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Jimmy Panetta says he won't seek Senate seat if Dianne Feinstein retires
Cal State-Northridge political scientist Tyler J. Hughes said the Panetta’s name “carries a lot of weight still” and would be useful in fundraising efforts but, as a junior member of the minority, he could claim to be fighting for certain policy goals but would have a tough time pointing to major accomplishments. -- Bakersfield Californian
Hollywood Foreign Press Unveils 2017 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
HIGHER EDUCATION: FELLOWSHIPS & INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
California Institute for the Arts (CalArts) – $60,000
Cal State Fullerton – $60,000
Cal State Long Beach – $60,000
Cal State Los Angeles – $60,000
Cal State Northridge – $60,000 -- The Hollywood Reporter
‘Dealing With Dysfunction’
Dealing With Dysfunction (Rowman & Littlefield), subtitled A Book for University Leaders, seeks to address leadership problems common at universities. Walking through case studies involving professors in a fractured department, the main character attempts to guide the department to stability as the newly selected chairman and Castallo, a professor at California State University, Northridge, offer insight and leadership recommendations at the end of each chapter. -- Inside Higher Ed
CSUN’s Bradley Center Receives Images from John Kouns Collection
California State University, Northridge’s Tom & Ethel Bradley Center has received the first installment of about 25,000 images from renowned American photographer John Kouns’ photographic collection, expanding the collection of photographs about ethnic minority communities in California and the nation. -- SCV News
‘Lion King’ sing-alongs among movie screening events in the LA area
Summer Movie Fest at Cal State Northridge: Associated Students at CSUN present the series. Movies begin at sunset. “Psycho” (1960), Aug. 10. Upcoming: “La La Land” (2016); Aug. 17; “Space Jam” (1996), Aug. 24; “Doctor Strange” (2016), Aug. 31. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. Food trucks or bring your own picnic; no alcohol allowed. Free. Oviatt Library lawn, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-2477. www.csun.edu/as/summer-movie-fest -- Los Angeles Daily News
American Photographer John Kouns Donates Photo Collection to CSUN
His images document history as it is being made. They portray people struggling for workers’ rights, for civil rights and for social justice. They portray people who hoped for a better future for their country. -- Military Technologies News
‘Lion King’ sing-alongs among movie screening events in the LA area
Summer Movie Fest at Cal State Northridge: Associated Students at CSUN present the series. Movies begin at sunset. “Psycho” (1960), Aug. 10. Upcoming: “La La Land” (2016); Aug. 17; “Space Jam” (1996), Aug. 24; “Doctor Strange” (2016), Aug. 31. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. Food trucks or bring your own picnic; no alcohol allowed. Free. Oviatt Library lawn, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-2477. www.csun.edu/as/summer-movie-fest -- Long Beach Press-Telegram
Preferential Procurement Programs Open the Doors to Success for Minority Entrepreneurs, According to CSUN Professor’s New Study
Preferential procurement programs are providing minority entrepreneurs an opportunity to leverage what might be seen as a hindrance — the historical lack of access due to their race or ethnicity — into a business advantage, according to a new study by California State University, Northridge management professor Lois Shelton. -- Urban Marketing USA
Summer Movie Fest: Breakfast Club
Summer Movie Fest is an outdoor movie screening event hosted every Thursday at California State University Northridge. Each week we bring you an amazing movie, fun activities and delicious food trucks. So grab your blankets and chairs, bring the family, and enjoy an evening with CSUN. -- Carpe Diem!
5000 Pounds of Oranges are Harvested for Public Service
Approximately 130 volunteers recently harvested 5,000 pounds of Valencia oranges at the Orange Garden in Cal State Northridge, which is distributed to a number of food charities in Los Angeles County. -- World Journal (in Chinese)