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Credit Union names new President/Ceo
Pereira earned his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Cal State Northridge and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Norwich University. Native to Southern California, Pereira and his wife look forward to returning home to the Conejo Valley. -- Ventura Breeze
Eight Steps to Establish Support Systems for Undocumented Students
Second, every institution should consider the creation of its own undocumented student program and/or resource center, as universities including UC Berkeley, UC Davis, the University of Arizona, California State University-Northridge and California State University-Los Angeles have already done. Resources offered include academic counseling, assistance with DACA renewal, referrals to legal resources in the community and peer-mentoring. UC Berkeley’s program, which provides resources for academic counseling, mental health and legal services, offers information and resources on their website for institutions interested in establishing an Undocumented Student Program. -- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Angelina Finau honoured as Wolfson Scholar
California State University Northridge (CSUN) has awarded a rare scholarly recognition (Wolfson Scholar) to a 21-year-old Tongan student, Angelina Finau from Los Angeles. To be a Wolfson Scholar, a CSUN student must not only have an exceptional academic record, but also must have made a significant contribution to the University and community. -- Mantangi Tonga Online
The NEA gave $499,000 to military cultural programs last year. Did that sway the new budget?
It was. Bell is still involved in productions, including the upcoming “Macbeth.” She also now works in production at the Valley Performing Arts Center at Cal State Northridge doing “everything — from wardrobe to lighting to audio.”
-- The Day
Last Year The NEA Gave $499,000 In Grants To Cultural Programs Involving The Military. Did That Help Sway The New U.S. Budget?
It was. Bell is still involved in productions, including the upcoming "Macbeth." She also now works in production at the Valley Performing Arts Center at Cal State Northridge doing "everything-from wardrobe to lighting to audio." -- SuddenLink
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 will be singled out for special recognition as outstanding graduating students. -- SCV News
Colin Farrell talks 10 years of sobriety with Ellen DeGeneres
The confession resulted in Shutterfly donating $10,000 to Farrell’s son’s school, The CHIME Institute, which he described as “an amazing, fully inclusive school.” -- Entertainment Weekly
‘Sleepyhead’ Wins CSUN’s Second-Annual Bull Ring New Venture Competition
Sleepyhead, an e-commerce sleep startup that sells boxed memory-foam mattresses and bed toppers, won the $20,000 first-place award at the final round of California State University, Northridge’s second-annual Bull Ring New Venture Competition on May 2. -- SCV News
CSUN | On Point: Banking on Food
CSUN On Point is the California State University, Northridge Journalism Department’s 30-minute news and public affairs show. Advanced level journalism students in the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication produce the show with the assistance of faculty advisors Sally Turner, executive producer, and Lincoln Harrison, director. The show covers newsworthy topics including current affairs and in-depth issues. -- SCV TV
CSUN Professor Contributes to OC Museum of Art’s California-Pacific Triennial Exhibit
California State University, Northridge Central American Studies professor Beatriz Cortez dedicated countless hours, energy and sweat to welding a steel porch that will be showcased over the next several months at the Orange County Museum of Art’s (OCMA) “California-Pacific Triennial: Building as Ever.” The exhibition, begins tomorrow and runs through Sept. 3 at the museum at 50 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach California. -- AmericanTowns.com