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Oct. 21, 2025

The Associated Students’ big event known as “Big Show” brought Galantis to CSUN this month for a giant dance party on the University Library Lawn. Check out the photos of this beloved tradition that brings music festival vibes to campus.

CSUN’s Armenian Studies Program unveiled a new room in Sierra Tower honoring lifelong teacher and cultural advocate Zaruhy Sara Chitjian and her parents. The dedication highlights the Chitjian family’s remarkable journey—from surviving the Armenian Genocide to building new lives in Mexico and Los Angeles—through letters, photos and artifacts that illuminate Armenian history and resilience.

The CSUN-chartered center that has helped students and Valley residents affected by violence, sexual abuse and trauma has opened a new office in the city of San Fernando. The new center brings therapy and prevention programs directly to the neighborhood where many families live, work and heal.

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CSUN’s Veterans Resource Center is asking for your help in reaching staff and faculty who have served in the military, so that we may honor their service—both to their country and their continued service to CSUN students.

Join the Department of Police Services for an informative presentation designed to build awareness and understanding of general threat management concepts. Participants will gain insights into the general principles and practices used to identify, evaluate and manage potential risks in a university setting.

Grammy Award-winner Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts the flagship orchestra from the Colburn Conservatory of Music. Prieto, a champion of new music and music education, has chosen a program that highlights the talents of the next generation of classical musicians.

Mindset Matters is a three-part Learning Lab series that introduces practical tools to help strengthen thinking, improve responses to challenges, and support professional and personal growth.

"Rooted and Rising: Revitalizing Africana Studies" is the theme of this year’s celebration of the department's 56 years on campus. Events kick off Friday, Oct. 31, with the 4th annual ceremony marking the dedication of the plaque honoring the department’s founding faculty and continue through the following week.

Enjoy this free family event that celebrates cycling, hosted by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The 4th annual Bike Fest will feature vendors, outdoor spin classes, face painting, food trucks and more. Open to the community!