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Eco Sustainable Initiative Launches EcoDepot on Kickstarter

Francesco Dorigo is a business entrepreneur with 30+ years experience in business development and marketing. He founded Advance Greywater Recycling Systems where he developed and built a smart appliance that recycles greywater for residences and industries. Dorigo also founded Fax Plastics. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and electronic engineering from Cal State University Northridge. -- Yahoo!

Burbank School District Promotes Barzegar to Lead BHS

For the past six years at BHS, Barzegar has held the positions of assistant principal of student services, guidance and special education, and curriculum and instruction. She earned a bachelor’s in applied mathematics from UCLA in 2004 and a master’s in educational administration from California State University, Northridge, in 2013. -- Burbank Leader

Belmont U. Lands $58 Million From Nashville Music Executive

Curb is a longtime music executive, songwriter, and producer who founded Sidewalk Records in 1964 when he was a student at what is now California State University at Northridge. Sidewalk merged with MGM Records in 1969, and Curb became president of MGM Records. Sidewalk later became Curb Records, which he continues to lead. -- The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Local artist recipient of Annie Richardson Distinguished Fellowship

Duet’s art has been showcased in museums and galleries nationwide, including CSU Los Angeles, the Long Beach Museum of Art, the Masur Museum, and the Dishman Museum at Lamar University. Her work is also featured in the public collections of CSU Long Beach and Los Angeles City College. She received her BA in Theater from California State University Northridge and her MFA in Drawing and Painting from CSU Long Beach. -- Lincoln Parish Journal

16 Up-and-Coming Latina Poets You Should Know

Monica Salazar is a Chicana poet and founder of Typaway Poetry, which offers custom typewriter poems to clients at events, workshops, pop-ups, parties, and weddings all throughout Los Angeles. While earning a degree in Communications Studies from California State University, Northridge, she took various writing courses in journalism and poetry. Inspired by her lived experiences, she pursued a career in poetry where she now delivers her unique service to people and forms connections through creativity and inspiration. All she needs to know is the client’s name, a topic, and a couple words they need to hear. She is currently at work on her first collection of poetry. -- Hip Latina

Matchbox 20 With Special Guest Andy Grammer Set To Perform At Prudential Center

Special guest Andy Grammer, an American singer and songwriter, will join the tour in support. Grammer will perform his hit singles "Keep Your Head Up" and "Fine by Me and many other hit songs. Grammer learned to play the trumpet, the guitar, and the piano as a child and was writing songs at age 15. He graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a B.A. in Music Industry Studies. Grammer married recording artist Aijia Lise Guttman, known professionally as Aijia. -- Broadway World New Jersey

Prudential Center presents Matchbox 20 and Andy Grammer as part of North to Shore Festival

Special guest Andy Grammer, an American singer and songwriter, will join the tour in support. Grammer will perform his hit singles "Keep Your Head Up" and "Fine by Me and many other hit songs. Grammer learned to play the trumpet, the guitar, and the piano as a child and was writing songs at age 15. He graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a B.A. in Music Industry Studies. Grammer married recording artist Aijia Lise Guttman, known professionally as Aijia. -- New Jersey Stage

Risk Strategies Appoints Bryan Newman Private Client Services Leader, West Region

Newman is a graduate of California State University, Northridge, with a degree in communications focused on business management. He holds multiple professional designations including Advanced Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (ACPRIA) and Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA). He was also named a finalist for PRMA’s (Private Risk Management Association) Emerging Leader Award. -- Yahoo! Finance

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