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SUMMARY:CalPERS Medicare Seminar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/calpers-medicare-seminar20250409/
CATEGORIES:Benefits,Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T140000
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SUMMARY:FacDev Lounge Hours in FacDev Commons
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025 – 2:00pm to 5:00pm\n\n\nFacDev Commons is an innovative space serving CSUN faculty! It is located on the Garden Level of University Library (UL) in Room UL 3. (Refer to these directions to help you find the room.) Experiences in FacDev Commons are aligned with FacDev’s mission to support faculty in their teaching\, scholarship\, service and leadership journeys. In this space\, faculty will build community with each other and engage with the space by learning and innovating together\, creating ideas with others\, supporting each other\, working on their own projects\, and focusing on their wellbeing by resting and relaxing. \nFaculty members can use the space during FacDev Lounge Hours in an informal way\, such as to grade papers\, eat lunch\, chat with colleagues\, work on a project\, have meetings with a small group\, or simply rest and relax. There is no need to make a reservation to come to FacDev Lounge Hours. Read more
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/facdev-lounge-hours-in-facdev-commons-3/
CATEGORIES:Faculty Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T150000
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SUMMARY:USU Tech Tips: Photoshop II
DESCRIPTION:Get the skills you’ll need to shine in your next presentation\, class and personal projects with our Tech Tips Workshops. Register now and don’t miss this chance to upgrade your abilities! 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/usu-tech-tips-photoshop-ii-2/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Computer Lab\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, 91330\, United States
CATEGORIES:University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="USU Computer Lab":MAILTO:usulab@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T190000
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SUMMARY:CSUN Cinematheque: Luìs Buñuel's "Nazarín"
DESCRIPTION:CSUN Cinematheque’s Spring 2025 series “Sacred and Profane: The Surreal Cinema of Luìs Buñuel” presents a free screening of Nazarín (1959)\, a Mexican satirical drama film co-written by Buñuel and Julio Alejandro\, adapted from the eponymous novel of Benito Pérez Galdós. The film received the international prize at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival. Cinematheque screenings are held Wednesdays weekly at the Armer Screening Room in Manzanita Hall\, and admission is free to all\, no RSVP required.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-cinematheque-luis-bunuels-nazarin/
LOCATION:Elaine & Alan Armer Screening Room\, Manzanita Hall 100\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, 91330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T111500
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
CREATED:20241125T214658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T214658Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Description: Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate over the past decade and has established a dominant presence online. As technology continues to advance social media becomes a more crucial communication tool for our everyday activities. People can connect with their family members on Facebook or reach out to hiring recruiters on LinkedIn. \nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Faculty\, Executives\, Financial Personnel\, Marketing Specialist\, Business Analyst\, Admin Support\, Graphic Designers\, and Instructional Support. \nLearning Objectives: The more people use social media to connect\, the bigger of importance accessibility in social media becomes. \nLocation: Zoom session. UDC will send Zoom link information one week and one day before the training begins. \nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nRegister for Social Media Accessibility
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/social-media-accessibility-3/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T124500
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
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SUMMARY:In Iraq and in the World Today\, to Defend Gender is to Refuse Violence\, a talk with Dr. Zahra Ali from Rutgers University.
DESCRIPTION:From the US\, Europe\, to the Middle East\, the anti-gender backlash is a global phenomenon. Dr. Zahra Ali centers Iraq and Iraqi feminists’ struggles to make sense of some of the main challenges of our times. She explores the ways in which feminist struggles in Iraq can inspire the global fight for justice and equality\, and expand our political and theoretical imagination. \nZoom Access: Meeting ID 835 5387 6725\, Password 830308.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/in-iraq-and-in-the-world-today-to-defend-gender-is-to-refuse-violence-a-talk-with-dr-zahra-ali-from-rutgers-university/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T140000
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SUMMARY:Corporate Connect: The City of Simi Valley
DESCRIPTION:**This event is open to current students and recent graduates from the following degree programs: Master of Public Administration\, Urban Planning\, Criminal Justice\, Accounting/Finance\, Engineering\, and Chemistry/Biology. \nRegister to participate in our Corporate Connect at The City of Simi Valley  and get the chance to connect with CSUN Alumni working there\, gain industry insights and build your Matador network. You will also get the opportunity to hear about job opportunities and meet their talent recruitment team. To learn more about their job openings visit Careers | City of Simi Valley\, CA. \nDate: Thursday\, April 10 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: \nCity of Simi Valley\n2929 Tapo Canyon Road\nSimi Valley California \nCost: Free \nTransportation: We are providing transportation for all student participants. \nIf you are an alum and would like transportation\, please email Cristina Bernstein. \nImportant: Space is limited\, and seats are on a first come\, first served basis. Register ASAP! \n*You will receive an email from Alumni Relations detailing next steps after you register. \nThe CSUN Alumni Association’s Corporate Connect Program is a unique event serving as a catalyst for students and graduates to explore new and different places to work. This program opens a range of possibilities for working closely with potential employers\, considering different industries\, hearing alumni career stories and observing real-world corporate developments. \nDuring a corporate visit\, a small group of up to 20 participants will spend a day at a Fortune 500 company. The visit will include a site tour (or walk-through)\, an overview of the organization/industry\, an alumni career story and a sponsored Q&A lunch. \nWe encourage those who require visual\, auditory or mobility assistance to attend. Please contact alumnievents@csun.edu with any requests by April 1. Please include “Corporate Connect: Simi Valley” in the subject line. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/cityofsimivalley/
LOCATION:The City of Simi Valley\, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road\, Simi Valley\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Career & Professional,Career Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
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SUMMARY:Snaps and Caps
DESCRIPTION:Decorate your cap and get your picture snapped at Snaps and Caps! In collaboration with the Pride Center\, the DREAM Center is providing crafting materials to customize your cap for graduation throughout the event\, and on Thursday\, April 10\, you can take a photo in your cap between 11 a.m. and noon. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to commemorate your achievement!  \nRSVP for this event \nDo you need interpretation for this event? If so\, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form seven days prior to the event. 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/snaps-and-caps-3/
LOCATION:Pride Center\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:DREAM Center,Pride Center,University Student Union,Veterans Resource Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="USU DREAM Center":MAILTO:dreamcenter@csun.edu
GEO:34.2400672654;-118.526959911
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T130000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentos del IEP:  Preparando y Empoderando a los Padres para el IEP de sus Hijos
DESCRIPTION:Preparando y Empoderando a los Padres para el IEP de sus Hijos\nEsta entrenamiento mensual ayudará a aprender información básica acerca del IEP\, al igual que estrategias más avanzadas sobre los pasos que puede tomar cuando está en desacuerdo con su IEP.  ¡Los padres participantes recibirán una copia digital GRATUITA para ayudarle a crear su portofolio del IEP en casa! \nPara obtener más información\, comuníquese con Fatima maria.castaneda@csun.edu \nPara registrarse por favor visita: https://csun.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdOCuqz8sHtTfsDenf8cGJi_qCSIx4Nqw
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/fundamentos-del-iep-preparando-y-empoderando-a-los-padres-para-el-iep-de-sus-hijos-3/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Family Focus Center-Workshops and Trainings,Family Focus Resource Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T171359Z
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SUMMARY:Art Jam
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nDo you require interpreting services? Please submit an Interpreting Services Request Form at least seven business days prior to the event. 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/art-jam-3/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Plaza del Sol\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Student Union":MAILTO:usuevents@csun.edu
GEO:34.2399035651;-118.526777824
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T184146Z
UID:10006180-1744286400-1744291800@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:Social Media for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Social Media for Faculty
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/social-media-for-faculty/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faculty Programs and Initiatives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
CREATED:20250226T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T201431Z
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SUMMARY:UndocuAlly Training Tier Two
DESCRIPTION:Become a better ally to our undocumented and mixed-status community at Undocu-Ally Training. All faculty and staff are welcome to join this informational session on methods to best support undocumented Matadors and the DREAM Center’s resources. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!  \nDo you need interpretation for this event? If so\, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form seven days prior to the event. 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/undocually-training-tier-two/
LOCATION:Flintridge Room\, East Conference Center\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:DREAM Center,University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="USU DREAM Center":MAILTO:dreamcenter@csun.edu
GEO:34.2398884365;-118.525449213
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
CREATED:20250113T181241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T180742Z
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SUMMARY:On-Campus Student Employment Week: FHTC Student Employee Alumni Panel
DESCRIPTION:As the third session of National Student Employment Week\, we partnered with From Here to Career to open up their Alumni Meet Up Series to all student employees on campus. \nAlumni Meet Ups serves as an opportunity for CSUN student employees to learn from alumni about how they have leveraged the skills they learned in their student jobs to their professional work post-graduation. \n  \nWe will be having four CSUN alumni speakers join us: \n\n(1) Kadi Aguilar\, MSW\, ACSW is a Clinical Social Worker who serves as a Mental Health Therapist for the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation.\n(2) Jorge Reyes Salinas serves as the Communications Director at Equality California.\n(3) TBD.\n(4) TBD.\n\nRegister Today! \n  \n\n\n\nTo request an accommodation please contact odette.fullum@csun.edu. Requests must be submitted 5 business days before the event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/on-campus-student-employment-week-fhtc-student-employee-alumni-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
CREATED:20250124T180555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T180008Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA2S+ Coffee Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for vibrant and inclusive evenings at the Pride Center’s community building events.   \nThe 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.   \nEnjoy free coffee and tea at Coffee Nights\, open to LGBTQIA2S+ and ally communities.  \nNo RSVP needed\, just drop by the Pride Center and enjoy!  \nDo 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. 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/lgbtqia2s-coffee-nights-2/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Pride Center\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pride Center,University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="USU Pride Center":MAILTO:pride@csun.edu
GEO:34.2400672654;-118.526959911
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
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SUMMARY:Rocket League Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Rocket League enthusiasts to a live showdown! The USU Games Room is recruiting you and other competitive players to show off your skills. \n\n\nDo 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. 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/rocket-league-tournament/
LOCATION:Games Room\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8272\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Recreation Center,University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="USU Student Recreation Center":MAILTO:src@csun.edu
GEO:34.2398927513;-118.525370529
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
CREATED:20250107T000719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T000719Z
UID:10004859-1744308000-1744311600@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:P2E General Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging Zoom Information Session to learn about Pathways to Excellence\, a free summer program designed to help incoming students transition to college with confidence. This session will provide all the details you need to know about this incredible opportunity\, including program benefits\, how it prepares students for academic and personal success\, and how to enroll. Families are welcome\, and we’ll answer all your questions! \nJoin the session on Zoom
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/p2e-info-sessions/2025-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Pathways To Excellence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pathways to Excellence":MAILTO:p2e@csun.edu
LOCATION:https://news.csun.edu/event/p2e-info-sessions/2025-04-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
CREATED:20250203T225100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T225248Z
UID:10005247-1744362000-1744387200@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification
DESCRIPTION:Get CPR\, AED & First Aid certified in one day with the Student Recreation Center! \nGet 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. \nFor 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!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification/2025-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Student Recreation Center,University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="USU Student Recreation Center":MAILTO:src@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
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SUMMARY:El Poder del Amor y la Paciencia-Support Group in Person
DESCRIPTION:Un grupo de apoyo para padres con hijos con necesidades especiales en español. \nLas reuniones son presenciales el segundo viernes de cada mes de 9:30 am a 11:00am.\nDirección: Community Resource Center LA Care 7868 Van Nuys Blvd. Panorama City\, CA 91402 \nPara registrarse llame o envíe un correo electrónico a Rebeca a: (818) 677-6854 o rebeca.diaz@csun.edu \nReuniones en-persona: 10 de Enero\, 14 de Febrero\, 14 de Marzo\, 11 de Abril\, 9 de Mayo\, 13 de Junio\, Sin reunión Julio\, 8 de Agosto\, 12 de Septiembre\, 10 de Octubre\, 14 de Noviembre\, 12 de Diciembre
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/el-poder-del-amor-y-la-paciencia-support-group-in-person/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:Community Resource Center LA Care\, 7868 Van Nuys Blvd.  \, Panorama City\, 91402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Focus Resource Center,Family Focus Resource Center Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T183128
CREATED:20250312T002311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T180942Z
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SUMMARY:How to Shake a Bad Mood | CSU CCC
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration\n\nDescription:\nMany experts believe that our level of happiness is actually a learned skill\, which means that you can learn to shake a bad mood or look at the world through more optimistic eyes. \nOffered by SF State Human Resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LifeMatters\, Content includes: \n\nBeing in the present\nChanging negative thinking\nMonitoring the company you keep\nMood and nutrition\n\nFacilitated by:\nEmpathia – Life Matters (EAP) \nRegistration:\nCSUN Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session: \n\nWhen ready\, select the CSU Learn button below.\nLog into CSU Learn with your CSUN Portal credentials.\nSelect the “Register” button.\nClick on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon\, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.\n\nCSU Learn\n \nIf a reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact L&D@ calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and we will connect you with the workshop facilitator.. \nWithdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration\, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn.  Select “Learning\,” then “Registrations.”  Select the box next to the session you need to cancel\, and select “Cancel Registration.”  In the next window\, select “Confirm Cancellation.” \n\nThis session is offered by San Francisco State University in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.  Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office\, Bakersfield\, Channel Islands\, Chico\, East Bay\, Fresno\, Fullerton\, Humboldt\, Long Beach\, Monterey Bay\,  Pomona\, Sacramento\, San Bernardino\, San Diego\, San Francisco\, San Luis Obispo\, San Marcos\, Sonoma\, and Stanislaus. \nReturn to CSUN’s Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training. \nTo view a complete accessible listing of Spring 2025 programming\, select the image below.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/shake-a-bad-mood-csu-ccc20250411/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Personal Development,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Getting to Know ChatGPT with OpenAI
DESCRIPTION:Hear about what you can do with ChatGPT\, see the learning materials\, and experience how AI can work for you!   \nOpenAI is hosting our Cal State Tech Friday event with Siya Raj Purohit\, OpenAI Go-to-Market Lead\, who will provide an overview of ChatGPT Edu\, present their vision for education\, share top university use cases\, and answer your questions \nRegister now! \nWebinar link will be shared after registration.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/getting-to-know-chatgpt-with-openai/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Career Development,Information Technology
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SUMMARY:Would you be interested in speaking at your commencement ceremony?
DESCRIPTION:CSUN invites students from the graduating class to apply to be the student commencement speaker. Don’t miss out on this opportunity\, make sure to submit your application by the deadline (April 11th\, 2025 at 11:59pm).\nApply to be a Commencement Student Speaker!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/would-you-be-interested-in-speaking-at-your-commencement-ceremony/
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SUMMARY:CROPS: Cool Research Opportunities and Pizza Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another exciting CROPS (Cool Research Opportunities & Pizza Series) on Friday\, April 11th in Jacaranda Hall 3516! Three distinguished faculty members from various departments within the college—Dr. Melih Papila from Mechanical Engineering\, Dr. Myung (Michael) Cho from Electrical & Computer Engineering\, and Dr. Marjan Asadinia from Computer Science—will present on their current cutting-edge research topics such as composite structures\, optimizing distributed machine learning\, and AI-driven hardware optimization. \nFree pizza starts at noon\, and presentations begin at 12:20pm. Come hungry for knowledge and discover how to get started in research!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/cool-research-opportunities-pizza-seriescrops-spr25/
LOCATION:Jacaranda Hall\, 18111 Nordhoff St.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Current Students,Research,Student Life
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SUMMARY:USU Tech Tips: Photoshop II
DESCRIPTION:Get the skills you’ll need to shine in your next presentation\, class and personal projects with our Tech Tips Workshops. Register now and don’t miss this chance to upgrade your abilities! 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/usu-tech-tips-photoshop-ii-2/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:Computer Lab\, University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, 91330\, United States
CATEGORIES:University Student Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T090000
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SUMMARY:Black Youth Guidance Forum (BYGF) 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating a Decade of Empowerment: Guided by Maat for Belonging & Connectivity\nRSVP for this Event \nThe Black Youth Guidance Forum (BYGF) proudly marks its 10th anniversary with a transformative celebration rooted in the timeless principles of Maat—truth\, balance\, harmony\, and reciprocity. This milestone event highlights the critical role of belonging\, connectivity\, and well-being in empowering Black youth and their communities to thrive academically\, personally\, and professionally. \nThis year’s forum explores how a strong sense of belonging fuels academic success\, mental health\, and leadership development\, equipping students to navigate a rapidly evolving world shaped by artificial intelligence\, technological innovation\, and global networking. Participants will engage in educationally purposeful activities\, including: \n\nInspiring keynote speakers\nFour tailored instructional tracks for PreK-5th graders\, 6-12th graders\, Parent Advocacy\, and Leadership\n\nancestral wisdom and forward-focused leadership\, this event serves as a space for reflection\, learning\, and action. Join us as we honor the past\, illuminate the present\, and inspire a future where every student is valued\, connected\, and prepared to build meaningful relationships. Together\, we uplift\, educate\, and empower the next generation of change makers! \nDate: April 12\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm\nLocation: Northridge Center | University Student Union (USU) \nRSVP for this Event \nSchedule at a Glance\n\n\n\nTIME/ Location\nDESCRIPTION\nLENGTH\nNAME/GROUP\n\n\n8:30am to 9:30am \nNorthridge Center (USU)\nRegistration/ Continental Breakfast\n60 min\nThis space left intentionally blank.\n\n\n9:30am to 9:50am \nNorthridge Center (USU)\n\n\nWelcome/ Forum Overview\nBlack National Anthem (Nobel Choir)\nSpecial Presentation from the City of LA\n\n\n20 min\n\n\nDr. Cedric Hackett\, DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement\nDr. Marquita Gammage\, AFRS\nDr. William Watkins\, VPSA\nDr. Chris Hayashi\, College of Education\nShiva Parsa\, EOP\nMary Melvin – LAUSD\n\n\n\n\n9:55am to 10:35am \nNorthridge Center (USU)\nKeynote Address\n40 min\nFluke Fluker\, Village Nation (see bio)\n\n\n5-minute Break\nThis space left intentionally blank\nThis space left intentionally blank\nThis space left intentionally blank\n\n\n10:40am to 11:35am \n\nReseda Room (USU)\nBalboa Room (USU)\nGranada Room (USU)\nNorthridge Center (USU)\n\n\nBreak Out Sessions \n\nEducational Track (6-12)\nLeadership Track for Teachers/ Administrators/Counselors\n\n\n45 min\n\n\nLeonard Clifton (see bio)\nDr. Whitney Polk (see bio)\n\n\n\n\n10:40am to 11:50am\n\n\nParent Advocacy Track-\nSpecial Extended Session\n\n\n70 min\nCalibrate Connections-Opportunities for Healing and Community Rebuilding (learn more about Calibrate)\n\n\n11:45am-12:35pm \nNorthridge Center (USU)\nFeatured Speaker\n50 min\nDr. Joshua Fredenberg\, Circle of Change (see bio)\n\n\n12:40pm-2:30pm \nGrand Salon (USU)\nLunch & Entertainment\n100 min\n\n\nNevada Elementary Step Team\nCurtis Byrd\, Drummer (see bio)\nIra Rane-Comedian (see bio)\nDenise Carter-Comedian (see bio)\n\n\n\n\n2:30pm\nForum Ends\nThis space left intentionally blank\nThis space left intentionally blank\n\n\n\nView BYGF 2025 Program (.pdf)\n\nFeatured Speaker: Fluke Fluker\n \nAbout Fluke Fluker\nFounder Village Nation\nFluke Fluker is a former Marine sergeant and a basketball player for California State University in Northridge. He has spent twenty-two years coaching basketball at every level from middle school through professional. In 2003\, Fluke\, now a teacher and coach at Los Angeles’ Cleveland High School\, joined with fellow teachers Andre Chevalier and Bill Paden to found The Village Nation\, a groundbreaking project aimed at closing the achievement gap between African American and white students. The astounding results achieved by the Village Nation have been reported in major media outlets all over the United States. Fluke and his Village Nation co-founders have been featured guests on Oprah\, where host Oprah Winfrey praised the organization by saying\, “The Village Nation serves as a leading example for people who think out of the box.” Cleveland High School\, the once-failing school that is home to the Village Nation\, is now designated as a California Distinguished School. Looking back at the success of the Village Nation\, Fluke says\, “Our children no longer see themselves as the problem but instead as the solution—they have taken a firm stance in understanding the responsibility that accompanies their culture and heritage.” \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Joshua Fredenburg\n \nA Call To Greatness! – Igniting the ‘Leadership Greatness’ Within To Make A Positive Impact In Your Community\, Nation\, and World! \nThroughout history\, blacks have been able to overcome numerous challenges\, develop solutions to some of the most complex problems in the world\, and make a positive impact in their communities\, nation\, and world because there have been black leaders who were able to unlock the greatness within. \nIn this powerful session on leadership greatness\, Dr. Jay not only helps emerging leaders activate the leadership greatness from within\, but he provides a set of leadership applicable strategies that will empower emerging leaders to emerge\, elevate\, and strive towards becoming emerging leaders of social impact within their community\, nation\, and world! \nIt’s your time to lead and become the great leader you were born to be! \nAbout Dr. Joshua Fredenburg\nInternational Speaker\, Author\, Leadership Trainer\, President of Circle of Change Leadership Experience\nDr. Joshua Fredenburg is a globally acclaimed speaker\, author\, certified emotional intelligence coach\, television guest expert\, and leadership consultant. With over 18 years of experience\, he has inspired audiences in 49 states and internationally with transformative messages on leadership\, diversity and inclusion\, self-care\, resilience\, career and personal empowerment. \nAs an accomplished author\, Dr. Fredenburg has written eight impactful books addressing leadership\, healthy relationships\, generational diversity\, resilience\, and professional success. Notable titles include “50 Questions Before You Say\, ‘I Do\,’” “Are You the World’s Next Top Leader\,” and “The First-Generation Student Career Playbook.” \nAs the President and Founder of the Circle of Change Leadership Experience\, Dr. Fredenburg has spent the past 15 years empowering culturally diverse and first-generation students to achieve leadership excellence and career success. Many participants of this transformative program now work for some of the world’s most influential organizations. \n\nThe Black Youth Guidance Forum (BYGF) provides participants with a unique opportunity to engage in educationally purposeful activities which include featured speakers\, four instructional tracks (PreK-5 graders\, 6-12 graders\, Parent Advocacy\, and Leadership)\, and the Nonprofit Resource & Advocacy fair. \nWho Should Attend?\nAnyone who is interested in the health\, well-being\, and educational attainment of African American students and other students of color in PreK-12 grades\, including but not limited to: \n\nHigh School Administrators\nTeachers\nCollege Administrators\nFaculty\nSupport Staff\nCounselors\nAll Students\, including elementary\, middle\, high school\, and post-secondary\nNonprofit Organizations in Los Angeles County\nBusiness Community\nHealth Advocates\nParents\nReligious Institutions\n\nAbout the Forum\nThe Black Youth Guidance Forum (BYGF) is a day-long leadership program for CSUN students in the Africana Studies Urban Studies option\, credential candidates\, and Liberal Studies majors. We will also include African American youth and other youth of color\, school stakeholders (e.g. parents\, teachers\, counselors\, administrators\, and staff)\, and nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County. \nThe BYGF serves:\n\nto promote racial uplift\, health & wellness\, college preparation\, and leadership development to our target population\nto provide assistance and training in culturally relevant practices for preparatory students at CSUN and school stakeholders\nto establish a college collaboratory (community partnerships) with nonprofit organizations for understanding and developing clear pathways for African American youth and other youth of color to enter post-secondary education\n\nThe BYGF provides participants with a unique opportunity to participate in educationally purposeful activities which include featured speakers\, four instructional tracks (PreK-5 graders\, 6-12 graders\, Parent Advocacy\, and Leadership)\, and the Nonprofit Resource & Advocacy fair. \nThe BYGF has been designed to accomplish the same educational mission as the DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement at California State University\, Northridge\, which is: \nTo promote student success through community and campus partnerships. We cultivate active and collaborative partnerships with faculty\, staff and students across the CSUN campus community; work with local groups and organizations in Los Angeles County; and provide service to cultural and educational institutions in the community (www.csun.edu/dhiaa). \nFor more information\, contact Dr. Cedric Hackett\, Director\, DuBois Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement at cedric.hackett@csun.edu or by phone at 818-677-3311. \nRSVP for this Event \nCommunication Services\nCommunication services (sign language interpreters\, note takers) are available for this event. Requests for services must be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance. Please contact Dr. Cedric Hackett at cedric.hackett@csun.edu.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/black-youth-guidance-forum-bygf-2025/
LOCATION:CSUN USU – Northridge Center\, 9346 E University Dr\,\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:College of Social and Behavioral Sciences,Michael D. Eisner College of Education
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification
DESCRIPTION:Get CPR\, AED & First Aid certified in one day with the Student Recreation Center! \nGet 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. \nFor 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!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification/2025-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Student Recreation Center,University Student Union
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SUMMARY:A Woman's Perspective About the Music Industry
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion\nA Woman’s Perspective About the Music Industry\nApril 12th\, 6-8PM\, in CSUN Cypress Hall\, Room 159 \nThis event is Free and Open to All \n  \nModerated by \nMicaela Carballo\, CSUN Lecturer of Orchestration \nConnor Cook\, CSUN Lecturer of Media Composition \nGUEST PANELISTS \nGayle Levant\, Studio Harpist and President\, American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers \nNan Schwartz\, Grammy Winner\, Arranger/Composer/Conductor \nNami Melumad\, Film Composer Dream Productions\, Thor: Love and Thunder \nEsin Aydingoz\, Grammy Nominated\, Arranger/Composer/Conductor \n  \nAbout the panelists: \nGayle Levant: Gayle is a studio harpist and the first woman president of the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers. Her career in the studios began in 1965–66 and she has worked with Ray Charles\, Frank Sinatra\, Stevie Wonder\, The Carpenters\, Joanie Mitchell\, The Wrecking Crew\, Barry Manilow\, Céline Dion\, Josh Groban\, Queen Latifah\, Rod Stewart\, Christina Aguilera\, Michael Bublé\, Lady Gaga\, and the list goes on and on. In 1969\, she began a wonderful\, musical relationship with Barbra Streisand. In 1977\, Gayle was the first harpist to be awarded the Most Valuable Player’s Award by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences\, aka NARAS\, for her contribution on the harp to the record industry. Gayle worked on numerous television shows and movies and she was the harpist for “The Simpsons”. \n  \nNan Schwartz: Grammy winner\, five-time Grammy nominee and seven-time Emmy nominee Nan Schwartz is considered a pioneer for women composers. She began private studies to pursue her secret ambition: film scoring\, a profession previously inaccessible to women. Utilizing her lifelong devotion to music and her experience studying piano and singing professionally from an early age\, Nan embarked upon a successful career that has seen her score and orchestrate music for countless memorable television series and films\, including In the Heat of the Night and Argo. Award recognition quickly followed Nan’s pioneering efforts in the industry leading to a record 7 Emmy nominations\, a Grammy win for her elegant and sophisticated arrangement of “Here’s That Rainy Day” for Natalie Cole\, two 2014 Grammy nominations (Gianmarco & Amy Dickson)\, and a 2013 Grammy nomination (The London Symphony Orchestra). \n  \nNami Melumad: Nami is an Israeli-Dutch film composer based in Los Angeles\, California. Her scoring credits include over 140 projects in a wide range of genres\, most notably Pixar’s Dream Productions\, Marvel’s Thor: Love & Thunder (which she co-scored with Michael Giacchino)\, and the Paramount+ Series\, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as well as Star Trek: Prodigy\, making her the first female composer for the Star Trek franchise. She also scored Disney’s Far from the Tree\, the HBO Max comedy An American Pickle\, starring Seth Rogen\, Amazon’s #1 and more. Recipient of the SCL’s prestigious David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent in 2023\, Nami gained much recognition for her musical talents\, including several BMI and HMMA awards and nominations. Nominated for Breakthrough Composer of the Year (2020) by the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA)\, Nami won the IFMCA For Best Original Score for a Video Game for Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond\, earned a Jerry Goldsmith Award Nomination for Over the Wall (2019)\, won the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. \n  \nEsin Aydingoz: Originally from Turkey\, she moved to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music\, where she recently served as the Assistant Chair of the Screen Scoring Department. Aydingoz toured with Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide as the conductor and music director of the Coco Live-To-Film Concert North American Tour featuring Orquesta Fólclorica Nacional de México\, and conducted The Lion King in her hometown\, Istanbul. She is also a composer working in animation\, films\, TV series\, video games\, and stage musicals. She was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2024 for her cello arrangement of Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black\,” featured in Tim Burton’s Emmy winning hit Netflix series Wednesday. As a mentor for Sound Thinking NYC\, board member of the SCL\, and an active leader in the Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Aydingoz is dedicated to making the world a better place through music. \n  \nAbout the moderators: \nMicaela Carballo: Argentine composer\, orchestrator and conductor based in Los Angeles\, lecturer of Orchestration at CSUN. She has garnered international attention having won multiple Best Score awards and scoring original music for the Disney distributed film “Norbert” as well as the Spanish-Argentine film\, “Hermanados”\, among others. Her music was premiered and recorded in Argentina\, Vienna\, Bratislava\, London\, Thailand\, Costa Rica and Los Angeles. Micaela is a graduate of the University of La Plata\, Argentina and with master’s degrees in composition and film Scoring from the Royal College of Music in London as well as the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya in Barcelona. She was the former Director of Bands of the Argentine Air Force and the conductor of the first female orchestra of the Army Forces in Argentina. As an orchestrator\, she works for film\, TV\, and concert music. She recently co-produced the album “The Hollywood Collection” recorded at Warner Bros Studios\, and she orchestrated and was the head of music preparation for Netflix’s films and TV shows such as “El comandante Fort” and “The Marriage Up”. \n  \nConnor Cook: Connor Cook is a film composer living in Los Angeles and lecturer of Media Composition at CSUN. She grew up in North Carolina\, playing bluegrass and Irish music\, which greatly informed her growing compositional style. Connor plays button and piano accordion\, mandolin\, banjo\, DADGAD guitar\, and piano. She also spent 3 years playing in a steel drum band which further informed her compositional voice. She got her BM in Music Theory and Composition from Appalachian State University.  She then attended Columbia College Chicago to get her MFA in Music Composition For the Screen.  It was at CCC that Connor met her frequent collaborator and co-composer Alexa L. Borden.  Connor has written music for many varied projects with many different homes- NBC\, Prime\, Hallmark\, and film festivals all over the globe.  Her greatest dream is to work on projects that mean something- projects with stories that matter to her and make her want to wake up in the morning.  Connor especially loves weird independent cinema and experimental animation. \n  \nSuggested PARKING in CSUN Lot 1 \nMeters are on the east side of the lot. Then walk east for 3 minutes\, past Nordhoff Hall to Cypress Hall. \nRoom CY159 is in the south half of the building. Enter through the courtyard.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/a-womans-perspective-about-the-music-industry/
LOCATION:Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)\, 18236 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Special Events and Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Food and Nutrition Public Policy Day
DESCRIPTION:“Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow”\nJoin us for the 13th Annual Food and Nutrition Public Policy Day \nThe Food & Nutrition Public Policy Day is an opportunity for students\, Registered Dietitians\, and other health-care professionals to learn about current and upcoming health-related legislation and programs\, and to encourage and inspire advocacy for policy issues that make a difference. This year’s theme is “Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow” which will address and discuss policies and programs related to food and nutrition security and learning ways to advocate for food and economic security in the community. \nDate: Monday\, April 14\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: California State University\, Northridge \nRegistration link.  https://tinyurl.com/MMC-PPD-2025 \n#CSUNPPD2025
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/13th-annual-food-and-nutrition-public-policy-day/
LOCATION:California State UNiversity\, Northridge\, 18111 Nordhoff Street\, Northridge\, 91330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marilyn Magaram Center
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T140000
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SUMMARY:Qualitative Data Analysis with AI
DESCRIPTION:Register for this event\nStreamline your qualitative research process with the help of AI. This workshop introduces tools that can assist in coding\, theme identification\, summarizing interviews\, and synthesizing large volumes of qualitative data. We’ll explore the benefits\, limitations\, and ethical considerations of using AI to support human insight in qualitative analysis. \nYour Zoom link will be in the Additional Information section of the confirmation email you receive from Eventbrite when you register\, and in the confirmation email from Eventbrite you will receive one hour prior to the workshop. If you have any questions\, contact ftc@csun.edu \n**If you require an ASL interpreter\, please contact your department. \n***For Zoom captions – please pre-enable automated captions/transcript on the Zoom website (not the app) before the meeting begins as it cannot be turned on while the meeting is running. If you have any questions\, contact ftc@csun.edu
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/qualitative-data-analysis-with-ai/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information Technology
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SUMMARY:Central American Film in the 21st Century.
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mauricio Espinoza\, Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati\, will offer a lecture on how film has evolved over the last few decades in Central America. He will detail some of the most critical visual creators and how their work has contributed to understanding the complexities of Central American societies and the establishment of Central American communities in the United States. This Zoom event is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/central-american-film-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:LA County Arts Internship Program
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a paid internship in the arts? Explore 200+ paid internships in film\, performing arts\, social media\, music\, literary arts\, social justice\, and municipal projects through the LA County Arts Internship Program! \nRegister Today! \n  \n\n\n\nTo request an accommodation please contact odette.fullum@csun.edu. Requests must be submitted 5 business days before the event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/6514/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Center":MAILTO:career.center@csun.edu
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