April 22, 2014
Volume 1, Edition 22

President Harrison poses next to police officer and K9 dog.

Ruff Day: K-9 Event Wows Crowd at CSUN

Police dogs displayed a wide range of skills in a recent on-campus K-9 law enforcement demonstration. Read more about the K-9 event.

La Lucha Continua: 45 Years of Chicana/o Studies
Since 1969, the Chicana/o studies department at CSUN has been connecting students to Latino heritage. The anniversary celebration gave a look back on where the department has been and a glimpse to where it’s going. Read more about Chicana/o Studies.

Community, Campus Come Out to Pick Oranges
The historic CSUN Orange Grove, one of the last of its kind in the San Fernando Valley, saw students, staff, faculty and community volunteers pick fruit for local food pantries. Read more about the harvest.

Alumni • Giving • Athletics • Valley Performing Arts Center • About

Upcoming Events

2014 Envisioning California Lecture
Thurs., April 24, 6:30 p.m.
KPCC’s Larry Mantle will interview former Gallaudet University President I. King Jordan about how people with disabilities can deal with challenges they face. Read More

Softball vs. Long Beach
Sat., April 26, 12 p.m.
The 29-19 Matadors host the first-place 49ers.
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Lily Tomlin at VPAC
Fri., May 9, 8 p.m.
An evening of fun and sidesplitting laughter.
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Focus on Alumni & Community

The Aesthetics and Writings of Octavio Paz, April 23

Please join us for a panel discussion between faculty from CSUN and UNAM, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the poet-diplomat’s birth.

NCOD’s 12th Annual Sign-N-Run Festival, April 27 (PDF)

Help CSUN’s National Center on Deafness celebrate its 50th year at its annual Sign-N-Run Festival and 5K to benefit the center. Share in the fun with games, exhibits, kiddie events and entertainment!

CSUN Attorney Networking Mixer, April 30

A dynamic group of CSUN alumni are starting a new chapter focused on building a strong network of CSUN attorneys. Come mix and mingle with other Matador attorneys at El Torito Grill in the Sherman Oaks Galleria.

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Ruff Day: K-9 Event Wows Crowd at CSUN

Upcoming Events

Focus on Alumni & Community

The Aesthetics and Writings of Octavio Paz, April 23

NCOD’s 12th Annual Sign-N-Run Festival, April 27 (PDF)

CSUN Attorney Networking Mixer, April 30

CSUN in the News

From the Set to the Classroom: Alumna Eva Longoria Shares her Student Experience

VPAC’s Thor Steingraber: Can Opera Become a Sustainable Art Form?

Q&A: Alumnus David Nazarian on Giving Back to His Alma Mater

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