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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Intramural Sports Season
DESCRIPTION:SRC members\, it’s your time to shine and go for glory! Find community and fun throughout the intramural season. Whether you shoot 3s on the basketball court or are slick with a floor hockey stick\, there’s a sport for everyone to show off their skills and take a break from the books. Make new friends and see if you can help take your team to the top!   \n  \nTeams\, be sure to register your group between Aug. 10 – Oct 5 on Fusion Play.  You can also join any team as a free agent at any point in the semester.   \n  \nBring the heat in:   \n\nBasketball  \n\n\nFlag Football  \n\n\nVolleyball  \n\n\nOutdoor Soccer  \n\n\nFloor Hockey  \n\n\nDodgeball  
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/fall-2026-intramural-sports-season/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20261003T003448Z
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SUMMARY:New DPR Audit Coming October 2026!
DESCRIPTION:CSUN is preparing to launch an updated Degree Progress Report (DPR) Audit on Oct. 15\, 2026!  When it launches\, you’ll continue to use the new Audit to review degree progress\, remaining requirements and what-if options like hypothetically changing your major. \nKey Dates\n\nOct. 11: Last day to download\, save or document your existing plans in DPR Planner.\nOct. 12: DPR Planner is no longer available.\nOct. 15: The new DPR Audit goes live! However\, DPR Planner won’t be available until it has been rolled out in phases beginning in spring 2027.\n\nIf you are using the current DPR Planner\, be sure to document\, download and/or save your existing plans on or before Oct. 11\, 11:59 p.m. They won’t be available after that. \nWhat to Expect\nThe new DPR Audit will include: \n\nNavigation much like the current DPR Audit experience\,\nEnhanced graphic interface for degree progress and remaining requirements\,\nImproved mobile viewing and what-if audit functionality\, and\nContinued handling of CSUN degree requirements\, transfer work\, substitutions\, waivers\, repeats and GPA requirements.\n\nThe new DPR Planner will roll out separately in phases starting spring 2027. Until the new DPR Planner is available\, you should use the new DPR Audit\, academic advising support\, and any department-recommended planning tools to map out future courses. \nThe new web-based Degree Progress Report\, including DPR Audit and DPR Planner\, will make it easier to understand your academic progress. \nResources\n\nDegree Progress Report and Planner How-To Guide\nPlan Your Degree: Degree Planning Tools\n\nFor more information\, please contact your academic advisor or the Office of the Registrar (Records & Registration).
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/new-dpr-audit-coming-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Fall Term,Student Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20261020T193317Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Maker Studio Workshops - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:This Fall the student assistants and staff from the University Library’s Creative Maker Studio (CMS) are hosting workshops on a variety of creative software and topics between Monday\, October 26th to Friday\, November 6th. Workshops will be held either in-person for a more hands-on\, interactive experience or held online via Zoom! Workshops are available to active CSUN students\, staff\, and faculty so please sign up if you want to learn a new skill! \nAssistive Services\nRequests for accommodation services (e.g. sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please email library.event@csun.edu in advance of the event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/creative-maker-studio-workshops-fall-2026/
LOCATION:University Library 265A and Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20261020T190736Z
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SUMMARY:Día de Muertos 2026
DESCRIPTION:CSUN University Library invites you to participate in this year’s celebration of Día de Muertos. For more information about the history and significance about Día de Muertos\, please check out the resources and links below. \nDuring Día de Muertos\, all CSUN Library members are welcome to contribute to our community altar in the lobby. We encourage you to reflect\, celebrate\, and honor the lives of those who have passed on by leaving a photo\, adding a personal ofrenda (offering)\, or even writing the names of those you wish remember for the altar. \nVolunteer to work on the altar\nCSUN students and community members are welcome to participate in this transformative community work of creating an altar! \nBuilding the altar is a multi-day process. Major work in on the altar is planned to take place on: \n\nWednesday 10/21 from 10am to 1pm\nThursday 10/22 from 1pm to 4pm\n\nDates and times are subject to change last minute\, and some days may be added. Join our efforts in the Library lobby. \nIf you have questions about volunteering\, please email brianna.limas@csun.edu \nCelebrate Día de Muertos\nIn addition to celebrating with the Library\, we encourage you to participate in Día de Muertos celebrations throughout CSUN and the San Fernando Valley. \n\nCSUN Chicane House (Instagram): workshops and events\nCSUN AS Students Día de los Muertos: October 28th\nCanoga Park Día de los Muertos\nTia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore: workshops and events (see website\, Instagram\, and/or linktree for registration details)\nMultiple Día de los Muertos events and activities at the Los Angeles Public Library (various branches)\nCommunity Altar & Cartonería Workshops at CSUN Art Galleries\n\nAssistive Services\nRequests for accommodation services (e.g. sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please email library.event@csun.edu in advance of the event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/dia-de-muertos-2026/
LOCATION:University Library Lobby
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T133000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Thrift with Repairs: Costume Swap
DESCRIPTION:Need a costume? Have to many? Come to our Costume Swap themed Thursday Thrift on October 22nd and October 29th to pick up and/or drop off costumes to give them a second life!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/thursday-thrift-costume-swap/
LOCATION:Bayramian Hall Lawn
CATEGORIES:AS Events,Associated Students (AS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T163719Z
CREATED:20260721T224440Z
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SUMMARY:Bagel Bonding
DESCRIPTION:Boo and Bagels \nUnwind and stay connected with the veteran community on campus at Bagel Bonding! All are welcome to enjoy bagels and chat in a friendly environment. Be on the lookout for our special themes throughout the semester as you feed your body and mind. Stop by any time from 10 a.m. until the last bagel is served.   \n  \nBring Matadors together\, one bagel at a time!   \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.  \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/bagel-bonding-3/
LOCATION:Veterans Resource Center\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:University Student Union,Veterans Resource Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="USU Veterans Resource Center":MAILTO:vrc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T222918Z
CREATED:20260522T215029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T222918Z
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SUMMARY:PowerPoint Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Description: This training demonstrates how to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint to enhance presentations with visual interest while maintaining accessibility. Participants will learn how to avoid common accessibility barriers\, utilize structural elements for accessible design\, and convert presentations into accessible formats such as tagged PDFs\, Braille\, or large print. The session will also explore tools like Slide Master to support consistent\, inclusive slide design. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify the principles of accessibility and universal design\nUse the Slide Master feature in PowerPoint to optimize slide accessibility\nExplain key accessibility features in PowerPoint and apply them to create inclusive presentations\n\nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Faculty\, IT Specialist\, Web Developers\, Web Content Creators\, Graphic Designers\, Instructional Support\, Business Analysis\, Financial Personnel\, Marketing Specialist\, and Admin Support. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/powerpoint-accessibility-5/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Student Employees,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20261021T200139Z
CREATED:20260929T164018Z
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SUMMARY:The Painted Brain Project
DESCRIPTION:In honor of CSUN Disability Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day\nThe Disability Studies Minor presents THE PAINTED BRAIN PROJECT\n\nThursday\, October 29\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the University Bookstore Lawn\nIn celebration of World Mental Health Day\, The Painted Brain Project asks\, “What is your mental health moment?” Join us on the lawn in front of the Campus Bookstore to make art that will become part of the growing online quilt to honor our lived mental health experience. Or Submit Online HERE. The virtual quilt will be housed on the Disability Studies homepage. Join us! \nSnacks and art supplies provided! While you’re there\, learn more about Disability Studies\, Painted Brain\, and University Counseling Services. \n  \nThe Painted Brain Project is an alliance between the minor in Disability Studies and Painted Brain\, an organization dedicated to using arts\, advocacy\, and enterprise through community-based solutions\, to address mental health challenges and social injustice. \nPainted Brain is a peer-run\, majority BIPOC women-led 501(c)(3) behavioral health provider in Los Angeles. Using arts\, advocacy\, and enterprise\, the organization develops community-based solutions to address mental health challenges and social injustice for people impacted by poverty and incarceration. \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/the-painted-brain-project-2/
LOCATION:Campus Bookstore Lawn\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91330\, United States
CATEGORIES:College of humanities,Diversity and Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T133000
DTSTAMP:20261016T184421Z
CREATED:20261016T184421Z
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SUMMARY:The Unexpected Path: Staying Curious in the Face of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Your Career Doesn’t Have to Follow a Straight Line\nWhat if the key to a fulfilling career isn’t having everything figured out\, but being open to the possibilities along the way? \nMary Knobler\nJoin us for an inspiring conversation with CSUN alumna Mary Knobler as she shares how curiosity\, adaptability\, and a willingness to embrace unexpected opportunities helped shape a career she never imagined. \nMary’s journey was anything but conventional. After stepping away from college\, she returned to complete her degree while working and went on to build a successful career in finance\, a field she never expected to enter. Her story is a reminder that career paths rarely follow a straight line and that sometimes the most meaningful opportunities emerge when we are willing to explore the unknown. \nWhether you’re considering your next steps\, exploring new possibilities\, or simply curious about where life’s unexpected turns might lead\, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration for every stage of your journey. \nAbout Our Guest Speaker\nMary Knobler is a 1993 CSUN graduate from the Department of Psychology who spent nearly 40 years in the finance industry\, including 30 years at Oaktree Capital Management\, where she served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Trading. Her professional journey reflects the importance of lifelong learning\, embracing change\, and remaining open to opportunities beyond one’s original plans. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Whitsett Room\, Sierra Hall\, Room 451 \nCSUN students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and community members are welcome to attend. \nRequest Accommodations\nCommunication services (sign language interpreters\, note takers\, transcribers) are available for this event. Requests for services must be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance. Please contact jacqueline.edwards@csun.edu or (818) 677-4035.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/the-unexpected-path-staying-curious-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Whitsett Room\, SH 451
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Career & Professional,College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T233757Z
CREATED:20260825T213531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T233757Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Writing and Support Space
DESCRIPTION:Need a focused space on campus to make meaningful progress on your upcoming essay or writing assignment? Join us at the LRC Writing Center for dedicated writing time with quick\, on-the-spot support available from a writing consultant. Bring a friend and get some work done together! NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED—JUST DROP IN! \nLRC proof of attendance is available for those who actively work on a writing project during their visit.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/drop-in-writing-and-support-space/
LOCATION:LRC Writing Center
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260924T193756Z
CREATED:20260714T195026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T193756Z
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SUMMARY:Check out the Professional Development with LinkedIn Learning
DESCRIPTION:Using LinkedIn Learning to Support Teaching and Career Readiness \nDescription: Discover how LinkedIn Learning can enhance your courses by supporting student skill development and career readiness. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to navigate the platform\, curate learning playlists\, and incorporate LinkedIn Learning content into Canvas through assignments\, modules\, or extra credit activities. We’ll also explore AI\, technology\, and career-focused learning paths and share strategies for helping students leverage the platform for lifelong learning and professional growth. \nHosted by: Kiara Gardea\, MBA \nPathways: Multi-Media and Interactive Teaching with Technology \nRegister Now!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/check-out-the-professional-development-with-linkedin-learning/
CATEGORIES:Faculty Development,Faculty Programs and Initiatives,Information Technology,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T155312Z
CREATED:20260729T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155312Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:Talking can help. As an international student\, there are many new experiences that will bring excitement and others that may bring discomfort. Whether it is homesickness\, academic concerns\, relationship problems\, difficulty adjusting\, or other stress\, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. \nWhat is Let’s Talk? Let’s Talk is a safe\, casual\, and private drop-in service provided by University Counseling Services. A Let’s Talk counselor is available to listen\, offer support\, provide resources\, and explore solutions \nLet’s Talk consultations are: \n\nFREE to currently enrolled CSUN students and no appointment is needed.\nOffered on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n20 to 25 minutes in length.\nNot a substitute for counseling.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/lets-talk-12/
LOCATION:International & Exchange Student Center\, USU
CATEGORIES:IESC,International and Exchange Student Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T204025Z
CREATED:20260812T162147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T204025Z
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SUMMARY:Matador Insights: Government\, Policy & Public Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Matador Insights is a series of alumni-led panel discussions designed to inspire and guide students as they explore diverse career paths across the Government\, Policy & Public Affairs industry. These interactive sessions offer valuable firsthand perspectives from alumni professionals who share their career journeys\, industry insights\, challenges\, and advice for success. \nRegister Today! \n  \nMeet The Speakers!\n  \n \nRose Stein-Wendt\, Civil Engineering Associate\, City of Los Angeles  \nRose Stein-Wendt graduated from CSUN in 2024 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and is now a Civil Engineer working on design and construction in public infrastructure and historical renovation projects. During her degree she was part of multiple engineering and volunteer clubs that focused on creating connections within the engineering industry as well as being part of fun competitions and community outreach events. Through these clubs she obtained two internships: one in construction on a historical school renovation where she supported field engineers\, quality control teams\, and architectural designers; and one in geotechnical engineering where she conducted foundation inspections\, soil sampling\, and slope stability assessments. After graduation Rose accepted a position at the City of Los Angeles as a Civil Engineering Associate where she started in the Architectural Division as a Project Manager of Decarbonization Implementation and Historical Renovations. She worked on sustainable architectural\, civil\, and structural design and implementation of decarbonization strategies on public infrastructure projects such as fire stations\, libraries\, and schools. She then worked in the Palisades Fire Recovery & Rebuild One-Stop Center on post-disaster reconstruction efforts for the Palisades Fire Recovery for residential and commercial projects. Her current position is as the Construction Permit Supervisor of all West Los Angeles Projects for public right-of-way construction including street improvements\, stormwater drainage\, and hillside conditions. In her free time she goes on hikes\, travel to national parks\, and make nature inspired art projects. She is grateful for the opportunity to give back to CSUN students by participating in this panel and is happy to share her experience as an alumni. \n  \n  \n  \n \nDamien Farhad Henson\, Management Consultant\, Guidehouse  \nDamien Farhad Henson is a 2024 graduate of California State University\, Northridge\, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science. He is currently a Management Consultant in Guidehouse’s (formerly PwC Public Sector) State and Local Government practice\, helping public agencies improve how they operate and deliver services to their communities. Before joining Guidehouse\, Damien served as a California Executive Fellow at the Government Operations Agency\, where he supported the implementation of Governor Newsom’s Generative AI Executive Order. His experience has shaped his interest in how government\, technology\, and public policy can work together to improve people’s everyday lives. \n\nDuring his time at CSUN\, Damien explored public service through internships with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s office and the City of Los Angeles Office of Finance\, participated in the CSUN in DC program\, and studied abroad in Mexico. He also participated in Harvard Business School’s Summer Venture in Management Program and earned a graduate certificate in Applied Policy and Government from Sacramento State. He looks forward to connecting with fellow Matadors about exploring career paths\, building a professional network\, and navigating the uncertainty of life after graduation. \n  \n  \n \nElena Bolbolian- Chief Innovation Officer City of Glendale  \nElena Bolbolian is a public-sector executive with more than 25 years of management experience and 10 years of executive leadership. She currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer. During her career with the City of Glendale\, she has led work spanning public policy\, innovation\, performance improvement\, and organizational transformation. \nIn 2017\, Elena helped establish and lead the City’s innovation department\, bringing together innovation\, performance management\, and organizational improvement. Her work has focused on applying human-centered design\, data\, process improvement\, and emerging technologies to improve how government operates and delivers services. \nElena regularly teaches and facilitates sessions on public-sector innovation and leadership for City employees and other local government professionals. She also serves on executive leadership panels as part of Glendale’s Supervisory Academy. Her work has been featured by Bloomberg\, and she currently participates in the GovAI Coalition and serves on the National League of Cities AI & Emerging Technology Forum. She recently earned a Professional Certificate in Applied AI in Local Government from the Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy and has completed executive education in neuroscience and leadership. \nA proud CSUN alumna\, Elena earned her Master of Public Administration in 2005 and has remained actively engaged with the university. She has served as a panelist at CSUN’s Art of Innovation Conference\, shared her government career journey with MPA students and students in the Nazarian College of Business and Economics\, and lectured to international students through the Tseng College. She has also presented to visiting German students from THI through the Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management program in the College of Engineering and Computer Science on public-sector innovation and government procurement.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/matador-insights-government-policy-public-affairs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T180000
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CREATED:20260629T182511Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Intermediate Swim Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Get the confidence you’ve always wanted in the water and strengthen your skills with weekly 45-minute Adult Swim Lessons. Learn safety skills\, strokes and breathing techniques\, all for a low price. Choose a class time and register between Monday\, Sept. 7 and Friday\, Oct. 16 at the SRC Front Desk or on the SRC Portal. Hurry\, before spots fill!  \nIt’s never too late to learn to conquer the water! 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/adult-intermediate-swim-lessons/
LOCATION:Rec Pool\, 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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ORGANIZER;CN="USU Student Recreation Center":MAILTO:src@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181841Z
CREATED:20260910T181841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181841Z
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SUMMARY:Cal State Apply Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get help completing your CSUN application! \nOur team at Student Outreach and Recruitment will be on Zoom to assist you with your Cal State Apply application. There are multiple sessions available— giving you direct access to CSUN staff who can answer your individual questions and provide the support you need. \nDon’t miss this great opportunity to get the help you need to finish strong and apply to CSUN. \nSign up today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-application-support-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Student Outreach and Recruitment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Outreach and Recruitment":MAILTO:outreach.recruitment@csun.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T181904Z
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UID:18413-1793293200-1793304000@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:Movie Nights
DESCRIPTION:The Veterans Resource Center is rolling out the red carpet for Movie Nights this semester! Kick back and relax with fellow Matadors for two evenings of movies and snacks.  \nFeel a chill through your bones and make sure you don’t lose your popcorn as things get spooky during the Halloween horror movie on Oct. 29.   \nOn Nov. 25\, we’re swapping jump scares for dinner and a show. Make sure you RSVP for the “Eat n’ Watch” dinner theater\, as space is limited.  \nWhether you like your movie nights spooky or savory\, all are welcome to post up at the VRC this fall!  \n  \nRSVP required for Nov. 25 Movie Night. \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/movie-nights/
LOCATION:Veterans Resource Center\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:University Student Union,Veterans Resource Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T000638Z
CREATED:20260710T000638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T000638Z
UID:16048-1789059600-1789074000@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:Games Room Tournament: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
DESCRIPTION:Game on\, Matadors! The USU Games Room is hosting a series of tournaments for you to show off your skills and win amazing prizes. Whether you dominate Super Smash Bros.\, are the master of hat tricks on EA Sports FC or keep it cool with a billiards cue\, you’re guaranteed to have fun as you go head-to-head with worthy competitors.   \nSign up for any event of your choosing on Fusion Play and let the games begin! 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/games-room-tournament-super-smash-bros-ultimate/
LOCATION:Games Room\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Recreation Center,University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Student Union":MAILTO:usuevents@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T215309Z
CREATED:20260921T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T215309Z
UID:18411-1793296800-1793307600@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:Kinky Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Spice up your singing skills at Kinky Karaoke with the Pride Center! Join us for a joyous evening of memorable performances and delicious food as we embrace and learn about sex positivity\, autonomy and agency. Whether you’re here to sing your heart out or just enjoy the vibe\, Kinky Karaoke is the perfect place to bond with your fellow students and be your authentic self in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere!  \nDo you need interpretation services? 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/kinky-karaoke-3/
LOCATION:Northridge Center Complex\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pride Center,University Student Union
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