A state-funded university in Northridge, California, part of the California State University System, formerly the San Fernando Valley State College.

Orange grove

One of the few remaining orange groves in the San Fernando Valley is found on campus. The large eucalyptus trees at the edge of the campus have survived development attempts by campus designers.

Library

The Oviatt library serves the campus, as well as surrounding community colleges.

Northridge earthquake

This campus was heavily damaged by the 1994 earthquake, including entire sections of the main library, art building, etc., but classes continued in alternative structures. The art courtyard survived.

CSUN sculpture

Travellers approaching the campus from the east,(via the San Diego (405) Freeway, for example) will see an abstract sculpture at the edge of the orange grove at the southeastern corner of the campus, which can be read from several directions as an acronym for the university. This sculpture is an impossible shape, and does not read as CSUN from a northwest view (However, that area is covered with trees and is not often walked upon).

Traditional festivities

Native Americans have used the campus to converge on for ceremonies, on a yearly basis.

The Drama department celebrates year-end by staging the local version of Yosemite's Bracebridge Dinner.

Community services

• KCSN radio

Conference

CSUN hosts the International Conference on Technology and Persons with Disabilities each year.

Notable alumni

• Alex Yemenidjian - Chairman/CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
• Cheech Marin - Actor (Cheech and Chong)
• Florence Griffith Joyner - Olympic Athlete
• Linda Lingle - Governor of Hawaii

External links

• School website: http://www.csun.edu/
• CSUN Library: http://library.csun.edu/