Make your voice heard—let your zine be seen! Join the Library for this hands-on workshop that will explore how zine-making can be used to document, share, and uplift resistant (as opposed to dominant) histories. Participants will learn more about what resistant histories are and will begin creating their own zine. This workshop is part of… Continue reading Zine Making and Resistant Histories
Who owns our knowledge? This year’s International Open Access Week invites us to reflect on how scholarship is created, shared, and controlled. At California State University, Northridge, faculty and students are taking an active role in shaping the future of scholarly publishing by launching their own Open Access journals. Join us for a morning of… Continue reading Open Access 2025: Share your Knowledge, Retain your Rights – Start an OA Journal
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. Featured Speakers Farshad Ghodoosi (Business Law, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics) — Evaluating AI’s Capabilities in Law and Access to… Continue reading 17th Annual Research Fellows Colloquium
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… Continue reading Papel Picado Workshop
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… Continue reading Affordable Learning Superheroes Save the Day and Your Budget
Join us for this insightful afternoon in conversation with Ayuko Babu, co-founder and executive director of the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF). Co-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. About Ayuko Babu Ayuko Babu is an… Continue reading A Conversation with Ayuko Babu
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… Continue reading Love and (R)evolution: A Conversation with Artist and Activist Lydia Emily
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.
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.
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.
Join the University Library, Department of Journalism, Pride Center, and Queer Studies Program for the 12th Annual Banned Books Readout with Pizza!
CSUN Professor & Author Facilitated by Dr. Sheila Steinberg, Director of the Institute for Sustainability Who counts as an environmental leader and what counts as environmentalism? Join us for a compelling event about Dr. Baugh's exploration of the rich environmental knowledge and deep values rooted in Spanish-speaking Catholic families in the U.S. This thought-provoking conversation… Continue reading A Conversation With Dr. Amanda Baugh
