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Rudolph and Sletten Appoints Construction Industry Executives to Expand its Southern California Operations
Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, McMackin studied Civil Engineering at California State University, Northridge and served as a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps for six years. -- Construction Dive
CSUN inks $52 million deal to bring Hyatt hotel to campus
NORTHRIDGE >> The towering Valley Performing Arts Center may soon have a nearby twin at Cal State Northridge: an on-campus Hyatt hotel, the university announced Thursday. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Graduates to Receive Special Recognition at CSUN’s Honors Convocation
Of the approximately 2,100 graduates invited to take part in California State University, Northridge’s Honors Convocation on Saturday, May 13, six individuals were singled out for special recognition as outstanding graduating students. Three stories will appear in this issue of the San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol, and three more will appear in next week’s edition. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Eric Edson Interviewed by Film Courage
Edson, Professor of Screenwriting and Director Emeritus of the MFA Program in Screenwriting at California State University, Northridge, describes how the sale of his first screenplay at the age of 24 changed his direction in life, and led him to enroll in the MFA program at the American Film Institute. -- PR.com
Filipino celebrity Kobe Paras says Northridge his next stop
OMAHA, Neb. -- Filipino basketball celebrity Kobe Paras has announced he will transfer from Creighton to Cal State Northridge. -- ESPN
On scholarship: At Kamehameha, signs of a bright future
Lincoln has been at the school’s recognition ceremony before. She attended last year’s luncheon that featured her old teammate Mykala Tokunaga (Sonoma State), Preston Ching (UHH, golf), and Kamalu Makekau-Whittaker (Cal State Northridge, volleyball). -- Hawaii Tribune Herald
Report: Filipino celebrity Kobe Paras transferring to CSUN
Former UCLA recruit Kobe Paras, who holds celebrity status in his native Philippines, is transferring from Creighton to CSUN to play basketball for the Matadors, according to a report from the Associated Press. -- Los Angeles Daily News
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Filipino celebrity Kobe Paras says Northridge his next stop. -- KFVS
Pitzer College Appoints Sandra Vasquez as New Dean of Students
Vasquez earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from California State University, Northridge, a master’s degree in higher education leadership from the University of Arkansas and a doctorate of education in educational leadership from the University of Southern California. She is also a graduate of the Management Development Program from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators recognized her as the Region IV-West Outstanding New Professional of the Year, and she is a Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar. -- Business Wire
UCSB’s Dr. Sandra Vasqez to join Pitzer College
Vasquez earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Cal State Northridge, a master’s degree in higher education leadership from the University of Arkansas and a doctorate in educational leadership from USC. -- MyNewsLA