Gluten-Free CSUN is a university-recognized group with the purpose of providing a community of support to those following a gluten-free diet. It seeks to promote overall health while on a gluten-free diet, improve accessibility to gluten-free foods on-campus, and increase awareness of celiac disease, gluten-sensitivity, and the gluten-free diet on-campus and in the community.

Officers

President - Janelle Smith

Vice President - Kristen Schulz

Secretary - Michele Christopher

Treasurer - Dana Sutherland

Outreach Officer - Sarah Lippman

History

Gluten-Free CSUN was founded in Fall 2011. The creation of the club was inspired by President Janelle Smith's desire to meet other gluten-free students and to improve support and awareness of the gluten-free diet. The club has held three official meetings and two off-campus social events in addition to tabling and publicizing on-campus. We look forward to widening our reach and accomplishing more for our local gluten-free community.

On November 17th, 2011 the club sponsored an informational lecture titled "Gluten-Free 101" given by club founder and dietetics student Janelle Smith. The lecture was open to all students and staff interested in learning more about the gluten-free diet, when it is necessary, and why it is important to increase awareness. The club will continue to host events such as these to support its mission.