Welcome Cal State Northridge Alumni and Friends.
You will receive this newsletter at the beginning of each month highlighting campus news and exciting events happening at the university. For easy reading, we have kept it short and simple. Detailed information can be accessed on our Web site at www.csunalumni.com. If you have any questions or comments, please call (818) 677-2137 or e-mail us at alumni@csun.edu.

Upcoming Events

CSUN Lecture to Present the ‘Business Case for Protecting the Climate’
Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Author and champion of sustainable development L. Hunter Lovins will present “The Business Case for Protecting the Climate” during a special presentation at Cal State Northridge. Lovins’ talk will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Theatre (NH100) on the southwest side of the campus. L. Hunter Lovins is the founder and president of Natural Capitalism Inc. and Natural Capitalism Solutions, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Eldorado Springs, Colo. Hunter has authored nine books, including “Natural Capitalism” and “The Natural Advantage of Nations.” A professor at Presidio School of Management in San Francisco, she has taught at major universities, consulted for citizens’ groups, governments and corporations. She co-founded the Rocky Mountain Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on energy policy, and led it for 20 years. Lovins’ talk is part of the university’s Distinguished Visiting Speakers Program and is being held in conjunction with the campus’ Greening Project. For more information about Lovins’ presentation, call Dr. Best at (818) 677-3858.

All Aboard the Matador Express! Destination: Long Beach

Saturday January 17, 2009 join fans & alumni on the rooter bus to CSU Long Beach Walter Pyramid and support Matadors Men's Basketball vs. Long Beach ‘49ers. Ticket price of $50.00 per person includes box meal, game ticket, roundtrip bus and more. Bus leaves CSUN campus at 2:00 p.m.; Tip-off 4:00 p.m. Order tickets online at www.csunalumni.com; call (818) 677-2137 or cheryl.mcmillan@csun.edu. Seating is limited. Ticket order deadline is January 5, 2009.

Accounting CPE Course: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)

The Accounting & Information Systems Alumni Chapter is offering an Accounting CPE course to be taught on campus by CSUN Faculty on Saturday, January 24, 2009. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are standards and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). As of August 27, 2008, more than 100 countries around the world, including all of Europe, currently require or permit IFRS reporting. On 14 November, the SEC issued for public comment its proposed "Roadmap" about the eventual use of IFRS by US companies. XBRL stands for eXtensible Business Reporting Language. XBRL is a language for the electronic communication of business and financial data which is revolutionizing business reporting around the world. For more information and to register check the CSUN Alumni Website: www.csunalumni.com/events.

Campus News

CSUN Receives $200,000 Grant from State Farm for Arts Education for K-12 Students

Cal State Northridge has received a $200,000, two-year grant from State Farm to develop an arts program that will bring thousands of San Fernando Valley K-12 students to the CSUN campus. The State Farm Educational Arts Experience, which is expected to begin next semester, would provide hundreds of K-12 teachers with training in arts education, and then invite them and their students to the campus so those teachers can put what they learned into practice. University officials said during the two years of the grant, up to 500 teachers and 20,000 public school children could be positively affected by the project. “Our grant to Cal State Northridge is part of our continued work to support education,” said Rand Harbert, senior vice president in California for State Farm Mutual Insurance Companies. “We believe the future of California depends on the success of our education system and the ability to give our children a variety of experiences. We are proud of this partnership.” CSUN’s Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communications offers a variety of innovative and nationally acclaimed programs in the performing and visual arts, print and broadcast journalism, cinema and television arts, and communication studies. It is home to award-winning KCSN, the campus’ public radio station. Northridge’s Michael D. Eisner College of Education is a leader in the preparation of educators for our nation’s schools. The college is nationally recognized for its innovative approach in providing exemplary programs to prepare highly qualified teachers, school administrators, counselors, and deaf studies professionals. The college traditionally ranks as one of the largest colleges of education in California, yet offers small classes and personal attention.

Volunteers Honored at Annual CSUN Appreciation Event

Cal State Northridge’s top volunteer honors were awarded to longtime sports enthusiasts Jim and Mary Gorman and political science professor emeritus Warren Campbell at the annual Volunteer Service Awards ceremony on Nov. 6. The Dorothea “Granny” Heitz Award for Outstanding Volunteer Leadership, honoring alumni or friends of the university who serve CSUN as outstanding volunteer role models, was presented to the Gormans. For over a decade the Gormans have been proud season ticket holders for multiple men’s and women’s programs. While Jim Gorman has held formal leadership positions such as president of the Matador Athletic Association and as a member of the President’s Athletic Advisory and NCAA compliance committees, his wife Mary has been at his side each step of the way serving as a friend and advisor to Alumni Relations and Athletics staff. Jim and Mary generously donated a total of $210,000 in cash and gift annuities to the university to create and support the Jim and Mary Gorman Athletic Scholarship Endowment. Campbell has been awarded the Dean Ed Peckham Award (formerly known as the Emeriti Merit Award). He has taught in the MPA program since 1976 and had served as program co-director from 1985 to 2005. Campbell continues to mentor, teach and inspire Northridge students. He has connected MPA and political science alumni to the university by helping to establish alumni association chapters for those programs.

Honorees by individual colleges and programs included:
Colleges:
Joy Picus, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication
Jeffrey Rosen, ‘83, ‘84 MS College of Business and Economics
Dennis Brodie, ‘80, ‘85 MBA College of Engineering and Computer Science
Varaz and Karina Shahmirian, ‘78 BS, ‘83 MS College of Humanities
Sheryl Nomelli, ‘04 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
John Nicoll, Tseng College of Extended Learning
Kelly Shirk, ‘01 MPA Tseng College of Extended Learning
University:
Nancy Reed, Arts Council
Michael Preis, ‘02 Athletics
Kathleen Griffin, ‘07 MA KCSN Radio
Anne Kogen, Oviatt Library
Julie Breitstein, Student Affairs
Manny Johnson, ‘04 Student Affairs & NCOD Alumni Chapter
Gene Detchemendy, ‘84 University Advancement
Jim and Donna Swavely, Valley Performing Arts Center/ Plaza del Sol Performance Hall
Alumni Chapters:
Enrico Pena, ‘86, Accounting and Information Systems Alumni Association
Shannon Coulter, ‘02, Child and Adolescent Development Alumni Chapter
Janice Woolsey, ‘89, ‘91 MA Communicative Disorders and Sciences Alumni Chapter
Bonita Campbell, Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Chapter
Scott Fife, ‘93, ‘96 MS Environmental and Occupational Health Alumni Chapter
Marty Zisner, ‘75, Environmental and Occupational Health Alumni Chapter
Sunny Roberts, ‘98 Journalism Alumni Association
Bonnie Faherty, Nursing Alumni Chapter

Cal State Northridge's 50th Anniversary

The Grand Reunion
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Oviatt Library Lawn, 11 a.m – 4 p.m.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss this celebration. Come back to Northridge and reconnect with the university, with classmates, friends, and faculty that you haven’t seen in a while, and with memories of your days on campus. Alumni from all classes, current and former faculty, and friends of the university are welcomed back to campus for a picnic dinner, campus tours and a host of other special events and reunion celebrations. Planning is underway and information will be posted on http://www.csun.edu/50 as the date draws closer.

Share Your Stories
...in Text, in Video or in Person
Share your Story in Writing:
Help us capture your favorite memories for all to read and share. Visit our Share your story blog and fill out our online form. Topics and categories will be expanded monthly. Click here to get started today

Share your Story in Video:
In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary, you’re invited to share your favorite memory of Cal State Northridge in fifty seconds or less. Create a video and upload it to our university YouTube Web site at http://www.csun.edu/50 for everyone to enjoy. If you’ve never uploaded a video to YouTube, this is a great opportunity to ask your kids or grandkids for help. Visit http://www.csun.edu/50 to see other videos and to get started.

Share your Story in Person:
As a part of our campus-wide celebration, the Oviatt Library invites alumni, students, faculty and staff to share and record their most memorable campus experiences. Library staff will take your photo at the time of recording and provide a copy of the audio on CD when completed. Contact Elizabeth Altman at (818) 677-2863 and make an appointment in the upcoming months. Not sure what to talk about, the staff has lots of ideas to get you started.

CSUN is LINKED IN

Cal State Northridge is now officially LinkedIn to the online network of more than 16 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. Connect your profile with our Cal State Northridge group and network with over 750 alumni and friends of the university. Click here for more information or to join this group.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Sean Franklin named MLS Gatorade 2008 Rookie of the Year
Major League Soccer announced that Los Angeles Galaxy defender and Cal State Northridge alum Sean Franklin has been named the Gatorade 2008 Rookie of the Year. In his inaugural season as a professional, the 23-year old native from Palmdale, Calif. led all rookies in games played (27), games started (26), and minutes played (2,385), while also picking up one assist for the Galaxy this past season. After graduating from Cal State Northridge last year, the Galaxy selected Franklin with the #4 pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, the team's highest draft pick since the 2003 season. In addition to becoming the first Galaxy player to win Rookie of the Year honors, the former Matador was informed on Tuesday that he was one of a handful of individuals who was named to the U.S. National Team training camp roster.

All-Big West Honors
Announced at the conclusion of the fall sports season, the following student-athletes were named to All-Big West teams in their respective sport.
http://gomatadors.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112508aaa.html“Women’s Volleyball”
Angela Hupp, First Team All-Big West, Junior, Acton, CA
Sam Orlandi, All Freshman Team Freshman, La Canada, CA

http://gomatadors.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/111208aaa.html“Women’sSoccer”
Tryna Tafoya, Second Team All-Big West Senior, Rialto, CA
Nalena Betancourt, Honorable Mention Senior, Moorpark, CA

http://gomatadors.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111908aaa.html“Men’s Soccer”
Kevin Guppy, Co-Goalkeeper of the Year & First Team All-Big West Senior, Chino Hills
Sungyhun Kim, First Team All-Big West Junior, Los Angeles, CA
Camilo Rojas, Second Team All-Big West Sophomore, Canoga Park, CA
Robert Pate, Second Team All-Big West Junior, Chatsworth, CA
Chad Borak, Honorable Mention Junior, Palmdale, CA


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Save the Date!
Mark your calendar to join Matador Athletics as we honor the newest members of the Hall of Fame. Four former student-athletes, one former coach, and one team will be induction in a luncheon on March 1, 2009 at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, CA. As part of Cal State Northridge’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations, this event will highlight former student-athletes, coaches and the history of Matador Athletics. Honorees and event information will be announced on www.GoMatadors.com.

Upcoming Home Events:
Sun, Dec. 7 Women’s Basketball vs. San Jose State 2 p.m.
Tues, Dec 9 Men’s Basketball vs. Denver 7:05 p.m.
Thurs, Dec 18 Men’s Basketball vs. Pepperdine 7:05 p.m.
Mon, Dec 22 Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern Washington 5 p.m.
Sun, Dec 28 Women’s Basketball vs. Columbia 2 p.m.
Fri, Jan 2 Men’s Basketball vs. Pacific 7:05 p.m.
Mon, Jan 5 Men’s Basketball vs. UC Davis 7:05 p.m.


Women’s Basketball Tickets:
$7-Reserved $5-General Admission
$3/Youth (under 17) Seniors (60 +) Groups of 10 or more

*Bring a canned food item or toy to any women’s basketball game in the month of December and you will receive free general admission to the game! All items collected will do donated to those affected by the Sylmar fires. Sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)

Men’s Basketball Tickets:
$10/$15-Reserved $8-General Admission
$6/Youth (under 17) Seniors (60 +) Groups of 10 or more

www.GoMatadors.com

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