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Oct. 22, 2024

Preparing to vote and staying engaged in the political process might feel overwhelming at times. Read on for tips and resources to help manage election stress.

Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-Pacoima) presented a check for $963,000 in federal funding to CSUN’s Strength United, a nonprofit that works to support individuals affected by violence and trauma, with a focus on sexual assault, domestic abuse and child maltreatment.

Enjoy this free family event that celebrates cycling, hosted by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences on Nov. 3. Open to the community!

Each year, CSUN celebrates the dedication and hard work of its staff, managers and auxiliary employees at the Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards event.

CSUN Funder is the official crowdfunding platform for CSUN. It’s a tool designed for students, faculty and staff to raise money for an eligible campus program, organization or project approved by a CSUN faculty group or academic department.

Faculty and staff enjoy discounted rates for season tickets!

An afternoon matinee of orchestral standards, including Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite” and Beethoven’s “Overture to Coriolanus.” Performance begins at 3 p.m., Oct. 26 at the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall.

It may not be Paris, but you can still be a winner with the latest physical activity challenge from HR Benefits and Kaiser Permanente. Recruit and register your teammates by Nov. 1, logging your daily steps between Oct. 28-Nov. 24.

You don’t need advanced graphic design skills to create aesthetically pleasing and effective slides. Join us to learn practical tips with hands-on exercises to help you create visually appealing slides in Microsoft PowerPoint.  

Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. A professor undergoing experimental treatment for cancer examines her life and must find what makes life worth living. Written by Margaret Edson and directed by Shanna Beauchamp. Oct. 30-31, Nov. 1-2 in the Experimental Theatre.

“Cementing Our Legacy” is the theme of this year’s celebration of Africana Studies, marking 55 years at CSUN. Events include a lecture on the state of Africana Studies, an alumni panel and the third annual ceremony marking the dedication of the plaque honoring the department’s founding faculty.

Register for a Nov. 2 informational meeting about various licensing and certification options, such as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Child Life Specialist.

The most anticipated debut of the 2024-25 season, Emanuel Ax finally lands at The Soraya with his extraordinary versatility and brilliance. The evening will feature “Fantasia” standards for classical piano, repertoire by Beethoven, Schoenberg and Schumann. 

Research projects by faculty, students and staff showcase collaboration within the college and across campus. Free and open to all. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Nov. 6-7.

Join the Veterans Alumni Chapter for our Veterans Day social Nov. 8. Connect with fellow veterans in a relaxed atmosphere over great craft beer and good company. Whether you're looking to share stories, make new friends or simply unwind, this is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community.