02.18.10 09:15 PM
Author: School Bot
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Local Middle, High Schoolers to Explore Whether Careers In Health, Science, Math or
02.18.10 02:27 PMMaybe they want to determine what planet we should next explore, develop sustainable technology or perhaps embark on the next medical breakthrough. Then again, about 175 San Fernando Valley middle and high school students may discover that a career in nanotechnology or developing artificial limbs is better suited for them.
Cal State Northridges Educational Talent Search program will give the students an opportunity to explore all these possibilities and more at the universitys Math, Science and Health Career Day scheduled on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Student Union on the east side of the campus off Zelzah Street.
Among those schools sending students are San Fernando, Sun Valley, Olive Vista and Pacoima middle schools as well as Grant and Francis Polytechnic high schools. The students are all participants of Educational Talent Search, a federally funded TRIO program that operates out of CSUNs Student Outreach and Recruitment Services and reaches about 15 middle and high schools throughout the Valley. Educational Talent Search is designed to encourage underrepresented first-generation and low-income young people to graduate from high school and go to college.
Statistics indicate that minorities and women have traditionally been underrepresented in the fields of science, math and engineering, said program director Niki Dixon. The intent of our program is to address this shortage by creating a learning environment that promotes student access to the areas of health, science, math and engineering.
The day will start with a presentation from Dr. Linda Chassiakos, director of CSUNs Klotz Student Health Center, followed by visits to the health center to meet with allied health and health care professionals, the universitys acclaimed Center of Achievement and Brown Center for Adaptive Aquatic Therapy, the research greenhouses in CSUNs Botanic Garden and the robotics, fish and chemistry labs as well as other laboratories and research facilities on campus.
Throughout the day, the students will have a chance to work with CSUN faculty and students and take part in hands-on, interactive labs in CSUNs College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Health and Human Development and College of Science and Mathematics.
The day is funded in part by an Office of Statewide Health Planning and DevelopmentHealth Careers Training Program (HCTP) mini-grant. Educational Talent Search students participating in this program are exposed to a wide array of health career options through a series of health career workshops at designated schools, attend health fairs and career days and have an opportunity to meet a variety of health professionals, faculty and university students.
For more information about Cal State Northridges Educational Talent Search program, call Niki Dixon at (818) 677-4550.
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CSUN Police Go Green with T3 Electric Vehicle
02.18.10 04:18 PMIn keeping with the campus efforts to become more environmentally friendly, Cal State Northridges Department of Police Services has traded in a few of its old four-wheeled, gas-guzzling, black-and-white patrol vehicles for new battery-powered three wheelers.
CSUN Police Office Mike Reyes patrols the Oviatt Library on the T3 Motion vehicle. Photo by Dat Tuyen NguyenThe T3 Motion is a three-wheel personal mobility electric vehicle designed with law enforcement in mind. Officers ride it standing up and can use it to gain access to locations hard to reach in a traditional patrol car and to improve visibility on campus.
It makes the officers more accessible, said Police Chief Anne Glavin. This type of vehicle has become increasingly popular.
Glavin said her department decided to purchase the vehicles last year in the wake of state budget cuts. She said some of the most expensive parts of her operation were gasoline and the maintenance of gasoline vehicles. The department cut its patrol vehicle fleet by three cars and replaced them with the T3s in fall 2009.
We saw this as a great alternative, Glavin said. We increase officer visibility, save energy, contribute to an eco-friendly environment and we save on long-term costs.
The T3 vehicles costs between $8,000 and $10,000 each and come complete with lights, sirens and a glove box for emergency equipment. CSUN purchased threetwo for police patrol and one for parking.
Police Capt. Alfredo Fernandez said the department chose the T3 over other similar vehicles because of its excellent reputation. It is used on college campuses like USC and by police agencies around the nation, including the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.
The T3 is the latest effort by CSUNs police department to find eco-friendly ways to serve the campus. The department has a bicycle division that patrols campus housing and the campus core. The agency also has purchased the CT Series Micro electric car to replace one of its gas trucks.
Fernandez said the T3 can travel at speeds up to 20 mph. Its zero emissions make the vehicle environmentally friendly. It also is economical, with an estimated operating cost of 10 cents per day.
According to the Costa Mesa-based manufacturer, other features include a zero degree-turning radius for navigating tight spots. The driving platform puts the driver nine inches above the ground for visibility above crowds.
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Help canoga win!
02.18.10 06:40 AMCanoga’s BAIT Academy has entered the MaxPreps School Spirit Contest and we need your help! Click here to vote for our video.
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The longest game
02.18.10 06:37 AMCanoga defeated Granada Hills Charter in the first round of the City Soccer Playoffs after 4 overtime periods!
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ACADECA Team Does Chatsworth High School Proud
02.17.10 09:10 PMCongrats to the Chatsworth High School Academic Decathlon Team for an excellent job at this yearâ??s competition. The following is a list of the decathletes along with any honors that they may have received:
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Pierce College offering study tour of Japan this summer
02.17.10 11:02 AMTake the trip of a lifetime! *Join a 2 1/2-week study tour to Japan, led by Pierce Colleges Japanese language instructor Kazuko Howard.
The study tour, which will run from June 20 to July 8, will focus on Japanese language, culture, and contemporary life. *The program will consist of classroom instruction and visits to various sites in Tokyo. Instruction and lodging (in student guest houses) will be on the beautiful campus of Tokyos Tamagawa University. *Participants will earn five Pierce College credits for studies in Japanese vocabulary and conversation.
Study tour activities will include:
Visiting Tamagawa classes and joining in student club activities, such as tea ceremony, flower arranging, calligraphy, and martial arts;
Seeing the sights in Tokyo, including the Imperial Palace, the Kamakura Buddha, and the Edo Museum, as well as various parks, gardens, museums, and shrines;
Participating in Japanese cultural events, such as attending a professional baseball game, visiting Akihabara, Tokyos high tech electronics district, shopping in Tokyos trendy Harajuku area, and attending a performance of traditional Japanese music.
Applications are now being accepted. Tour size is limited. Knowledge of Japanese language is not required.
For more information or to reserve your place on the trip of a lifetime, contact Mary Meulblok in the International Education Office at Pierce College via phone at (253) 964-6725 or via email at [email protected].
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Registration Opens for CSUNs Youth Summer Camps
02.17.10 12:15 PMFrom sports camps to drama workshops, Cal State Northridge offers a variety of summer youth programs for elementary, middle and high school students.
Registration has already opened for the Sunny Days Camp, an accredited summer camp supervised by the University Student Union. It is open to children entering grades K7 in fall 2010. Campers participate in sports, field trips, arts and crafts, drama and swimming. The camp facility includes a swimming pool, playrooms, secure outdoor play areas and food service.
Its an on-campus childcare alternative, said Jeremy Hamlett, commercial services manager of the University Student Union.
Sunny Days offers full- and half-day programs. The full-day program runs from June 21 through Aug. 13, and the half-day program runs from June 28 through July 30.
A $10 early bird registration discount is available until March 12. Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to pay at least an early deposit to reserve a spot.
The regular rate for summer 2010 is $200 per week, and the early registration discount reduces that to $190 per week. The price includes daily lunch, snack and extended morning and afternoon care, and a weekly field trip. For more information, visit the Web site usu.csun.edu/sunnydays, call (818) 677-3617 or e-mail [email protected].
Registration also has opened for CSUNs popular Teenage Drama Workshop, a six-week, intensive summer workshop for young people interested in theatre. It is open to students entering grades 712 in fall 2010. There is a $100 discount for students who apply early by March 1 and scholarships are available. For more information, visit the Web site www.csun.edu/tadw or call (818) 677-5811.
The university also offers summer academic enrichment through the Summer Academic Program for Elementary School Students (SAPESS) and the Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP). Registration for SAEP, the campus academic program for middle and high school students, opens on Feb. 17 and SAPESS registration begins March 15. Both programs, offered through the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, run from June 28 through July 30, weekdays. SAPESS and SAEP offer financial aid to qualifying families.
For more information about the elementary school program, visit the Web site www.sapess.com. Visit the Web site www.saep.net to find out information about the secondary school program.
For information about the various athletic camps at CSUN, visit http://gomatadors.cstv.com/ot/csno-camps.html/
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?Take Back the Night,? A Rally Against Sexual Violence
02.17.10 04:38 PMThe violence must stop! That is the message of Cal State Northridges Take Back the Night, a rally that publicly confronts the sexual violence against women, men and children.
The event, scheduled to take place Thursday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m., will start at the Plaza del Sol in the University Student Union, off of Zelzah Ave., and make its way across campus to The Womens Center located at 18356 Halsted St.
The rally offers an opportunity for survivors of violence to give voice to their experience and publicly affirm their transition from victim to survivor. The event will feature speakers, music, spoken word, poster making and the Clothesline Project.
Take Back the Night speaks to people across the board, regardless of gender, race, class, sexuality or ability, said Shira Brown, director of the Womens Research and Resource Center. With sponsorship from clubs, organizations and departments throughout campus, its evident that the problem of violence against women is not just a female problem, but a problem for everyone.
Speakers for the evening include Lindsey Horvath, West Hollywood Councilmember; Bamby Salcedo, who will speak on the transgender female experience; Melanie Klein, who will share her survivor story; and Yazmin Watkins, a spoken word artist.
Candles will be lit to commemorate victims of violence. At 7:30 p.m. the march to the Womens Center will commence. Once at the Womens Center, there will be an open mic from 8 to 10 p.m.
The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to the violence against all people. The Clothesline Project comprises T-shirts designed by survivors of abuse and those who have lost loved ones to it. At the rally attendees will be asked to donate new or gently used bras that will then be given to The Bra Recyclers, who will distribute them to domestic violence survivors.
The first Take Back the Night event was held in Germany in 1973. The goal is to change the mindset of those ashamed of their rape, those who blame the victim, those who feel that violence against women, men and children is not that common, and those that dont care.
As long as this problem persists, our community is broken, said Brown. Take Back the Night allows us to come together to publicly denounce violence in our community, and begin to rebuild.
The event is being sponsored by Womens Research & Resource Center, Gender & Womens Studies Student Association, Gender & Womens Studies Department, Center for Sex & Gender Research, VDAY, Gamma Rho Lambda, Project Date, Queer Studies Student Association, MECHA, CAUSA, Lambda Theta Alpha, Zeta Beta Tau, and LGBTA.
For more information, contact Shira Brown at (818) 677-2780 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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Magnet School Survey
02.13.10 04:00 PMDate: 2/14/2010 to 2/19/2010For parents & students. Available online for a limited time only.
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Want to Attend Granada?
02.15.10 04:00 PMDate: 2/16/2010See if it’s your neighborhood school and get important dates NOW!
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Student Calendar Vote–February 16-17
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Cif city section wrestling championship -roybal learning center
02.16.10 12:13 PMSession I- 2/26 @ 3:00 P.M. Admission $6 Session II 2/27 @10:00 A.M.
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CSUNs Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Hosts Fourth Annual Techn
02.15.10 10:43 AMSustainability has become a very popular word over the past few years and making it a reality is essential as the world moves forward.
Cal State Northridges fourth annual Technical Symposium, sponsored by CSUNs Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, will explore Sustainability Initiatives: A View to the Future on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
The symposium will be held in the Northridge Center of the University Student Union located in the east side of campus, at 18111 Nordhoff St. in Northridge.
This event will explore the broad issue of sustainability in academic policy and business initiatives. Speakers will provide an overview of sustainability, zeroing in on subjects such as chemical policy in California, particularly the Green Chemistry Initiative and its role in enhancing sustainability.
Speakers also will explore national and international initiatives in corporate environments, including the challenges and opportunities that are created by shifting to a culture of sustainability. The roles of the environmental and occupational health (EOH) professionals in introducing and implementing sustainability initiatives also will be discussed.
We think a broad range of students and professionals can benefit from this years technical symposium, said Tom Hatfield, professor and chair of EOH.*Even though this event is sponsored by our Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, we want to spread the word that we welcome the entire community to this event.* These are world-class speakers, and Im proud of the efforts from CSUN students and alumni to bring about this event.
Speakers will include Nurit Katz, UCLAs Sustainability Coordinator and founder of the UCLA Sustainability Resource Center; Michael Wilson, research scientist at the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health at UC Berkeley, and Acting Executive Director of Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry; Loraine Sedlack, director of EHS and Sustainability at a division of Black & Decker; Mark Katchen, managing principal of the Phylmar Group, Inc.
In 2006, Cal State Northridge enacted one of the most comprehensive university policies on clean energy in the U.S. The university acquired an efficient, secure and environmentally-friendly energy generation system. The one-megawatt stationary fuel cell power plant system reforms hydrogen from natural gas to power the fuel cell.
Thefootprint of the cell, and the clean waste water it emits, created an ideal environment for a mini subtropical rainforest, which was created next to the fuel cell plant. The system generates over 9,000 gallons of water daily which is collected in a storage tank. The water, as liquid and steam, is used to irrigate the rain forest.
The project established CSUN as a leader in sustainable systems for academic institutions worldwide and CSUN is the only educational facility in the world to have an outdoor subtropical rainforest fully sustained from conventional industrial waste byproducts.
At the Feb. 18 event, Tom Brown, CSUNs director of physical plant management will conduct a tour of the mini-rainforest every half-hour starting at three up until the symposium starts at five. For more information on tours, see contact information below.
The Technical Symposium is approved by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene for 0.75 CM for six contact hours for Registered Environmental Health Specialists in California.
For more information or to register for the symposium online go to https://www.csunalumni.com/techsym or by phone at (818) 677-2137. Registration for the symposium is $60 and parking will be available in Parking Structure G3. Parking is $5.
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Canoga league champs!!!!
02.13.10 02:25 PMBoys Soccer defeated Arleta yesterday to become the East Valley League Campions.
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Don’t Forget!
02.11.10 04:00 PMDate: 2/12/2010 to 2/15/2010Monday is a Holiday. Enjoy your President’s Day Weekend!
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Author to Share Her Fight for a Healthy Body Image as Part of CSUNs Eating Disorder
02.11.10 10:53 AMJenni Schaefer, best-selling author of “Life Without ED” and “Goodbye ED, Hello Me,” will share her story of triumph over eating disorders and offer advice on how to attain a positive body image and healthy lifestyle during a special appearance next month at Cal State Northridge.
Schaefer’s speech is part of the university’s annual observance of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which takes place Feb. 28 through March 6. Schaefer is scheduled to speak from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, in the Grand Salon of the University Student Union on the east side of the campus at 18111 Nordhoff St. in Northridge.
Hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States observe Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) as a way to educate students about eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors.
“EDAW increases awareness about healthy body image and provides hope and support for individuals and families,” said Allie Mojarradi, student coordinator of CSUN’s Joint Advocates on Disordered Eating, or JADE, a peer education program dedicated to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders. “In a society where the media bombards us with unrealistic standards of beauty and thinness, it is important to participate in events that encourage us to embrace our bodies and be educated about eating disorders.”
Schaefer is an internationally known author and speaker on eating disorders. She has talked about the subject on such television shows as “Dr. Phil” and “Entertainment Tonight” and in such publications as Cosmopolitan and The New York Times. She is a consultant with the Center for Change and a member of the Ambassador Council of the National Eating Disorders Association. She is a board member of “Eating Disorders Recovery Today,” a Gürze Books publication, and is on the professional advisory panel of Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.).
Schaefer is an active Nashville singer/songwriter and often concludes her talks with at least one song. Following her March 4 lecture, she will answer questions and sign books.
Her appearance at Northridge is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so those planning to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. by calling (818) 677-7500.
The event is sponsored by Cal State Northridge’s Associated Students, University Student Union and JADE.
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Cahsee exam scheduled for march 16 & 17
02.11.10 07:23 AMAll 10th graders and any 11th & 12th graders who have not yet passed CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam). The English/Language Art section will be on Tuesday, March 16th and the Math section will be on Wednesday, March 17th. Passes will be distributed to students to let each student know which test(s) they are scheduled to take and at which location. Remember, in order to receive a high school diploma, every student must pass the CAHSEE. Good luck!