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SUMMARY:A Stitch & Glitch in Time
DESCRIPTION:January 20 – March 12\, 2026\nReception: Thursday\, January 29 from 5:00 – 7:30pm\n \nA Stitch & Glitch in Time brings together thirteen Los Angeles-based artists who use textiles to explore technology\, fashion\, and collective histories. Los Angeles has a long history in textile production\, both for industrial use and artistic expression. The processes and materials utilized by these artists embody this long and complex history – highlighting how textiles can simultaneously be highly personal objects while revealing the larger economic and social circumstances they were created within. \n  \nExhibition Artists: Fafnir Adamites\, Ekta Aggarwal\, Diane Briones Williams\, Lavialle Campbell\, Mimi Haddon\, Lorenzo Hurtado Segovia\, Ahree Lee\, Aubrey Longley-Cook\, Kayla Mattes\, Minga Opazo\, Aneesa Shami Zizzo\, Irene Georgia Tsatsos\, and Jenny Yurshansky. \n  \nThis exhibition was curated by Holly Jerger\, CSUN Art Galleries Director. The exhibition is made possible through the generous support of the Mike Curb College of Arts\, Media\, and Communication and Louise Lewis. Additional support provided by the Instructionally Related Activities Committee and Arts Council for CSUN. \n  \nThis exhibition is part of Handwork 2026\, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. \n  \nFree Admission
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/a-stitch-glitch-in-time/
CATEGORIES:Art Galleries,Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
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SUMMARY:Africana Studies Celebrates 100 Years of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Our Roots\, Strengthening Our Path\, and Shaping Our Future. \nThe theme invites the CSUN community to explore and celebrate the vast and dynamic history of the African Diaspora — from the brilliance of ancient kingship to the enduring legacy of Black excellence across centuries. It uncovers generations of resilience\, growth\, and evolution\, reminding us that our story is one of continual progress and transformation. By reflecting on the triumphs and struggles that have shaped our collective journey\, we strengthen our path towards equity\, unity\, and empowerment. Most importantly\, this theme centers the next generation of scholars and change-makers\, whose innovation\, leadership\, and commitment will carry the community into a new era of achievement and possibility. \nSchedule of Events\nMemorial of Dr. Darryle Gatlin\nMonday\, February 9\, 2026\n4:00PM-6:00PM\nLocation: University Student Union | Grand Salon \nBlack Student Athlete Exchange\nMonday\, February 16\, 2026\n6:00PM-7:30PM\nLocation: University Student Union | Grand Salon \nBodies\, Power\, and Protest: Sport as a Site of Black Resistance\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026\n10:00AM-11:15AM\nLocation: Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall 451 \nAfrican American Cotillions — History\, Culture\, and Tradition\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026\n11:00AM-1:00PM\nLocation: TBA | Please check back \nBlack Poetry Workshop: Annual Celebration of Black Poets and Poetry featuring PoetRoni Girl of LA\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026\n5:00PM-7:00PM\nLocation: TBA | Please check back \nThe Black Trilogy: Shaping the Future Through Sound\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026\n1:00PM-2:15PM\nLocation: University Student Union | Flintridge Room \nDistinguished Visitor Speaker Program\, 100 Years Black History Month Celebration Lecture with Professor Stephen A. Small\nWednesday\, February 26\, 2026\n11:30AM-12:45AM\nLocation: University Student Union | Grand Salon \nAfrican American Empowerment Summit\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\n9:00AM-2:00PM\nLocation: University Student Union | Grand Salon \n\nRequesting Accommodations\nThe CSUN Department of Africana Studies and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate\, please let us know. Note: If you require an ASL interpreter\, please contact us at least 5 working days prior to the event. To request accommodations\, please contact Dr. Cedric Hackett at cedric.hackett@csun.edu.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/africana-studies-celebrates-100-years-of-black-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Black History,College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Africana Studies":MAILTO:cedric.hackett@csun.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
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SUMMARY:Level Up Your Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Level up on your fitness journey at the SRC’s group exercise (GX) classes and unlock special items throughout the month! After GX attendance reaches a total of 1\,500\, those who took one or more classes will be entered into a drawing for a Wellness Bundle and Beats Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Members will also be granted an additional entry each time they bring a friend who is taking a GX class for the first time.  \n  \nMilestones:  \nLevel 1 – Getting Started  \n\nAttend two to three GX Classes  \n\n\nPrize: SRC Tote Bag \n\nLevel 2 – Building Momentum  \n\nAttend three to five GX Classes \n\n\nPrize: SRC Shaker Bottle  \n\nLevel 3 – Staying Consistent   \n\nAttend: five to seven GX Classes  \n\n\nPrize: JBL Flip 5 Portable Speaker (three winners) \n\nLevel 4 – Fully Leveled Up   \n\nAttend seven or more GX Classes  \n\n\nPrize: Therabody Relief (three winners) \n\nGet rewarded for getting on the move!   \n  \nDo you need interpretation for an event? If so\, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form at least seven business days prior to the event. 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/level-up-your-fitness/
LOCATION:Student Recreation Center\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Recreation Center,University Student Union
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GEO:34.2397767274;-118.525089862
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T080000
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SUMMARY:AS and USU Elections: Apply
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Lasting Legacy of Leadership  \n  \nMatadors\, make your voice heard and apply to run for a seat on the USU Board of Directors! In this position\, you will help make decisions that directly impact student life. You will be the student voice for your fellow Matadors and oversee the policies and finances of the University Student Union\,including Student Recreation Center\, Oasis Wellness Center\, Pride Center\, Veterans Resource Center and DREAM Center.   \n  \nApply online between Feb. 10 – 27. Once approved\, you can start your campaign journey to elections from April 7 – 9. Leave your mark on CSUN and the University Student Union’s history!  
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/as-and-usu-elections-apply/
CATEGORIES:University Student Union
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
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SUMMARY:Faculty Retreat
DESCRIPTION:With the Office of Faculty Senate – multiple proposals. \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/faculty-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Information Technology,Panopto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T191217Z
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SUMMARY:Literature Reviews
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/literature-reviews/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T214955Z
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SUMMARY:CSUN SHED Gallery Fluid Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Visit this week’s student exhibit “Fluid Dynamics” by Esther Levi\nSunday\, Feb. 8 – Saturday\, Feb. 14 in the CSUN SHED Gallery.\nThe reception is on Wednesday\, Feb. 11 at 3pm in the CSUN SHED Gallery.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-shed-gallery-fluid-dynamics-6/
CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Art & Design Department
ORGANIZER;CN="Art and Design Department":MAILTO:joe.bautista@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20251126T212309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T212309Z
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SUMMARY:El Poder del Amor y la Paciencia
DESCRIPTION:Un grupo de apoyo para padres con hijos con necesidades especiales en español. \nLas reuniones son presenciales el segundo viernes de cada mes de 9:30 am a 11:00am.\nDirección: Community Resource Center LA Care 7868 Van Nuys Blvd. Panorama City\, CA 91402 \nPara registrarse llame o envíe un correo electrónico a Rebeca a: (818) 677-6854 o rebeca.diaz@csun.edu \nReuniones en-persona: \n\n\n\n23 de enero\n13 de febrero\n13 de marzo\n10 de abril\n8 de mayo\n12 de junio\njulio – no hay reunión\n14 de agosto\n11 de septiembre\n9 de octubre\n13 de noviembre\n11 de diciembre
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/el-poder-del-amor-y-la-paciencia/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Community Resource Center LA Care\, 7868 Van Nuys Blvd.  \, Panorama City\, 91402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Focus Resource Center,Family Focus Resource Center Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20241107T222911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T215548Z
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SUMMARY:Last Day to File Documents for Fall 2025 Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Feb. 13\, 2026\, is the last day to submit documents and confirm awarding of Bachelor’s Degree for fall 2025 graduation. Be sure to submit all documents in order to verify your degree and diploma! \nIf meeting the document deadline isn’t possible\, file a Graduation Date Change for Bachelor’s Degree (PDF) form. \nFor assistance\, contact the Office of Undergraduate Degree Services. \n\nWe are located in Bayramian Hall (BH)\, Room 170.\nThe office closes at 4 p.m.\, so please arrive by 3:45 p.m. if possible.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/last-day-to-file-documents-for-fall-2025-graduation/
CATEGORIES:Fall Term,Spring Term,Student Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20260102T172112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T172112Z
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SUMMARY:Study Abroad & Exchange Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The International and Exchange Student Center offers regular information sessions during the year to encourage students to learn more about the study abroad and exchange opportunities available at CSUN. Requests for accommodation services (e.g.\, sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please contact the Study Abroad Advisors no less than five (5) business days prior to your desired session to request that accommodation services be provided. \n  \nhttps://www.csun.edu/international/study-abroad/information-sessions
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/study-abroad-exchange-information-session-39/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:IESC,International and Exchange Student Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20260212T061814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T062556Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: How to Build a Writing Practice
DESCRIPTION:Learn effective and enjoyable strategies to be a productive writer\, no matter how busy the semester gets. \nDate: Friday\, February 13\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 to 1:00pm \nLocation: Zoom \nRegister Now! \nQuestions? Email Dr. Anne Soon Choi. \nSponsored by the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-how-to-build-a-writing-practice/
CATEGORIES:Faculty Development,Faculty Programs and Initiatives
ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty Development":MAILTO:facdev@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20260204T195911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T195911Z
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SUMMARY:Marriage Petitions
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about how a US Citizen or Green Card holder can petition for their spouse? Join CARECEN to learn more about the requirements and other important details you should know during this administration. \nRegister here.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/marriage-petitions/
CATEGORIES:DREAM Center,University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="USU DREAM Center":MAILTO:dreamcenter@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20260205T220722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T220722Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Day Party – create fun Valentine cards with us! \nThe IESC believes that cross-cultural understanding is an important part of being a citizen of the world. Coffee hour is a time to learn about different cultures from around the world. It is one of the opportunities where international and American students gather to highlight their cultures. Come join us for Coffee Hour!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/valentines-day-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:International & Exchange Student Center\, USU
CATEGORIES:IESC,International and Exchange Student Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20260102T175134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T003412Z
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SUMMARY:Study Abroad & Exchange Application Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the CSUN Study Abroad Team for virtual drop-in application hours to receive individualized support with your study abroad or exchange application. Students may drop in at any time during the session to ask questions and get application tips. No registration is required\, and students do not need to attend the full session. \nGood for students who: \n\nHave already started an application\nHave specific questions about application requirements\nWant feedback or clarification on application components\nNeed help troubleshooting issues within their application
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/study-abroad-exchange-application-drop-in-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:IESC,International and Exchange Student Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20260116T212922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T213603Z
UID:10009763-1770996600-1771002000@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:Facility Tours — Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes to view lab spaces\, learn about research initiatives\, and explore senior design projects that transform engineering concepts into impactful\, real-world solutions! \nRegister Now! \nFacility Tours Include: \n\nConcrete Lab — Civil Engineering and Construction Management.\nHaas Lab — Mechanical Engineering.\nManufacturing and Automation Lab — Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management.\nMicrowave Lab and Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Lab — Electrical and Computer Science.\n\nYou’ll also visit the recently opened Autodesk Technology Engagement Center\, featuring state-of-the-art research facilities. Fun fact: Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost is a CSUN alumnus!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/cecs-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Student Outreach and Recruitment\, Bayramian Hall 190\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, 91330-8212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Outreach and Recruitment
ORGANIZER;CN="College of Engineering and Computer Science":MAILTO:ecsdean@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20251126T213622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T213622Z
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SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo: Cultivar y Crecer
DESCRIPTION:Bienvenidos a  nuestro grupo de apoyo Cultivar y Crecer!\nNos reunimos a las 6:30 PM por Zoom\, y ocasionalmente nos reunimos en persona. Revise el calendario 2026 para ver fechas exactas. Este grupo es en colaboración con la Asociación de Síndrome de Down por sus siglas en inglés DSALA. \nPara mas información llámenos o mande un correo electrónico\n818-374-9107  o 818-7860001 maria.castaneda@csun.edu  o sandra@dsala.org \nEnlace para reunion- NO NECESITA REGISTRACION\nhttps://csun.zoom.us/j/88331801159?pwd=cnJQUkZJZHQwQVZXWGltM1ZuazhBZz09. \nMeeting ID: 883 3180 1159\nPasscode: 848875 \nCultivar y Crecer 2026 reuniones son por zoom y en persona de 6:30 PM -8:00PM : 23 de Enero\, 13 de Febrero\, 13 de Marzo (En persona)\, 3 de Abril\, 15 de Mayo (En persona)\, 19 de Junio\, Julio – no habrá reunión\, Agosto – no habrá reunión\, 18 de Septiembre (En persona)\, 16 de Octubre\, 20 de Noviembre (En persona)\, Diciembre – será anunciado
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/grupo-de-apoyo-cultivar-y-crecer-7/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Family Focus Resource Center,Family Focus Resource Center Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T052920
CREATED:20260128T215658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T222820Z
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SUMMARY:CSUN Guitar Alumni Concert: George England & Cameron O’Connor
DESCRIPTION:CSUN Guitar Alumni Concert: George England & Cameron O’Connor\nFebruary 13 at 7:30 pm Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall\, $10 – $22\n  \nProgram\n \n12 Preludes for 2 Guitars (Hirokazu Sato 1966-2016)\n    I.    C major: Allegro\n    II.   A minor: Lento\n    III.  G major: Vivace\n    IV.  E minor: Allegro ma non troppo\n\nGeorge England & Cameron O’Connor\, Guitars\n\n\n\n\nGreeting Cards\, Op. 170\, no. 38 (M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco 1895-1968)\nFantasy on the names of Ronald + Henry Purcell\n \nLand of Enchantment (Michael Chapdelaine 1956-2023)\n\n\nCameron O’Connor\, Guitars\n\n\n\n12 Preludes for 2 Guitars (Hirokazu Sato)\n  V.   D major: Amabile\n    VI.  C# minor: Andante\n    VII.  B major: Allegretto\n    VIII. G# minor: Scherzo\n\n\nGeorge England & Cameron O’Connor\, Guitars\n\n\n\nWhirler of the Dance (Carlos Rafael Rivera  1970)\nEvocation & Dance\n\nGeorge England\, Guitar\n\n12 Preludes for 2 Guitars (Hirokazu Sato)\n IX.   Ab major: Poco allegretto\n    X.    F minor: Moderato delicatamente\n    XI.   F major: Allegretto\n    XII.  D minor: Allegro spiritoso\n\n\nGeorge England & Cameron O’Connor\, Guitars\n\n\n\n\n-break-\n\nString Quartet\, Op.2/2 (Joseph Haydn 1732-1809\, arr. F. de Fossa 1775-1849)\n     i.   Allegro\n     ii.  Menuetto\n     iii. Adagio\n     iv. Menuetto Allegro\n     v.  Finale Presto\n\n\n\nGeorge England & Cameron O’Connor\, Guitars\n\n\nDr. George Benton England (Sacramento State University) is a highly sought-after guitarist\, known for his exceptional skills as both a soloist and chamber musician\, proficient in playing both modern and historical instruments. His artistry has led to collaborations with prestigious ensembles and institutions across the country. He earned 1st Prize in the Sacramento State Festival of New American Music Student Performance Competition and was a finalist in the Sierra-Nevada International Guitar Competition. He also secured 1st Prize in the Sacramento Region American String Teachers’ Association Competition. \nGeorge has performed with distinguished groups such as the Cantanti Project\, Ensemble Musica Humana\, and the Brooklyn Composers’ Collective. On the West Coast\, he is frequently engaged in projects with Backyard Baroque and Sinfonia Spirituosa in Sacramento\, and as a soloist at Oregon State University. His international endeavors include giving praised performances in Koblenz\, Germany as part of Duo Raccontare with soprano\, Dr. Kathleen O’Rourke\, and as a soloist in Khanom\, Thailand.  George holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University\, where his culminating studies focused on the analysis and interpretation of French and Italian lute works of the 17th century\, as well as 20th-century serial compositions for the guitar. He earned his Master of Music degree from Sacramento State and his Bachelor of Music\, cum laude\, from CSU Northridge. His teachers have included Jerry Willard\, Richard Savino\, Steven Thachuk\, Gyan Riley\, and Brandon Yip. \nAward-winning and acclaimed as “stunning and emotive” (Eugene Register-Guard)  and “accomplished and soulful” (Portland Magazine) Cameron O’Connor enjoys a diverse career in solo\, chamber\, and contemporary music. Performance highlights include solo and duo recitals throughout Japan; featured appearances with the Oregon Symphony; Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Quintet with Amici Chamber Music; recitals for the Loyola Marymount\, Corvallis\, Siempre la Guitarra\, and Northwest Guitar Festivals; chamber music and opera appearances with Eugene Opera and musicians of the Oregon Symphony in their Classical Up Close concert series; chamber music at the New World Symphony in Miami (for which the South Florida Classical Review noted that he was “especially effective in the quick and diabolical figures”); appearing as a guest artist and performing duos with Sharon Isbin at the Aspen Music Festival and School; performing with Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony; and appearing under the baton of Chinese composer Tan Dun in his Eastern-tinged Concerto for Six\, for which the New York Times noted that “O’Connor fluttered on his guitar strings in a manner reminiscent of a pipa player’s technique.” He is furthermore a prizewinner in many international competitions\, including the Frances Walton and Tokyo International Guitar Competition. His playing has been featured in films\, including James Franco’s Don Quixote and Scott Tennant’s instructional classic Pumping Nylon\, and his performances have been featured on Seattle’s Classical 98.1 KingFM\,  All Classical Portland\, American Public Media’s Performance Today\, and KPFK’s Global Village. His recording of Michael Lee’s Unmasked (written for O’Connor) was chosen for Ablaze Record’s Millenial Masters\, distributed by Naxos. As a composer\, O’Connor won the Keene State College Call for Scores and the “Outstanding Winner” 2nd prize at the Changsha International Guitar Festival in China\, and was a finalist in the Portugal International Guitar Composition Competition. O’Connor also performs regularly for musical theatre productions on electric guitar\, banjo\, and mandolin\, as well as in early music settings on the vihuela and lute. \nO’Connor was a full scholarship recipient at CSU Northridge\, where he studied with Ron Borczon\, Ron Purcell (lute)\, and Steve Thachuk; the Juilliard School in New York City\, where he studied with Sharon Isbin; and at the USC Thornton School of Music under William Kanengiser. Upon receiving his degree\, the Thornton School recognized him as the Outstanding Doctoral Graduate of his class. He currently serves on the faculty of Oregon State University. His compositions and arrangements can be found through LACG Editions (lacg.net); and his writing published in the pages of the Guitar Foundation of America’s quarterly\, Soundboard.  \n\nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22 \nCan’t attend in Person? View LIVESTREAM
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/guest-artist-recital-guitar-alumni-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)\, 18236 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
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