No. 58: fall 2009

Government and Community Relations: Brittny McCarthy Is Here to Help

Government and Community Relations: Brittny McCarthy Is Here to Help

Brittny McCarthy had been up early to attend a meeting with members of a Northridge civic organization, had devoted a block of time to squinting at the fine print of legislation that could affect Cal State Northridge, had met with a professor about the possibility of federal monies to fund a project, and had exchanged calls with Valley legislative offices.

‘An Amazing Mentor’

‘An Amazing Mentor’

Convinced he couldn’t get through his dissection class, George Erb ’86 (Physical Therapy) was ready to withdraw from Cal State Northridge after two weeks of anatomy.

The Gift of Education / A Son’s Love of Learning Lives On

The Gift of Education / A Son’s Love of Learning Lives On

Ahmad Eshraghi ’07 (Political Science) is remembered by those who knew him as a young man with many interests. He dearly loved classical music, photography, chess and books about history and philosophy.

A Word from the President

A Word from the President

The start of a new academic year always is a time of great excitement and anticipation. Each fall semester, thousands of new and continuing students arrive at Cal State Northridge, ready to pursue the promise of higher education: full of potential and enthusiasm, students learn, participate and become engaged in the community and campus life.

CSUN’s Comeback Kid

CSUN’s Comeback Kid

Nicole Simpson ’09 (Kinesiology) may not always see them coming, but she is an expert on navigating life’s twists and turns.