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Civic Engagement Events

GIS Day: Missing Maps Project

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

GIS Day - Missing Maps

Make a hands-on contribution to mapping which will be used by UN agencies and local organizations to deliver aid to refugees and help track and prevent the spread of contagious diseases. Read more

Open Access 2018: Radical Transformations

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Open Access 2018 Radical Transformations

This year the Oviatt Library celebrates the open access movement once again with Open Access: Radical Transformations, at which we will present our Fifth Annual Open Access Award! Read more

News Salon

Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 11:00am to 2:00pm

cup of tea and newspapers

Hang out with students in Jour365 - News Literacy to discuss and exchange ideas about politics, culture, and the arts in the Oviatt Library Learning Commons. Read more

Screen & Tweet: "Digital Disconnect"

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

american flag with electronics

A screening and live-tweeting event as we present "Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Against Democracy." Read more

CSUN Chat with LAPD Chief Michel Moore

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

LAPD Chief Michael Moore

The CSUN Department of Criminology and Justice Studies and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences are proud to present CSUN Chat with the Chief, an open conversation between the LAPD and the CSUN community. For more information and to register for this FREE event, please Read more

Susan Burton and A New Way of Life

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 4:00pm to 6:45pm

Susan Burton Flyer

You are invited to a lecture and round table discussion with Susan Burton, activist and movement builder on behalf of formerly incarcerated women. She is the founder and director of A New Way of Life Reentry Project (ANWOL) https://anewwayoflife.org/. Susan was among the 5 finalists for CSUN's 2018-2019 Common Read, and while her book was not ultimately selected, it has received national attention. Her ANWOL Project in the Watts area of South Los Angeles has become a model across the country of direct services to women returning from prison.  The event will also highlight the student organization, Revolutionary Scholars, comprised of formerly incarcerated students and students who have been impacted by mass incarceration. These and other activist students are invited to take part in a roundtable with Susan after her talk. Read more

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