Monday, October 29, 2012
Fantastic & Strange: Reflections of Self in Science Fiction Literature
Tuesday, September 18 - Friday, July 26 All Day - Tseng Gallery, Oviatt Library
http://library.csun.edu/blogs/goingson/fantastic-strange/
Science fiction literature, one of the most popular and entertaining genres in modern fiction, has been read and loved by children and adults for decades. From the earliest pulp publications to modern masterpieces, science fiction short stories and novels have often functioned as a lens through which we express our sense of wonder, marvel at the possibilities of new technologies, and engage in our wildest imaginings. Join us as we celebrate the fantastic and strange in science fiction literature.
Tomorrowland
Saturday, October 27 12:00 pm - Saturday, December 08 4:00 pm - Art Gallery (AG)
http://www.csun.edu/artgalleries
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday October 27 4-6pm
GALLERY TALK: Monday, October 29 10am
This is a group exhibition featuring artists whose work depicts visions of future dystopias based on a turbulent present. Desert wastelands, faux fallen satellites, devises designed to ensure your survival and a world seemingly run by giant computer servers; the artists in this show offer a prescient window into a world that not only may be, but in some places, already exists.
Artists include Lisa Adams, Libby Clarke, Daniel Dove, Trygve Faste, Sean Higgins, Kelly McLane, Thomas Muller and Klutch Stanaway.
Additional events including lectures and artists visits in conjunction for this exhibition can be found at www.csun.edu/artgalleries.
Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 12-4, Thursdays 12-8pm. Please note: The Gallery will be closed Nov. 12 and Nov. 22-24.
Talk by Mustafa Akyol, Islam without Extremes: A Muslim Case of Liberty
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm - USU, Grand Salon
Mustafa Akyol is a Turkish political commentator and author based in Istanbul, Turkey. Since 2002 he has been a regular commentator in the Turkish media. He has spoken at many universities and institutes, and has had articles published in the
New York Times, e Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, e Guardian, and numerous newspapers and news magazines.
Mr. Akyol will talk about his newest book, “Islam Without Extremes: A Muslim Case of Liberty.” From furious reactions to the cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, to the suppression of women, news
from the Muslim world begs the question: is Islam incompatible with freedom?
For more information contact Mustafa Ruzgar at 818/677-7779 or mustafa.ruzgar@
New Club Workshop
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - MIC Conference Room
http://www.csun.edu/getinvolved
Want to start a new club? We're here to help you make it happen! Your
first step is to attend a New Club Workshop where you will learn about
the process, responsibilities, benefits and basic requirements needed
to establish and maintain University Recognition at CSU, Northridge. To
register for any of the New Club Workshops listed below, please visit
the Matador Involvement Center (MIC) and sign up at the front desk.