Event Description RSVP for this Event How resilient is our power infrastructure in the face of a changing climate? Across North America, extreme weather events, heatwaves, and wildfires are increasingly stressing electrical grids, raising urgent questions about how to adapt energy systems for the future. Join us for a special talk by Dr. Pierre-Olivier Pineau,… Continue reading Climate Change Impacts on Power Infrastructure
About this Event When: Tue, Nov 12, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Where: CSUN Sustainability Center (meet outside the building, map below) California State University, NorthridgeGuide: Stephanie Carrie, Trees of LA Explore CSUN’s remarkable urban forest on a guided Tree Walk, Tuesday, November 12, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. We’ll meet at the CSUN Sustainability Center—our on-campus hub for eco-innovation… Continue reading CSUN Tree Walk: Discover Our Living Campus
Thursday, November 13 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | CSUN G.A.R.D.E.N. RSVP Here! Native Plants and Wildfire Resilience in the G.A.R.D.E.N.: Talk with Scott Murray Join the CSUN Institute for Sustainability for a hands-on garden talk with Scott Murray of Edge of Urban Farm as we dig into how native plants can help create… Continue reading Rooted in Resilience: Native Plants and Fire-Smart Gardening
About this Event Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: CSUN Autodesk Technology Engagement Center Explore Careers, Technology, and Real-World Applications in Geographic Information Systems | Open to all High School and CSUN Students GIS Tech Day celebrates the power of geospatial technology and mapping as tools for creative problem-solving across… Continue reading GIS Tech Day: Mapping Innovation Across STEAM
Network, Innovate and Collaborate RSVP to this Event Wildfires continue to shape the landscapes and communities of Southern California. This interactive gathering will bring together wildfire leaders, agencies, community partners, and grassroots advocates to share their success stories and challenges for establishing wildfire resilience. We are seeking the best practices of our participants to share… Continue reading Wildfire Resiliency Summit
Date: December 10, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: CSUN G.A.R.D.E.N. (behind the baseball field near G6) Get ready to groove into the holiday season! The Institute for Sustainability and CSUN’s record label, VOVE, are teaming up to bring you a festive midday hangout in the G.A.R.D.E.N. Enjoy live performances from talented VOVE-signed artists,… Continue reading Jam in the G.A.R.D.E.N.: Jingle Balls Edition!
As part of Matador’s Day of Service Saturday, February 7 | 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Join the CSUN Institute for Sustainability and Food Forward for a morning of service, community, and hands-on impact at one of CSUN’s most cherished landmarks—the Orange Grove (located between Zelzah & Lindley, east of The Soraya). This year, the Orange Grove… Continue reading CSUN Orange Grove Clean-Up
Join the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies for a special presentation featuring Dr. Steven J. Steinberg, Geographic Information Officer (GIO) for Los Angeles County, for an inside look at how geographic information systems, aerial imagery, and geospatial technologies are helping us better understand and serve one of the nation’s largest and most complex regions.… Continue reading Mapping Los Angeles: GIS, Imagery, and the Power of Geospatial Data
Please join CSU Emergency Management and the CSUN Institute for Sustainability for From Fire to Future: The Human Side of Wildfire Resilience, featuring author and CSU Systemwide Director of Emergency Management and Continuity, Jenny Novak. Ms. Novak will discuss the human dimensions of wildfire resilience, crisis, and recovery, drawing from her book, The Anatomy of Resilience. Tuesday,… Continue reading From Fire to Future: The Human Side of Wildfire Resilience
