Bruce Lisker: The Untold Story
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
In 1983, Bruce Lisker was just 17 years old when he was arrested, tried and convicted for the brutal murder of his mother. In 2009, after he’d been incarcerated for 26 years, a federal court ordered his immediate release due, in part, to the efforts of Lieutenant Jim Gavin of the LAPD, who put his career on the line to find the truth. For more information, please visit the Criminology and Justice Studies website.
Meet the Author: Hasia Diner
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 12:30pm to 1:45pm
Immigration historian Hasia Diner will be visiting our American Jewish Experience course, in which students read her book The Jews of the United States: 1654-2000. Read more
A View from Afar: Jewish Memory and Culture Against Violence
Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 12:30pm
In recent years, antisemitism has continued to rise in the U.S., with almost 2000 incidents recorded in 2018, including acts of vandalism, personal violence, and terrorism. Anthropologist Natasha Zaretsky will discuss what we can learn about Jewish belonging and inclusion in the public sphere from a more global, hemispheric perspective. Read more
Screen & Tweet: "The Great American Lie"
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:45pm
A screening and live-tweeting event as we present "The Great American Lie." Read more
Right of Way: Justice and Equity in the Growth of Los Angeles Exhibit Reception
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Celebrate the opening of our new exhibit Right of Way: Justice and Equity in the Growth of Los Angeles, with guest speaker Dr. Loraine Lundquist. Read more
National Voter Registration Day Table
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
We will have a table in the Library Lobby to help voters get registered, check on their registration status and educate patrons on getting election / polling place information. Read more
Film Screening- Unrest: Founding of the Cal State Northridge Chicana/o Studies Department
Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Film Screening of UNREST followed by Q&A Panel Read more
Distinguished Speaker Series Feat. Bruce Gersh, President of People, People En Español and Entertainment Weekly
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
CSUN alumnus Bruce Gersh '91, President of People, People En Español and Entertainment Weekly, will be on campus to share insight on his experience with managing a media powerhouse. Read more
Sacred Body, Sacred Land
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Sacred Body, Sacred Land: Connecting to our healing ways Read more
Family Education Day at CSUN
Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Come join us for a free day of fun and educational activities for the entire family! Read more