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New Institute for Community Faculty / Staff Achievements Health and Wellbeing Fosters Achievements Healthy Living on Campus and in Honors the Community Presentations September 19th, 2010 Publications Research In 2006, Cal State Northridge student Gerardo Garay suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was ejected from a vehicle in a car crash.

CSUN Eateries Offer Incentives to Eat On Campus September 19th, 2010

Looking for an appetizing meal and a great deal? The University Club’s Orange Grove Bistro offers that to patrons.

Cal State Northridge Ramps Up CSUNumbers Services to Veterans September 19th, 2010 Deaf and hard of hearing students attending CSUN In Iraq, veteran Elmer Solis ’10 (Kinesiology) learned to 200 each semester. quickly assess situations and formulate a plan of action. Arriving at Cal State Northridge, the 26-year old former Marine observed that there was little coordination of programs and services for veterans within the university’s administrative units. More Topics Featured Video Lunch Break Stories Rev. James Lawson’s Lecture on News Civil Discourse and Social Photo Essay Change Profiles September 19th, 2010

Vickie Campbell: Intrepid Explorer and Rescuer of Books September 19th, 2010

Exploration has always been a factor in Vickie Campbell’s life. As a child, her family lived in several cities on the Eastern seaboard, moving wherever the Marines stationed her father.

CSUN’s Smith Lecture to Explore History of Catholic Church and Abuse September 19th, 2010

Catholicism is one of the oldest sects of Christianity. It has a rich history full of divine miracles and plagued by scandal and charges of abuse.

Dr. Mechanic “Alter Ego” September 19th, 2010

Valley Performing Arts Center September 19th, 2010

Actress Holly Robinson Peete, Among Dignitaries to Welcome Freshmen to CSUN September 6th, 2010

From Chicano Studies to Economics: CSUN’s Research Fellows a Diverse Group September 6th, 2010

California State University, Northridge has selected six faculty members to be awarded the Research Fellows for the 2010-11 academic year.

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In 2006, Cal State Northridge student Gerardo Garay suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was Recent Articles ejected from a vehicle in a car crash. Garay, who was in the passenger’s seat, was not wearing a seat CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music belt. The driver fell asleep at the wheel, swerved and crashed into a ditch. Garay was thrown out of the Professor David W. Scott vehicle about 60 to 90 feet, hitting his head on the ground. His injury left him unable to walk and speak California State University, Northridge 2012 clearly. Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an After spending three months in a coma, three additional months in various hospitals and a year in International Law Enforcement Organization outpatient care, the kinesiology major returned to CSUN. Thanks to the therapy he has received at the CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Center of Achievement, Brown Center and the Language, Speech and Hearing Center, Garay is now Professors” in America able to walk with a walker and speak clearer. Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs “I could barely talk before,” Garay said. “I couldn’t really communicate with people because I would slur Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address the words together. The speech therapy helped me talk slower and clearer. It’s still a lot more work, but Graduates it’s better because I can communicate with people.”

Garay is an example of the type of individual the new Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing is serving, said Dianne Philibosian, director of the institute. The institute with the assistance of a variety of centers on and off campus, offers health and wellbeing services to the community within Cal State Northridge’s service region. They refer students, faculty, staff and community members seeking services to the appropriate centers. “The institute was founded to provide a means for collaboration and cross referrals for our academic practices,” Philibosian said. ”The focus is all about strengthening community and individuals through endeavors that match campus expertise and resources in response to regional needs.”

Founded in spring 2009 after a two-year planning process, the institute identifies and assists with writing grants, leads efforts to partner under Kinesiology students John Bundy and Gioella Chaparro identified faculty affinity groups and assists in the assisting Gerardo Garay with his adapted therapeutic development of efficient business processes. The exercise program. institute serves as a liaison to faculty, staff, students and community members in need of a multitude of therapeutic and community development activities.

“The institute provides support to centers and is the link between university and community,” Philibosian explained. “We match campus resources with community needs that are established by the community itself. The institute links the community to campus in a coherent way.”

Some of the centers involved are: Music Therapy Clinic, the Language, Speech and Hearing Center; The Child and Family Studies Center, Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, The Center of Achievement for Adapted Physical Activity and Therapeutic Exercise, Community and Leadership Enrichment Center through Recreation, Tourism and Play, the Physical Therapy Center for Advanced Clinical Practice and the Teaching, Learning and Counseling Consortium.

Students play an integral role in the institute by participating in research and providing treatment under the close supervision of faculty.

“Each center benefits the community in their own way,” said Janice Woolsey, clinic coordinator of the Language, Speech and Hearing Center. “We all know each other’s patients and what every center can do. We provide referrals for patients. They get exactly the help they need at the time they need it.”

Garay is still receiving rehabilitation services. His goal now is to be able to walk with a cane.

“Once I do that, I’m going to be happy, but I’m not going to give up on walking” he said.

Each center does its own testing and evaluations to determine which treatment would best benefit the individual patient. Discounted rates are available for students, faculty and staff. Assistance for low- income families is offered on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, visit http://www.csun.edu/~instrsch/web_test/healthwellbeing/index.html

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In pounds, Loyalty Card paper 191,975 processed Looking for an appetizing meal and a great deal? The University Club’s Orange Grove Bistro offers that by the Associated Students Recycling Center in to patrons. 2008.

Beginning this fall, the Bistro is providing loyalty cards to its diners. After enjoying nine delectable meals at the Bistro, the restaurant will give the patron a free 10th meal.

“We wanted to reach out to new students, faculty and staff to let them know we’re here and we offer Recent Articles lunch Monday through Friday,” said Sherri Warren, manager of the Orange Grove Bistro. Although the CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music club has been open for business for more than 40 years, she said there are still faculty, staff and Professor David W. Scott students who don’t know the club serves great meals. California State University, Northridge 2012 Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection The Bistro is open daily for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cards are available at the restaurant. CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an International Law Enforcement Organization The Orange Grove Bistro is not the only on-campus eatery rewarding its customers for their business. CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Nearly a dozen eateries are offering discounts to patrons and a chance to win prizes . Professors” in America Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Faculty, staff and students can pick up a “Passport,” a small blue folded card, at participating locations Research and International Programs and earn stamps by visiting various restaurants on campus. The stamps add up to discounts on food Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address purchases. Graduates

After filling the Passport with stamps, the card can be turned in for a $12 dining gift card and entered into a drawing for a mountain bike or an Apple iPod Touch.

“We are trying to get people to realize that there’s more than just the one or two places that they usually go to,” said Mike Lennon, the University Corporation’s associate director of retail operations. “The Passport also provides a discount and incentive for faculty, staff and students to stay on campus to eat.”

The Passport program was introduced in fall 2009 and is available for pick up and use at the following locations: The Edge Fast Food & Drinks, Freudian Sip, The Marketplace, Mercantile Exchange, Orange Grove Bistro, West Side Store, Juice It Up, Pub Sports Grill, The Arbor Grill, Burger King and Subway.

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Cal State Northridge Ramps Up Services to Connect With CSUN Veterans Faculty / Staff Achievements September 19th, 2010 | News Achievements Honors Like 1 person likes this. Sign Up to see what your friends like. Presentations Publications Research

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Regional Edward R. Murrow awards to date from the Radio 32 Television Digital News Elmer Solis. Photo by Lee Choo Association to the university’s KCSN News Dept. In Iraq, veteran Elmer Solis ’10 (Kinesiology) learned to quickly assess situations and formulate a plan of action. Arriving at Cal State Northridge, the 26-year old former Marine observed that there was little coordination of programs and services for veterans within the university’s administrative units.

“We once lived on expired chocolate granola bars for three months because the enemy kept blowing up Recent Articles our supply convoys,” Solis said. “Several of us finally went to our senior officers and volunteered to CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music provide extra security. The convoys got through and we got to eat real food again.” Professor David W. Scott California State University, Northridge 2012 Solis decided to apply similar initiative at CSUN. In fall 2007, he became a work study assistant to the Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection veterans’ coordinator. Solis’ first priority was to try and establish a student organization for veterans on CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an campus. International Law Enforcement Organization “Research shows it can take at least three to five years before people who’ve served in the military want CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 to re-associate themselves with their memories and experiences,” said Solis. “I knew other veterans Professors” in America would show up because being comradely is such an integral part of our character and training.” Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs After three years of persistence, Solis was finally able to charter the Veterans Student Organization at Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address CSUN in 2009. The newly established organization provides both a communications and social network Graduates for veterans, and strives to educate other students and faculty on the needs of student veterans.

There are 412 identified student veterans at Cal State Northridge, according to Eloisa Smith, veteran’s coordinator for admissions and records. She said there may be more but the university can only count those veterans who have used the GI Bill to fund their education.

California leads the nation with 2.2 million veterans, 9.2 percent of the nation’s total veteran population. On average, 27,000 veterans migrate to California annually. The Troops to College program was created in 2007 by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to attract veterans to California’s public universities and colleges by making campuses more veteran friendly.

CSUN provides a variety of services to veterans from free counseling for those veterans affected by post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety to financial aid and scholarships.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has partnered with the State of California, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, local community college and private employers, to offer an apprenticeship program to selected veterans. Participants in this program pursue a degree or certificate program at CSUN, a local community college, or both, while working for the private employer.

“Veterans have given blood, sweat, and tears to help others,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Harry Hellenbrand, who during the 2009–10 academic year convened a special committee to review the needs of veterans at CSUN.

“It is only fitting therefore, that we help them help themselves, and as their records already show, the education that we provide them will be paid back to society at large through selfless service.” Next on Solis’ agenda is to find funding for a center that would provide centralized information and job opportunities for veterans.

“Veterans bring a diversity of experience and opinion to CSUN,” Solis said. “We owe it to them to help make their transition into the academic world both smooth and welcoming.”

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increase in use of mobile devices to 100% access CSUN portal The Rev. James Lawson, a prominent leader of the civil rights movement, delivered his first public lecture titled during the first week of Fall '10 classes versus ‘Civil Discourse and Social Change: Where Are We Now?’ on Monday, Sept. 13. Photo by Lee Choo. same period in 2009.

Recent Articles CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music Professor David W. Scott California State University, Northridge 2012 Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an International Law Enforcement Organization CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Professors” in America Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address Graduates

Students, faculty, staff and members of the CSUN community packed into the Armer Theater in Manzanita Hall to hear Lawson’s first lecture. Photo by Lee Choo. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Harry Hellenbrand listens to Rev. Lawson speak about civil discourse and movements for social and economic justice in the 21st century. Photo by Lee Choo.

Students listen attentively and take notes on Rev. Lawson’s theories and strategies for non-violence. Photo by Lee Choo.

Rev. James Lawson will give four public lectures and will facilitate eight student workshops over the course of the 2010-11 school year. Photo by Lee Choo.

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Vickie Campbell: Intrepid Explorer and Rescuer Connect With CSUN of Books Faculty / Staff Achievements September 19th, 2010 | Profiles Achievements Honors Like 1 person likes this. Sign Up to see what your friends like. Presentations Publications Exploration has always been a factor in Vickie Research Campbell’s life. As a child, her family lived in several cities on the Eastern seaboard, moving wherever the Marines stationed her father.

“I attended countless elementary schools and five different high schools,” said Campbell ’03 (Geography), whose father was a 20-year veteran of the armed forces. “We even lived in Cyprus for a year.” Campbell even recalls when she and and her family were evacuated to Beirut with other military families during the Six-Day War between Egypt and Israel.”

Campbell’s position at California State University, Northridge as the projects and programs assistant CSUNumbers at the Oviatt Library has allowed her to continue mining this rich vein. She travels all over the San Number of Deaf and Fernando Valley and Ventura County picking up hard of hearing CSUN donated books. 1,000 graduates since 1964. Vickie Campbell. Photo by Lee Choo “I put a lot of miles on the library van and meet interesting people everyday,” she said. “Book donors are friendly and outgoing and on occasion we find hidden gems in their collections.” Recent Articles Campbell is especially grateful to the late Dr. Milt Feinberg for his donation of the funds that enabled CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music Oviatt to buy a new library van some years ago. Professor David W. Scott California State University, Northridge 2012 “I limit my pickups to 10 boxes because that is all the Friends of the Library van can comfortably hold. Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection We accept books, music CDs, DVDs and audio books as long as they were purchased and not copied or CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an Xeroxed,” she noted. The library has to observe current copyright laws. International Law Enforcement Organization CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Campbell works with library volunteers who sort, price and research the donated books. Librarians Professors” in America make the final decision on whether or not a book should be permanently added to the library’s collection. Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs Keeping the library bookstore stocked is another important part of Campbell’s duties. Many donated Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address books find their way to the library’s bookstore where they are sold to the public. Graduates

Following in her father’s footsteps, Campbell joined the U.S. Air Force at 17 years old. She served five years as a bomb loader on F-16 airplanes and traveled to three airbases including Korea. She later served in the Army National Guard and earned an associate’s degree from ITT Technical Institute in electronic engineering technology. After earning an associate’s degree from the College of the Canyons, she transferred to Cal State Northridge.

“I began working in the Oviatt as a student assistant in 1998,” Campbell recalls.

She “officially” joined the library staff in 2001. The resourceful rescuer of books is also a passionate reader. She especially likes books about technological developments and the latest applications in computers and electronics. She loves riding motorcycles and adores manga, anime, movies and her iPod Touch.

“I’m basically a techie doing a non-technical job,” she quipped.

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CSUN’s Smith Lecture to Explore History of Connect With CSUN Catholic Church and Abuse Faculty / Staff Achievements September 19th, 2010 | News Achievements Honors Like Sign Up to see what your friends like. Presentations Publications Catholicism is one of the oldest sects of Research Christianity. It has a rich history full of divine miracles and plagued by scandal and charges of abuse.

Humanist Blase Bonpane will share his knowledge of the history of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, Sept. 23, as part of the Richard W. Smith Lecture Series in Cal State Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

His lecture, “Sexual Abuse, Cover-Up, and the History of the Catholic Church,” will examine how the Catholic church handled sexual abuse allegations. The talk will be held in the Whitsett CSUNumbers Room, Sierra Hall room 451, at 7 p.m. Number of “Through the Richard Smith Lecture Series, the CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Cal 44,000+ Facebook Blase Bonpane State Northridge brings to campus award-winning fans, the biggest Facebook page across the writers and scholars—such as this semester’s CSU. speaker, Blase Bonpane, a professor, news commentator and former Catholic priest who is well known and highly honored for his work as a peace activist and humanist,” said Stella Theodoulou, dean of the college.

Bonpane currently serves as director and chief executive officer of the Office of the Americas and is a Recent Articles news commentator and host of the weekly program, “World Focus,” on KPFK Pacifica Radio. He has CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music received numerous awards for his work for peace and justice. Professor David W. Scott California State University, Northridge 2012 His academic degrees include a master of religious education and master of divinity from the University Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection of the State of New York; a master’s in Latin American studies from Georgetown University; and a Ph.D. CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an in social science from UC Irvine. International Law Enforcement Organization CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Bonpane has been a professor at several universities including Cal State Northridge and UCLA, and Professors” in America has lectured in more than 100 universities. Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs The Richard W. Smith Endowment for Cultural Studies, founded by CSUN’s 1991-92 Professor of the Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address Year, Richard W. Smith, supports activities within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Graduates including the Richard W. Smith Lecture in Cultural Studies. Smith’s goal is to help scholars think like cultural psychologists, “from the perspectives of other peoples, other cultures.”

The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception will immediately follow the lecture.

For more information and to RSVP, call (818) 677-4030.

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Dr. Mechanic “Alter Ego” Connect With CSUN September 19th, 2010 | Featured Video

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Who are we away from work? Meet a cross-section of Cal State Northridge faculty and staff who are as interesting and involved off-campus as they are during working hours. At CSUN, their ideas and energy CSUNumbers are in the mix! This installment of “Alter Egos” profiles Dr. Jerry Stinner, Dean of Science & Mathematics… and freelance auto mechanic. Video by Krishna Narayanamurti. Series concept by Rank among the all-time most- Brenda Roberts. cited papers in the Journal of the #1 Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, a co-authored paper by CSUN marine biologist Janet Kubler.

Like Sign Up to see what your friends like. Recent Articles CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music Professor David W. Scott California State University, Northridge 2012 Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an International Law Enforcement Organization CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Professors” in America Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address Graduates

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Rank among the all-time most- Blueprints for the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC). The center, which will officially open with a gala cited papers in the Journal of the celebration Jan. 29, 2011, features a 1,700-seat hall acoustically adjustable to accommodate all types of #1 Marine Biological Association of performances; a 178-seat black box theater for experimental and smaller-scale student productions; two full-size the United Kingdom, a co-authored paper by rehearsal spaces; indoor and outdoor public and entertainment areas; lecture hall, labs, and other academic CSUN marine biologist Janet Kubler. spaces; and full studio/administrative space for campus radio station KCSN-FM. Photos by Lee Choo and Dat- Tuyen Nguyen

Workers “set the stage” for future performers and entertainers. A view of the innovative architecture of the Grand Lobby atrium.

Ribbons of wood wrap the side seating balcony.

Workers install marble tiles along the water feature that wraps the westside of the building. Construction wraps up for the unveiling of the San Fernando Valley’s new beacon of the arts.

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Deaf and hard of hearing students attending CSUN 200 each semester. Actress Holly Robinson Peete adresses students at Freshman Convocation. Photo by Lee Choo

“Stay focused” and “try to change the world,” said actress Holly Robinson Peete, co-host of CBS’ new daily daytime talk show, “The Talk” to hundreds of freshmen who attended Cal State Northridge’s annual Freshman Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 2. “Be reminded of this amazing opportunity that so many Recent Articles others don’t have.” CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music Professor David W. Scott Peete, who has drawn national attention for her work educating people about autism, served as the California State University, Northridge 2012 keynote speaker for the convocation which is designed to formally welcome Cal State Northridge’s first- Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection year students to the university. Peete and her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, are CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an founders of the HollyRod Foundation, which provides care for patients living with Parkinson’s disease International Law Enforcement Organization and autism. The foundation’s HollyRod4Kids initiative raises funds to help children with autism and their CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 families access and afford crucial treatments and therapies. Professors” in America Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Peete, whose eldest son, RJ, has autism, has traveled the country and made numerous television Research and International Programs appearances to draw attention to autism spectrum disorder. Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address Graduates “These kids are beautiful, valuable members of our society and I urge you to embrace and engage them and their families,” Peete told the audience. She said there is no known cure for autism but it is treatable.

Raising awareness about the needs of people with autism spectrum disorder is part of this year’s “freshman experience.” CSUN’s volunteer program, Unified We Serve, plans to spend the coming academic year organizing activities that educate people about autism spectrum disorder. This year’s Freshman Common Reading Program book is “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” by Mark Haddon. The novel is narrated from the perspective of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder. Peete was among several dignitaries to address the students, faculty and staff at the convocation.

President Jolene Koester talks with students.

After remarks by Vice President for Student Affairs William Watkins, President Koester welcomed the hundreds of freshmen assembled on the Oviatt Lawn.

“Strive for excellence,” said President Koester to the students in the audience. “Remember you are future graduates of California State University, Northridge.”

June Kwon, one of four students named as an Outstanding Graduating Senior last spring at the University Honors Convocation, urged students to “do what you love” and “embrace your own unique” path. The political science and gender studies major said she had not always been as confident as she is today or an “A” student. Kwon, who plans to attend law school, said it is OK to be “confused” and unsure” about your future as a freshman.

“College is the place where you can begin to find your voice, your passion,” Kwon said.

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From Chicano Studies to Economics: CSUN’s Connect With CSUN Research Fellows a Diverse Group Faculty / Staff Achievements September 6th, 2010 | News Achievements Honors Like 2 people like this. Sign Up to see what your friends like. Presentations Publications California State University, Northridge has selected six faculty members to be awarded the Research Research Fellows for the 2010-11 academic year.

The program, which is open to tenured and tenure-track faculty, allows the fellows the opportunity to pursue compelling research or creative activity during the year. The Research Fellows program showcases the vibrant research focus and diversity at CSUN.

The program was created and is funded collaboratively by the Office of the Provost, the colleges and the Oviatt Library. Fellows will report the results of their research to their deans and to the provost. Once a year, the library hosts a colloquium in which the fellows share their work with the campus.

“Too often, we distinguish research from teaching and service,” said Harry Hellenbrand, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Research is, in this view, esoteric, but if teaching and service do not link ideas and evidence, what do they add? There is no such thing as a meaningful university without research.” CSUNumbers Following are the six Research Fellows and their respected projects: Jump in bachelor’s degrees in engineering 96% earned at Cal State Northridge between 2005 and 2008, placing CSUN at the top of the ten fastest-growing engineering schools in the U.S.

Recent Articles CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music Curt Dommeyer Professor David W. Scott California State University, Northridge 2012 Curt Dommeyer (Business Administration and Economics) will be working on two projects. In his first Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection project, he will conduct a survey of business students and executives to determine their knowledge of CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an the various aspects of business etiquette. International Law Enforcement Organization CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 His second project will investigate whether a new method for grading group projects, the Segment Professors” in America Manager Approach (SMA), will deter social loafing on the group project. With the SMA, each group Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, member is assigned primary responsibility for several segments of the group project. Each member’s Research and International Programs grade on the project will then be largely determined by how well his or her assigned segments are Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address executed. Graduates Nathan Durdella

Nathan Durdella (Education) is working on his project, “A New Look at Transfer: A Predictive Study of Cognitive, Behavioral, and Attitudinal Changes in Student Veterans after Transferring from Community Colleges to Universities in California.” In his research he will examine how the precollege characteristics, college experiences, and college outcomes of student veterans who are community college transfers differ from their civilian peers who are also community college transfers.

Ramon Garcia

Ramon Garcia’s (Chicana/o Studies) research focuses on visual culture and literary studies. The project for which he was selected is a book-length artist monograph of L.A. photographer Ricardo Valverde.

Kristy Michaud

Kristy Michaud’s (Political Science) research focuses on political behavior and policymaking, with an emphasis on environmental politics and policy. She will complete a book manuscript that explores the influences of public opinion and political behavior on energy policy during energy crises.

John Swain John Swain (Theatre) will write the first English language book on theatre in post-WWII Okinawa. The book includes historical, socio-political, and critical analysis of theatre by various playwrights and directors, and several translations of relevant plays.

William Whiting

William Whiting’s (Kinesiology) study will assess the biomechanics of neuromuscular fatigue and associated joint-specific responses in the human lower extremity. This may help in addressing significant clinical issues such as falls in older adults.

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Valley State Alumni to Gather for Founders Day, Connect With CSUN Pay Tribute to Founding President Ralph Prator Faculty / Staff Achievements September 6th, 2010 | News Achievements Honors Like 1 person likes this. Sign Up to see what your friends like. Presentations Publications Ralph Prator, the founding president of the Research institution that became California State University, Northridge was a lifelong athlete and avid golfer. His 30-year career as a college and university administrator was capped by 10 years as president of San Fernando Valley State College from its founding in July 1958 until his retirement in September 1968.

He faced two major challenges when he arrived at the Northridge campus in 1958: getting land and hiring able faculty quickly. Trying to predict the region’s anticipated growth, Prator enlisted the assistance of the telephone company and the Southern California Gas Company. Both projected explosive expansion in the San CSUNumbers Fernando Valley. Enrollment Bearing these factors in mind, he supervised jump in the construction of the campus’ original core of 5 to 110 five short Founding president Ralph Prator permanent buildings (most of which remain today) years since CSUN’s construction management and spearheaded major land acquisitions that technology program was founded, in 2005. assembled most of today’s 356-acre university. By the end of his tenure, the college’s 3,500 original students had quadrupled to more than 16,000 and San Fernando State went on to become the only four-year public college and later university in the region.

“He (Ralph Prator) chose good people as vice presidents and deans and then he interviewed the faculty Recent Articles hired,” recalled Don Cameron, emeritus professor in the Department of Speech, who taught at CSUN CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music from 1960 until his retirement in 1998. “He really laid the foundation of the university.” Professor David W. Scott California State University, Northridge 2012 Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an International Law Enforcement Organization CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Professors” in America Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address Graduates Ralph Prator Fountain. Photo by Lee Choo

Prator’s contributions to Cal State Northridge will be commemorated during the third annual Founders Day celebration on Sept. 24. The renaming and dedication of the fountain in front of Bayramian Hall will kickoff the day’s program.

The keynote address will be given by acclaimed author and essayist Kevin Roderick ’83 (Journalism). As an award-winning journalist, Roderick has reported extensively about the politics, culture and history of Los Angeles and California. His first book, “The San Fernando Valley: America’s Suburb,” remains a leading work on the growth and history of the Valley.

Festivities will include a close-up preview of the Valley Performing Arts Center, which will officially open with a gala celebration on Jan. 29, 2011. Alumni who earned their CSUN degrees between 1958 and 1960 and faculty and staff who worked at the university during that time will be inducted into the 50-Year Club.

“We invite all faculty and staff to attend, particularly those from the Valley State era,” said Gray Mounger, assistant vice president of alumni relations. He noted that the event has attracted alumni from Connecticut, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Idaho.

Tickets for Founders Day are $30. To purchase tickets or for more information about the day’s activities call (818) 677-4938 or visit the website, www.csunalumni.com.

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Regional Edward R. Murrow Free giveaways at the 17th Annual President’s Picnic. The picnic provided an opportunity for faculty, staff and awards to date from the Radio administrators to interact with students, welcome them to campus and promote school spirit. Photo by Dat- 32 Television Digital News Tuyen Nguyen. Association to the university’s KCSN News Dept.

Steve Gelhaus, administrative support coordinator for Information Technology, slices up fresh watermelon for eager students. Photo by Dat-Tuyen Nguyen. Associate Athletic Director and picnic volunteer Tom Ford serves up hot dogs. Photo by Dat-Tuyen Nguyen.

Freshmen gather for food and fun. Photo by Dat-Tuyen Nguyen.

New Student Orientation leaders Britney Green, Jessie Strobel and Jonathan Pony smile for the camera. Photo by Dat-Tuyen Nguyen. President Jolene Koester enjoys festivities with students. Photo by Dat-Tuyen Nguyen.

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Steven Oppenheimer, Professor of Biology, discusses his award for science mentoring from President Obama, his new lab at Chaparral Hall, and the importance of student research at Cal State Northridge. CSUNumbers Video by Krishna Narayanamurti. increase in use of mobile devices to 100% access CSUN portal during the first week of Fall '10 classes versus same period in 2009.

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CSUN President Dr. Jolene Koester addresses the crowd before the Matador women’s first soccer game of the season on Aug. 22. This was the first game to introduce Matador fans and the community to newly installed 1,122 lbs. lighting at the Matador Soccer Field and the return of nighttime soccer to the San Fernando Valley. Photos Total weight of non-perishables and canned Courtesy of Lee Choo and Braden Villanueva. Photo by Lee Choo. foods collected by fans and supporters for the fall 2009 Matador Athletics food drive, serving San Fernando Valley families in need.

The Matador women’s soccer team huddles in the Matadors Spirit Plaza before taking the pitch against the Portland Pilots under the lights.. Photo by Lee Choo. Senior midfielder Sonia Espitia wins the ball from a Portland defender. Photo by Braden Villanueva.

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CSUN’s Freshman Class, Largest in History Connect With CSUN September 6th, 2010 | News

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Enrollment Fall 2010 marks the largest class of first-time freshmen in the history of California State University, jump in the Northridge. 5 to 110 five short years since CSUN’s construction management More than 5,200 first-time freshmen began classes in August, surpassing the previous high of 4,600 in technology program was founded, in 2005. fall 2008.

In keeping consistent with the increase in first-time freshman enrollment there has also been an increase in the overall number of undergraduate students enrolled at CSUN; from 28,313 on the first day of classes in fall 2009 to 29,250 this fall. The final enrollment numbers will be available at the end of Recent Articles September, when all add/drop deadlines have ended. CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music Professor David W. Scott “In the last five years or so CSUN has become a destination campus, a first choice university for California State University, Northridge 2012 students,” said Cynthia Z. Rawitch, associate vice president for undergraduate studies. Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an She also attributes the growth in freshmen to difficult economic times. International Law Enforcement Organization CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 “Many students who would have gone to private or out-of-state universities are no longer able to afford it Professors” in America and are staying close to home and living with their parents,” Rawitch said. Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs The state’s economic crisis has forced the CSU system to limit enrollment, reduce class offerings and Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address raise student fees. Cal State Northridge has dealt with the influx of students and cuts by “rationing Graduates education,” Rawitch said. She explained that campus leadership decided to place an enrollment cap of 13 units during priority registration.

Rawitch said it would be better to give “everybody some classes” rather than leave some students with fewer than 12 units, which keeps them eligible for financial aid and other benefits.

This approach, along with the fee increases, has freed up resources to allow Northridge to increase some general education courses and other classes in high demand. “We spent a month and a half making sure there were enough classes,” explained Rawitch. “I’m confident we served the freshmen who came and needed 12 units this fall.”

Because the budget situation is unpredictable, Rawitch said the university will likely still have to look at limiting enrollment in the future.

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New VP of Student Affairs: Dedicated Cal State Connect With CSUN Northridge Alum Faculty / Staff Achievements September 6th, 2010 | Profiles Achievements Honors Like Sign Up to see what your friends like. Presentations Publications William Watkins ’74 (Urban Studies) has remained Research true to himself. A product of South Central Los Angeles and humble beginnings, he never aspired in high school to serve in the student body government but he stepped up when called. The same was true in 1973, when he decided to run and subsequently became the first African- American to be elected Associated Students president at California State University, Northridge.

So in June, when President Jolene Koester asked Watkins to accept the appointment as Cal State Northridge’s vice president for student affairs and dean of students, it was with the same “servant’s heart” that he accepted the job. CSUNumbers

“I have never sought titles,” said Watkins. “My Deaf and hard of hearing frame of reference has always been better defined students attending CSUN by supporting other individuals, be they students 200 each semester. William Watkins. Photo by Lee Choo or professionals who serve students or the faculty who serve students.

“In some ways, I’m embracing this new responsibility as another way to serve folk,” Watkins said. A veteran of student affairs, Watkins also said he accepted the position to honor the legacy of the late Vice Recent Articles President Terry Piper. Watkins had been serving as interim vice president after Piper took an indefinite CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music leave in 2009 due to health issues. Piper died last May after a battle with melanoma. Professor David W. Scott California State University, Northridge 2012 “I am determined to honor his legacy and his priorities, which focused on student success and student Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection learning,” said Watkins about his departed boss and friend. “My initial goals have been to provide an CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an effective and smooth transition of leadership.” International Law Enforcement Organization CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Watkins brings a unique perspective to the position of vice president for student affairs, having attended Professors” in America Cal State Northridge in the early 1970s. He watched San Fernando Valley State College transform into Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, the “diverse” campus it is today. At graduation, he received the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award Research and International Programs and a scholarship to attend USC, where he earned a master’s in public administration in 1977. He Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address earned at doctorate of education in 1999 from UCLA. Graduates

While an undergraduate, Watkins began working at Cal State Northridge as a work study student performing duties as a peer recruiter and interviewer in EOP. Upon graduation he continued working at Cal State Northridge where his first staff appointment was as a personnel assistant in human resources. Over time, he steadily assumed positions of increasing responsibility in the department, eventually becoming the associate director of personnel and employee relations in 1987. In line with his interest in student success, he was appointed acting assistant vice president for student life in July 1993. He was appointed to the regular position in May 1994. Watkins was promoted to associate vice president in August 2003.

“For my professional needs I have always been very, very committed and attached to our mission and to our students. I have never, ever been bored,” said Watkins about his more than 35 years of continuous service to CSUN. “My goals are to continue to evolve and find smarter ways for us to be responsive to students.”

For the San Fernando Valley resident, Cal State Northridge is a part of his family. He met his wife of 30 years, Paula while they were both students on campus. His daughter is also a “proud” graduate. He also has a son who may someday attend CSUN to finish his undergraduate degree.

“Faculty and staff make a difference,” said Watkins, who credits EOP and supportive faculty and staff for making a difference in his life and success on campus. “Nobody is here by mistake. We are here by virtue of someone’s belief that we can contribute to the values of this institution.”

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Rev. James Lawson Jr., a prominent leader of the civil rights movement and recognized by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the “greatest teacher of nonviolence in America,” will join Cal State Northridge as a Recent Articles visiting scholar for the 2010-11 academic year. CSUN Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Music Professor David W. Scott Rev. Lawson’s appointment is in conjunction with a year-long, campus-wide initiative on “Civil Discourse California State University, Northridge 2012 and Social Change,” organized by faculty and students at California State University, Northridge. Commencement Ceremonies: Reflection CSUN Chief of Police Elected Head of an Lawson will give eight public lectures and will facilitate eight student workshops over the course of the International Law Enforcement Organization year. CSUN Professor Rated One of “The Best 300 Professors” in America Lawson’s first public lecture at CSUN, “Civil Discourse and Social Change: Where Are We Now?” will Campus Mourns Passing of AVP Graduate Studies, take place on Monday, Sept. 13, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the Armer Theater in Manzanita Hall 100. The Research and International Programs general public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.csun.edu/cdsc. Teacher of the Year, Business Leaders to Address Graduates In light of national and state-wide debates on controversial topics such as the budget cuts to education and other public institutions, immigrant rights, U.S. involvement in two major wars and gay marriage, faculty and students at CSUN are taking a proactive stance to educate and equip the campus community with valuable skills for civil discourse and effective strategies for social change.

“The potential of the initiative is extraordinary,” said Kathryn Sorrells, professor of Communications and co-organizer. “We hope to create opportunities for our campus community to grapple with controversial social issues, develop productive communication skills and learn strategies for effective social change.

“The initiative is intentionally not tied to any specific classes,” said Sorrells. “We set it up to vary from Monday to Tuesday to reach as many classes as possible. At least 20 classes across the university are using resource material connected with Civil Discourse and Social Change that are listed on the website.

“There will be a variety of other guest speakers included under the initiative as the semester progresses —faculty members and departments are indentify and inviting guest speakers.”

Lawson was and still is an advocate for nonviolent social change. In 1951, Lawson declared himself a conscientious objector and refused to report for the draft. He served 14 months in prison after refusing to take either a student or ministerial deferment. After his incarceration he lived three years in India where he studied satyagraha, the principles of nonviolence resistance that Mohandas Gandhi and his followers had developed.

Upon his return to the U.S. in 1957, Lawson was recruited by Martin Luther King Jr. to assist with the civil rights movement. He began holding seminars to train student volunteers in Gandhian tactics of nonviolent direct action in Nashville, Tenn., emerging as a central architect of the movement. On the eve of his assassination, King called Lawson “the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world.”

In 1974, Lawson moved to Los Angles to be the pastor of Holman United Methodist Church. During the decades since, he has relentlessly spoken out against racism, unfair labor practices and U.S. military involvement throughout the world. In retirement, Lawson continues to speak out against injustice protesting with the Janitors for Justice in Los Angeles, with gay and lesbian Methodists in Cleveland and with Immigrant Rights groups around the country. Lawson has taught at various universities and in the last three years was a member of the faculty at Vanderbilt University.

—Sergio Sanchez

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