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SUMMARY:Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2026 Open Discussion Series: Staying Human in the Age of AI\nWhen and Where\nThursdays | 12:00–1:30 PM \n\nApril 2  (In Person)\nApril 16 (via Zoom link TBA)\nMay 7 (In Person)\n\nWhitsett Room | Sierra Hall\, Room 451 \nOverview\nThis spring\, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) continues its college-wide exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Extended Reality (VXR) in education and social services. Supported by Dean Searcy and led by Dr. Ellie Kazemi (Department of Psychology)\, this series creates an open space for thoughtful\, critical conversation about how these technologies are shaping our classrooms\, disciplines\, and daily work. \nPurpose\nOur College is creating space for open dialogue about pressing concerns such as academic integrity\, erosion of learning\, bias\, labor\, sustainability\, and the preservation of academic values—alongside honest discussion about how AI is already influencing our professional and personal lives. Faculty and staff bring diverse perspectives\, from active integration to intentional limits. The goal is not consensus\, but shared understanding and meaningful exchange grounded in our shared academic values. \nWhy Consider Attending?\nNew tools\, headlines\, and workshops about AI seem to emerge daily. The rapid pace of change in the corporate world is spilling into higher education\, and many of us are being asked to respond quickly—sometimes without adequate space to think. \nThis gathering offers an opportunity to pause and reflect. To make sense of what’s happening alongside colleagues who may share your excitement\, your hesitation\, or both. Together\, we can support one another in navigating a fast-moving and uncertain moment\, and consider how to move forward in ways that align with our values and our students’ needs. \nJoin us as we examine possibilities\, address limitations\, and learn from one another’s approaches to teaching\, research\, and community work. \nRequesting Accommodations\nThe CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is committed to making its 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 no later than five working days prior to the event. To request accommodations\, please contact Jacqueline Edwards at 818-677-3317 or via email at ashley.rice@csun.edu.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/staying-human-in-the-age-of-ai-csbs-workshops/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Whitsett Room\, SH 451
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),College of Social and Behavioral Sciences,Current Students,Faculty Development,Lectures and Guest Speakers
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SUMMARY:Jineology The Theory and Practice of Kurdish Womens Liberation
DESCRIPTION:This talk and screening will uplift the theory and practice of Jineology\, the Kurdish Women’s Liberation movement. \nHamoun Dolatshahi is a Kurdish-Iranian filmmaker and founder/CEO of Zagros Film LLC\, a Los Angeles-based studio focused on bold\, socially driven storytelling for film and television. Born in Kermanshah\, Iran\, he came to the U.S. as a refugee in 2010\, and his work explores identity\, migration\, and cultural experience in the diaspora. He holds a BA from UC San Diego and an MFA in Directing and Producing from UCLA. His credits include short films\, music videos\, and work as a producer and assistant director on numerous projects\, including the A24/Netflix series \nBEEF. He will be discussing his latest film JIN (2024)\, which explores Al\, language ethics\, and Kurdish feminist theory. \nFor more information contact: khanum.shaikh@csun.edu
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/jineology-the-theory-and-practice-of-kurdish-womens-liberation/
LOCATION:Maple Hall 204
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Lectures and Guest Speakers
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SUMMARY:Freedom in Chinese Philosophy
DESCRIPTION:College of Humanities brown bag lecture presents: “Freedom in Chinese Philosophy”\n\n\nWith Dr. Weimin Sun\, Professor of Philosophy and former director of China Institute at CSUN\n\nDate:  Wednesday\, April 22nd\, 2026\nTime:  2:30pm-3:30pm\nLocation:  JR 319\n\nDr. Sun will talk about conceptions of freedom in Chinese philosophy\, especially in Confucianism\, Daoism\, and Buddhism.  He argues that the key to understand Chinese freedom is the notion of control (self-control in particular)\, which can be very helpful to understand contemporary debates on freedom in Western philosophy.\n\nSponsored by the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/freedom-in-chinese-philosophy/
LOCATION:JR-319
CATEGORIES:Lectures and Guest Speakers
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SUMMARY:Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2026 Open Discussion Series: Staying Human in the Age of AI\nWhen and Where\nThursdays | 12:00–1:30 PM \n\nApril 2  (In Person)\nApril 16 (via Zoom link TBA)\nMay 7 (In Person)\n\nWhitsett Room | Sierra Hall\, Room 451 \nOverview\nThis spring\, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) continues its college-wide exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Extended Reality (VXR) in education and social services. Supported by Dean Searcy and led by Dr. Ellie Kazemi (Department of Psychology)\, this series creates an open space for thoughtful\, critical conversation about how these technologies are shaping our classrooms\, disciplines\, and daily work. \nPurpose\nOur College is creating space for open dialogue about pressing concerns such as academic integrity\, erosion of learning\, bias\, labor\, sustainability\, and the preservation of academic values—alongside honest discussion about how AI is already influencing our professional and personal lives. Faculty and staff bring diverse perspectives\, from active integration to intentional limits. The goal is not consensus\, but shared understanding and meaningful exchange grounded in our shared academic values. \nWhy Consider Attending?\nNew tools\, headlines\, and workshops about AI seem to emerge daily. The rapid pace of change in the corporate world is spilling into higher education\, and many of us are being asked to respond quickly—sometimes without adequate space to think. \nThis gathering offers an opportunity to pause and reflect. To make sense of what’s happening alongside colleagues who may share your excitement\, your hesitation\, or both. Together\, we can support one another in navigating a fast-moving and uncertain moment\, and consider how to move forward in ways that align with our values and our students’ needs. \nJoin us as we examine possibilities\, address limitations\, and learn from one another’s approaches to teaching\, research\, and community work. \nRequesting Accommodations\nThe CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is committed to making its 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 no later than five working days prior to the event. To request accommodations\, please contact Jacqueline Edwards at 818-677-3317 or via email at ashley.rice@csun.edu.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/staying-human-in-the-age-of-ai-csbs-workshops/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Whitsett Room\, SH 451
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),College of Social and Behavioral Sciences,Current Students,Faculty Development,Lectures and Guest Speakers
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