Apr. 11, 2017
Volume 4, Edition 33

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VARJAM Showcase Highlights Virtual and Augmented Reality

Ten competing CSUN student teams demonstrated their virtual reality and augmented reality projects to fellow CSUN students, faculty and judges at the 2017 VARJAM finals on April 7.

Five CSUN Student-Entrepreneur Teams Advance to Bull Ring Competition Finals

The Bull Ring New Venture Competition, a contest where teams of CSUN students connect with business professionals to fund their startup ideas, narrowed the field from 46 to five at the semifinal round on April 4. The finals, which will take place on May 2, will award teams between $5,000 and $20,000 for their startup.

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Former Armenian Refugee and CSUN Alumna Pays it Forward to Refugee Families

Yvette Hovsepian Bearce has come a long way from being a refugee to living the American Dream. Now she helps other refugees in need of hope.

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Upcoming Events

Beach Volleyball vs. Cal State LA

Thurs, April 13, 3 p.m.
The Matadors will take on crosstown rival Cal State Los Angeles in one of CSUN’s final home games of the season.

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Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue

Wed, April 19, 8 p.m.
Through a fusion of film, dance and music, Taj Express explodes with the sounds of India and Bollywood, capturing the vibrant, expressive spirit of the world of Bollywood movies that have been entertaining billions of people in India for generations.

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2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Sat, April 29, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for the 2017 CSUN Distinguished Alumni Awards where we will recognize Milton Berlinski ’78 (Computer Science), Mike Darnell ’87 (Communication Studies) and Patricia Maloney ’80 (Chemistry). For tickets, head to the Distinguished Alumni Awards website.

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Focus on Faculty & Staff

Education Week, April 11-13

Education Week will feature several events from networking opportunities to focused discussions about educational careers. All events are free.

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Understanding CSUN’s Procurement Policy, April 13

In this workshop we’ll look at the procurement matrix and review the various purchasing options available to you so you can keep your operation running smoothly. Location and time are the Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16 from 2 to 3 p.m.

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Eighth Annual CADV Celebrating Excellence Awards Banquet, May 6

CSUN’s Child and Adolescent Development Alumni Chapter invites you to its Celebrating Excellence Awards Banquet. The chapter will recognize exceptional CSUN students, outstanding alumni and members of the CSUN community.

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CSUN/JACL Solidarity Bus to Manzanar, April 29

CSUN’s Asian American Studies Department, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program and Muslim Students Association invite you for a one-day visit to the National Historic Site at Manzanar, where approximately 10,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II. Attendees will meet at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center and must RSVP.

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Matador Country: Building Relationships with our Valley Neighbors, April 18

Join Rob Gunsalus, vice president for University Advancement and Foundation President, for a discussion on recognizing potential relationships and reaching out and building those symbiotic partnerships. The discussion will take place at Juniper Hall 4117 from 2 to 3 p.m.

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CSUN Athletics and Magaram Center Launch Partnership

CSUN Athletics and CSUN’s Marilyn Magaram Center have announced a unique new partnership that will help the two programs create and grow mutually beneficial nutrition and wellness programming.

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Supporting Employees with Disabilities, April 19

This event will cover key concepts, including defining disability, understanding disability laws, recognizing and responding to requests for reasonable accommodation and how to initiate the interactive process. It will go from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library room 16.

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VARJAM Showcase Highlights Virtual and Augmented Reality

Five CSUN Student-Entrepreneur Teams Advance to Bull Ring Competition Finals

Former Armenian Refugee and CSUN Alumna Pays it Forward to Refugee Families

Upcoming Events

Beach Volleyball vs. Cal State LA

Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue

2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Focus on Faculty & Staff

Education Week, April 11-13

Understanding CSUN’s Procurement Policy, April 13

Eighth Annual CADV Celebrating Excellence Awards Banquet, May 6

CSUN/JACL Solidarity Bus to Manzanar, April 29

Matador Country: Building Relationships with our Valley Neighbors, April 18

CSUN Athletics and Magaram Center Launch Partnership

Supporting Employees with Disabilities, April 19

CSUN in the News

California State University Campuses Lead the Way in Innovative Inclusion Efforts

CSUN Among the Top 10 Most Underrated College Theatre Programs

CSUN’s VPAC Among Dwindling Number of Venues Hosting Live Jazz