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Vol. XIV · No. 9 February 15, 2010 Cal State Northridge—The Intellectual, Economic and Cultural Heart of the San Fernando Valley and Beyond Anonymous Donor’s $1 Million Pledge Honors CTVA Alum Gift Will Support Cinema and Television Arts Department Scholarships

al State Northridge has received “It is so difficult to think that a a $1 million pledge from an student this young has left us,” she C anonymous donor who asked said. “Yet, his legacy will live on in that the money be used to support the work of these other students he scholarships for students in the Depart - is able to help.” ment of Cinema and Television Arts. Scott Weiss transferred to Northridge The gift will be used to create the in 1999 after having completed his Scott M. Weiss Memorial Scholarship general education requirements at Fund and the Scott M. Weiss Memorial Pierce and Valley Colleges. He enrolled Scholarship Endowment in honor of in what was then the Radio-Television- a cinema and television arts alumnus Film Department with an eye on a and entertainment industry professional career in the entertainment industry. who was killed in an automobile During his final year at the

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o memory will be both an encourage - t company offered him a one-year o h ment and a standard for a talented, P contract to edit film coverage of the creative and enterprising student to Scott M. Weiss CTVA student adjusts his camera in Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. cross the bridge from school to his preparation for making a student film. In 2003, Weiss was hired by RIOT, or her professional life. The gift truly Karen Kearns, associate dean of was the first time one of our tele - a Santa Monica-based post-production is wonderful.” CSUN’s Mike Curb College of Arts, vision projects won a CSU Media company, to work exclusively on the Scott M. Weiss Scholarships will Media, and Communication, had Arts award. Scott was the editor on company’s contract with the Fox be awarded to cinema and television Weiss as a student in fall 2000. that team. Broadcasting Company. His editing arts students who meet the university’s “Scott was in my single-camera “He was a great student. He was skills were used to create promos for financial need requirements and television class,” she said. “He and funny and he worked really well with upcoming movies on the FX cable demonstrate promise in their major. his group created a wonderful, five- his group,” Kearns recalled. “He just channel. Pleased with his work, Fox That will be measured by their passion, minute piece called ‘Silver Lining.’ It added so much to the team and its hired Weiss as an in-house editor in commitment, creativity and effort. A was about a little girl who was hit by ability to create this wonderful story.” 2006 when it ended its contract with recipient must be at least a sophomore a car and killed. Her organs were Kearns said she was “touched” RIOT. and maintain a 2.5 or higher grade donated and the family met the little that an endowment for cinema and Two years later, on July 12, 2008, point average. The first scholarship is girl who received their daughter’s television arts students was created Weiss was killed in an automobile expected to be awarded later this year. heart. It was very touching. It also in his honor. accident. He was 32. ᭿ CSUN Finds Creative Ways to Help Haiti Earthquake Victims Benefit Concert, Coin Drive and Shoe Collection Among Student Lead Initiatives

al S tate Northridge will host citizens of the world.” Big West Conference institutions to member institutions must donate half “CSUN’s Hands for Haiti” a In addition to the showcase, participate in the annual Big West of their proceeds to the winner’s C student and professional show - university representatives have collected Coin Drive. The coin drive, which charity of choice. case to benefit victims of the Haiti hundreds of pairs of shoes to donate takes place during the month of For more information about the earthquake on Friday, Feb. 26 from to Sports Chalet’s “Soles 4 Souls” February, helps raise money for showcase, contact Hamid Jahangard 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the University program. The campus’ Student- charity. The school that raises the at [email protected] Student Union’s (USU) Northridge Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC) most money wins and the other or call (818) 677-4171. ᭿ Center. gathered dozens of their “gently” The event is free but a $10 used athletic shoes for victims. “suggested” donation will be accepted SAAC also has pledged to donate Nonprofit Org. at the door. Proceeds will go to the its Big West Coin Drive winnings to U.S.Postage Hope for Haiti Now fund. The show - the Children’s Hunger Fund Haitian PAID case will feature musical performances, Earthquake relief. California State spoken word and slide shows by CSUN The campus is one of the nine University 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, California 91330-8242 Northridge students. Organizers are also interested in cash and in-kind donations from “This is what alumni and local businesses. “Students, faculty, staff and com - we should be doing mu nity members who live in the Northridge area have a history of as global citizens knowing what it is like to be hit by a natural disaster,” said Hamid of the world.” Jahangard, the USU’s program coor - dinator for major events. “This is —Hamid Jahangard what we should be doing as global USU program coordinator for major events CSUN Police Go Green with T3 Electric Vehicle Three-Wheeler Improves Access, Visibility on Campus and Saves Money

n keeping with the campus’ efforts expensive parts of her operation including the LAPD and the L.A. County to become more environmentally were gasoline and the maintenance Sheriff’s Department. I friendly, Cal State Northridge’s of gasoline vehicles. The department The T3 is the latest effort by the Department of Police Services has cut its patrol vehicle fleet by three police department to find eco-friendly traded in a few of its old four-wheeled, cars and replaced them with the T3s ways to serve the campus. The gas guzzling black-and-white patrol in fall 2009. department has a bicycle division vehicles for new battery-powered “We saw this as a great alternative,” that patrols campus housing and the three wheelers. Glavin said. “We increase officer campus core. The agency has also The T3 Motion is a three wheel visibility, save energy, contribute to purchased the CT Series Micro electric personal mobility electric vehicle, an eco-friendly environment and we car to replace one of its gas trucks. designed with law enforcement in save on long-term costs.” Fernandez said the T3 can travel mind. Officers ride it standing up and The T3 vehicles cost between at speeds up to 20 mph. Its zero can use it to gain access to locations $8,000 and $10,000 each and come emissions make the vehicle environ - hard to reach in a traditional patrol complete with lights, sirens, and a mentally friendly. It is also economical car and to improve visibility on campus glove box for emergency equipment. with an estimated operating cost of n e

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decided to purchase the vehicles last of its “excellent” reputation. It is used h platform puts the driver nine inches P year in the wake of state budget on college campuses like USC and CSUN Police Officer Mike Reyes patrols the above the ground for visibility above cuts. She said some of the most by police agencies around the nation, Oviatt Library on the T3 Motion vehicle. crowds. ᭿ Annual Disabilities Conference Moves to San Diego Conference Will Examine All Aspects of Technology and Disability and Feature Internationally Recognized Speakers

housands of people from around Center on Disabilities, which orga - we are really looking forward to Computer/Electronic Accommodations the world—from entrepreneurs nizes the internationally acclaimed reaching out to this community.” Program (CAP) will mark its 20th T and tech industry executives to conference every year. The conference examines all anniversary with a post keynote academics and persons with disabilities Traditionally, the conference has aspects of technology and disability special event, free services to federal —are expected to gather in late March been held in the Los Angeles area. and features a faculty of internationally employees with disabilities and to explore new ways technology can Over the years the conference has recognized speakers, two days of wounded service members. help the disabled. grown to about 5,000 attendees, forcing pre-conference workshops, more For more information about the Cal State Northridge’s 25th Annual organizers to split it between two than 300 general session workshops conference or how to register, visit International Technology and Persons hotels. Organizers chose to move the and more than 140 exhibitors dis - the Center on Disabilities’ Web site with Disabilities Conference—the conference to San Diego this year as playing the latest technology for at www.csunconference.org or call largest of its kind in the world—is a way of enabling its participants to persons with disabilities. the center at (818) 677-2578 V/TTY. scheduled to take place March 22 –27 gather in one place. Capt. Ivan Castro, one of only The Center on Disabilities at at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel “For the first time in many years, three blind officers serving on active California State University, Northridge in San Diego. we will be able to host the entire event duty in the Army and the only blind is committed to the vision of an inclu - “Those who attend will be able under one roof, which is a win-win officer serving in the U.S. Army Special sive society in which persons of all to network with visionary thinkers, for everyone,” Plotin said. “The excite - Forces, will give the conference’s abilities have the chance to achieve learn about innovative solutions and ment has been building since we first keynote address at 5:30 p.m. on their goals and experience success. interact with technology that has the announced the move. The proximity Tuesday, March 23. Through the provision of training potential to change lives in a hands- of active military personnel and In addition to the celebration of and research, it nurtures learning on environment,” said Sandy Plotin, veterans also is a wonderful oppor - the conference’s 25th anniversary, and innovation to improve the managing director of Northridge’s tunity resulting from the move, and the U.S. Department of Defense’s world for people with disabilities. ᭿ Registration Opens for CSUN’s Youth Summer Camps Programs Offer Discounts for Early Registration, Convenience for CSUN Employees

rom sports camps to drama convenient to drop their kids off on information, visit usu.csun.edu/ the campus’ academic program for workshops, Cal State Northridge campus.” sunnydays, call (818) 677-3617 or middle and high school students, opens F offers a variety of summer youth Sunny Days offers full-day and e-mail [email protected] . on Feb. 17 and SAPESS’ registration programs for elementary, middle and half-day programs. The full-day Registration has also opened for begins March 15. Both programs, high school students. program runs from June 21 through CSUN’s popular Teenage Drama offered through the Michael D. Eisner Registration has already opened for Aug. 13, and the half-day program Workshop, a six-week, intensive College of Education, run from June the Sunny Days Camp, an accredited runs from June 28 through July 30. summer workshop for young people 28 through July 30, weekdays. Both summer camp supervised by the CSUN faculty, staff and students interested in theatre. It is open to SAPESS and SAEP offer financial aid University Student Union. It is open get a $10 discount per week. Regis - students entering grades 7 –12 in fall to qualifying families and provide free to children entering grades K –7 in tration is open to the public, but 2010. There is a $100 discount for tuition for children whose parents fall 2010. Campers participate in sports, parents interested in enrolling their students who apply early by March 1 teach in the program. field trips, arts and crafts, drama and children are encouraged to pay at and scholarships are available. For more For more information about the swimming. The camp facility includes least an early deposit to reserve information, visit www.csun.edu/tadw elementary school program, visit a swimming pool, playrooms, secure a spot. or call (818) 677-5811. www.sapess.com or visit www.saep.net outdoor play areas and food service. The regular rate for summer 2010 The university also offers summer to find out information about the “It’s an on-campus childcare is $200, and the CSUN discount reduces academic enrichment through the secondary school program. alternative,” said Jeremy Hamlett, that to $190 per week. The price Summer Academic Program for Ele - For information about the various commercial services manager of the includes daily lunch, snack and mentary School Students (SAPESS) and athletic camps at CSUN, visit http:// University Student Union. “It’s easier extended morning and afternoon care, the Summer Academic Enrichment gomatadors.cstv.com/ot/csno-camps.htm l. for faculty and staff, and it’s more and a weekly field trip. For more Program (SAEP). Registration for SAEP, —Arman Sadri

2 California State University, Northridge ·@CSUN · February 15, 2010 www.csun.edu/ua/publicrelations/atcsun/ For Your Information publishes The deadline for the March 1 [email protected] , sending them to announcements of events, public issue is Monday, February 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. 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Tuesday, March 9 from 12–1 p.m. Transgender Latina Immigrants in Tuesday, March 9 ٗ Medication Management Los Angeles: Understanding the Social University Hall 211 Benefits Information Tuesday, April 13 from 12–1 p.m. Environment and Services Needs of a Workshops Spring 2010 Community.” Yarma Velázquez Vargas, Research and Grants The Office of Human Resources will assistant professor of Chicana/o Studies, Committee offer benefit information workshops Notices will lecture. The event takes place from Meets 10 a.m.–12 p.m. to all interested CSUN faculty and staff. 1–3 p.m. in Sierra Hall, Whisett Room Friday, March 12 The workshops will take place in the Employee Commuter Trans - 451. fmi– [email protected] or visit University Hall 277 Human Resource Conference Room, portation Survey Winners www.csun.edu/sexandgenderresearch . UN 165. Unless otherwise noted. Marcia Shimer (Chemistry) won $300, fmi– www.csun.edu/ohrs/benefits. Suzanne Recer (Music) won $150, and Thursday, Feb. 25 Classes ٗ TIAA-CREF One-on-One Retirement John Adams (Modern and Classical The Archaeology of Thursday, Feb. 25 Languages and Literatures) won $75 Colonialism California Subjects Exam for To schedule an appointment, as winners of the 2009 Employee The Department of Anthropology Teachers (CSET) Preparation call (800) 732-8353. Transportation Survey Drawing. and the College of Social Behavioral The Tseng College will offer test ٗ Fidelity One-on-One Retirement Sciences will present the annual preparation class for the CSET Exam Consultations Appointment as Acting Keith Morton Lecture, “The Archaeology in multiple subjects on Saturday, Tuesday, March 16 Department Chair of Colo nialism: Rethinking Colonial Feb. 20, 27 and March 6, from To schedule an appointment, Provost and Vice President for Encounters with Hunter-Gatherers in 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Jerome Richfield call (800) 642-7131. Academic Affairs Harry Hellenbrand California.” Kent Lightfoot, professor Hall, Room 348. The fee is $415 and announced the appointment of of anthro pology from UC Berkeley, includes the textbook. Pre-enrollmen t Faculty Development Katherine Dabbour as acting chair of will lecture. The event starts at 5 p.m. is required. fmi– http://tsengcollege.csun. Faculty Development presents free the Department of Reference and in Sierra Hall, Whisett Room. edu/testprep.html or x2504. training workshops for CSUN faculty Instructional Services. The appointment fmi– x3331. in Sierra Hall 451, Whitsett Room, is effective March 15, 2010 and will Board Certified unless noted otherwise. fmi– Donna expire Jan. 3, 2011. Wednesday, March 17 Behavior Analysis Brooks, x6656 The Brains of The Tseng College will offer a post- ٗ “Student Plagiarism and Turn-it- Book Bargains Psychopathic Killers master’s university certificate in its in.com: Research Findings” CSUN’s Friends of the Library The College of Social and Behavioral Board Certified Behavior Analyst Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 3–4:30 p.m. Bookstore sells used books in the .Sciences will host the Richard Smith (BCBA) program for those who want ٗ “Promoting Multicultural and Social Oviatt Library from 10 a.m.–2 p.m Lecture in Cultural Studies, entitled to prepare for the BCBA certification Justice Education” Monday–Friday. The group will host “The Brains of the Psychopathic exam. A free information session Monday, Feb. 22 from 12–1:30 p.m. a “Big Lobby Book Sale” on Tuesday, Killers: The Nexus of the Genes, will take place from 6–8 p.m. on at Sierra Hall 439, CIELO Conference Feb. 16, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Environment, Brain Damage.” James Feb. 25 at the CSUN University Club. Room. fmi– Vickie Campbell, x2638. Fallon, professor of psychiatry and fmi– http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/bcba ٗ “Faculty Book Group: Developing human behavior at UC Irvine, will or x6404. Learner-Centered Teaching” Condolences lecture. The event starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 and March 9, The Purchasing and Contract in Sierra Hall, Whitsett Room 451. Social Security Benefits 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Sierra Hall 439, Administration Department and A reception will follow. fmi– x4030. Questions Seminar CIELO Conference Room. campus community have joined in How does Social Security affect retire - ٗ “Teaching Students with Disabilities” extending deep condolences to ment, survivor benefits, Medicare, and Thursday, Feb. 25 from 2–3:30 p.m. Joselito (Joey) Blanco (Purchasing and Public Meetings disability? These questions will be ٗ “Developing and Assessing Students’ Contract Administration) whose answered at a workshop on Tuesday, Critical Thinking Skills” mother recently passed away. Personnel Planning and March 2 in the Oviatt Library, HR Thursday, Feb. 25 and March 18, Review Committee Training Room from 10–11:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Sierra Hall 439, Meets 1:15–5 p.m. 1–2:30 p.m. All interested CSUN faculty CIELO Conference Room. Deadlines Wednesday, Feb. 17 and March 3 and staff are welcome. Registration ٗ Voice Coaching for Faculty University Hall 277 forms are available online at Wednesday, March 3, 10, 17 and 24, Emergency Desk www.surveymoney.com/s/GCJMZZJ or 1–2:30 p.m. at Sierra Hall 422, Reference for Staff Tseng College Faculty www.surveymoney.com/s/GTDH92 . CIELO Conference Lab. The Department of Public Safety has Committee developed the Emergency Operations Meets 3:15–5 p.m. At Your Workstation Professional Desk Reference for staff, available at Wednesday, Feb 17 Exercise Program Development Program www.admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/ Bookstore Complex Conference Room The Employee Assistance Program and Professional Development classes are emergency . The desk reference University Counseling Services have available to assist members of the provides a quick guide for what to Educational Policies collaborated with the Departments CSUN community. Training is available do during some of the most common Committee of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy to all eligible staff and faculty. or likely emergency situations that Meets 2–4 p.m. to offer the workPHT program to Registration and event info varies. might occur on campus. Wednesday, Feb. 24 all faculty and staff. The program fmi– Lauren Nile, x5386. University Hall 211 provides instruction on how to ٗ The Fundamentals of Effective Faculty Early Retirement do simple strength and flexibility Supervision Program (FERP) Applications Senate Executive Committee exercise at a desk. fmi– Steven Loy, Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Completed applications for faculty to Meets 1–4:30 p.m. [email protected] or x3220. ٗ Workplace Etiquette participate in FERP during the 2010–11 Thursday, Feb. 25 Thursday, Feb. 25, academic year are due by Feb. 18. University Hall 277 Communication for from 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Applications are available on the .Youth Institute Classes ٗ Assertive, Non-Defensive Faculty Affairs Web site at www Academic Technology The Department of Communication Communication csun.edu/facultyaffairs/forms/index. Committee Studies will offer a six-week Saturday Tuesday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to htm . The application must include Meets 1–3 p.m. morning course in public speaking 12 p.m. signatures from the faculty member, Friday, March 5 for students in grades 5–12 during the ٗ Basic Business Writing chair and dean before being submitted University Hall 211 2010 spring semester. Classes will be Wednesday, March 24 to Faculty Affairs. fmi– Rian Medlin, held on Saturday mornings from from 9 to 11 a.m. x2962. 9–11:30 a.m., beginning on March 6. FYI continued on page 4. fmi– Lisa Thranow, [email protected]

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continued from page 3. 2010 Faculty Awards Research, Scholarship and March 1 at 5 p.m. fmi– Office of Faculty and Staff Evaluation Nominations are being accepted for Creative Activity Awards Research and Sponsored Projects, on Services for Persons the 2010 faculty awards honoring The Research and Grants Committee x2901. with Disabilities outstanding faculty achievement. is accepting applications for the The CSU Policy for the Provision of Nominations must be received in the 2010–11 competition for Research, Grant Proposal Requests Accommodations and Support Services Faculty Senate Office by Monday, Scholarship and Creative Activity The Office of Faculty Development for Students with Disabilities requires Feb. 22. Supporting materials must Awards. Full-time and part-time faculty is now accepting applications for the that feedback on services to students be received by Monday, March 22. may apply to receive three units of Judge Julian Beck Learning-Centered with disabilities be gathered from The criteria and nomination form are released time or up to $5,000 of Instructional Projects grant. The grant students, faculty and staff every five available on the Faculty Senate Web funding for project expenses. Guide - application is available online at years. The deadline for the evaluation site at www.csun.edu/senate/ lines and application can be found at www.csun.edu/facdev/grants.html . has been extended to Friday, Feb. 19. awards.html. fmi– Heidi Wolfbauer, www.csun.edu/grip/research/funding/ The proposal submission deadline is fmi– http://California-state-university. x3263. oncampus.html . The deadline for Friday, March 5 at 4 p.m. fmi –Kelly dss-faculty-staff-survey.sgizmo.com application submission is Monday, Kroeker, x6536. or e-mail [email protected] . Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program Fee Waiver Deadline The California State University is Black History Month 2010 The CSU Fee Waiver and Reduction seeking applications for the Chancellor’s The Department of Pan African Studies (PAS) and the Black Student Program deadline for the summer Doctoral Incentive Program 2010–11. Union present “Celebration of the Generations,” a series of events 2010 semester is Feb. 17. Applications The goal of the program is to throughout February celebrating Black History Month with lectures, are available on Human Resources’ increase the pool of qualified film screenings and activities. Events include the PAS Speaker Series on Professional Development Web site at candidates for future CSU faculty Monday, Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the USU Grand Salon; the Harambee www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/development/ positions by funding the education Conference on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Northridge feewaiver_enrollment.htm . of doctoral students. Deadline is Center; and the African Studies Interdisciplinary Symposium on Tuesday, Monday, March 1. Hedy fmi– Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the USU Flintridge Room. For more Carpenter, hedy.carpenter information, contact [email protected] or (661) 965-1506. @csun.edu or x2138.

The A.S. Ticket Office in the University Student Union sells tickets to many events on campus, except for some held by outside groups. The Ticket Office is open from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Fri. For prices not given, call (818) 677-2488. To park on campus for performances, Calendar athletic events, lectures and other activities, guests must purchase a $6 parking permit.

Art and Exhibits Baseball ‘Les dames du Bois Film FFaculty Artist Series 2/26 Pepperdine 2 p.m. de Boulogne’ Steven Thachuk, guitarist and “The Girl on the Train” For gallery info, call (818) 677-2156. 2/28 Pepperdine 1 p.m. Directed by Robert Bresson. Sarah Wass, flute. Main gallery hours: Mon. through Sat. 3/1 Waseda University Tue., Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Directed by André Téchiné. Sun., Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. 12-4 p.m. and Thursdays noon–8 p.m. (Tokyo) 2 p.m. Followed by Q&A with Jewish Cypress Recital Hall Admission is free unless specified. For ‘Monte Carlo’ Studies faculty. library exhibits, call (818) 677-2285. Men’s Basketball Directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Thu., Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Theater/ Performanc e Robert Williams: 2/17 Cal Poly 7:30 p.m. Thu., Feb. 18, 4 p.m. Laemmle’s Town Center 5 Theater, Conceptual Realism in 2/20 Drake University 7:05 p.m. 17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino Interpreted performances subject to the Service of the ‘Nights of Cabiria’ RSVP at [email protected] change. Hypothetical Women’s Basketball Directed by Federico Fellini. or (818) 677-4724 Robert Williams’ new body of work, 2/24 UC Santa Barbara 7 p.m. Thursday Nights at the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet including paintings, prints and 2/27 UC Irvine 4 p.m. Cinematheque: The Films of Music With guest pianist sculptures. Federico Fellini. Francois Chouchan. Opening reception: Sat., Feb. 20, Softball Thu., Feb. 18, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 24, 8 p.m. Admission to all music events (unless 6–9 p.m. 2/27 Michigan St. 12 & 2:30 p.m. other wise specified): $10 general, $7 Plaza del Sol P erformance Hall Artist personal tour: Mon., Feb. 22, 2/28 Michigan St. 12 p.m. ‘Transformers: The Movie’ faculty, staff and seniors, $5 students. $5 –$40 10 a.m. Directed by Nelson Shin. Hans & Thordis Burkhardt Women’s Tennis Projectionist’s Choice: Animation. Wind Ensemble Dave Binney Quartet Foundation artist lecture: Wed., 2/20 Cal Poly 11 a.m. Fri., Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Lawrence Stoffel, conductor. Saxophonist Dave Binney and his March 10, 7 p.m. 2/24 CSU Los Angeles 2 p.m. Tue., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. quartet. Runs through Sat., April 3. ‘Patton’ Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Sat., Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Main Gallery Men’s and Women’s Directed by Franklin Schaffner. Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Track and Field Mon., Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Chamber Opera $45 Jamison Carter, sculpture 2/20 All Comers 8:30 a.m. David Aks, music director and Sat., Feb. 20 through Thu., March 4. 2/27 All Comers 8:30 a.m. ‘Caddyshack’ conductor. Comedy of Errors West Gallery, Art and Design Cente r Directed by Harold Ramis. Fri., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. William Shakespeare’s shortest, Bianchi Planetarium The Movies of Harold Ramis. Sat., Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. most farcical play. “Now Give Three Cheers” Tue., Feb. 23, 2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 21, 2 p.m. Fri., Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. The Timeless Magic of Gilbert and Cypress Recital Hall Sat., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Sullivan exhibition features Gilbert For ticket info, (818) 677-2488 ‘A Matter of Life Sun., Feb. 28, 2 p.m. or visit www.csun.edu/physics/ and Death’ CSUN Symphony and Sullivan posters, music scores, planetarium. Telescope viewing Wed., March 3, 7:30 p.m. books, theater programs, and more . follows second show. Directed by Michael Powell and John Roscigno, conductor. Thu., March 4, 7:30 p.m. Through Fri., July 16. Emeric Pressburger. Fri., Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 5, 7:30 p.m. C.K. and Teresa Tseng Gallery, “Winter Sky Show” Tue., Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Sat., March 6, 7:30 p.m. Oviatt Library Fri., Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Sun., March 7, 2 p.m. ‘Closely Watched Trains’ American Guitar Society Little Theatre, Nordhoff Hall 121 Athletics (home games): Cinematheque Directed by Jiří Menzel. Paul O’Dette, lute. $8 –$20 Wed., Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Faculty and staff receive reduced rate Cypress Recital Hall Screenings are free and take place in ‘Mr. Deeds Goes to Town’ general admission to all regular season the Alan and Elaine Armer Theater home events. For more info, on the first floor of Manzanita Hall at Directed by Frank Capra. call (818) 677-2488 or visit the southwest corner of campus. Thu., Feb. 25, 4 p.m. Jolene Koester, President www.GoMatadors.com. Seating not guaranteed. For more Vance T. Peterson, V.P. for University info, call (818) 677-3192 or see Advancement Urban Invitational www.cinematheque.csun.edu. ‘La Dolce Vita’ Michael T. McManus Asst. V.P., Marketing MLB Urban Youth Academy’s 3rd Directed by Federico Fellini. and Communications is published biweekly during the academic annual Urban Invitational. The men’s ‘West Side Story’ Thursday Nights at the Editorial Team year for the university community of California Shanté Morgan, Managing Editor baseball team will play Historically Directed by Jerome Robbins and Cinematheque: The Films of State University, Northridge. Brenda Roberts, Editor, Publications Black Colleges and Universities Robert Wise. Federico Fellini. Copies are available with out charge and on Randal Scot Thomson, request. Direct inquiries to: Director of Publications (HBCU). 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