Throughout September 15 to October 15, we get together to observe Raza Heritage Month. During this time, the CSUN University Library honors the lived experiences and cultural history of… Continue reading Raza Heritage Month Book Display
Tribute to Professor Everto "Veto" Ruiz for dedication to CSUN and community partners. We will recognize his contribution to Chicano/a Studies, La Raza Alumni Association and the Latin(x) community.… Continue reading Musical Gala in tribute to Prof. Everto “Veto” Ruiz
Come meet and learn about LGBTQIA+ identified UCS Counselors and some Pride Center Staff who will be serving on a panel to answer questions regarding LGBTQIA+ History Month and… Continue reading LGBTQIA+ Panel & Bottle Decorating
Join us for brief, inspiring speeches by faculty and student leaders from Chicana/o Studies and Central American and Transborder Studies. Learn about their research, activism and contributions to CSUN's legacy, and explore ways to get involved.
Ambassador Carlos Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Mexican Consul in Los Angeles, will lecture on the topic: The Mexican Diaspora in Los Angeles and the Tasks of the Mexican Consulate. The event will take place on October 9 at 10 a.m. in Kurland Hall.
Erica Alfaro is a CSU alumna, an award-winning author, educational advocate and the proud daughter of migrant farmworkers. In 2019, Erica’s graduation picture, where she is standing in a strawberry field with her farmworker parents, became the first graduation picture to go viral and made headlines worldwide. Erica will be presenting an hour-long keynote… Continue reading Keynote Speaker: Erica Alfaro, “Succeed Despite Adversity”
Mix and mingle at Rainbow Reception, a biannual mixer thrown by the Pride Center. Discover LGBTQIA2S+ spaces, clubs, and resources on campus, learn about the Queer Studies program and build lasting connections with LGBTQIA2S+ CSUN faculty, staff, students and allies. Come on down and celebrate with the Pride Center! Do you require interpreting services? Please… Continue reading Rainbow Reception
Take part in an event highlighting the rich legacy and bright future of Latinx/a/e/o culture, research and activism. Connect with faculty, community activists and fellow students as you learn about the history that has shaped Chicana/o Studies, the field’s valuable contributions and explore the important work currently being done to continue this legacy. Don’t miss… Continue reading Join Us in Honoring Culture, Research and Community Activism!
Available to CSUN Housing Residents Only. Discuss issues of difference, conflict, and community within the Latinx culture to facilitate understanding between social/cultural groups. Student participation in semi-structured face-to-face dialogues with students from other social identity groups to learn from each others’ narratives and perspectives. Exploration of ways of taking action beyond Latinx misconceptions to create… Continue reading Cafecito con Pan: Latinx Narrative Breaking Misconceptions
Learn to make papel picado with Candy Angel-Diaz, "the Nepantlera Artivist." Attendees will learn accessible approaches to this centuries-old craft in an immersive, hands-on workshop in the Library as we begin preparations for Día de Muertos. Join us for an afternoon of art, snacks, and community! The Papel Picado Workshop is open to all CSUN… Continue reading Papel Picado Workshop
Celebrate Raza Heritage Month: Celebrating Nuestra Gente y Comunidad with Latino dance and music. Learn about the history of traditional Latino dance and music styles including salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, & ballet folklórico. Guest speaker, Dr. Steven Osuna, professor from California State University, Long Beach, will discuss the cultural and historical significance of the various Latino… Continue reading Sabor y Ritmo: A Celebration of Latino/a/x Heritage Month
Durante esta conversacion (toda en español) con Aida Cuevas, estudiante podran escuchar directamente de ella su experiencia como una lider en las Artes. Para registrarte envia un correo electronico a Juliana.alvarez@csun.edu. During this conversation (all in Spanish) with Aida Cuevas, both students and community members will be able to hear first hand her experience… Continue reading Aida Cuevas Spanish Leadership Series