Events

On Friday, November 1st from 3:00PM-10:00PM at the Chicano House on campus, the Chicano House is hosting a Dia De Los Muertos event with Live Music, Food, Vendors, Art, and more! The event will be very fun & educational and we encourage everyone to come. Please make sure to attend this great event! More information HERE!

Film Screening of The Strike - Wednesday, October 30th at 4:00PM

On Wednesday, October 30th at 4:00PM, in Maple Hall 100, the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies is screening a documentary titled; "The Strike" The Strike is a documentary that tells the story of a generation of California men as they endured decades of solitary confinement and, against all odds, launch the largest prison hunger strike in US history. Told through interviews with formerly incarcerated people, organizers and archival footage, the film makes a case against the use of long-term solitary confinement by illuminating the power of organizing this incarcerated people-led resistance, that actively worked with academics, legal professionals, and family members to change the policies with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The documentary follows 5 organizers in the first five years after their release from incarceration and how they are building community in the free world.  There will be a film screening and panel discussion with 3 of the protagonists in the film and the 2 directors. If you interested in attending, please use this link HERE to RSVP. There will be a short reception after the panel, with food for students and the panelists to continue engaging in a more informal setting. 

Conversation with Lydia Emily - Wednesday, October 30th, 11:30AM

On Wednesday, October 30^th at 11:30am in the Ferman Presentation Room, University Library, The English Department is hosting an event with artist and activist Lydia Emily, and is one of the preeminent female street artists of our time. Her mural on skid row which honors a survivor of sex-trafficking is her longest-standing untouched and untagged mural. Her art is very political and the event seeks to foster the connection between art and politics. In addition, Lydia Emily is a spokesperson for the MS Society and is the subject of a beautiful documentary, The Art of Rebellion;  we urge you to watch the trailer for the documentary at that link if you want to see a little more about her.  The synopsis states "The Art of Rebellion follows activist, street artist and single mother, Lydia Emily, as she defies a crippling progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosis threatening to take away her life and livelihood. Fighting against the unforgiving healthcare system while battling the symptoms sending her there, Lydia ties paintbrushes to her failing hands and creates large-scale works of creative resistance." She has a memoir that will be published in September, another attempt of hers to document her life and legacy before she "loses memory" even more. Please watch this documentary & learn more about Lydia Emily below! Learn more HERE! Submit questions for the event HERE!

Visioning Liberated Futures - Thursday, October 24th, 4:00PM

On Thursday, October 24th at 4:00PM in Nordhoff Hall 113, with a reception in Sierra Hall 451 Disability Studies presents "Visioning Liberated Futures," a talk by (and with) Ly Xīnzhèn Zhǎngsūn (Lydia X. Z. Brown)

The new Minor in Disability Studies is pleased to announce our official launch! In celebration, we kick off our first semester with our keynote speaker Ly Xīnzhèn Zhǎngsūn (Lydia X. Z. Brown) (they/them), an attorney, disability rights activist, founder of the Autistic People of Color Fund, Director of Public Policy at the National Disability Institute, and professor of Women's & Gender Studies (Georgetown) and Critical Race, Gender & Culture Studies (American University). Ly Xīnzhèn Zhǎngsūn (Ly X. Z. Brown), honored by The White House as a "Champion of Change," will speak on intersectionality, institutions, policing, and "abolition in the present moment." Here is a link to their bio. (Please consider extra credit! For faculty who offer extra credit for this event, there will be a sign-in for all guests.) 

This event is also available via Zoom: 

Zoom link

Meeting ID:  813 5858 4339

Passcode:  935628 

Please join us!

La Pachanga - Saturday, October 12th, 10:00AM-2:00PM

This Saturday, October 12, 2024, CSUN is hosting La Pachanga, one of the final events to Celebrate Nuestra Gente, Raices y Cultura (Latinx Heritage Month). The event is taking place at the CSUN G3 Parking Lot from 10am - 2pm.  The first 250 students who RSVP to attend will receive a food truck voucher.  The event is for students, faculty, staff and their families and features:  

• Low rider car show featuring over 20 classic cars
• DJ will be spinning the best in salsa, bachata, cumbias, reggaeton y mas
• CSUN Latin Jazz Ensemble
• Performances from Ballet Folklorico  "Joyas Divinas del Valle" and Salsa Lessons
• Food Trucks
• Community Resources
• And activities for all ages

Please Find More Information Here!

2024 Pros & Cons of Ballot Measures Workshop Webinar - Wednesday, October 9th from 2:00PM-3:15PM

Confused by the competing ads for and against measures on the November 5 ballot? Attend the League of Women Voters Webinar to hear an unbiased, nonpartisan explanation of the pros and cons of the issues. On October 9th from 2PM-3:15PM, Garren Cabral & Dr. Lorraine Lundquist will help us understand the issues on the ballot in a more in-depth way, and how these issues can impact us personally, in both positive and negative ways. If you are interested in attending the webinar, then please RSVP by scanning the QR code in the flyer and find the zoom link HERE!

Democracy In Action: A Candidate Discussion - Tuesday, October 8th, 4:00pm-7:00pm

We would like to invite you all to Democracy In Action: A Candidate Discussion with the California Assembly District 40 Candidates Pilar Schiavo and Patrick Lee Gipson. This will be a great opportunity for students to get to know the candidates that are running to represent the CSUN community! This event is completely free to students and will include information to register to vote, what will be on their election ballots, and the importance of civic and local engagement. There will be food and giveaways! Please share this with your students and faculty and we hope to see you all there! Join Associated Students in a discussion with the Assembly District Candidates about their vision and goals for the CSUN community!

Mulholland Middle School Wellness Fair - Thursday, September 19th from 4:00PM-6:00PM

On Thursday, September 19th, from 4:00PM-6:00PM, Mulholland Middle School is hosting a Free Wellness fair, to help learn more about keeping good health habits for the busy Academic Year. Attendees will get free health screenings, learn about good eating habits, engage in physical activity, and more! This event is a great way to kickstart good, sustainable habits for the 2024-2025 year. To learn more, please follow the link in the flyer below!

The Body-Mind-Heart Connection: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Change our Relationship to Stress - Friday, August 23rd 12:00PM-1:15PM

This workshop will explore definitions of mindfulness, how stress reduces our ability to cope with life’s challenges, and how mindfulness can help us meet life’s challenges. Session participants will have a chance to practice meditation and mindfulness movement. Options for further practice will be provided. Information on the 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by the Institute will also be discussed. The presentation will be given by Mirna Troncoso Sawyer, PhD, MPH, Director, Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing, Associate Professor, Public Health Program, Health Sciences (HSCI) Department, CSUN. Register for the event HERE!

Annual Community-Based Research and Service Learning Symposium - Friday, April 26th from 10:00AM-1:00PM

On Friday, April 26th from 10:00AM-1:00PM at the Extended University Commons we are hosting our Annual Community-Based Research and Service Learning Symposium. This event gives faculty, students, and community partners a chance to showcase the incredible work they have done for their community-based (service) learning projects. On top of the honor of receiving a nomination to present at the virtual Symposium showcasing and celebrating their work, they can win prizes up to $500. To learn more about and RSVP for the event, please click HERE!

We hope that you can join us in person for this special celebration!