Nov. 17, 2015
Volume 3, Edition 14
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CSUN Receives Eddy Award

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) presented CSUN with a 2015 Eddy Award for Educational Leadership during a gala celebration at the Beverly Hilton. The award honors those who have played leading roles in the development of the county’s economy and in the creation of well-paying jobs for its residents.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Jay Mohr

Big Comedy, Big Hit at CSUN

Comedians Chris Titus, Jay Mohr, Jim Jefferies and Finesse Mitchell were among the jokesters who entertained at CSUN’s Big Comedy fundraiser for the local veteran community.

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David Banner

Grammy Award-winning rapper David Banner, Father Greg Boyle Among Speakers at CSUN Event

Grammy Award-winning rapper David Banner, Homeboy Industries Founder Father Greg Boyle and author Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz were among the speakers at the 10th annual Liberation-Based Healing Conference at CSUN, which featured discussions on human rights, gender-based violence and environmental justice.

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Upcoming Events

 
 
 
CSUN basketball player

Men’s Basketball Opening Night

Wed., Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
The Matadors kick off the home portion of their season after playing three games in the Northern Illinois Showcase. The Matadome’s seating expansion will be on full display, as will the high-paced action pitting the Matadors and Vanguard University.

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dancer

Colaboratoria Showcases CSUN Choreographers

Nov. 18-19
The graduate student and faculty dance concert will feature 10 pieces, ranging from swing to hip-hop and jazz. One performance will include collaboration with the Seoul Institute of the Arts, CSUN’s Department of Theatre and the CSUN dance program.

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flamenco dancer Leilah Broukhim

Compañia Flamenca José Porcel at VPAC

Fri., Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
José Porcel and his Compañia Flamenca will school all in attendance in the precise, elemental passion of flamenco.

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Focus on Faculty & Staff

 
 
 

What You Need to Know about Diabetes, Nov. 18

Join Facey Medical Group representatives for an informative conversation about diabetes across all age groups. We will explore who is at risk, typical symptoms, the consequences if left untreated, and most importantly, how can it be avoided and successfully treated.

Cooking on a Budget for Kids and Families, Nov. 19

The Institute for Community Health & Wellbeing and the Marilyn Magaram Center team up with the Northeast Valley Health Corporation - WIC to provide this useful workshop open to all.

Fridays at Geronimo’s

The University Corporation offers a Friday lunch special of $5.99 to faculty and staff at Geronimo’s, located at the satellite student union. The special is available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and 11.

 
 

CSUN in the News

 
 
 

CSUN Wins Honor for Bolstering L.A. Economy

Daily News

CSUN Among California Colleges Taking Steps to Help Students with Mental Distress

Los Angeles Times

CSUN Professor Talks About Low Wages of Child-Care Workers

Daily News