The Valley Performing Arts Center Gala Committee has made available a limited number of tickets for purchase at $75 each for the inaugural performance at the Valley Performing Arts Center at California State University, Northridge on Saturday, Jan. 29.

While many aspects about the future of public higher education are both unpredictable and unknown, President Jolene Koester said the campus community can control how they respond to the “inevitable” changes.

Though it is early in the budget cycle, this message is to share what is known so far about the 2011-12 state and CSU budgets.

The Faculty Mentor Program honored three Cal State Northridge employees with the Don Dorsey Excellence in Mentoring Award on Nov. 16.

The Department of Pan African Studies, the Black Student Union and the African Student Organization will present a variety of events in celebration of Black History Month centered around the theme, “Cultural Competence: 21st Century Consciousness.”

California State University, Northridge has been ranked second nationally among 183 colleges and universities for the accessibility of its website.

Annette Cardona once made her living acting and dancing across stages around the world. Her name was ingrained in history for her portrayal of the iconic Cha Cha in the 1978 movie musical “Grease.” No one else matched her signature moves on the dance floor as she mixed it up with John Travolta and other cast members, her arms and legs attacking the music’s beat.

Bob Foldesi, associate vice president of the Office of Human Resources, is the winner of the @CSUN survey drawing.