Juliet Aylmer pointed to a picture above her desk. It is a black and white picture of a couple kissing in England. Behind them the popular clock tower, Big Ben, is easily distinguished. The couple met while studying abroad in England, Aylmer said. The man in the picture is a CSUN student who studied abroad in England and met a French resident. This is one of the many stories shared by Juliet Aylmer, the Study Abroad and National Student Exchange… Read more

The CTVA department held their annual senior film showcase at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood.   The event was hosted by actress Jenna Elfman, who is best known for her role in television series “Dharma & Greg,” and actor Louis Gossett who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in “An Officer and a Gentleman.” The films chosen to appear that evening were judged by a panel of professionals. Four senior student directors had… Read more

Apparel design and merchandising students finished up the semester by showcasing their clothing designs and displaying their skills at producing a fashion show at Night of Fashion at the Valley Performance Arts Center. Their designs were judged by a panel of professionals who work in the apparel industry. On Thursday night, students focused their designs on styles such as contemporary sportswear, special occasion dresses, and bridal and ball gowns. Marc Perez, recruiting manager for Saks Fifth Avenue, judged designs at… Read more

CSUN students are being asked to think about ways to improve current technology and to be more thoughtful about their energy use as well as the production of energy. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, petroleum was the primary source of energy consumed in 2009, followed by natural gas, coal, nuclear electric energy and lastly by renewable energy. The transportation sector uses 72 percent of petroleum resources, followed by the industrial sector, which demands 22 percent of petroleum resources…. Read more

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences will be showcasing student apparel designs for their annual fashion show. “Night of Fashion 2011,” will feature three different student art exhibits throughout the evening.  The show will include cotton-based designs for a more sustainable “green” theme.  Guests will also be able to glimpse student-generated fashion innovations during their “Style Voyage” exhibit.  This event will be held at the Valley Performing Arts Center, April 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The night will begin… Read more

Students can gain an overall cultural experience by traveling abroad. There is the potential to meet new people, gain new interests and learn about a new community. Traveling abroad can be expensive for students who do not have a stable income, but there are ways for students to alleviate the costs. The CSUN international abroad website provides financial resources that students can utilize. If students receive financial aid on campus, they can use their aid abroad. Students attending universities abroad… Read more

A New York musician played the classical tunes of a violin on a stage. The artist then paused for a moment, brought his violin down to his waist and started rapping into the microphone. The musician, Svet Radoslavof, was one of many artists who took the stage at the Los Angeles Times travel convention to promote global awareness through the arts. The Los Angeles Times Travel and Adventure Show was held at the Los Angeles Convention center. The travel convention… Read more

CSUN hosted speakers and presented a documentary on Tuesday in recognition of World Water Day. World Water Day is an international event to bring awareness about improper water usage. The Institute of Sustainability spent the day teaching students about different strategies to conserve water. The day began with a screening of the documentary “Tapped” and ended with two speakers who work with water management. Norma Borja, Gender and Women Studies major said that the documentary viewing was helpful in educating… Read more

A random sample of 10,000 CSUN students are being surveyed via email on a variety of health related topics to make improvements to health related services offered on campus. The American College Health Association is issuing a survey to universities across the nation. The national college health assessment will help indicate key health related issues college students face, and how it might interfere with their academics. The information gathered from the survey will be used by CSUN campus to better… Read more