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County conducts annual earthquake safety drill
Other disaster preparedness events this month from the county also include a zombie-themed scavenger hunt at Cal State Northridge on Oct. 25. Students collect emergency blankets, bandage dispensers, hand sanitizers to create disaster kits. FEMA recognized last year’s event with an Individual and Community Preparedness Award. -- Los Angeles Wave
CSUN Student Food Scientists Try Their Hand At Crafting The Spicy And Sweet
Dayna Middleton, a food science intern at California State University, Northridge’s Marilyn Magaram Center (MMC) for Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, spent her entire summer drying rosemary, sage, basil and cilantro, and mixing it with chili powder, cayenne pepper and various other spices in order to find the perfect mixture for an all-purpose seasoning blend. -- AmericanTowns.com
CSUN Center Named in Honor of Employee Who Helped Build Program that Supports Teachers
The Teacher Curriculum Center (TCC) in California State University, Northridge’s Delmar T. Oviatt Library has long served as a resource center for teachers throughout the region, providing them with sometimes hard to get teaching materials for learning levels ranging from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. -- AmericanTowns.com
Rage Against The Machine Plays First Public Performance On This Date In 1991
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the first public performance from Rage Against The Machine. On October 23, 1991 Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk came together for a set at The Quad of California State University in Northridge, California. -- JamBase
Dmitry Rachmanov in Concert – Final 2016 5@5 at DiMenna Solo Piano Series Performance
Dr. Rachmanov is a graduate of The Juilliard School and he holds the DMA from Manhattan School of Music. He is Professor of Piano at California State University, Northridge, where he serves as Chair of Keyboard Studies. A sought-after master class clinician, Rachmanov is a frequent adjudicator at competitions in the US and abroad. Visit him at http://dmitryrachmanov.com/. -- Broadway World
Pacific Chorale's John Alexander prepares for a fond (and busy) farewell
“I was Rob’s teacher,” said Alexander, whose performing career was paralleled by a long and distinguished stint as a professor of choral conducting at California State University’s Fullerton and Northridge campuses. -- Orange County Register
L.A. Phil's Gustavo Dudamel: Teaching music took these students 'from nothing to something'
Now YOLA embarks on its first tour, a series of concerts in California beginning Sunday at the Valley Performing Arts Center with a concert led by the orchestra’s music director, Juan Felipe Molano, and culminating in Oakland a week later with a concert conducted by Dudamel. -- Los Angeles Times
California State University Northridge selected for the 2016 Climate Leadership Award
HACU and ecoAmerica’s Solution Generation program recognized California State University Northridge at the Associations’ 30th Annual Conference for its leadership in promoting awareness of climate change and sustainability with the presentation of the 2016 Climate Leadership Award. -- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Ahead of first tour, Youth Orchestra LA turns on the drama
Eighty of YOLA's most talented musicians will play at four venues around the state, starting with a performance at the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge on Oct. 23. -- 89.3 KPCC
Briefs: Fundraisers, festivals abound in county
The event to benefit Agoura High's music program will include live music, food trucks, a silent auction, local artisans, vendors featuring their products and businesses, and arts and crafts for the kids. Performers will include CSU Northridge's Jazz "A" Band, the Equinox Jazz Ensemble and the Conejo Valley Community Jazz Band, along with groups from the Agoura High music program. -- Ventura County Star