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President Jolene Koeseter's Blog

September, 2009

Founders Day 2009

by Dr. Jolene Koester on September 29th, 2009 under 50th anniversary, Achievements, Campus messages, Communications, Events

On September 25, I joined with many friends and guests—including alumni and past faculty of California State University, Northridge—to celebrate Founders Day at the University Club (now known as the Orange Grove Bistro).

Founders Day is a new annual tradition that began last year as part of the University’s 50th year anniversary celebrations. As noted in my blog last year, Founders Day commemorates the date in 1958 when classes commenced on campus at what was then known as San Fernando Valley State College. It is an opportunity to recognize the University’s past while also building tradition and a sense of pride for Cal State Northridge.

Celebrating Founders Day at the University Club had particular meaning since many of the founding faculty who were present at this year’s event had a hand in building the facility. During the event, we inducted the newest members of the “50 Year Club”—alumni who graduated and faculty and staff who began their service to the University at least 50 years ago.

I’m delighted to have this new tradition that celebrates Cal State Northridge’s history in such a way. Everyone who attended had a wonderful time hearing and sharing stories about the early days of the campus, learning about how much has changed, and looking in anticipation to the future!

Campus Budget FAQs Updated

by Dr. Jolene Koester on September 10th, 2009 under Budget, Communications

The Campus Budget News FAQ has been recently updated. The revisions include news about the outcome of the vote of the Service Employee Trades Council and updates to the responses in the section on “The State and CSU Budgets” that reflect the most current available information.

Celebrate Matatude Tuesdays!

by Dr. Jolene Koester on September 3rd, 2009 under Campus messages, Communications, Events

As part of its ongoing commitment to encourage even greater pride for Cal State Northridge, Associated Students has instituted “Matatude Tuesdays!” Every Tuesday will be an opportunity for all members of the campus community to show school spirit by wearing the University’s colors—Matador red and black—on that day.

I am delighted to support this activity being led by A.S. under the leadership of its president, Abel Pacheco. It is a wonderful way to demonstrate pride for Cal State Northridge and I hope it will also encourage people to think about other ways they can show pride for the University, such as by attending athletics events, taking advantage of our rich cultural and performing arts programming, and giving back to the University.

I encourage everyone in the campus community to embrace this effort and look forward to seeing a sea of red and black on Tuesdays throughout campus!