CSUN Act Now & Farmer's Market Tabling - Every Tuesday from 11AM-12PM and 12PM-1PM
East University Drive and Clearly Walk East, just west of the University Student Union
CSUN Act Now (CAN) is a collaboration of students, faculty, staff and community members working to craft interactive activities, performances, lectures, seminars, and exhibits to help Matadors make informed decisions and participate meaningfully in their communities. These events will help Matadors establish and maintain communities of support on issues important to them, provide information and direction on getting involved in contemporary issues, and help create connections between civic engagement, classroom learning, and everyday practice. Learn more about CSUN Act Now at the link below!
Each Tuesday, at the Associated Students Farmer's Market (East University Drive and Clearly Walk East, just west of the University Student Union), CAN will be tabling to help students learn more about civic engagement and voting. If you're interested in joining us at the Associated Students Farmer's Market, and spreading awareness of your work & department, please check out the sign-up sheet at the link below!
Please sign-up to table at this link; https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4FAEAD23ABFA7-50632293-tabling#/
Conversation with Lydia Emily - Wednesday, October 30th, 11:30AM
On Wednesday, October 30th at 11:30am in the Ferman Presentation Room, University Library, The English Department is hosting an event with artist and activist Lydia Emily, and is one of the preeminent female street artists of our time. Her mural on skid row which honors a survivor of sex-trafficking is her longest-standing untouched and untagged mural. Her art is very political and the event seeks to foster the connection between art and politics. In addition, Lydia Emily is a spokesperson for the MS Society and is the subject of a beautiful documentary, The Art of Rebellion; we urge you to watch the trailer for the documentary at that link if you want to see a little more about her. The synopsis states "The Art of Rebellion follows activist, street artist and single mother, Lydia Emily, as she defies a crippling progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosis threatening to take away her life and livelihood. Fighting against the unforgiving healthcare system while battling the symptoms sending her there, Lydia ties paintbrushes to her failing hands and creates large-scale works of creative resistance." She has a memoir that will be published in September, another attempt of hers to document her life and legacy before she "loses memory" even more. Please watch this documentary & learn more about Lydia Emily below! Learn more HERE! Register for the event HERE!
Mulholland Middle School Wellness Fair - Thursday, September 19th from 4:00PM-6:00PM
On Thursday, September 19th, from 4:00PM-6:00PM, Mulholland Middle School is hosting a Free Wellness fair, to help learn more about keeping good health habits for the busy Academic Year. Attendees will get free health screenings, learn about good eating habits, engage in physical activity, and more! This event is a great way to kickstart good, sustainable habits for the 2024-2025 year. To learn more, please follow the link in the flyer below!
The Body-Mind-Heart Connection: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Change our Relationship to Stress - Friday, August 23rd 12:00PM-1:15PM
This workshop will explore definitions of mindfulness, how stress reduces our ability to cope with life’s challenges, and how mindfulness can help us meet life’s challenges. Session participants will have a chance to practice meditation and mindfulness movement. Options for further practice will be provided. Information on the 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by the Institute will also be discussed. The presentation will be given by Mirna Troncoso Sawyer, PhD, MPH, Director, Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing, Associate Professor, Public Health Program, Health Sciences (HSCI) Department, CSUN. Register for the event HERE!
Annual Community-Based Research and Service Learning Symposium - Friday, April 26th from 10:00AM-1:00PM
On Friday, April 26th from 10:00AM-1:00PM at the Extended University Commons we are hosting our Annual Community-Based Research and Service Learning Symposium. This event gives faculty, students, and community partners a chance to showcase the incredible work they have done for their community-based (service) learning projects. On top of the honor of receiving a nomination to present at the virtual Symposium showcasing and celebrating their work, they can win prizes up to $500. To learn more about and RSVP for the event, please click HERE!
We hope that you can join us in person for this special celebration!
