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In Plain Sight and Growing Unabated: The Global Phenomenon of Human Trafficking

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Join us for our speaker event, In Plain Sight and Growing Unabated: The Global Phenomenon of Human Trafficking, featuring Dr. Chanchanit Martorell.Chanchanit has years of experience advocating for human rights, small business development, and affordable housing development. Read more

The Equitable Housing Project: Addressing the Critical Social Research Gap Abstract

May 24, 2023

This white paper advocates for a critical social research approach that challenges prevailing narratives and explores the underlying social structures contributing to houselessness. The Health Equity Research and Education (HERE) Center’s Equitable Housing Research Project aims to address the gap in critical social research concerning houselessness. This project focuses on investigating the multifaceted aspects of houselessness and promoting equitable housing solutions. Through rigorous research and analysis, the HERE Center generates valuable insights and actionable recommendations for policymakers, organizations, and communities. By bridging the knowledge gap, this initiative endeavors to catalyze positive change in addressing houselessness and fostering equitable housing opportunities for all. Read more

HERE Center's Faculty Partner, Dr. Steve Graves, Creates an Interactive Dashboard to Show Childhood Fitness Within L.A.

December 15, 2022

Dr. Steve Graves, a professor from the geography department and one of the HERE Center’s faculty partners, recently created a dashboard showcasing childhood fitness levels within Los Angeles! Read more

BUILD PODER and HERE Center Faculty win grants and strengthen community research

November 30, 2022

With a wide range of different research foci centered on addressing health disparities in the SanFernando Valley, faculty member of Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Promoting Opportunities for Diversity in Education and Research (PODER) and the Health Equity Research and Education (HERE) Center serve as models for how research can support social justice ideals and local outcomes. Over the past two years, they have been awarded grants to fund their health equity-related projects and share their research expertise with the community.

Overcoming imposter syndrome: Jason Cruz Velasco's journey and personal triumphs

November 3, 2022

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Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Jason Cruz Velasco grew up in low-income area in Panorama City. There were no parks nearby where Velasco lived, so he would walk acouple of miles to the nearest park to play basketball with his childhood friend. Read more

Transfer Student Week Recap 2022

November 2, 2022

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Last October 17-21, the Badge Project, the Transfer Student Alliance, and the Office of Student Success hosted National Transfer Student Week both on-campus and virtually. This was CSUN’s second consecutive celebration of the nationwide event. Read more

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Land Acknowledgement Statement

April 13, 2021

The HERE Center recognizes and acknowledges the Sesevitam, the first people of this ancestral and unceded territory of Sesevenga that is now occupied by our institution. Read Our Entire Land Acknowledgement Statement