent a growing and important demographic in the United States, there is notable underrepresentation when it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
UCLA creates new disability studies major
In 2023, UCLA became the first California public university to establish a major in disability studies. CSU Northridge and San Francisco State University established minors in disability studies last year. -- Spectrum News 1
Diavolo revisits Northridge quake through dance
Diavolo: Architecture In Motion teamed up with The Soraya, at the Cal State Univeristy, Northridge campus, for the multi-media performance piece “Existencia,” which reflects on how a “community resets and evolves in the face of disaster.” -- Spectrum News 1
Giving Season and Giving Back All Year-Round
At a time of the year when many are motivated to give back to their communities, California State University, Northridge professor Gina Giotta reminds do-gooders to extend their efforts beyond the confines of the holiday season. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Jon Hamm, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and More Celebrate Nonprofit Honorees at Golden Globes Foundation Dinner
Additional institutions receiving support include Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Northridge, Cerritos College Foundation, Feirstein School of Cinema at Brooklyn College, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Valley College, Loyola Marymount University, Mt. San Antonio College, Santa Monica College, California Institute of the Arts, UCLA, Southwestern Law School and the American Film Institute. -- Variety
Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Dec. 25-Jan. 12
Valley Economic Alliance – Our Region, Our Future: The public is invited to a regional development summit with guest speakers in business, real estate development, healthcare, manufacturing and tourism, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Keynote speaker; Rick Caruso. Dress code: business attire. Admission $99. Reservations required. Orchard Conference Center at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. (www.orchardconferencecenter.com). Register here: thevalley.net/events/2024-regional-summit/ -- Los Angeles Daily News
Dr. Jasvant Modi Promotes Jainism Across Higher Education
Dr. Modi's efforts have led to significant contributions to various institutions. The University of Illinois Department of Religion recently received a $1 million donation, the largest in its history, from a group of donors including Dr. Modi to establish Jainism as a course of study. Similarly, California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in collaboration with Dr. Modi and his wife, Dr. Meera Modi, has benefited from an $800,000 gift to support the Bhagvan Ajitnath Endowed Professorship in Jain Studies. -- EIN Newswires
University of Utah top public college in the West, says Wall Street Journal rankings
The University of California, Berkeley and California State University, Northridge ranked second and third, respectively, among public universities in the West. -- Deseret News