The event is set to begin on Monday, April 17 and will run through Wednesday, April 19. Brazilian and Korean dancers, a Masquerade Ball, craft corners, different types of food and music, and a casino/karaoke night are scheduled to be part of the festivities.

"What we do at this event is to provide an avenue for students and the community to learn about different cultures through music, food, entertainment, and activities," said Carol Desgroppes-Brown, program coordinator for the USU.

All events and activities of Carnaval are free and open to the public.

A documentary on diversity will be shown on Monday, April 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the USU theater. On Tuesday, April 18, from 8 p.m. to midnight, a Masquerade Ball will take place in the university's Pub Sports Grill. Carnaval will conclude with a Capoeira demonstration, along with Filipino and Korean dance performances, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. During that evening, a "casino extravaganza" with a concert showcasing the band "Slow Car Crash", and karaoke will take place until 10 p.m. in the university's Satellite Student Union complex.

For a complete list of events visit the USU Web site at http://usu.csun.edu or call Desgroppes-Brown at (818) 677-2284.

California State University, Northridge has 33,000 full- and part-time students and offers 63 bachelor's and 48 master's degrees as well as 28 education credential programs. Founded in 1958, CSUN is among the largest single-campus universities in the nation and the only four-year public university in the San Fernando Valley. The university serves as the intellectual, economic and cultural heart of the Valley and beyond.