Nov. 23, 2020
Volume 8, Edition 10
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After Transformational $11M Gift from Alumnus, CSUN Names Administration Building Valera Hall

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison announced the naming of Valera Hall — formerly known as University Hall — in honor of alumnus Milt and Debbie Valera, who have committed more than $11 million for programs across campus, particularly those that support students who have been part of the foster care system. The transformational impact of the Valeras’ gift will be recognized in numerous ways across campus.

 
 
 
 
 
 

CSUN Workforce Development Initiatives Receive National Talent Award From APLU

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities awarded CSUN the Innovation and Economic Prosperity Talent Award, recognizing the university’s exemplary initiatives in education and workforce development.

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CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison and her husband, John Wujack, on a bench in the Orange Grove.

CSUN’s First Couple Establishes Pre-Med Scholarship Endowment

CSUN’s first couple — CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison and her husband, John L. Wujack —  has made a gift to the university that will impact generations of Matadors and honor Wujack’s late father, Dr. Henry Joseph Wujack. The gift creates the Wujack Harrison Pre-Med Scholarship Endowment, which will support senior students whose intention is to pursue further education in the field of medicine with a specialty in family practice.

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Focus on Faculty & Staff

 
 
 

Frybread Virtual Cooking Demonstration, Nov. 30

As one of its Native American Heritage Month events, the CSUN American Indian Student Association will host a virtual cooking demonstration of frybread, the American Indian staple.

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An Invitation to Share Your Memories, a Farewell to President Harrison

As President Dianne F. Harrison prepares to step away from her post, you can share a tribute and make a gift to support the Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Endowment at the “A Farewell to President Harrison” website.

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