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SUMMARY:CSUN University Library 13th Annual Banned Books Readout
DESCRIPTION:  \nBanned Books Readout with Pizza\n  \n  \nALA.ORG/BBOOKS \nCensorship is so 1984 \nRead for your rights \nCSUN University Library 13th Annual Banned Books Readout with Pizza \nKhloe Rios-Wyatt will talk about Read Me Like You Mean It \nKeynote Speaker Khloe Rios-Wyatt is CEO of Alianza Translatinx. \nOctober 8\, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. \nJoin us at 12:45 p.m. for pizza! \nJack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room\, University Library \nRegister to Attend in Person or Online \nlibrary.csun.edu/banned-books-readout-2025 \nQR Code \nCo-sponsors: University Library\, Journalism Department\, Queer Studies\, and Pride Center
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/banned-books-readout/
LOCATION:Ferman Presentation Room\, University Library
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month,LGBTQIA2S+,Pride Center,University Student Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T183000
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SUMMARY:Education in Action: Accessibility in Education
DESCRIPTION:Join educators\, students\, and accessibility advocates for an interactive event dedicated to understanding and advancing accessibility in education. Featuring a panel discussion with California Teacher of the Year and High School ASL Teacher\, Arby Wolkov\, and Deaf Educator Brenzel Barbauld\, the audience will have the opportunity explore practical strategies and policy frameworks that promote accessibility within educational systems. \nReception to follow event. \nBrenzel Barbauld (L) and Arby Wolkov (R)\nCo-Sponsored by: \n\nDr. Karin J. Duran and Richard Nupoll Endowment\nCSUN Education Alumni Chapter\nProject REACH IT\nPRISM-ED\nEisner College of Education\, Special Education Department\n\nRSVP\nOnline\nRegister for Zoom Session \nIn-Person\nRegister on the Library Website at Education in Action: Accessibility in Education
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/education-in-action-accessibility-in-education/
LOCATION:Ferman Presentation Room\, University Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T160000
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SUMMARY:Zine-Making for Advocacy and Activism Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get your message out\, and be seen with your zine! \nJoin the Library for a hands-on workshop exploring zine-making as a tool for advocacy and activism. Workshop participants will engage with the radical history of zines\, create their own\, and gain access to Know Your Rights information along with campus and community resources. \nThe workshop will focus on how to create zines for activism and advocacy. Register now and start brainstorming issues that you want to advocate for or inform your community about. Our Librarian zine-facilitators will guide you in developing your ideas\, gathering information\, and designing your self-published zine. But\, don’t worry if you don’t have a topic for this theme – ALL zine ideas and interests are welcome! \nCome\, create\, connect\, and enjoy light snacks while you zine! \nThis event is part of the Library’s Celebrando Cultura activities happening September 15 through October 15. Visit the Library’s Latinx/a/o/e Heritage Month Book Display in the lobby for books and literature that celebrate and elevate the Latinx diaspora. \nWhat is a Zine?\nA zine is a small handmade book or magazine that can be self-published and shared. People make zines for many different reasons: to spread the word about an event or political movement\, share information\, start community discussions\, or­ even to share art. Since the 1930s\, zines have sparked fandoms and been vital to punk and underground scenes\, feminist and queer movements\, and activist networks. They are a radical and countercultural means of self-expression and information-sharing that exist outside of mainstream publishing channels. \nZines are about DIY (do-it-yourself) creativity\, sharing ideas\, and building community. Zines can be printed in small batches on just a few pages and are often small enough to fit in a pocket. There are many styles of zines\, from folded paper to digitally published! All zines are meant to be shared\, copied and passed around. What kind of zine will you create? \nPlease RSVP on our event page.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/zine-making-for-advocacy-and-activism-workshop/
LOCATION:Jack and Florence Ferman Presentation Room\, University Library
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Heritage Month,Nuestra Gente
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T190000
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SUMMARY:WISE Presents: Career Fair Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Get Career Fair Ready with WISE!\nThe Bonita J. Campbell Endowment for Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) invites you to an empowering evening of career preparation. Join industry professionals and career experts for interactive workshops designed to help you shine at the upcoming STEAMIE Career Fair in collaboration with the CSUN Career Center. \nWhether you’re polishing your resume or perfecting your pitch\, this event offers practical tools and insider tips to help you stand out to potential employers. \nWorkshops include: \n\nResume Writing: Craft a resume that gets noticed\nNegotiating: Learn strategies to advocate for yourself\nBranding Yourself: Define and communicate your unique value\nInterviewing: Master the art of confident conversations\nProfessionalism: Present your best self in any setting\n\nSpecial Incentive for CSUN Clubs & Organizations: \nThe club or organization with the highest number of registered and attending members will win a $500 gift card! Rally your team and represent! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to prepare\, connect\, and elevate your career journey. We look forward to seeing you there! \nThe STEAMIE Career Fair event is only for CSUN Students. The WISE Career Fair Preparation is open to all. \nRSVP for this event on the Library website at WISE Presents: Career Fair Preparation \nAlso\, remember to register for the STEAMIE Career Fair on September 24th\, 10am – 2pm.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/wise-presents-career-fair-preparation/
LOCATION:Ferman Presentation Room\, University Library
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development,Student Affairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrando Cultura Book Display: Spotlight on the Latinx/é diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, from September 15 to October 15\, we observe Latinx/é Heritage Heritage Month\, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Latinx/é Americans. At the CSUN University Library\, this month is dedicated to honoring the cultural history and lived experiences of communities with roots in Mexico\, the Caribbean\, Central America\, and South America. For our 2025 observation\, we have put the spotlight on immigration\, diaspora\, displacement\, transnationalism and other complex migratory processes. \nFor eBooks uplifting Latinx voices and immigrant experiences\, please visit our Virtual Book Display that may be found in our “Cited at the Library” blog: https://library.csun.edu/blogs/cited/2025/08/29/celebrando-cultura-2025-spotlight-on-the-latinx-e-diaspora/ \n  \nCelebrando Cultura Book Display: Spotlight on the Latinx/é diaspora\n  \nCSUN University Library \nCelebrando Cultura Book Display \nSpotlight on the Latinx/e Diaspora
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/celebrando-cultura-book-display-spotlight-on-the-latinx-e-diaspora/
LOCATION:University Library – Lobby
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month,Nuestra Gente
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T153000
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SUMMARY:Books Aloud: A World Book Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In honor of UNESCO International Day of the Book and Poetry Month\, the CSUN University Library and Friends of the Library are excited to invite our community to “Books Aloud: A World Book Day Celebration.” Books Aloud will be a community gathering with live readings and discussion in the Gohstand Leisure Reading Room (Library\, 2nd Floor\, west wing). \nBring a (print) book and share your favorite passage with other book-lovers! Readers will get 3 to 5 minutes to read to accommodate all participants\, so please limit your selection to 1-2 poems or 1-4 pages of text. Please pick a passage that has made a difference in your life. \nThe event is open to all\, light refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP at https://library.csun.edu/events/books-aloud. \nBecause time is limited\, we cannot guarantee a spot for every participant who signs up to read.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/8257/
LOCATION:University Library – Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T153000
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SUMMARY:Books Aloud: A World Book Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In honor of UNESCO International Day of the Book and Poetry Month\, the CSUN University Library and Friends of the Library are excited to invite our community to “Books Aloud: A World Book Day Celebration.” Books Aloud will be a community gathering with live readings and discussion in the Gohstand Leisure Reading Room (Library\, 2nd Floor\, west wing). \nBring a (print) book and share your favorite passage with other book-lovers! Readers will get 3 to 5 minutes to read to accommodate all participants\, so please limit your selection to 1-2 poems or 1-4 pages of text. Please pick a passage that has made a difference in your life. \nThe event is open to all\, light refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP at https://library.csun.edu/events/books-aloud \nBecause time is limited\, we cannot guarantee a spot for every participant who signs up to read.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/books-aloud-a-world-book-day-celebration/
LOCATION:University Library – Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
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SUMMARY:National Poetry Month: Shaping Poetry Using InDesign
DESCRIPTION:The University Library is proud to present a workshop for National Poetry Month. \nPoetry can come in many different forms and functions. Join us with Professor Sean Pessin from the College of the Humanities as we explore the intersection between technology and poetry. In this workshop you will learn to shape a poem into a unique work using Adobe’s InDesign software to typeset a poem\, and give it a new life of its own. \nThere are a limited number of spots available\, so it is first come first serve. Using InDesign on our lab computers does require you have a CSUN login\, so we are only able to offer this workshop to students\, staff and faculty. \nPlease RSVP at https://library.csun.edu/events/shaping-poetry to reserve your spot today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/national-poetry-month-shaping-poetry-using-indesign/
LOCATION:University Library: Lab B
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T140000
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SUMMARY:Affordable Learning Superheroes Save the Day and Your Budget
DESCRIPTION:In a survey of CSUN students who participated in AL$\, nearly 70% said they delay buying their required course textbooks\, while 35% of students forgo buying textbooks due to cost. As libraries face limitations in purchasing course materials due to budget cuts and the evolving licensing landscape\, students will be navigating even greater challenges in accessing the resources they need to succeed. This may mean the difference between graduating on time or dropping out. \nNow\, more than ever\, we must think creatively to support our students with affordable course materials. Faculty at CSUN have already saved students over $4\,000\,000\, and this spring\, we are honoring faculty champions\, including CSUN’s first ever Zero Cost Pathway program\, Health Administration\, Chicano/a Studies\, and many other departments. \nJoin us for a lunch & learn event\, where you will be able to:$ \n\nHear from students how textbook costs have impacted their academic and personal lives\nMeet some faculty who have incorporated low to zero cost materials into their courses without compromising quality\nLearn about research\, advocacy\, and grant opportunities to support textbook affordability\n\nFaculty Showcase Presenters\n\n\nGrishma Bhavsar\, Professor of Health Sciences\nJennifer Newman$$Associate Professor of Health Sciences\n\nSpecial Note: In recognition of LAUSD spring break\, this will be a children-friendly event! Free K-12 learning materials will be available to use at the venue\, and interested attendees can join tours of the popular Creative Maker Studio (featuring 3D printers\, vinyl cutters\, etc.) and Teacher Curriculum Center (featuring educational toys\, books\, and resources) at the end of the event. \nPlease RSVP on the Library Website\nAgenda\n\n12:15-12:30: Check-in & Lunch Begins\n12:30-12:40: Welcome\n12:40-1:00: Student Panel: The Real Impact – Hear compelling stories from students moderated by Associated Students\n1:00-1:15: Celebrating Success – Recognition of and learning from faculty champions\n1:15-1:30: Hands-on Experience – Try affordable learning solutions yourself\n1:30-2:00: Collaborative Networking – Connect with students\, colleagues\, textbook experts\, and share innovative ideas\n2:00-2:30: Fun Tours – Explore the Creative Maker Studio and Teacher Curriculum Center\n\nCo-organizers: Associated Students\, Faculty Development\, Campus Store\, DRES\, Office of Community Engagement\, University Library.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/affordable-learning-superheroes-save-the-day-and-your-budget/
LOCATION:University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Associated Students (AS),Current Students,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
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SUMMARY:Designing AI for Humans: UX Strategies for Inclusive Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic 90-minute UX workshop designed for CSUN students participating in AI Jam 2025! \nLearn how empathy and inclusive design can transform AI-driven solutions by mastering the Double Diamond UX process and Empathy Mapping—two essential techniques for understanding user needs and designing with purpose. \nThrough an interactive presentation\, we’ll explore how to define problems\, generate creative solutions\, and design AI experiences that are truly human-centered. Whether you’re new to UX or looking to sharpen your skills\, this session will equip you with practical tools to elevate your AI innovations. \nRegister for the workshop
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/designing-ai-for-humans-ux-strategies-for-inclusive-innovation/
LOCATION:University Library: 265A
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Current Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20250228T235559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T231708Z
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SUMMARY:Making Space: Roller Derby in Today's World
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about roller derby and why it has been described as a “revolutionary sport.” In this interactive presentation with game footage\, Outreach Librarian Brianna Limas (aka Miss Information\, #411) will be joined by friends from RebelTown Rollers and Valley Community Rollers to share experiences and insights from the flat-track. Discussion topics will include building a recreational sports league\, community building\, feminism and gender\, borderless leagues\, body acceptance\, and more. Light refreshments will be served and coloring activity will be available. \n \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/making-space-roller-derby-in-todays-world/
LOCATION:Library AS/RS Viewing Room
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T200000
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SUMMARY:WISE Annual Pi Day + Pie and Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The University Library and the Bonita J. Campbell Endowment for Women in Science and Engineering present CSUN WISE Pi Day + Pie \nCome by for our annual Pi Day Celebration where you will have the opportunity to do hands-on pi themed activities\, connect with CSUN STEM Clubs\, and network with students\, staff\, faculty\, local educators\, and STEM professionals. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the full two hours. \n\nPhoto Booth\nPi Recitation\nGames & Prizes\nPi Digits In Color\nBuffon’s Needle\nPi Riddles\nMeet industry professionals\n\nAnd so much more! \nTwo Special Sessions:\nPart 1: Community STEM Fair (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM)\nHundreds of local 5th-12th graders will explore interactive STEM activities hosted by CSUN student clubs. From hands-on problem-solving to discovering the wonders of Pi\, this event is designed to inspire young minds. Attendees will also enjoy Pi-themed snacks and refreshments. \nPart 2: Networking and Social Event (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nCSUN students\, educators\, and STEM professionals are invited to connect during a speed career networking session followed by a social gathering. Enjoy delicious pies\, appetizers\, and beverages while building meaningful connections within the STEM community. \nSponsors:\nCSUN University Library | Bonita J. Campbell WISE Endowment | College of Engineering and Computer Science | College of Science and Mathematics | Office of the Provost | Takeda Pharmaceutical Company \nParking\nThe most convenient parking structure closest to the event is G3 (see campus map). For information on purchasing parking permits\, please see Visitor Parking Information. \nRSVP appreciated by March 6\, 2025
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/wise-annual-pi-day-pie-and-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Career Center,Career Development,Community Engagement,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20250117T175146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T215621Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Mango Street: Updating and Diversifying Your 6-12 Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Dr. Karin J. Durán and Richard Nupoll Endowment \nWorkshop\nThis workshop aims to widen the knowledge and understanding of YA literature specifically through the lens and perspectives of Latinx/AfroLatinx/Queer protagonists. It has been 40 years since the publication of Sandra Cisneros’ critically acclaimed The House on Mango Street\, and YA literature as a genre has grown in popularity and perspectives. However\, curriculums have remained frozen in time and have tokenized certain authors. This workshop will allow us to break open the canon to multiple more pertinent perspectives\, identities\, voices\, and stories\, reinforcing the essential idea that the Latinx experience is not monolithic. We aim to enable participants to use these books in the classroom with possible writing prompts\, project ideas\, and discussion topics. \nGuest Speakers\nLuivette Resto\nLuivette Resto is an award-winning poet\, a mother of three revolutionary humans\, and a middle school English teacher. She was born in Aguas Buenas\, Puerto Rico but proudly raised in the Bronx. She is a CantoMundo and Macondo Fellow and a Pushcart Prize nominee. She has three books of poetry: Unfinished Portrait\, Ascension\, and Living on Islands Not Found on Maps. Her work has been mentioned in the LA Times and Ms. Magazine. She is the associate editor of Tía Chucha Press\, and she sits on the boards for Women Who Submit and Beyond Baroque. \nAngie Nevárez\nWith over 30 years of teaching experience\, Angie has taught every level of Spanish from 6th grade to college level courses at Emory University (Atlanta\, GA) Duke University (Durham\, NC)\, Pilgrim School (Los Angeles\, CA)\, The Archer School for Girls (Brentwood\, CA) and Chadwick School (Palos Verdes\, CA). She has a BA and an MA in Spanish Literature and Anthropology from Emory University and a second Masters in Latin American Literature from Duke University. All her professional life has hinged around being completely bilingual\, and she strives to convey to her students how many doors and world views being (at least) bilingual can open for them. Her main goal has been to ensure that all her students build a strong foundation in Spanish and develop a joyful love of the language that will make them life-long learners. She lives in Venice\, CA\, and enjoys practicing her French and playing the steel drum in her spare time. \nAngie Nevárez joined Chadwick School as a Spanish teacher in 2014. She is originally from Puerto Rico and married to a French woman; she has thus been involved in opening and widening spaces for Latin X and Queer people specifically and in DEI work for a long time. She is an advisor for Latinos Unidos\, Belonging Project\, and Safe Space. She has been Director of the Upper School at Pilgrim School\, MS Dean of Students at Archer School\, and is a founding member of Chadwick’s Equity Team. \nOnline (Zoom) RSVP\nPlease register for the event on our online Zoom registration form. \nIn Person Attendance RSVP\nPlease RSVP to attend in person on the event page \nAssistive Services\nRequests for accommodation services (e.g. sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please email library.event@csun.edu in advance of the event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/beyond-mango-street-updating-and-diversifying-your-6-12-curriculum/
LOCATION:University Library – Room 251 and Online
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month,Michael D. Eisner College of Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T143000
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SUMMARY:Our Hidden Histories: A Book Talk with Désirée Zamorano
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the University Library for a book talk with the author\, Désirée Zamorano! The discussion and readings will be centered on the author’s new novel\, Dispossessed. This novel traces the life of Manuel\, a boy who is separated from his parents during the mass expulsion of Mexican Americans and Mexican nationals in Los Angeles during the 1930s. The author will discuss how her background in education inspired her to uplift hidden histories within her novel. The aim of the event will be to explore how Zamorano’s novel lies within the intersection of Ethnic Studies and the field of Education.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/our-hidden-histories-a-book-talk-with-desiree-zamorano/
LOCATION:Ferman Presentation Room\, University Library
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Ayuko Babu
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this insightful afternoon in conversation with Ayuko Babu\, co-founder and executive director of the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF). \nCo-sponsored by the Tom & Ethel Bradley Center\, University Student Union\, Department of Africana Studies\, Michael D. Eisner College of Education\, and the California Faculty Association. \nAbout Ayuko Babu\nAyuko Babu is an international cultural\, political\, and legal consultant specializing in Pan-African affairs. He has been the Executive Director of the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) since 1992. In addition to PAFF\, Mr. Babu currently serves as a permanent member of the jury of the annual Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)\, headquartered in Lagos\, Nigeria. From 2016-2018\, Mr. Babu served on the California Film Commission\, one of the world’s premiere film commissions. In 2015\, he was honored by the California Legislative Black Caucus for his work as founder and executive director of the Pan African Film & Arts Festival as part of the Black History Month Celebration “A Century of Black Life\, History and Culture.” The special ceremony was held on the floor of the State Assembly at the state capitol in Sacramento\, California. \nCurrently\, he is developing formal ties with the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) of South Africa\, a government agency whose mission is to develop and promote the South African film industry. In December 2010\, he was an official delegate to the World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures in Dakar\, Senegal. In 2013\, he was a presenter and delegate at the Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase in Havana\, Cuba. Under his leadership\, the Pan African Film Festival has established institutional ties with the Pan African Festival of Cinema and Television (FESPACO) in Ouagadougou\, Burkina Faso. He has also worked with the Africano Film Festival in Milan\, Italy\, the Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania\, where he has served as a member of the jury\, and the Rwanda Film Festival in Kigali\, Rwanda\, where he served as a member of the jury. He was a presenter at the UNESCO Conference on Images of the South and was a guest of Fund South at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival in France. \nIn past years\, Mr. Babu was a consultant to the late Bishop H.H. Brookins of the African Methodist Episcopal Church when Bishop Brookins’ district covered southern Africa. He was also a consultant to the late Mr. Dick Griffey\, President of the African Development Public Investment Corporation and SOLAR Records. In 1977\, he was a consultant to Stevie Wonder and helped facilitate Mr. Wonder’s participation at FESTAC (the 2nd Festival of Pan African Arts and Culture) held in Lagos\, Nigeria. At FESTAC\, among other activities\, Mr. Babu helped coordinate the satellite transmission of Mr. Wonder’s GRAMMY appearance from Lagos. \nIn 1984\, he brought the famed Les Ballets Africains de la Republique de Guinee to the Olympics in Los Angeles. He was Co-Chair of the Program Committee for The Nelson Mandela Reception Committee at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1990\, appointed by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. \nHe has sat on the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Peer Grant Review Panel and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission Grant Review Panel. He is currently a member of the Mayor’s African American Heritage Month Committee for the City of Los Angeles. \nMr. Babu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University\, Los Angeles\, and attended the UCLA School of Law.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/a-conversation-with-ayuko-babu/
LOCATION:University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
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SUMMARY:It's the Finals Countdown! Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Activities and resources at the CSUN University Library \n\n\nDon’t let Finals stress get you down. Whether you need a good place to study\, help with research\, or even a little break\, CSUN University Library is here for you. From December 3rd through Finals Week\, the Library will host a variety of activities to support your studies and your well-being. \n\n\nExtended Hours\nThe Library will be open for longer hours starting December 7th December 17. \n\nSaturday 12/7 – 12 PM until 10 PM\nSunday 12/8 through Monday 12/16 – 7 AM until 3 AM\nTuesday 12/17 – 7 AM until 10 PM\n\nYou can always find the most up-to-date building hours on the Library website. If you need research help\, you can talk to a Librarian online 24/7! \n\n\n\n\nStress-Less Activities at the Library\nBuild Your Own Finals Survival Kit (Main floor lobby)\nGo into finals week feeling prepared by creating your own Finals Survival kit: stickers\, snacks\, highlighters\, and more! Starting December 9th. (Supplies are will vary and can run out.) \n\n\nDe-Stress at the “Stress-Less Station” Tables in the Library Lobby.\n\nStress-Less Coloring\nButton-Making with Creative Maker Studio: CMS will facilitate button-making; “press your stress” into a fun accessory!\nMindful Origami\nPuzzle Station\n\nDrop in December 5th through December 8th. (Supplies are will vary and can run out.) \n\n\n\nGraffiti Board\n12/4 through 12/18 on the Main Floor of the Learning Commons. The good\, the bad\, and the in-between – tell us how finals are going on our graffiti board! \n\n\n\nCheck-out Board Games\nTake a break and play one of your favorite board games or puzzles. Board games can be checked out at the Guest Services Desk in the lobby – 12/4 through 12/18 \n\n\nRelaxing Videos on the Media Wall\nStop by the ASRS Viewing Room\, Main Floor\, East Wing and catch some of our fun\, cute\, and relaxing videos. \nGood to Know\n\nAsk questions and get research help at the Reference Desk – Main Floor\, Learning Commons.\n\nFor more research assistance from the Library\, check out our online tutorials and subject guides or get in touch with a subject specialist\,or talk to a Librarian online 24/7.\n\n\nGet writing support at the Learning Resource Center – 3rd Floor\, East Wing\nIndividual and group study rooms can be reserved on LibCal\n\nprotip: Try to book a day or two ahead! Same-day reservations are okay but study rooms can fill up fast.\n\n\nCheck out chargers\, laptops\, graphing calculators\, and other devices from the Library Technology Services (LTS) desk – Main Floor\, Learning Commons.\nUse editing software and get multimedia support at the Creative Maker Studio – Main Floor\, West Wing\nFind a quiet place to focus and individual study spaces – 4th Floor and “The Quiet Study Lounge\,” 4th Floor\, East Wing\n\n\n\nResources for well-being and destressing\nMindfulness\n\nCSUN Oasis Wellness Center Classes\nUCLA Guided Meditations\nUCLA Mindful App\n\n\n\n\nAnimals and Nature\nLive-streaming content of animals and nature! \n\nAnimal Live-Streams\n\nExplore.org Live Cams\nMonterey Bay Aquarium\nSan Diego Zoo\nKitten Academy Live Stream\n\n\nVirtual Nature Tours\n\nNational Park Service Virtual Tours\nYosemite National Park\nGrand Canyon National Park\nYellowstone National Park\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Entertainment\nFind fun crafts and activities online! \n\nFun Online Activities\n\nGoogle Arts & Culture: Virtual Coloring Book\n#ColorOurCollections\nAdult Coloring Pages\nOrigami Guidebooks\nPop Virtual Bubble Wrap\nSing King Free Karaoke Tracks\n\n\nVirtual Museum Exhibits\n\nGoogle Arts & Culture: Museum Tours\nThe Broad Museum\nVatican Museum\nNASA Space Station\nThe Museum of Science\, Boston\n\n\n\n\n\nGames\nPlay a game\, build a puzzle\, or attempt to solve a virtual escape room! \n\nVirtual Games\n\nCrazyGames\nTetris\nSudoku\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Puzzles\n\nUniversity Library Custom Puzzle: The University Library \nUniversity Library Custom Puzzle: A Campus Squirrel\n\n\nVirtual Escape Rooms\n\nRomeo and Juliet Escape Room\nMinecraft Escape Room\nOregon Trail Escape to Willamette Valley\n\n\n\n\nMovies and TV\nFind a movie or TV show to watch while you unwind! \n\nCSUN University Library Streaming Video\n\nKanopy\nKanopy Criterion Collection\nSwank Digital Campus\nSwank (in OneSearch)\nThis link will show you all titles in Swank available at CSUN\, easily accessible using OneSearch. Click the “Online Access” link under the title to find a link for “Swank Motion Pictures\, Inc” to be directed to the video!\n\nCheck out this guide for streaming video through CSUN Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCampus Resources\nYou’re not alone! CSUN has lots of campus resources to help support you through finals season. \n\nUniversity Counseling Services\nKlotz Student Health Center\nFood Pantry\nChildren’s Center\nPride Center\nDisability Resources and Educational Services\nNCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services\nWomen’s Research and Resource Center\nVeterans Resource Center\nInternational and Exchange Student Center\nLearning Resource Center
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/its-the-finals-countdown-fall-2024/
LOCATION:University Library: Various locations
CATEGORIES:Student Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T154500
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
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SUMMARY:Teatro Campesinos's Las Dos Caras del Patroncito (Two presentations available)
DESCRIPTION:A CSUN Theatre production of El Teatro Campesino’s Las Dos Caras del Patroncito \nFunded by the CSUN Diversity & Equity Innovation Grant \nA 75-minute program includes: \nAn introductory lecture by Dr. Jorge Huerta\, Chancellor’s Associates Professor of Theatre\, Emeritus at the University of California\, San Diego. He is a leading authority on contemporary Chicana/o and US Latina/o Theatre and a professional director. He has published widely\, including Chicano Theatre: Themes and Forms and Chicano Drama: Performance\, Society\, and Myth.- Plus a live performance of Las Dos Caras del Patroncito featuring guest artist\, Ruben Garfias\, and CSUN Theatre students. Seating is limited for this free event. Professors may sign up using the Eventbrite link to reserve space for their students. The program will begin promptly\, so classes should meet at the Nordhoff Hall Little Theatre. \nTWO PRESENTATIONS. WEDNESDAY NOV. 13. \nRESERVE HERE: \nPresentation 1\n11:30 to 12:45 \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-teatro-campesino-las-dos-caras-del-patroncito-presentation-1-free-tickets-1047087726577 \n  \nPresentation 2\n2:30 to 3:45 pm \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-teatro-campesino-las-dos-caras-del-patroncito-presentation-2-free-tickets-1047095188897
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/teatro-campesinoss-las-dos-caras-del-patroncito-two-presentations-available/
LOCATION:LIttle Theatre\, Nordhoff Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Diversity and Inclusion,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20241009T181835Z
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SUMMARY:CSUN Tataviam Tribute Mural Dedication
DESCRIPTION:RSVP on our Event Page \nJoin us in the University Library as we reveal and celebrate “The Continuum of Time” mural by art activist and educator Lindsay Carron. The mural is a tribute to the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians\, aligning with CSUN’s commitment to honor the land upon which it stands. \nTribal leader Rudy Ortega\, Jr. will be joining us for a special dedication. \nLindsay Carron (L)\, and Rudy Ortega\, Jr. (R)\nPanorama of the Tatavium Land Acknowledgement Mural. Photo by Jason Speth
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-tataviam-tribute-mural-dedication/
LOCATION:University Library: Creative Maker Studio
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
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SUMMARY:Flying Barriletes: Experience the Beauty of this Day of the Dead Tradition!
DESCRIPTION:On November 4\, CSUN will host a special exhibition featuring the work of artisans from Guatemala. This event will highlight the majestic barriletes (giant kites) brought from Santiago Sacatepéquez\, a town renowned for its rich tradition of kite-making for the Day of the Dead celebrations. \nThe artisans will not only display their intricately designed barriletes but will also share with the CSUN community the cultural and spiritual significance of this centuries-old practice. Attendees will learn about the process behind crafting these vibrant kites\, which are believed to serve as a bridge between the living and the dead\, symbolizing communication with ancestors and celebrating Mayan heritage. \nThis exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience the artistry and cultural depth behind the barriletes\, connecting the CSUN community with this powerful Guatemalan tradition. \nThis Day of the Dead\, honor the ancestors at this special exhibition of colorful giant kites\, an artistic tradition straight from Mayan culture! \nRSVP requested \nRequests for accommodation services (e.g. sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please email yarma.velazquez@csun.edu by October 28. \nSponsored by the CSUN Central American and Transborder Studies Department and the CSUN University Library. \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/flying-barriletes-experience-the-beauty-of-this-day-of-the-dead-tradition/
LOCATION:Ferman Presentation Room\, University Library
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month,Nuestra Gente
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T164500
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20241023T214453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T214453Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Maker Studio Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This Fall the student assistants and staff from the University Library’s Creative Maker Studio (CMS) are hosting workshops on a variety of creative software and topics between Monday\, November 4th to Thursday\, November 14th. Workshops will be held either in-person for a more hands-on\, interactive experience or held online via Zoom! Workshops are available to current CSUN students\, staff\, and faculty so please sign up if you want to learn a new skill! \nSee the workshop schedule and sign up now!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/creative-maker-studio-workshops/
LOCATION:University Library 265A and Online
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Learning Technologies,Michael D. Eisner College of Education,Music,Student Affairs,Student Life,Workshop Subcategories
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20241001T000047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T180226Z
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SUMMARY:Love and (R)evolution: A Conversation with Artist and Activist Lydia Emily
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with artist and activist Lydia Emily as part of the Remnants of Resistance podcast series. Considered by many to be one of the preeminent female street artists of our time\, her large-scale murals have appeared all over the world. Her art is deeply political\, and our conversation will explore the relationship between art and politics alongside intersectional identities and resistance\, the focus of much of her work. Her mural on Skid Row honoring a survivor of sex trafficking is the longest-standing untouched and untagged mural in Los Angeles\, a deep sign of respect in the street art community. \nLydia Emily is a spokesperson for the MS Society and is the subject of the documentary The Art of Rebellion. Her memoir\, The Art of Hope\, was published in 2024.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/love-and-revolution-a-conversation-with-artist-and-activist-lydia-emily/
LOCATION:University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Academics,Art Galleries,Arts and Culture,Current Students,Diversity and Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20240913T000753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T000753Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Patterns in Literature for Children and Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:The urgency in education to engage readers at all levels and foster empathy and empowerment in our future citizens and leaders calls for a discussion about the importance of using diverse literature in our classrooms and  providing diverse books in our libraries. Join these four Southern California\, own voices authors as they discuss breaking patterns through literature by telling stories from their own neighborhoods. \nPlease RSVP at Breaking Patterns in Literature for Children and Young Adults \nFeaturing\nDr. Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera (Moderator)\nChicana Feminist and former Rodeo Queen\, Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera (she/her) writes so the desert landscape of her childhood can be heard as loudly as the urban chaos of her adulthood. She is obsessed with food. A former high school teacher\, she earned an MFA at Antioch University Los Angeles and a PhD from the University of Southern California. Her play Blind Thrust Fault was featured in Center Theater Group Writers’ Workshop Festival. Her flash fiction has been included in Best Small Fictions 2022. Her debut young adult novel\, Breaking Pattern\, is forthcoming with Inlandia Books. She is a Macondista and works for literary equity through Women Who Submit. You can read her other stories and essays at tishareichle.com. \nRyane Nicole Granados\nRyane Nicole Granados holds an MFA from Antioch University. She is a Los Angeles native whose writing finds its roots in her love of community and her belief that Black motherhood is an act of social justice. Named the 2021 California Arts Council Established Writer Individual Arts Fellow\, her work has been featured in various publications including Pangyrus\, The Manifest-Station\, The Nervous Breakdown\, The Atticus Review\, and LA Parent Magazine. Her storytelling has also been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and showcased in KPCC’s series Unheard LA. As the winner of the 2023 Leapfrog Press Global Fiction Prize\, her novella\, The Aves\, will be published in 2024. \nLivia Blackburne\nNew York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne wrote her first novel while researching the neuroscience of reading at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Since then\, she’s switched to full-time writing\, which also involves getting into people’s heads but without the help of a three tesla MRI scanner.  Her books include Midnight Thief\, Rosemarked\, Feather and Flame\, and Clementine and Danny Save the World (And Each Other)\, as well as the picture book I Dream of Popo\, which received three starred reviews and was on numerous Best of Year lists. She is Chinese American and lives in southern California with her husband and daughter. \nIsabel Quintero\nIsabel Quintero is an award-winning writer\, including NPR’s yearly Book Concierge List\, NYPL’s best of list\, and the New York Times Best Books list. When she’s not writing she enjoys hiking\, laughing\, and cooking.-winning writer and the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She proudly lives and writes in the Inland Empire of Southern California. Isabel has authored: Gabi\, A Girl in Pieces (Cinco Puntos Press)\, her first YA novel\, the chapter books\, Ugly Cat and Pablo (Scholastic\, Inc.) and Ugly Cat and Pablo and the Missing Brother (Scholastic\, Inc.)\, the graphic novel Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide\, illustrated by Zeke Peña (Getty Publications)\, and the picture books My Papi Has a Motorcycle\, also illustrated by Zeke Peña (Kokila)\, and Mama’s Panza\, illustrated by Iliana Galvez.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/breaking-patterns-in-literature-for-children-and-young-adults/
LOCATION:University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Academics,Current Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Research Fellows Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Provost cordially invites the CSUN community to hear our distinguished faculty speak about their research. Moderated by Justin Kovalcik\, Interim Associate Dean\, University Library. Light refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP by October 11th \nFeatured Speakers\n\nAlyssa Arentoft (Psychology\, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences) — Mentoring in the Black Men’s Brain Health (BMBH) Emerging Scholars Program\nShawn Sun (Civil Engineering and Construction Management\, College of Engineering and Computer Science) — Ultra-high Performance Concrete U-shaped Superstructure for Railroad Overpasses\nDaniela Gerson (Journalism\, Mike Curb College of Arts\, Media\, and Communication) — The Displaced: Two Borderland Families\, One Million Refugees\, and Unexpected Love\nStevie Ruiz (Chicana/o Studies\, College of Humanities) — Frontline Workers: Racial Justice and Hidden Labor in Environmental Spaces\nJacob Hinkel-Lipsker (Kinesiology\, College of Health and Human Development) — Feasibility of Virtual Reality for Rehabilitation of Motor Skills
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/16th-annual-research-fellows-colloquium/
LOCATION:University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Academics,Lectures and Guest Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20240930T225501Z
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SUMMARY:Papel Picado Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make papel picado with Candy Angel-Diaz\, “the Nepantlera Artivist.” Attendees will learn accessible approaches to this centuries-old craft in an immersive\, hands-on workshop in the Library as we begin preparations for Día de Muertos. Join us for an afternoon of art\, snacks\, and community! The Papel Picado Workshop is open to all CSUN community members and will be held in the Library in Room UL265A (2nd floor\, West Wing\, inside the Exhibit Gallery). Pre-registration is appreciated by not required.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/papel-picado-workshop/
LOCATION:University Library: UL 365A
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Current Students,Diversity and Inclusion,Nuestra Gente,Student Affairs,Student Housing and Residential Life,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20240912T231959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T231959Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Curriculum Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Current and future teachers\, are you looking for that special something to bring your lessons to life in the classroom and to support your students’ needs? Make your presentations pop and your lesson plans legendary by making use of the TCC. \nCome meet our friendly staff and discover the dynamic resources that are available in the Teacher Curriculum Center: Puppets\, Curriculum Guides\, Games\, STEM Kits\, Phonics Kits\, Posters\, and MORE! Check out newly expanded Juvenile Literature collections with sections for YA fiction\, Middle Grade Fiction\, and Elementary Fiction. \nEmily Aaronson from the Los Angeles Public Library will also be there to help you sign up for an LAPL card so you can use their children’s and YA collections and Teacher’s Card program. \nWe will have coffee\, tea\, and light snacks for you as you discover all the educational tools you can check out for free from the library.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/teacher-curriculum-center-open-house/
LOCATION:University Library: TCC/Music & Media
CATEGORIES:Academics,Career Development,Pathways To Excellence
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20240916T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T054819Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Lotería
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Raza Heritage Month: Celebrating Nuestra Gente y Comunidad! Join the University Library and legendary drag queen Barbra Wyre for an evening lotería. We invite you to play this classic game of chance and enjoy a night of community\, prizes\, drag performances\, and light snacks.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/drag-queen-loteria-2/
LOCATION:University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Heritage Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T141500
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20240912T230139Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Banned Books Readout with Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 12:45 p.m. for pizza! Space is limited – Reserve your seat now! RSVP Required  \nJoin the University Library\, Department of Journalism\, Pride Center\, and Queer Studies Program for the 12th Annual Banned Books Readout with Pizza! CSUN Journalism Professor David Blumenkrantz’s J480 History of American News Media class will give dramatic readings. Keynote speaker\, Rubén Martínez will speak on The Art of Memory: Writing Ourselves Back into History. Browse ALA’s 2023 list of banned books\, on the theme “Freed Between the Lines.” \nRubén Martínez is a writer\, teacher and performer. He holds the Fletcher Jones Chair in Literature and Writing at Loyola Marymount and serves the English\, Chicana/o and Latina/Latino Studies and Journalism departments. He is the author of several books\, including Desert America: A Journey Across Our Most Divided Landscape and Crossing Over: A Mexican Family on the Migrant Trail. He is also the co-creator of Little Central America\, 1984\, a theatrical performance about the lives and times of the Sanctuary Movement\, which has been staged at sites of major Central American communities (Los Angeles\, Houston\, Washington DC and\, in late 2024\, the San Francisco Bay Area). Read more about Rubén Martínez.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/12th-annual-banned-books-readout-with-pizza/
LOCATION:University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Diversity and Inclusion,Lectures and Guest Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240923T124500
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Baugh\, CSUN Professor and Author of Falling in Love with Nature: The Values of Latinx Catholic Environmentalism
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the CSUN Urban Forestry Project in a conversation with CSUN Professor and Author\, Dr. Amanda Baugh. She will explore the overlooked environmental practices of Spanish-speaking Catholics in the U.S.\, highlighting how home-based conservationist measures\, such as backyard gardening and limiting waste\, challenge mainstream expectations of environmentalism. Her latest book reveals that these communities\, often invisible in dominant environmental narratives\, are not just passive victims but active environmental stewards guided by family traditions and deep connections to the land. The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Sheila Steinberg\, Director of the Institute for Sustainability. \n  \n \n  \nQuestions?\nContact Daisy Lemus \n 
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/a-conversation-with-dr-amanda-baugh-csun-professor-author-of-falling-in-love-with-nature-the-values-of-latinx-catholic-environmentalism/
LOCATION:Jack and Florence Ferman Presentation Room\, University Library
CATEGORIES:Heritage Month,Nuestra Gente
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
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SUMMARY:STEM Career Fair: Connect and Network (Sept. 19\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The Bonita J. Campbell Endowment for Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) invites you to an exciting opportunity to meet and network with employers and other job seekers in person. The Career Fair event supports professional growth and career opportunities with a focus on inclusivity and equal opportunity for college students\, both undergraduate and graduate students. \nConnect with industry professionals and highlight your collegiate and/or professional experience to engage in conversations that could lead to future job opportunities. \nTips for job seekers: \n\nBring your resume\nResearch the company before approaching. (e.g. google\, LinkedIn\, etc.)\nApproach with confidence\, introduce yourself\, keep eye contact\, and shake hands firmly.\nEngage in conversation\, asking questions about the company and showcasing your experience.\nShould you exchange contact information\, follow-up with the employer in a timely manner.\n\nCompanies such as Mannkind\, Takeda\, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District and many more will be attending!  Light snacks will be provided. \nThe career fair is free to the community. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/stem-career-fair-connect-and-network-sept-19-2024/
LOCATION:University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room
CATEGORIES:Associated Students (AS),Current Students,Diversity and Inclusion,Student Life,Technology,University Student Union
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Library":MAILTO:library.event@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T162103
CREATED:20240830T000112Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Maker Studio 10th Anniversary Celebration (Sept. 18\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nJoin Us for a Spectacular Afternoon of Celebration! \nWe are thrilled to announce a special event inside the University Library that combines the magic of cinema with a milestone celebration. Please join us for the premiere of our short film followed by an open house to commemorate the 10th anniversary of our beloved department the Creative Maker Studio. \nLearn more about the Creative Maker Studio’s mission and services. \n‘A Decade of Creativity’\nShort Film Premiere \nFerman Presentation Room\nGarden Level\, West Wing\, 2:00pm to 4:00pm (screening every 20 minutes) \nIn celebration of the Creative Maker Studio’s 10th anniversary\, we present to you our short film ‘A Decade of Creativity’ which chronicles the department’s journey\, highlights its achievements\, and recounts heartfelt testimonials from frequent users consisting of CSUN alumni and current students. Watch as we recount the story of the CMS from its humble beginnings to its current status as a hub for innovation\, experimentation\, and creativity. Through a blend of archival footage and interviews\, this film paints a vivid picture of our evolution and impact over the past ten years. \nJoin us at the premiere to hear the story of our remarkable journey and to celebrate the people who have made it all possible. Enjoy light food and refreshments and take the opportunity to network with campus partners\, alumni\, and fellow makers. \nOpen House\nCreative Maker Studio\nMain Floor\, West Wing\, 2:30pm to 4:00pm \nAfter the screening\, make your way up to the Creative Maker Studio area for an interactive open house where you can explore the CMS facilities\, learn about our services\, meet the team\, and network with creators alike. Pick up some freebies (while supplies last) and discover the full potential of what students can achieve inside our makerspace. \nPlease RSVP by September 9\, 2024
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/creative-maker-studio-10th-anniversary-celebration-sept-18-2024/
LOCATION:University Library: Ferman Presentation Room and the Creative Maker Studio\, 18111 Nordhoff Street\, Northridge\, 91330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Associated Students (AS),Current Students,Student Life,Technology
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