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Provost Newsletter February 2023
A Note From the Provost
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Dear Faculty and Staff,
I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for all your hard work and dedication throughout this academic year. Your unwavering commitment to educating, mentoring, and supporting students is very impressive and has not gone unnoticed, and I am truly grateful for all you have done to make this academic year a success.
For me, the lifecycle of the university is bittersweet. As we approach Commencement, we say farewell to our graduates and wish them the best. Meanwhile, we look forward to guiding our continuing students in their academic pursuits and career preparations. The next few months will usher in a time of growth, as we get ready to welcome new Matadors, eager to learn and grow. It’s exciting, and I am inspired by your resilience and flexibility, as you have proven your willingness to adjust to a new normal in service to our students. Your passion and dedication to CSUN and to our community is inspiring.
Thank you,
Meera
Meera Komarraju, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Latest Academic News
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4th Annual Student Success Celebration
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The 4th Annual Student Success Celebration on April 27th recognized successful students and their stalwart champions and reviewed the year's progress toward building a more equitable future for our students and community. In addition, nine students were awarded Riccomini Family Scholarships.
Congratulations to students, staff, and faculty for a very successful academic year!
Click here to read more.
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Campus Events
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Explore Hidden Bias, Learn About NSF Grants, Create Better Teams and More
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Explore hidden bias, expand your understanding of effective teams, learn something useful in a CalPERS webcast, and more.
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2023 CSUN Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards Event
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The 57th Annual Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 8:30 - 11 am at the University Student Union, Northridge Center. View a list of employees to be Recognized for Years of Service here.
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Meet the Dean:
Mechelle Best, Ph.D., College of Health and Human Development
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What brought you to CSUN and how long have you been Dean?
I started at CSUN in 2008 as an assistant professor and graduate coordinator in the Department of Recreation & Tourism Management. I’m CSUN’s newest dean. I became the Interim Dean in November 2021 and the permanent dean (as much as a dean can be permanent 😊) on May 1, 2023.
What do you like most about your position?
I work with wonderful staff and faculty who are driven to help our students succeed. At the same time, I get to help those staff and faculty work towards and achieve their professional goals. Read more about Dean Best at this link.
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Did You Know . . .
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| CSUN has been through several names and formal identities since its official groundbreaking on January 4, 1956. First known as the San Fernando Valley satellite campus of California State University, Los Angeles, the university held its first classes on September 24 that year. On July 1, 1958, the university separated from CSU, LA to become San Fernando Valley State College. In 1972, the university became officially known as California State University, Northridge. |
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Attend the Faculty and Staff Summer Celebration!
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Don't miss the Faculty and Staff Summer Celebration on July 20, 2023, 4 - 6 p.m., Student Recreation Center! Join Dr. Beck and CSUN colleagues for a light bite and many fun activities for all ages: Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, basketball, hula hooping, bouncy house, dancing and loads of fun! Please be sure to bring canned goods to support the CSUN Food Pantry. President Beck wants to celebrate YOU and all you do to create a brighter and more equitable future for all our students. RSVP at this link by July 6. For more information, please email eventrsvp@csun.edu or call 818/677-1300.
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