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Olivia Robledo Named 2025 Assembly District 43 Woman of the Year

Her contributions include significant involvement with Comisión Femenil SFV, the California State University Northridge (CSUN) Alumni Board and Padres Pioneros. In these roles, Robledo consistently demonstrates a passion for uplifting and inspiring those around her. -- San Fernando Valley Sun

California college professors have mixed views on AI in the classroom

California State University, Northridge, journalism lecturer Marta Valier has students use ChatGPT to write headlines, interview questions and video captions in her Multimedia Storytelling and Multi-platform Storytelling classes due to the inevitability of AI in the workforce. -- EdSource

Proto Presents Real-Time Spatial Communication for the Deaf at CSUN Assistive Technologies Conference

Los Angles, CA, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proto Inc., original hologram and spatial compute platform, will present at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, explaining why its 3D platform makes for richer interactions using ASL and other sign languages – and can improve experiences for the Deaf and hard of hearing in all kinds of public situations. The conference takes place at the Anaheim Marriott and runs from March 10th to 14th. -- Globe Newswire

New evidence sparks debate: Could this be Noah's Ark?

However, the theory faces significant scientific challenges. Professor Lorence Collins of California State University Northridge published research in 2016 showing that the boat-like structure resulted from natural erosion processes. His studies also indicated that the formation is much older than the surrounding flood deposits. Additionally, scientists note that the fossilization of wood into stone requires millions of years, not the mere 5,000 years since the purported flood. -- Israel Hayom

Mujeres on the Verge

Years ago, Cal State University, Northridge (CSUN) composition teacher Vilma Villela volunteered at a small struggling East Los Angeles playhouse, which in turn helped bring out her inner director. Now, after being at the helm of plays across California, Villela has come full circle to Casa 0101 Theater to bring “Pleito” (Fight), a hilarious comedy that celebrates Latinas during Women’s History Month and kicks off the 25th season of the little theater that could. -- San Fernando Valley Sun

28 places in Southern California where you can get free help with your income taxes

To help take the stress out of Tax Day California State University, Northridge’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics on Thursday, April 4, 2024. is offering free tax preparation assistance to low-income families and individuals, including non-English speakers, people with disabilities and veterans, from Jan. 22 through April 15 at CSUN and more than a dozen satellite locations throughout Los Angeles County. -- Los Angeles Daily News

CSUN's Robert Krol: The United States benefits from trade agreements

President Trump believes international trade agreements like the World Trade Organization are a bad deal for the United States. He fails to see how these agreements provide the rules that govern international commerce. The WTO and other regional free trade agreements create more certainty for global businesses, expanding investment at home and abroad. These agreements also increase the flow of products and services across borders. Consumers can buy less expensive items and have a greater variety. -- The River Reporter

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