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In Memoriam: Becky O'Brien, Center of Achievement Staff (Retired)

August 17, 2022

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It is with great sadness that we at the Center of Achievement through Adapted Physical Activity at CSUN announce the passing of retired (2017) Center Client Coordinator, Becky O’Brien. She passed away on July 28, 2022, comforted by her loving husband, daughters, family and close family friend. Becky was a kind, loving, compassionate soul who profoundly dedicated nearly 30 years of service to clients, students, faculty and staff at the Center of Achievement as well as the Brown Center for Adaptive Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise. A Celebration of Life event will be held on Saturday, September 10, at 2:00pm. Read More about Becky O'Brien

Sustainable Fashion Ambassador Program for CSUN Students

August 16, 2022

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Application Deadline: 08/31/2022: Be part of the solution to the the problem of fast-fashion pollution! The Sustainable Fashion Ambassador Program is an online, interactive, interdisciplinary workshop series for CSUN students that begins Friday, September 9th, from 10 am-noon (for 11 weeks).  The program covers sustainability and social justice in fashion, product life cycle, supply chain assurance and transparency, and sustainable communities and business logistics, and more.   Find Out More About this Opportunity.

When Words Fail: A High Profile Case of Aphasia May Shed Light on the Condition

August 16, 2022

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The world was shocked when the family of Bruce Willis — the tough, handsome charismatic actor and star of movies such as “Die Hard” and “The Sixth Sense”— announced in May that Willis, 67, would be retiring from acting, because he has aphasia. Most people have a vague notion of what aphasia is; something to do with memory, maybe? The announcement brought attention to the condition. And CSUN HHD has several faculty members who are quite actively working in the field. Read more

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