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BUILD PODER and HERE Center Faculty win grants and strengthen community research

November 30, 2022

With a wide range of different research foci centered on addressing health disparities in the SanFernando Valley, faculty member of Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Promoting Opportunities for Diversity in Education and Research (PODER) and the Health Equity Research and Education (HERE) Center serve as models for how research can support social justice ideals and local outcomes. Over the past two years, they have been awarded grants to fund their health equity-related projects and share their research expertise with the community.

Overcoming imposter syndrome: Jason Cruz Velasco's journey and personal triumphs

November 3, 2022

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Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Jason Cruz Velasco grew up in low-income area in Panorama City. There were no parks nearby where Velasco lived, so he would walk acouple of miles to the nearest park to play basketball with his childhood friend. Read more

Transfer Student Week Recap 2022

November 2, 2022

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Last October 17-21, the Badge Project, the Transfer Student Alliance, and the Office of Student Success hosted National Transfer Student Week both on-campus and virtually. This was CSUN’s second consecutive celebration of the nationwide event. Read more

National Transfer Student Week 2022

October 17, 2022

Hi CSUN Community! National Transfer Student Week (October 17-21, 2022) is coming up soon, and we are so excited to celebrate the transfer students we have on campus! The Badge Project, Transfer Student Alliance, and the Office of Student Success have a schedule full of fun events and activities, so don't wait and RSVP today! The fun is doubled when you bring along your fellow classmates and friends to any of the our virtual and in-person events! Read more

For our aging loved ones: Former HERE Center Intern Gabby Nadir's road to community health

August 31, 2022

This experience motivated Nadir to pursue public health, specifically around gerontology and aging. As a public health graduate student and former HERE Center intern, Nadir’s goal is to improve the quality of life of older adults, particularly, underserved communities who may not have access to help or services. Read more

Why The Pandemic Took An Especially High Mental Health Toll On New Parents - Featuring Dr. Kacie Blackman

August 8, 2022

Dr. Kacie Blackman, one of our cluster faculty members, was recently featured on an LAist article related to parenting and mental health! Read more

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