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Can You Eat Moldy Bread? Here's What Food Safety Experts Say

But it's best to play it safe and not eat bread with mold. Garrison and Gevork Kazanchyan, environmental health professor at Cal State University Northridge, agree that populations at higher risk, such as babies, young children, pregnant individuals, older people, and those with compromised immune systems, should avoid contact with mold whenever possible. -- Martha Stewart Magazine

Ancien DNA pushes back record of treponemal disease-causing bacteria by 3,000 years

In addition to Nelson, Bozzi, Malaspinas, Delgado and Fehren-Schmitz, Nasreen Broomandkhoshbacht, now at the University of Vermont, also co-led the research, working with Kalina Kassadjikova of the University of California, Santa Cruz; Jane Buikstra of Arizona State University; Carlos Eduardo G. Amorim of California State University, Northridge; Melissa Estrada Pratt of the Instituto Colombiano de Antropología e Historia in Bogotá, Colombia; Gilbert Greub of the University of Lausanne and Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland; Nicolas Rascovan of the Institut Pasteur in Paris; and David Šmajs of Masaryk University in the Czech Republic. -- EurekAlert!

The 70-Year Pan-Diasporan Role and Legacy of Haigazian University Highlighted in Special Lecture in Glendale

Glendale, CA — The Armenian Diaspora Research Center of Haigazian University, in collaboration with the Armenian Studies Program of California State University, Northridge (CSUN), hosted a special public lecture marking the 70th Anniversary of Haigazian University. The event took place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Glendale Public Library and featured a keynote lecture by Haigazian University President Rev. Paul Haidostian, Ph.D. -- Aravot

Haigazian University’s 70-Year Diasporan Legacy Highlighted in Glendale Lecture

GLENDALE — The Armenian Diaspora Research Center of Haigazian University, in collaboration with the Armenian Studies Program of California State University, Northridge, hosted a special public lecture marking the 70th Anniversary of Haigazian University. The event took place on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:00 p.m. at the Glendale Public Library and featured a keynote lecture by Haigazian University President Rev. Paul Haidostian, Ph.D. -- Asbarez

Former staff member Julie Sheerin has died

Julie had a long and successful career as an executive secretary at Litton Data Systems, where she worked for over 20 years. Earlier in her career, she worked for AirResearch, NBS, the Sheriff’s Department, and California State University, Northridge. She was an avid bridge player and achieved the distinction of Life Master in contract bridge. Julie loved spending time with her family, lunches with friends, playing bridge, and going to the movies. In her “second act,” she landed the perfect job: getting paid to go to the movies and report on audience reactions, a role she thoroughly enjoyed. -- Los Angeles Daily News

Former dean, William Thomas, has died

June 5, 1931 - December 24, 2025 William (Bill) Thomas left the stage on December 24, 2025. A "rascal with a cause," he was selfless and tireless in helping others. Young "Willy" met the love of his life, Diane Ruth Thomas, in third grade. They both graduated from Hollywood High School in 1949 and matriculated at Occidental College. Married in 1951, Bill served in the U.S. Navy until 1954. Following his service, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Theater Arts at UCLA while working for Desilu Studios. After completing his Doctorate in Education at UCLA, Bill devoted his career to higher education as an effective and innovative administrator. He served as Director of the UCLA Placement Center, Dean of Experimental Education at UCLA, and Dean of Students at San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge). He later became Chancellor of Johnston College, then Director of New Dimensions for the Los Angeles Community College System and concluded his career teaching English and Literature at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and Saddleback College. -- Los Angeles Times

Love Found Its Pace in a New York Walking Group

After earning a bachelor’s degree in radio, television and film from California State University, Northridge, she spent decades building a career in advertising and hospitality in states including Oregon and New Mexico. Then her former husband’s career brought her to the East Coast. -- DNYUZ

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