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Vol. XIV · No. 11 March 15, 2010 Cal State Northridge—The Intellectual, Economic and Cultural Heart of the San Fernando Valley and Beyond CSU Launches Initiative to Increase Graduation Rates Northridge Embraces Plan, Open to Expansion of Programs Already in Place

he California State University declaration of a major, decreasing system has launched an initiative the number of general education T to improve graduation rates at “As the largest public university system courses required, curtailing student Cal State Northridge and its 22 other course withdrawals and repeats and campuses. increased use of online learning and The graduation initiative aims to in the country, it is our respon sibility technology. raise six-year graduation rates eight Rawitch said the Chancellor’s percent by 2016, as well as cut in to ensure that we do everything possible Office is allowing each campus to half the existing gap in degree to help our students be successful in develop a plan based on its unique attainment by CSU’s traditionally demographics and needs. In April, underrepresented students. earning their degrees.” CSUN will participate in a regional “As the largest public university meeting that will include Cal State L.A. system in the country, it is our respon - —Jeri Echeverria and Cal State Fullerton to discuss the sibility to ensure that we do everything CSU Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer initiative. possible to help our students be Northridge already offers an successful in earning their degrees,” extensive Summer Bridge program to said CSU Executive Vice Chancellor incoming freshmen and early inter - and Chief Academic Officer Jeri national averages of similar institutions. rates and more work ahead,” said vention through programs like the Echeverria, in a written statement Cal State Northridge has been Cynthia Rawitch, associate vice Educational Talent Search, Rawitch about the plan. “The goal of this working on improving the six-year president for undergraduate studies. said. Three years ago, the campus initiative is to not only increase the graduation rates of its first time According to the Chancellor’s reduced its general education number of students who complete freshmen for many years. The rate Office, some of the actions under requirements from 58 units to 48. their degree, but to also help those has increased from 39 percent for consideration systemwide include early “We are already making progress from traditionally underrepresented the freshman cohort that entered in start and Summer Bridge programs and with the additional steps and communities who may need additional fall 2000 to 43 percent for the cohort designed to prepare students for actions we are taking, we assume we support to finish. After all, that is the that entered in fall 2003. However, college level work before they enter will be helping students to graduate end goal—a college degree.” CSUN faces some unique challenges college as freshmen, degree audits, with fewer excess units and in shorter Currently, CSU’s overall six-year with a higher percentage of its entering early warning intervention to help periods of time,” Rawitch added. She graduation rate for students entering freshmen needing remediation in struggling students get back onto said her office has also asked academic as first time freshmen is approximately English and math than at other CSU the right track, improved academic departments to be more generous 46 percent. The goal of the initiative campuses. advising to ensure that students take with substitutions and waivers to assist is to bring it up to 54 percent, which “There are a lot of things we have the correct courses and appropriate students in meeting their graduation would put it in the top quartile of done already to improve our graduation number of credits, mandating earlier requirements. ᭿ CSUN Faculty, Staff and Students Participate in ‘Day of Action’ Hundreds of Marchers Express Support for Public Education

undreds of California State of a nationwide “Day of Action” in take their concerns to state legislators Jolene Koester. “Education is key to University, Northridge students, which teachers, college professors, at a rally in Sacramento on March 22. the future of California.” H faculty and staff participated students and parents around the “I am heartened that on this day The daylong event, which was in a march and rally on Thursday, country brought attention to the so many members of our campus organized by the California Faculty March 4 to protest cuts in public impact that budget cuts were having community found positive expression Association and various campus groups, education. on education. Cal State Northridge for the value of higher education,” included a student class walkout, rally The activities at CSUN were part students and faculty are expected to said Cal State Northridge President and demonstrations. ᭿

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he 44th Annual CSUN Staff Jason Mejia, Department of Geography Jinyi Li, Michael D. Eisner College of Education Sandra Darden, Klotz Student Health Center Service and Excellence Recog - Carina Mendoza, Oviatt Library Mitchell Lieu, Financial Aid and Scholarships Edwin Davila, Physical Plant Management nition Event will be held from James Merrin, Klotz Student Health Center Hilda Loomis, Physical Plant Management Suparporn Del Castillo, University Cash Services T Michelle Messiha, Associated Students Howard Lutwak, Office of Internal Auditor Colleen Frenck, Student Development and 8:30–11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 in the Northridge Center Complex, Brian Miller, Student Affairs Technology Mary Lynn, Admissions and Records International Programing Nasir Monem, The University Corporation James Macaluso, National Center on Deafness Kevin Glasson, Information Technology Resources University Student Union. This event Joanne Moreno, Department of Kinesiology Perry Martin, Physical Plant Management Tammy Glenn, University Advancement recognizes staff and administrators Carol Nardini, University Student Union Catherine McLeod, The University Corporation Paul Haberkorn, Physical Plant Management for long-term service to the university. Megan Norman, University Development Maria Mendoza, Physical Plant Management Ernesto Hidalgo, Admissions and Records Eligibility is based on continuous Joseph O’Connor, University Web Communications Samuel Mincer, Physical Plant Management Javier Hildalgo, Academic Resources and Planning service, recognizing temporary or Robert Park, College of Social and Behavioral James Moran, Tseng College Steve Jordan, Physical Plant Management permanent employment status at half Sciences/ Educational Equity Kristin Morris, Environmental Health and Safety Brenda J. Kanno, Department of Biology time base or greater. All employment Norma Pineda, Department of Mathematics Dominique Munoz, University Advancement Kelly Kroeker, Center for Excellence in Sandra Plotin, The University Corporation James Ortega, Physical Plant Management Learning and Teaching on this campus is honored. University, Anawan Prachasaisoradej, Admissions and Maro Parian, Department of Theatre William Lee, Department of Chemistry and auxiliary, and combined service years Records Sonia Quintanilla, Physical Plant Management Biochemistry are recognized. Jacob Prendez, Student Outreach & Recruitment Linda Reid-Chassiakos, Klotz Student Astrid Logan, Department of Police Services Please review the preliminary list Silvia Ramirez, Klotz Student Health Center Health Center Roni Lopez, Physical Plant Management below. If you believe your years of Sandra Ramos, Student Accounting Hildamerie Reyes, Tseng College Ruben Lopez, Physical Plant Management service should be recognized and your Annette Rivera, Klotz Student Health Center Gary Richardson, Valley Performing Arts Center Joyce Mikus, Tseng College name is not on the list, or if your name Scott Rodgers, IT Network Engineering Mesan Richardson, Educational Opportunity Juana Mora, Faculty Affairs is not correctly listed, please e-mail Cynthia Roseman, Accounts Payable Program Trent Morgan, Associated Students Kenneth Rosenthal, Facilities Planning George Roupas, Facility Services Anthony Nguyen, Michael D. Eisner College Marianne Hudz in the Office of Human Yontra Rufus, Department of Police Services Dora Saucedo, Student Health Center of Education Resources, [email protected], Karen Sabbah, Mike Curb College of Arts, Frank Schultz III, Physical Plant Management Ronald Norton, Environmental Health and Safety by Monday, April 12. You and your Media, and Communication Scott Selna, National Center on Deafness Carolyn Okazaki, University Counseling Services supervisor will be receiving an Sima Sadafi, Liberal Studies Program Vicky Seno, College of Engineering and Joyce Scanlin, Intercollegiate Athletics invitation by e-mail. Thank you for Elaine Saler, Distance Learning Program Computer Sciences Bruce Shapiro, University Counseling Services your service! George Sarka, Klotz Student Health Center Cindy Sloan, University Cash Services Paul Slater, Physical Plant Management We are also accepting nominations Tracy Shields, Admissions and Records Edwin Smith, Facility Services Olivia Solis, Residential Life and University Harold Spencer, Academic Resources and James Sutton, Physical Plant Management Conference Services for the President’s, Merit and Team Planning Vanessa Sutton, College of Business and Richard Spengel, College of Science and Awards. Criteria and nomination forms Mark Stevens, University Counseling Services Economics Mathematics are online at www.csun.edu/ohrs . Jerry Stinner, College of Science & Mathematics Homer Temple, Information Technology Patricia Tabidian, College of Health and Glenn Storey, Conference & Customer Service John Valdez, Associated Students Human Development Michelle Street, Educational Equity Bobbi Van Every, Office of Human Resources Florence Thompson, Student Services Center 5-Year Honorees Tsubura Talactac, Financial Aid Systems Donna Van Helsland, Health and Human Terri Velazco, Physical Plant Management Brenda Acosta, International & Exchange Downie Techaviratanakul, Michael D. Eisner Development Jeffrey Weston, Physical Plant Management College of Education /Elementary Education Sharon Veralund, Admissions & Records Student Center 25-Year Honorees Marianne Afifi, Oviatt Library Geetha Thomas, University Advancement Jim Villar, Department of Police Services Gregorio Alcantar, Financial Aid/Counseling Administrative Services Gurjit Walia, University Student Union Barbara Ball, Physical Plant Management Javier Anguiano, Child & Adolescent Development Scott Trevino, Admissions and Records John Wall, College of Social and Behavioral Colleen Gilbert, Oviatt Library Adriana Arias, Associated Students Scott Tsunoda, Office of Human Resources Sciences Michelle Harrington, Information Technology Arpie Aroian, University Advancement Tiffany Veazie, Tseng College of Extended Michael Washington, Facility Services Cynthia Harris, Department of Political Science Administrative Services Learning Bruce Weinstein, Physical Plant Management Karen Kearns, Mike Curb College of Arts, Jessica Ash, Financial Systems Sophia Vegas, Office of Human Resources Damien Wimbush, Center on Disabilities Media, and Communication Marvin Villanueva, Student Services Center/EOP Tamara Kotlyar, Financial and Accounting Services Yeranui Barsegyan, College of Social & 15-Year Honorees Behavioral Sciences/Educational Equity Hoa Walsh, Financial Systems Changlong Lin, Department of Journalism Shelley Bartenstein, Graduate Studies, Merri Whitelock, Center for Innovative and Joseph Aguirre, Physical Plant Management Christopher Mahoney, Information Technology Research & International Programs Engaged Learning Opportunities (CIELO) Oscar Babers, Jr., Physical Plant Management Resources Karen Bergamo, Tseng College William Wilson, Department of Cinema & Timothy Boyle, College of Social and Gigi Mcguire, Student Outreach and Karen Bess, National Center on Deafness Television Arts Behavioral Sciences Recruitment Services Stephen Blakkolb, IT Help Desk Muhammad Zaman, IT Systems Lidia Carrillo, The Career Center Barry Mendes, Physical Plant Management William Caulk, Information Technology Resources Christina Mercado, Physical Plant Management Samia Boctor, Klotz Student Health Center 10-Year Honorees Manuel Casillas, Postal and Delivery Services James Dacosta, Information Technology Kristen Pichler, University Student Union Eliza Corpuz, The University Corporation Edmond Anderiassian, Department of Resources Thomas Piernik, Student Development and Corvin Courtney, Residential Life and Chemistry and Biochemistry Mary Dudley, Michael D. Eisner College of International Program Conference Administration Susan Andraus, University Advancement Education/Credential Office Christopher Sales, Information Technology Mattie Covington, Department of Anthropology Sharon Aranoff, Klotz Student Health Center Rhonda Gershon, Office of Human Resources Resources Bonnie Crawford, Michael D. Eisner College Steven Barnthouse, Residential Life & Geneva Ginalski, Oviatt Library John Siebenthal, Physical Plant Management of Education/Credential Office University Conference Services Rashawn Green, Undergraduate Studies Cynthia Teare, Admissions and Records Patricia Crespo, Financial & Tax Services Jeffrey Batten, Department of Physics and Darryl Hart, Physical Plant Management Sheryl Thompson, Learning Resource Center Cathy Crocker, Admissions and Records Astronomy Gilda Hendrickson, The University Corporation Randal Thomson, University Advancement Paula Crutcher, Oviatt Library Imre Boldis, Plumbing Shop Valerie Hughes, Physical Plant Management Barrington Walker, Information Technology Patricia Cuellar De Cruz, Klotz Student Therese Bott, The University Corporation Joe Medina, Office of Human Resources Resources Health Center Greg Buesing, University Advancement Lorenzo Morales, Physical Plant Management Delphia Williams, Oviatt Library Sonja Daniels, Student Development & Vic Catalasan, Office of Information Technology Alfred Moreno, Jr., Michael D. Eisner Heidi Wolfbauer, College of Business and International Programming Griselda Corona, Office of Human Resources College of Education Economics Kit Espinosa, Department of Police Services Elizabeth Corrigan, The University Corporation Susan Mueller, Department of History Susan Young, Department of Kinesiology Ruben Cota, University Student Union John Olmeda, Residential Life and University Cathleen Fager, College of Business & Economics 30-Year Honorees Angelica M. Flores, The University Corporation Dave Crandall, Associated Students Conference Services Christopher Gale, Department of Police Services Denise Cruz, University Cash Services Janet Pinneau, Athletics Administration Todd Andrew, Physical Plant Management Cynthia Gonzalez, Associated Students Guillermo Cuevas, Physical Plant Management Kathleen Pohl, Oviatt Library Karen Bilsky, College of Science and Carolina Guillermo, Admissions and Records Yvonne David, Financial Aid and Scholarships Helen Quiroz, National Center on Deafness Mathematics Theresa Hadden, Student Development & Jane DeLorenzis, The University Corporation Soledad Ramirez, Physical Plant Management Lizbeth De La Cruz, Educational Opportunity International Programming Rigoberto Diaz Sorto, Physical Plant Management Tina Reed, PeopleSoft Campus Support Program Jasmine Hines, Physical Plant Management Jo Ann Fernandez, Department of Management Kate Rodriguez, Physical Plant Management Eric Forbes, Admissions and Records Bettina Huber, Academic Resources and Barbra Frye, Tseng College Ellen Steinberg, Purchasing and Contract Elaine Helmes, Admissions and Records Planning Estela Fuentes, The University Corporation Administration Judith Hennessey, College of Business and Sandra Jardin, Admissions and Records Nesson Gaite, The University Corporation Diane Stephens, Academic Resources and Economics Chanel Johnson, Office of Human Resources Leslie Gillman, Academic Resources and Planning Janet Onishi, University Student Union Richard W. King, The University Corporation Planning Kevin Sullivan, College of Engineering and Marlene Perez, Office of Academic Advisement Ashlie Kite, Athletics Administration Rosalia Gomez, Academic Resources and Computer Science Robert Sidansky, National Center on Deafness Tina Kotin-Savitch, Department of Sociology Planning Sandra Tan, Daily Sundial Dawn Stanley, PeopleSoft Campus Support Kevin Lizarraga, University Student Union Lauren Gonzalez, National Center on Deafness Li Ye, Information Technology Resources Hai-Ling Tang, Oviatt Library Victor Gonzalez, Physical Plant Management Larisa Lopez, Center of Achievement 20-Year Honorees 35-Year Honorees Tracy Lynch, Information Technology William Hong, Information Technology Florence Manumpil, College of Social and Damien Iddamalgoda, Physical Plant Management Joseph Antunez, Academic Affairs Patricia Cummings, Facilities Planning Behavioral Sciences Ursula Janofsky, Information Technology Richard Barrett, Tseng College Cynthia Demuth, Admissions and Records Joaquin Marinez, The University Corporation Ping Jiang, Information Technology Evangeline Bolton, Health Sciences Debra Finley, Purchasing and Contract Alfredo Martinez, Postal and Delivery Services Kiran Kalra, Tseng College Sheila Brown, Family and Consumer Sciences Administration Migdonia Martinez, Department of Chemistry/ Bessie Karras-Lazaris, Tseng College Beverly Cabello, Michael D. Eisner College Selma Mayhew, Admissions and Records Biochemistry Brenda Keeling, University Cash Services of Education Kurt Pedesky, Physical Plant Management Dianne McDaniel, The University Corporation Jolene Koester, Office of the President Jayne Calucag, Financial Aid and Scholarships Brian Petersen, Department of Art Richard McKee, Postal and Delivery Services Lynn Kubrin, Admissions and Records Josefina Carbajal, Financial Aid and Scholarships Georgia Reed, Office of Human Resources Cheryl McMillan, Alumni Relations Mark Kuhlman, College of Social and Hector Carrillo, Jr., Physical Plant Management Mark Schaubert, Mike Curb College of Arts, Rian Medlin, Faculty Affairs Behavioral Sciences Carlos Castillo, Police Services Media, and Communications Brenda Lacy, Associated Students Annie Cox, Michael D. Eisner College of Education Cindy Trigg, Department of Marketing

2 California State University, Northridge ·@CSUN · March 15, 2010 www.csun.edu/ua/publicrelations/atcsun/ For Your Information publishes The deadline for the March 29 [email protected] , sending them to announcements of events, public issue is Monday, March 22. mail drop 8242 or faxing them to meetings, notices, classes and We strive to include all items (818) 677-4909. E-mail is the deadlines. Submission deadline is submitted by deadline occurring preferred method of submitting. noon on Monday, one week before until the next issue. Submit future Note: fmi– means for more FFYYII the next issue. items by e-mailing them to information. ᭿

-Voice Coaching for Faculty ٗ Listening to the Narratives of Pre ٗ Events Public Meetings Christine Menzies, presenter. Stonewall Gay Women Wednesdays, March 17 and 24, Friday, March 19 from 1–3 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 Personnel Planning and 1–2:30 p.m. at Sierra Hall 422, Marie Cartier, presenter. When Will the Review Committee CIELO Conference Lab. ٗ John Rechy Lecture and Reading Punishment End? Meets 1:15–5 p.m. Tuesday, March 30 from 4–6:30 p.m. Graduate Studies, Research & Intl. March 17 and 24 Employee Assistance Program Rechy, pioneer of modern gay Programs, College of Humanities, University Hall 277 The Office of Human Resources and literature, presenter. Chicana/o Studies Department, Gender the Employee Assistance Program ٗ Defying Gender Stereotypes and & Women’s Studies Department and Tseng College Faculty will be offering a special workshop Racial Norms: Naming African the Women’s Resource and Research Committee and seminar series. The workshops American Women’s Realities in Hip- Center will sponsor “When Will the Meets 3:15–5 p.m. are available to all interested CSUN Hop and Neo Soul Music. Punishment End?” It’s a documentary Wednesday, March 17 faculty and staff. Friday, April 16 from 1–3 p.m. in .about formerly incarcerated women Bookstore Complex Conference Room ٗ What Really Works? 2010 Weight Sierra Hall, Room 209 rebuilding their lives. The event will Loss Trends Diane Bartlow, presenter. take place at 4 p.m. in the Noski Faculty Senate Wednesday, March 17 from 1–2 p.m. Auditorium. Reception and panel Meets 2–4 p.m. in the HR Training Room, Oviatt 16. discussion to follow film. fmi– Dianne Thursday, March 18 Ellen Bauersfeld, presenter. Deadlines Bartlow, x2097. Oviatt Library Presentation Room ٗ Free Furlough Yoga Wednesdays, March 17 and 24 Wong-Sayaman Equality Award Tuesday, March 16 Educational Policies from 1–1:50 p.m. in Redwood Hall, The Queer Studies Program is Women in Science and Committee Room 251. accepting applications for the Wong- Engineering Study Room Meets 2–4 p.m. Brittny McCarthy, instructor. Sayaman Equality Award, a $1,000 The Oviatt Library will host the Wednesday, March 31 scholarship for an undergraduate dedication of the Women in Science University Hall 211 Professional Development student who is working to promote and Engineering Study Room and the Professional Developmental classes awareness and acceptance of queer, celebration of the Bonita Campbell are available to assist members of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender WISE Endowment to benefit the Oviatt Classes the CSUN community. Training is persons. The deadline to apply is Library. The event will take place at available to all eligible staff and March 15. fmi– http://www.csun.edu/gs/ 6 p.m. in the Oviatt Library, Graduate Spring Safety Workshops faculty. Registration ad event info wong_sayaman_equality_award_ Study Room. RSVP is required. The Department of Police Services varies. fmi– Sue Talavera, application_form.pdf or x7217. fmi– Joyclyn Dunham, x2638. will host “Spring Safety Workshops” [email protected] a series of classes open to students, or x3820. Faculty Development Grant Wednesday, March 17 faculty and the community. Workshops ٗ Basic Business Writing CSUN’s China Institute is accepting The Brains of Psychopathic will take place at the CSUN Police Wednesday, March 24, 9–11 a.m. applications for a $1.000 faculty Killers: The Nexus of Genesis Department. fmi– Daniel Foster, Oviatt Library, HR Training Room 16 development grant to start a project Environment, Brain Damage [email protected] or x5820. in his/her discipline that advances The College of Social and Behavioral ٗ Rape Aggression Defense, “Basic Self CalPERS Retirement Seminar the field of China Studies or promotes Sciences will host the Richard Smith Defense for Women” CalPERS will present “Strategic long-term exchange and collaboration lecture in Culture Studies, entitled March 15, 17, 22, and 25, Planning for Your Future: An for faculty and students. There are “The Brains of the Psychopathic 5:30–8:30 p.m. Important CalPERS Retirement two grants available. Applications Killers: The Nexus of the Genesis ٗ Identity Theft Prevention, “Has Your Workshop,” on Wednesday, March 24 are due by March 20. fmi– Harold Environment.” James Fallon, professor Identity Been Compromised?” from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. Giedt, [email protected] or of psychiatry and human behavior Wednesday, March 24, 12–1 p.m. in the Oviatt Library, Presentation Justin Su, [email protected] . from UC Irvine, will lecture. The Room. fmi– Mindy Fox at http:// event starts at 7 p.m., Sierra Hall, Benefits Information www.calpers.ca.gov or (888) 225-7377. Outstanding Graduating Whitsett Room. A reception will Workshops- Spring 2010 Senior Award follow. fmi– x4030. The Office of Human Resources will Summer Session at CSUN The Office of the Vice President for offer benefit information workshops The Tseng College at Cal State Student Affairs is accepting applications Saturday, March 20 for all interested CSUN faculty and Northridge will offer more than 640 for the 2010 Outstanding Graduating Chinese New Year’s Banquet staff. The workshops will take place classes in this year’s summer session. Senior Award. Four students will The China Institute and Chinese in the Human Resources Conference Students may choose from three receive an award of $1,000 each in Student Association at CSUN will Room, UN 165, unless otherwise noted. separate sessions: May 25–Aug. 13 recognition for academic excellence, host the annual Chinese New Year’s fmi– http://www.calstate.edu/HR/ (12 weeks), May 25–July 2 (6 weeks), service to the community and campus, Banquet to celebrate the “Year of the benefitsportal/tsa . and July 6–Aug 13 (6 weeks). and exceptional achievements or Tiger.” Special performances include ٗ Fidelity One-on-One Retirement fmi– http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/ personal life circumstances that have Master Qian of Shanghai Opera Tuesday, March 16 summer/html or x2504. been overcome. Applications are due Academy, CSUN Women’s Chorale To schedule an appointment, Monday, April 12. Applications are and CSA performers, talented young call (800) 642-7131. available at http://www.csun.edu/ .artists from the community and ٗ TIAA-CREF One-on-One Retirement Notices studentaffairs/students or fmi– x2391 delicious holiday food from L.A Buffet. Thursday, March 25 The event takes place from 6–9 p.m. To schedule an appointment, Spring 2010 Colloquium WCAAS Announcement at the Grand Salon in the University call (800) 732-8353. The Center for Sex and Gender The Western Conference of the Student Union. fmi– Justine Zhixin Su, Research will present the Spring 2010 Association for Asian Studies invites x2138. Faculty Development Colloquium Series, which highlights proposals for papers and panels on Faculty Development presents free faculty on research on sex, gender all aspects of Asian Studies for WCAAS Thursday, Apr. 22 training workshops for CSUN faculty and sexuality. Lectures will take place 2010 to be held on October 22–24 at 40th Anniversary in Sierra Hall 439, CIELO Conference in Sierra Hall, Whitsett Room, unless Cal State Northridge. The conference of the Earth Fair Room, unless noted otherwise. otherwise specified. fmi– http:// theme will be: Translating Asia: Past, The Associated Students Environmental fmi– Donna Brooks, x6656. www.csun.edu/sexgenderandresearch Present and Future. The deadline Affairs Committee will host the 40th ٗ “Developing and Assessing Students’ or [email protected] . to submit a paper, a panel or .Anniversary of the Earth Fair. The Critical Thinking Skills” ٗ A Conversation with Lisa Powell, roundtable forum is April 15 event takes place from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Jan Tolan, presenter. co-founder of United Lesbians of fmi– http://www.csun.edu/wcaas. on the Bayramian Hall Lawn and Thursdays, March 18, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. African American Heritage and Camp ᭿ ᭿ ᭿ .Cleary Walk West. 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CSUN Discontinues Men’s and athletic eligibility expires. The CSUN Women’s Swimming Program Athletic Department will provide the As part of campus-wide reductions to student-athletes with assistance should help deal with the ongoing campus they decide to transfer to another and statewide financial crisis, Cal State university or college. Northridge Intercollegiate Athletics will discontinue its men’s and women’s Twitter, Facebook and swim programs at the conclusion of Alumni Network Among the 2009-10 academic year. CSUN Communication Tools “This decision was very difficult Whether you prefer Facebook, Twitter to make,” said Rick Mazzuto, director or LinkedIn, faculty, staff, students

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painful, but the sports program is has used social media as a commu - o h suffering the same cuts that are nications tool. Currently, the campus Several CSUN faculty were recognized at the 55th annual Engineers Council banquet P on Feb. 20. The annual banquet recognizes engineers and scientists from industry and occurring throughout California and has five channels including YouTube academia for their professional contributions. From left, Hamid Johari (Mechanical across our campus.” and the Alumni Network. Thousands Engineering) and his wife, Sepideh Johari; Zeynep Toker (Urban Studies and Planning), The move to discontinue men’s follow CSUN daily through these Bruno Osorno (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Dean S. K. Ramesh (Engineering and women’s swimming will reduce various channels to find out the and Computer Science), Taehyung “George” Wang (Computer Science) and his wife, the number of intercollegiate sports latest news and information about Gyesook Wang. Johari, Osorno and Wang were among the CSUN faculty honored at the banquet. supported by Cal State Northridge to the campus and to connect with one 18 (eight men’s, 10 women’s). CSUN another and share ideas, opinions still ranks in the upper half of the and perspectives. The reunion was streamed on a not attend the event. Big West Conference members in Joseph O’Connor, CSUN’s Manager live Webcast. The university Web CSUN also recently launched a terms of team sponsorship. of University Web Communications, team fielded reunion-related Facebook social media page that highlights Undergraduate student-athletes said Cal State Northridge’s use of messages from as far as Miami, New these various channels. For more now on the men’s and women’s social media last year during the York and Sweden. Many Twitter information about social media at rosters who are receiving athletics university’s first all-class Grand messages came in from reunion Cal State Northridge, visit scholarships will retain aid until their Reunion proved especially successful. participants and alumni who could www.csun.edu/socialmedia . ᭿

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Art and Exhibits ‘Now Give Three Cheers’ Bianchi Planetarium Faculty Artist Series The Waiting Room The Timeless Magic of Gilbert and James Dorsa, harpsichordist. A dark comedy about the timeless Sullivan exhibition features Gilbert Fri., March 19, 7:30 p.m. quest for beauty and its cost. For gallery info, call (818) 677-2156. For ticket info, (818) 677-2488 Main gallery hours: Mon. through Sat. and Sullivan posters, music scores, or visit www.csun.edu/physics/ Cypress Recital Hall Written by Lisa Loomer. 12-4 p.m. and Thursdays noon–8 p.m. books, theater programs, and more. planetarium. Telescope viewing Fri., March 19, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free unless specified. For follows second show. American Guitar Society library exhibits, call (818) 677-2285. Through Fri., July 16. Sat., March 20, 7:30 p.m. C.K. and Teresa Tseng Gallery, Kravchak and Morris Duo, Sun., March 21, 2 p.m. Student Advertising Oviatt Library ‘Spring Sky Show’ and oboe and guitar. Wed., March 24, 7:30 p.m. Graphics Association ‘The Hidden Oceans of Sun., March 21, 7:30 p.m. Thu., March 25, 7:30 p.m. (SAGA) Europa’ Athletics (home games): Cypress Recital Hall Fri., March 26, 7:30 p.m. Advisor: Magdy Rizk. Fri., March 26, 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 27, 7:30 p.m. Through Thu., March 18. Faculty and staff receive reduced rate Jazz Lab Band and Sun., March 28, 2 p.m. West Gallery, Art and Design Center general admission to all regular season Cinematheque NuVeau Art Ensemble Studio Theatre Lab, Nordhoff Hall home events. For more info, Gary Pratt, director. 113 call (818) 677-2488 or visit Art History Project Fri., March 26, 7:30 p.m. $8 –$16 www.GoMatadors.com. Screenings are free and take place in Fri., March 19 through the Alan and Elaine Armer Theater Cypress Recital Hall Thu., March 25. Baseball on the first floor of Manzanita Hall at Aspen Santa Fe Ballet West Gallery, Art and Design Center 3/16 UNLV 2 p.m. the southwest corner of campus. Faculty Composer’s Group Tue., April 13, 8 p.m. Seating not guaranteed. For more 3/26 Sacramento State 3 p.m. info, call (818) 677-3192 or see Featuring works by Hosken, Kessner, Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Working Toward a 3/27 Sacramento State 1 p.m. www.cinematheque.csun.edu. Marinescu, Sellers and Toutant. $45 Sustainable Future 3/28 Sacramento State 1 p.m. Sun., March 28, 7:30 p.m. The Institute for Sustainability 3/29 University at Albany 3 p.m. Remixing Pop Culture: Cypress Recital Hall presents an exhibit on CSUN’s Subverting Gender and sustainability efforts. Softball Sexuality with Remix Theater/ Performanc e Exhibit coordinators: Hedy 3/16 North Dakota 2 p.m. Videos Carpenter, Helen Cox and 3/17 Oklahoma 1 & 3 p.m. Challenging media messages through Interpreted performances subject to Sarah Erickson. 3/18 Louisville 3 p.m. re-cutting and re-framing media. change. is published biweekly during the academic Through Thu., April 1. 3/25 Utah 12 & 2 p.m. Thu., March 25, 12:30 –2:30 p.m. year for the university community of California State University, Northridge. Oviatt Library Lobby Copies are available with out charge and Women’s Tennis Michael Hauge on request. Direct inquiries, comments, and suggestions to Managing Editor, Painting Guild 3/19 Wyoming 1:30 p.m. Pitch Seminar Marketing and Communications, Advisor: Sam Fields. 3/24 Dartmouth 2 p.m. Screenwriter Michael Hauge 18111 Nordhoff St., UN 110 Northridge, CA 91330-8242. Fri., March 26 through Thu., April 1. will speak. Men’s and Women’s voice (818) 677-2130 / fax (818) 677-4909 West Gallery, Art and Design Center Mon., March 29, 7 p.m. e-mail [email protected] Track and Field Web site www.csun.edu/ua/ publicrelations/atcsun/ Robert Williams: 3/18 Northridge Invitational Music Conceptual Realism in Multi Events all day Nai-Ni Chen Jolene Koester, President ᭡ Vance T. Peterson, V. P. for University the Service of the 3/19 Northridge Invitational Dance Company Advancement Admission to all music events (unless Hypothetical Multi Events all day Fusing American modern dance Ligeia Polidora, Interim Asst. V.P., other wise specified): $10 general, $7 Marketing and Communications Robert Williams’ new body of work, faculty, staff and seniors, $5 students. with Asian art. Editorial Team including paintings, prints and Women’s Water Polo Tue., March 16, 8 p.m. Shanté Morgan, Managing Editor sculptures. 3/27 Long Beach State An Evening of Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Brenda Roberts, Editor, Publications Randal Scot Thomson, Through Sat., April 3. & Alumni 12 & 3:30 p.m. Small Group Jazz $45 Director of Publications Main Gallery Matt Harris and Gary Pratt, directors. Carmen Ramos Chandler, Diane Schuur Director of News and Information Wed., March 17, 7:30 p.m. Tatsuo Kumagai, Graphic Designer Cypress Recital Hall Vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur. Lee Choo, Photographer Arman Sadri, Student Intern Sat., March 27, 8 p.m. Veronica Morris, Student Intern Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Sergio Sanchez, Student Intern Recyclable $45