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CSUN SHINE WEEKLY
Nov. 5, 2013
Volume 1, Edition 2
Photo of Matt Damon embracing Dianne Ravitch.

Education Expert Diane Ravitch and Actor Matt Damon Speak at CSUN

Actor and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Matt Damon introduced Diane Ravitch, the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education, at a lecture hosted by CSUN’s Center for Teaching and Learning. Read more about the lecture.
Photo of two female CSUN track athletes running.
CSUN Study Aims to Increase Student-Athlete Academic Success
Conducted at CSUN, the study will focus on the student-athlete experience in three main areas: campus engagement, athletics and academic success for women and students of color. Read more about the study.
Rendering of new Tseng College home.
CSU Board Approves Plan to Build New Home for Tseng College
The new facility will allow Tseng College to expand CSUN’s strong presence in graduate, international and midcareer education, as well as in applied research and research relationships with regional, national and international employers. Read more about the new building.
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Upcoming Events
Photo of migrant worker and child in field.
Creating Cesar Chavez: The Fight Against the Bracero Program in Ventura County
Thu., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Event is free. Read More
Group picture of the Turtle Island Quartet.
Turtle Island Quartet with Guest Nellie McKay
Thu., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Performing jazz and 1920s Weimar cabaret. Read More
Men's basketball team in huddle.
Men’s Basketball vs. Hope International
Fri., Nov. 8, 7:05 p.m.
Don't miss the season opener! Read More
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Focus on Alumni & Community

New Oviatt Library Learning Commons Celebrated

CSUN officially opened the doors to a new era at the Delmar T. Oviatt Library with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Women’s Basketball Player Chosen Preseason All-Conference

Ashlee Guay, CSUN’s women’s basketball point guard, was named to the Big West preseason all-conference team.

Palm Springs Museum Reception for CSUN Alumni and Friends, Nov. 9

Meet Francis Gary Powers Jr., son of the famed pilot and founder of The Cold War Museum, who will introduce the exhibit “The U-2 Incident – Cold War Crisis” at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
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CSUN in the News

Future of Northridge Envisioned

Daily News

Activists to Watch: CSUN Alumna
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins

BillMoyers.com

1989-90 Magic: Where Are They Now? Featuring CSUN’s Reggie Theus

Orlando Sentinel
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