Thursday, February 07, 2013
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.
LA Mayoral Candidates Forum
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Valley Performing Arts Center
http://tinyurl.com/BizFedForum.
The Los Angeles County Business Federaion, in partnership with the Daily News of Los Angeles, is hosting a mayoral forum at California State University, Northridge.
Candidates Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Kevin James, Jan Perry and Emanuel Pleitez are taking part. Austin Beutner, former special deputy to Mayor Villaraigosa and founder of Evercore Partners, is serving as moderator.
The forum is expected to expand the scope of the conversation about local business, covering not only citywide issues, but also the regional impact of this year's mayoral contest. Specifically, the candidates will have an opportunity to share their views on such issues as Metro, the goods movement sector, tourism, economic development, workforce training, housing and other issues where the City of Los Angeles affects the entire region.
A reception will be help at 9 a.m., followed by the debate at 10 a.m.
Memorable Movement
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Juniper Hall 2204
The Department of Pan African Studies presents:
Dr. Aimee Glocke - "Memorable Movement: African/Black Dance as a Form of Resistance"
Thursday, February 7, 2013; 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Juniper Hall (2204)
Dr. Glocke is an Assistant Professor in Pan African Studies, a dancer, and guest co-editor of the special edition of the Journal of Pan African Studies on African/Black Dance.
For more information, please contact Dr. Aimee Glocke at 818-788-3380 or aimee.glocke@csun.edu
Swimming with Sharks
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall 451
The Department of Urban Studies and Planning presents their Visiting Distinguished Lecture Series for Spring 2013:
Swimming with Sharks - Leading the Puerto Rico Planning Board, 2011-2012
A special presentation by Ruben Flores-Marzan, AICP
Mr. Flores was the president of the Puerto Rico Planning Board, the state planning agency in the Commonwealth, from April 2011 to December 2012. He has now accepted the post of Director of Planning and Urban Development for Providence, Rhode Island.
Join us in the Whitsett Room, SH 451 on Thursday, February 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. UC Irvine
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Matadome (MA)
http://www.GoMatadors.com
Men's Basketball vs. UC Irvine
CSUN Cinematheque
7:00 pm - 9:45 pm - Armer Screening Room (ASR)
http://movies.csun.edu
KRZYSZTOF KIESLOWSKI RETROSPECTIVE
Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieslowski was a leading director of documentaries, television and feature films from the 1970s to the 1990s. The social and moral themes of contemporary times became the focus of his many significant films and his unique humanist treatment of those themes secured his place as one of the greatest of modern film directors.
Camera Buff (Amator), 1979 -- 117 mins.
Camera Buff is a tragi-comic exploration of the craft of filmmaking. Insightful and self-reflexive, this fictional film about a documentary filmmaker is commonly referred to as a watershed in Kieslowski's transition from documentary to fiction filmmaking.