Existential Concerns: A Comparative Study of Modern Science and Chinese Science
Monday, November 14, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Presented by Prof. Wenyu Xie, Professor of Philosophy, Shandong University, China and Professor of Historical Theology, China Evangelical Seminary, West Covina.
Fung Yu-lan had made a strong suggestion that Chinese philosophers did not want modern science. Professor Xie will attempt to provide a justification for this statement through an existential analysis of Chinese concept of nature, and demonstration of Chinese existential concerns prevailing in Daoism and Confucianism, which distaste for scientific study in the sense of modern science. Read more
Omar Offendum SyrianamericanA: A Nation-State of Mind
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
A performance of Arabic poetry & Hip-hop to shed light on the Syrian conflict, Arab Americans and social justice. Read more
Caravan to End the Repression in Mexico
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 9:30am to 10:45am
Caravan representing seven Mexican social movements coming to CSUN. Read more
Book Talk with Dr. Iris D. Ruiz
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Dr. Iris D. Ruiz, Author of Reclaiming Composition for Chicano/as and other Ethnic Minorities: A Critical History and Pedagogy Read more
"Janitzio, their fishing and their piñatas"
Monday, October 24, 2016 - 4:00pm
Documentary screening. Read more
Book Discussion & Photo Slide Show: Mexican American Baseball in the San Fernando Valley
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 5:30pm
Q&A Panel with authors. Read more
Greg Palast Documentary: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 5:00pm
Documentary Film "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: Billionaires & Ballot Bandits" Presented by investigative reporter Greg Palast. Read more
Sustainability Day Lecture - Federal Lands & Waters
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 4:00pm
Federal Lands & Waters: Reimagining Latina/os Relationship to the Great Outdoors Read more
Current Challenges On Development and Globalization
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 5:15pm
Professor Mahmood Sariolghalam will provide his view of development not only through an academic prism but also drawing on his experience and observations from 587 conferences in 114 countries; Read more
National Parks: America's Best Idea
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
"The National Parks: America's Best Idea" is CSUN's event to celebrate the National Park Services Centennial. This town-hall style event will feature several CSUN alumni, each of whom holds a prominent position in the National Parks system. "There is a huge need in the national parks for diversity, and CSUN is well positioned to encourage students to consider careers in the national parks," said Mechelle Best, Chair of the Department of Recreation & Tourism Management. When: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. Where: Johnson Auditorium in Jacaranda Hall. Seating is limited. RSVP by 5pm October 3.
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