Vet Talk
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Veterans Resource Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Attention CSUN veterans, reservists, National Guard members and military dependents! Come share your experiences, engage in meaningful conversations and build community at Vet Talk. Retired Marine Corps veteran and University Counseling Services member Dr. Abram Milton will help us navigate these conversations and refreshments will be provided, so come connect with your veteran village.
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Spectrum of Strength: Empowering Queer and Disabled Folk
2025-04-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Grand Salon, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Feel empowered and find community within your queer and disabled identities at Spectrum of Strength! This event provides bonding opportunities with other queer and disabled people and a space for allies to learn from insightful discussions from Pride Center staff. Enjoy sensory exploration stations and resource stations led by community partners. By participating, you’ll get a chance to win noise cancelling headphones, a weighted blanket or a weighted stuffed animal!
Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form seven days prior to the event.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
2025-04-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Join CARECEN to learn about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and how it may put certain non-citizens under 21 on a pathway to citizenship.
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Let’s Talk at the Pride Center
2025-04-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-29 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Pride Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Get the support you need to succeed at Let’s Talk, your one stop shop for assistance with University Counseling Services!

Racial Healing Retreat
2025-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Northridge Center, Northridge Center Complex, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Embark on a healing journey to cultivate tools for individual and collective well-being at our Racial Healing Retreat. The retreat will feature an opening keynote session titled “Healing — An Active Practice”, trauma-informed yoga hosted by the SRC and mindful movement workshops led by the Institute of Community Health & Wellbeing, as well as additional workshops and guided reflections that will support your individual and collective growth. You’ll be able to engage in meaningful dialogue, connect with campus resources and discover how to create restorative spaces within your community. We’ll also have food, beverages and wellness-themed giveaways. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect, reflect and heal — RSVP today!
Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form seven days prior to the event.

The Right to Travel for Non-Citizens: Updates on Advance Parole and Domestic Travel
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join CARECEN to learn about the current state of Advance Parole & options for international and domestic travel for non-citizens.
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Veterans Job Fair: Job Prep Day
2025-04-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Lake View Terrace Room, East Conference Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Matadors, come set yourself up for success at Veterans Job Fair! On Thursday, Career Counselor Daniel Levitch will help us practice interviewing and salary negotiation to help you showcase your best self to potential employers. Then, on Friday, you can put that preparation to work at our job fair, where you’ll be able to meet with a variety of employers and network with industry professionals. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Los Angeles Unified School District, Southern California Edison and more will be there. We’ll even have snacks and refreshments, so make sure you stop by!
Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form seven days prior to the event.

Poolside DJ
2025-04-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Rec Pool, Student Recreation Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8449, United States
Release those post midterms stresses and dive into fun with your fellow Matadors at Poolside DJ! Jam out to tunes served up by DJ Le Chef and dry off on the deck with lawn games like Jenga, Connect 4 and Cornhole. There will be tie-dyeing, pizza and cool giveaways so bring your swimsuit because you don’t want to miss out!
Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form seven days prior to the event.

Mario Kart Tournament
2025-04-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Games Room, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Calling all Mario Kart enthusiasts to a live showdown! The USU Games Room is recruiting you and other competitive players to show off your skills.

Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form at least seven business days prior to the event.

Veterans Job Fair
2025-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Grand Salon, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Matadors, come set yourself up for success at Veterans Job Fair! On Thursday, Career Counselor Daniel Levich will help us practice interviewing and salary negotiation to help you showcase your best self to potential employers. Then, on Friday, you can put that preparation to work at our job fair, where you’ll be able to meet with a variety of employers and network with industry professionals. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Los Angeles Unified School District, Southern California Edison and more will be there. We’ll even have snacks and refreshments, so make sure you stop by!
Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form seven days prior to the event.

Work Permits for Non-Citizens: Who May Be Eligible?
2025-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Non-citizens need work authorization in order to lawfully work inside the United States. Join CARECEN for this virtual presentation to learn about immigration options and regulations related to earning an income.
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Art Jam
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Plaza del Sol, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Mark Thursdays on your calendar because Art Jam is back! Experience a semester of cultural appreciation with unique live performances by local artists, delicious food and relaxing activities. Be crafty with fun art DIYs that let your inner artist loose and get a chance to win prizes through giveaways. Take time for yourself and get creative with friends while celebrating cultural diversity!
Do you require interpreting services? Please submit an Interpreting Services Request Form at least seven business days prior to the event.

d/Deaf Queer Coffee Nights
2025-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Pride Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Join us for vibrant and inclusive evenings at the Pride Center’s community-building events.
The events are designed to empower and foster meaningful interactions between students, faculty and staff. Celebrate intersectionality, engage in discussions and strengthen bonds within our community.
Sip and sign at d/Deaf Queer Coffee Nights, a voice–off event where we communicate through sign language and other nonverbal communication methods.
No RSVP needed, just drop by the Pride Center and enjoy!
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T-Time
2025-04-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Pride Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Join us for vibrant and inclusive evenings at the Pride Center’s community building events.
The events are designed to empower and foster meaningful interactions between students, faculty and staff. Celebrate intersectionality, engage in discussions and strengthen bonds within our community.
Trans, non-binary and questioning students are invited to cultivate community at T-Time, exclusive to those who identify as trans, gender expansive, gender questioning and more.
No RSVP needed, just drop by the Pride Center and enjoy!
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Finals Drop-In Writing Tutoring
2025-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Lake View Terrace Room, East Conference Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Don’t let finals get you down! Get extra help with writing assignments at Finals Drop-In Writing Tutoring brought to you by the University Student Union in collaboration with the University Writing Center. Come work on your assignments and enjoy some refreshments as we wrap up the semester! Learning Resource Center proof of attendance will be available upon request for class credit.
Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form seven days prior to the event.

Guilty Gear Strive Double Elimination Tournament
2025-05-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Games Room, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Calling all Guilty Gear Strive enthusiasts to a live showdown! The USU Games Room is recruiting you and other competitive players to show off your skills.

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CPR, AED & First Aid Certification
2025-05-02 09:00 - 16:00 | CA
Get CPR, AED & First Aid certified in one day with the Student Recreation Center!
Get American Red Cross certified in only one day with our CPR/First Aid/AED classes. For $59, you can acquire the skills it takes to provide immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person by recognizing and responding to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies.
For more information, visit SRC website. Register via the SRC Portal or at the SRC Front Desk. Registration closes one day prior to the first class session. Don’t wait to learn crucial skills that can save lives!

The Right to Travel for Non-Citizens: Updates on Advance Parole and Domestic Travel
2025-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Want to learn more about traveling as a non-citizen? Join CARECEN to discuss both international and domestic travel!
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Spring 25 Crunch Time
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-07, 2025-05-12 - 2025-05-15 | CA
Get ready for finals with Crunch Time! For two weeks, we’ll have everything you need to succeed, from food that will give you fuel to relaxing activities that will help you de–stress. Don’t forget to take advantage of our free scantrons, green books and pencils or use one of our study rooms. Matadors, let’s make this finals season one for the books!

Veterans Graduation
2025-05-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Northridge Center, Northridge Center Complex, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Graduating veterans, join us as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience you’ve demonstrated on your journey to academic accomplishment. Step back in time for an evening of timeless elegance and well-deserved recognition.
This year’s Veterans Graduation will feature a themed dinner inspired by the Roaring Twenties, a keynote address from Student Veterans of America’s Student Veteran of the Year, Ralph Figueroa, a pinning ceremony to honor your achievement, and a toast to all branches of the military as we celebrate this remarkable milestone together. RSVP by April 18 to celebrate with your family, friends and fellow veterans!
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Naturalization for Green Card Holders
2025-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Acompañe a CARECEN en esta presentación para aprender sobre cómo un residente permanente legal obtiene su ciudadanía estadounidense a través del proceso de naturalización. Esta presentación fue diseñada para ayudar a residentes permanentes legales (titulares de la “tarjeta verde”) y a otras personas interesadas en el proceso de naturalización, se informen sobre el proceso, los requisitos de elegibilidad, los beneficios de naturalizarse y mucho más.
Join CARECEN to learn about the naturalization process and how a lawful permanent resident (LPR or “green card holder”) can become a U.S. Citizen.
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VRC Study Jam
2025-05-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Resource Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Bunker down with everything you need for the perfect midterms and finals study sessions with Study Jam, from food and energy drinks to study supplies and massage chairs.
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Rainbow Graduation
2025-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Northridge Center, Northridge Center Complex, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA, 91330-8272, United States
Con-grad-ulations! Come honor the closing of a chapter and the opening of a new one at Rainbow Graduation! In collaboration with the Queer Studies Program, we invite you to celebrate your success with your community and enjoy keynote speakers, student performances and food. Bring your friends and family to watch as you walk across stage and receive a rainbow sash!
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Pathways to Citizenship (English)
2025-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join CARECEN to learn about the forms of immigration relief that can potentially result in U.S. citizenship for those who are undocumented or have DACA!
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