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Black History Month Event: From Slave Labor to Prosperity: Conquests of the Human Spirit

Lake View Terrace Room, East Conference Center, University Student Union 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, United States

About this Event Tico Wells Join us for From Slave Labor to Prosperity: Conquests of the Human Spirit, a captivating Black History Month event featuring Tico Wells, acclaimed actor and producer best known for his iconic role in The Five Heartbeats. In this inspiring presentation, Wells will guide us through the remarkable journey from oppression… Continue reading Black History Month Event: From Slave Labor to Prosperity: Conquests of the Human Spirit

Black History Month Event: From Slave Labor to Prosperity: Conquests of the Human Spirit with special guest: Tico Wells

NSBE: Navigating the Black Job Embracing Blackness While Working in Engineering

Thousand Oaks Room, Southwest Addition, University Student Union 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, United States

This panel event features Black professionals from various engineering fields who will share their experiences navigating the industry while embracing their Black identity. Moderated by 1-2 industry experts, the panelists will discuss the challenges and triumphs they’ve encountered in their careers, with an emphasis on how race, gender, sexuality, and other identities have shaped their… Continue reading NSBE: Navigating the Black Job Embracing Blackness While Working in Engineering

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Black History Month Event: The Black Trilogy Method of Mental Health, Music Education, and Music Industry Services

Lake View Terrace Room, East Conference Center, University Student Union 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, United States

About this Event Alwayne Spencer Discover the transformative power of The Black Trilogy Method—a unique approach that merges mental health, music education, and music industry services to foster healing, growth, and empowerment. Join us for an inspiring event featuring CSUN alumnus Alwayne "Kofi" Spencer, the visionary founder of The Alwayne Experience (The AWE) LLC. Since… Continue reading Black History Month Event: The Black Trilogy Method of Mental Health, Music Education, and Music Industry Services

The Black Trilogy Method of Mental Health, Music Education, and Music Industry Services

Madeline Pendleton: Surviving Capitalism Ethically

University Library – Garden Level Rm 025 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, United States

The Department of Communication Studies' Visiting Professional Series welcomes Tunnel Vision clothing company founder, author of I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt, and Tik Tok influencer Madeline Pendleton for a discussion about survival in capitalist society while maintaining sanity and ethical practices. Join us for a stimulating and inspiring conversation.

4th Annual CSUN EV Car Show

Corner of Lindley Avenue and Vincennes Street (next to the USU)

About this Event Discover the future of sustainable transportation at CSUN’s Fourth Annual Electric Car Show! Hosted by the Institute for Sustainability and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this event offers hands-on experiences with cutting-edge electric vehicles from top brands like Ford, Polestar, Volvo, Toyota, Lucid Motors, Rivian, and Tesla. Don’t miss the… Continue reading 4th Annual CSUN EV Car Show

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C.I.P.H.E.R. Symposium 2025: Best of the Best Battles

CSUN USU - Northridge Center 9346 E University Dr,, Northridge, CA, United States

About this Event CSUN Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation and Research (C.I.P.H.E.R.) Emcees. DJs. Producers. Watch top talent go head-to-head in epic hip-hop battles—beats, bars, and cuts that will shake the stage. As part of the 2025 C.I.P.H.E.R. Symposium, the Best of the Best Battles showcase the art, intellect, and intensity of… Continue reading C.I.P.H.E.R. Symposium 2025: Best of the Best Battles

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Spring 2025 Whitsett Lecture: California’s Great Dilemma To Grow or Not Grow in a Time of Climate Change

Whitsett Room, SH 451

Special Guest: Mark Arax, Author and Journalist About this Event: Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion with acclaimed author and journalist Mark Arax as he explores one of California’s most pressing challenges: the tension between growth and sustainability in the face of climate change. Drawing from his extensive research and award-winning works on… Continue reading Spring 2025 Whitsett Lecture: California’s Great Dilemma To Grow or Not Grow in a Time of Climate Change

Spring 2025 Whitsett Lecture: California’s Great Dilemma To Grow or Not Grow in a Time of Climate Change with Mark Arax

Manuel Vargas, Professor, Department of Philosophy, UCSD

Maple Hall 130

Speaker Bio: Manuel Vargas is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California San Diego. One facet of his research focuses on the overlap of moral and psychological issues concerning human agency and freedom. A second facet concerns the history of philosophy in Mexico, and a third focuses on issues in contemporary Latina/o/x/e philosophy. Vargas… Continue reading Manuel Vargas, Professor, Department of Philosophy, UCSD

Manuel Vargas, Professor, Department of Philosophy, UCSD Time: Friday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, May 2nd, 2025 Location: Room 130, Maple Hall

Africana Studies Week 2025: 4th Annual Plaque Dedication

56th Anniversary: Africana Studies Week 2025 About this Event 4th Annual Plaque Dedication: Commemoration of Founding Faculty Join the CSUN Department of Africana Studies for the 4th Annual Plaque Dedication Ceremony! This powerful event honors the courageous students, faculty, and staff whose activism in 1968 sparked a movement that led to the creation of the… Continue reading Africana Studies Week 2025: 4th Annual Plaque Dedication

Africana Studies Week: 4th Annual Plaque dedication honoring our founders.

Africana Studies Week 2025: Alumni Panel Discussion

56th Anniversary: Africana Studies Week 2025 Alumni Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr. Lizbeth Gant-Britton Alumni Panelists: Dr. Carroll Brown, Dr. Shante Morgan-Carter, Patrick Johnson, Dynasty Taylor, Troy Strange, and Professor Tandalea Mercer Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 Time: 1:00PM - 2:15PM Location: Flintridge Room (USU) Event Accessibility The CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is… Continue reading Africana Studies Week 2025: Alumni Panel Discussion

Africana Studies Week 2025: Alumni Panel Event
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