Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 1460
To the Campus Community,
Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1460 making ethnic studies a graduation requirement within the California State University. We are at a moment in time, as evidenced by the national demand for true equality, that clearly highlights the importance of this new law. I want to recognize the immense effort of the students, faculty and staff who championed this bill and helped achieve the passage and signing of this historic legislation. Read the full message from CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison.
Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Together
To the Campus Community,
There is no doubt that we are at a historic moment in time and in our nation’s history. CSUN has a role to play in shaping this history and realizing a better, more equitable world. During these past months since the horrific murder of George Floyd, I have heard from many asking for meaningful changes to ensure that CSUN’s Black communities of students, alumni, faculty and staff are supported and for CSUN to expand our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
I have been listening and working with CSUN’s leadership team to create a campus action plan to address the issues and concerns that have been raised. Read the full message from CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison.
CSUN Program BUILD PODER Receives 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
California State University, Northridge’s undergraduate biomedical research training program, BUILD PODER, has received the 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
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CSUN Taps Creativity to Launch Historic Fall Semester
Most CSUN students won’t be on campus during a primarily virtual fall semester, which starts Aug. 22, but their professors are working hard to bring engaging experiences to them.CSUN biology and anatomy students will be learning via simulated labs that let them conduct experiments in a virtual, video game-like setting. Engineering students will use at-home kits that give them hands-on experience. Three departments and dozens of students are working together to produce one of the world’s first animated operas.
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For Those Few Coming to Campus, CSUN Adopts New Cleaning and Safety Measures
To help ensure the health and safety of the small number of students in classes that will conduct activities on CSUN’s campus — and the small percentage of employees who work on-site — the university has instituted a system of safety protocols and cleaning procedures that help minimize the risks. Employees and students must be screened before they come to campus, and once there they must follow social distancing and masking protocols.
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Important Dates for Fall 2020
The Fall semester is only days away, with Friday-Saturday and Saturday-only classes beginning Aug. 22 and weekday classes beginning Aug. 24. Here are some important dates you’ll need to know to stay on top of your online learning this semester: Aug. 14: Fall 2020 financial aid balance checks will be mailed or deposited by eRefund, starting approximately Aug. 12 and then weekly thereafter.
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