University Student Union at CSUN

🤗 📢 Matadors, join us at the USU’s annual Cultural Welcomes to embrace diversity, celebrate culture, and find your community! Connect, make lasting friendships, and discover new opportunities at events like Welcome Black, Bienvenida, APIDA Welcome, or Native American Welcome. Plus, enjoy fun games and cultural snacks along the way!

Welcome Black
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 10
🕓 4 – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Northridge Center, University Student Union

Bienvenida
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 17
🕓 5 – 7 p.m.
📍 Chicana/o House Lawn

APIDA Welcome
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 18
🕓 4 – 6 p.m.
📍 Northridge Center, University Student Union

Native American Welcome
📅 Thursday, Sept. 19
🕓 4 – 6 p.m.
📍 La Casita Lawn

🏳️‍🌈 👥 Join us for inclusive evenings at the Pride Center’s community building events. The events are designed to empower meaningful interactions, celebrate intersectionality, and strengthen bonds within our community. Enjoy free coffee and tea at Coffee Nights, open to LGBTQIA2S+ and ally communities. Trans, non-binary and questioning students are invited to cultivate community at T-Time, exclusive to those who identify as trans, gender expansive, gender questioning and more. Sip and sign at d/Deaf Q***r Coffee Nights, a voice-off event where we communicate through sign language and other nonverbal communication methods. No RSVP needed, just drop by the Pride Center and enjoy!

📍Pride Center, Sol Center (2nd Floor)

🇺🇸🤗Join the Veterans Resource Center to make new acquaintances and build communities with Student Veteran Matadors. Learn about a variety of resources and meet the team of campus partners who can assist you with your educational goals. Register via the event calendar link in our bio to explore the campus community!
📅Saturday, Aug. 24th 🕓Noon - 2 p.m.
📍Lake View Terrace Room (Second Floor), East Conference Center University Student Union

🎷🔮 Welcome back to campus with a touch of New Orleans flair at Matafest! Join us for a festive open house at the USU, where you can savor delicious NOLA–inspired snacks, enjoy lively jazz music, silhouette artist, tarot reading and leave with your very own USU lunch bag while supplies last. Partake in a fun challenge for a chance to win one of our amazing grand prizes. Don’t miss out on this exciting kickoff to the new semester!

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 28
🕓 Noon - 4 p.m.
📍 University Student Union

🎨👜 We invite you to come and learn more about the resources available to Undocu-Matadors and your families! With the start of the new Fall semester, get to know the staff and the community that surrounds you while decorating your own tote bag! All undocumented, DACAmented and students of mixed-status families are invited to the DREAM Center Student Welcome. Register between Monday, Aug. 12 and Thursday, Aug. 29 to secure your bag via the link in our event calendar.
 
📅 Thursday, Aug. 29
🕓 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
📍 DREAM Center

🛼🕺 Get ready for an unforgettable student-only event filled with thrilling games, interactive exhibits, talented caricature artists, refreshing mocktails and delectable carnival treats. Lace up your roller skates and hit the rink, then get your adrenaline pumping with a spin on the Roundup carnival ride. Secure your FREE ticket online through the AS Ticket Office to unlock your full access to Matador Nights. 🪩

📅 Friday, Sept. 13
🕓 7 p.m. – Midnight
📍 University Student Union

🤗📢 Come explore and connect with the community, participate in workshops, enjoy food and get a chance to win some giveaways. Become familiar with the network of support and services available to you through the DREAM Center and connect with your fellow undocumented, DACA-mented or mixed status Matadors. Register now to reserve your spot at Undocu-Welcome, via the link in our bio!
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📅 Wednesday, Aug. 14th
🕓 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
📍 Lake Balboa Room and Reseda Room, Northridge Center, University Student Union.

Hi, Matadors! 👋🏼

The USU Transportation Assistance Program officially opens next week, Wednesday, July 31st at 10 p.m.! Make sure to mark your calendars! 🗓️

We’ve created a list of tips and reminders to help make your application a success! Swipe right to see more, or read below! 👉

✅ If you’ve purchased an annual parking permit (2024-2025), you are not eligible to receive a fall 2024 semester parking permit as the annual permit includes the fall semester.

✅ Students who are awarded a parking permit must claim the virtual permit in person with a photo ID and vehicle license plate number at the Parking Office between Aug. 13 and Aug. 23. 2024.

✅ Be clear and concise in your answer! You will need to explain your financial need within a limit of 600 characters.

✅ Identify why current funds and financial aid cannot be used to purchase a parking pass.

✅ Discuss any extenuating/unforeseen circumstances and emergencies, and how they prevent you from purchasing a parking pass.

Check the link in our bio for the application!

Come celebrate African American/Black history and achievements with famous scholars like Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Dr. Yaba Blay. Join us in intercultural dialogue and learn about sustainable antiracism. For more information regarding the speakers, check out the link in our bio.

📅 Wednesday, June 13 & Thursday, June 14
🕓 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
📍 Thousand Oaks Room, University Student Union

The Pride Center will be closed Friday, May 31. Our team will be recognized for the work we are doing for LGBTQ+ communities at the LA City Council Meeting.

Regular operating hours resume on Monday, June 3.

⚖️🧑🏽‍⚖️ May 17th marks the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board, the landmark case that ended school segregation in America. Swipe right to learn some quick facts about the case and the aftermath of the ruling. 📚

💆🏻‍♀️🪴Join the DREAM Center in collaboration with University Counseling Services (UCS) as we kick off Mental Health Awareness month during our Mindful May event, Finals Readiness & Self-Care. With help from UCS Counselor Gabriella Cuaderes, students can learn the strategies they need to practice self-care for success both in and out of school. Students can also enter to win a finals survival kit packed with all the self-care goodies you need for that final push of the semester!

📅 Wednesday, May 8th
🕓 1 - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Dream Center, University Student Union

📕💪🏾 As finals season comes upon us, the University Student Union is calling all Matadors to Crunch Time to access the motivation you need to end the school year with a bang! Crunch Time is a two-week event that is catered to the needs of your well-being throughout finals week. Come down for healing activities such as painting, a puppy petting experience, flower bouquet making and aroma blending in the first week to calm your mind and don’t forget to take advantage of free scantrons, green books and pencils.

📅 Monday, May 6th to Thursday, May 9th
🕓 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 Plaza Del Sol, University Student Union

As April comes to an end, a 18-day countdown starts for the end of Fall semester! Before the last day arrives, take advantage of the events and activities we have coming up! Swipe right to see what’s new at your USU this week! 👉

☕ Wednesday, May 1st at 11 a.m - 12 p.m. Perk up with coffee and snacks while learning about the resources available to you at The Blend! Presented by the Veterans Resource Center of the University Student Union. On select Wednesdays, swing by the Veterans Resource Center and connect with the veteran and military-connected support network here at CSUN.

💗 Wednesday, May 1st at 5 - 6:30 p.m. Join the Pride Center of the University Student Union this semester to find support and cultivate your sense of community during T-Time. This space is for students that identify as: transgender, gender non-conforming, gender questioning and non-binary.

🎮 Thursday, May 2nd at 5- 9 p.m. Calling all Guilty Gear enthusiasts to a live showdown! The Games Room is recruiting you and other competitive players to show off their skills in their respective game tournaments. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners so come ready to prevail!

💫 Thursday, May 2nd via zoom at 3 p.m. Join CARECEN to learn about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and how it may put certain non-citizens under 21 on a pathway to citizenship. Register via event calendar linked in our bio.

🎓 Saturday, May 4th at 2 - 5 p.m. Come celebrate yours and other Matadors walk to remember at a graduation ceremony presented by the DREAM Center. UndocuGraduation is a celebration for all graduating Matadors who identify as undocumented, DACAmented, or mixed-status. This ceremony will celebrate the accomplishments of your academic career and let you share this exciting event alongside your loved ones. Don’t miss out on this special moment and register now!

Hello, Matadors!

Join Dr. Mechelle Best, Dean of the College of Health and Human Development, for a wide-ranging conversation with Nicole Harper Rawlins about entrepreneurship, leadership and legacy. 💫

Harper Rawlins and her sister are powerhouses in the world of McDonald’s franchises with restaurants in South Los Angeles. Come learn more about their journey and the critical lessons they have learned along the way! 🙌🏾

📅 Monday, April 23rd
🕓 2 - 3:15 p.m.
📍 Grand Salon, University Student Union

🏳‍🌈 Join the Pride Center and the Q***r Studies Program to celebrate a memorable moment for LGBTQIA+ graduates, Allies and Q***r Studies minors. Come honor the closing of a chapter and the opening of a new one as graduating Matadors move on to new endeavors. RSVP via the link in our bio to secure a spot, don’t miss this opportunity and make a toast to a Rainbow Graduation Celebration.

📅 Friday, May 17th
🕓 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Northridge Center, University Student Union

🤾🏻‍♂️ Join in on the friendly competition as the Veterans Resource Center invites you to dip, dive, duck, and dodge your way to victory at the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament. All Matadors are invited to enter the square ring and face off to see which team comes out on top! So, get your squad together and register now via the event calendar linked in our bio. Only one team will reign supreme at the VRC’s Intramural Dodgeball Tournament!

📅 Friday, April 19th
🕓 12 - 2 p.m.
📍Student Recreation Center, University Student Union

🍶🎨 Express your creativity and nurture the planet alongside your community at the DREAM Center’s Craft Your Greens event. Come down to celebrate Earth Day by painting your very own clay pot. Seeds and soil will be given out for planting after decorating. Snacks and light refreshment will be provided so RSVP to secure a pot via the event calendar linked in our bio! Show the earth that you are here for it, because it is always here for you.

📅 Monday, April 22nd
🕓 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Dream Center, University Student Union

🌙 Check out the latest buzz, events, and exciting happenings as we kick off this week with a solar eclipse. Swipe right to see what’s new at your USU this week! 👉

💼 Tuesday, April 9th at 3:30 - 4:40 p.m. Get the support you need to get to the next stage of your professional journey during the Career Center Drop-Ins! Learn what steps to take as you plan for your future career and gain the professional skills you’ll need to succeed at the VRC’s Career Center Drop-ins!

🎓 Wednesday, April 10th at 2 - 3:30 p.m. Join the DREAM Center in a series of workshops, in collaboration with and co-hosted by Premier America Credit Union, designed to equip you with the skills you’ll need to succeed at life beyond CSUN during the DREAM Center’s How-To Series!

💻 Wednesday, April 10th at 1pm - 2pm & Friday, April 12th at 3pm - 4pm With a variety of workshops, you will walk away with the skills you’ll need to shine in that next presentation, class workshop, and even level up your personal projects! Register now via the link in our bio and don’t miss this chance to upgrade your skills at the Tech Tips Workshops!

🎨 Wednesday, April 10th at 12 - 1:30 p.m. Get creative while jamming out to great music and enjoying delicious food alongside your fellow Matadors at Art Jam! Express yourself with fun DIY crafts to help you relieve stress and spark creativity for the spring semester. Make sure to grab a bite as you groove to great live music alongside your fellow Matadors at Art Jam!

⚽ Thursday, April 11th at 5 - 9 p.m. Calling all FIFA enthusiasts to a live showdown! The Games Room is recruiting you and other competitive players to show off their skills in their respective game tournaments. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners so come ready to prevail!

💪🏼 April 8th to April 12th. Compete against your fellow Matadors as you take on the StrongMatador Challenge! Whether competing at the Inspire or Extreme level, each station along the course will prove a worthy challenge for any competitor. Each station must be conquered before taking on the next challenge, competitors with the top ten course times in their bracket will be crowned the StrongMatador!

⚖️ Join the USU’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion department, in collaboration with CSUN’s Civil Discourse and Social Change initiative for a special event focused on activism and research during the 7th annual Social Justice Conference! Celebrate your fellow Matadors’ innovative research during the student-led undergraduate and graduate panels. Get inspired by our keynote speakers and take part in the discourse through a series of workshops centering social justice and the history of activism on our campus.

📅 Tuesday, April 23rd
🕓 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
📍 Northridge Center and East Conference Center, University Student Union

☀️ As we march to the end of this month with the latest updates from your favorite spots, discover what’s blooming at your usu this season. 🌿 Swipe right to see what’s new at your USU this week! 👉

👨🏻‍💻 Wednesday, March 27th at 1 - 2 p.m. & Friday, March 29th at 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. With a variety of tech tip workshops, you will walk away with the skills you’ll need to shine in that next presentation, class workshop, and even level up your personal projects! Register now via link in our bio!

🎶 Thursday, March 28th at 12 - 1:30 p.m. Join us at Art Jam where you can get creative while jamming out to great music and enjoying delicious food alongside your fellow Matadors at Art Jam! Express yourself with fun DIY crafts to help you relieve stress and spark creativity for the spring semester!

💭 Thursday, March 28th at 1 p.m. Join CARECEN to learn about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and how it may put you on a pathway to becoming a U.S. citizen. If you or someone you know is under 21 years old, living away from at least one parent, and not a citizen, please join our presentation to learn about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Register via the link in our bio!

🏳️‍⚧️ Thursday, March 28th at 5 - 7 p.m. Spring into the Pride Center as we welcome trans, non-binary, gender fluid, questioning and gender non-conforming Matadors to the CSUN community. Birth a connection with your peers and explore the staff that are here to support you. Enter our giveaways for a chance to win one of our gender affirming prizes!

🎱 Thursday, March 28 at 5 - 9 p.m. Calling all Super Smash Bros enthusiasts to a live showdown! The Games Room is recruiting you and other competitive players to show off their skills in their respective game tournaments. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners so come ready to prevail!

🏳️‍⚧️ Spring into the Pride Center as we welcome trans, non-binary, gender fluid, questioning and gender non-conforming Matadors to the CSUN community. Birth a connection with your peers and explore the staff that are here to support you. Enter our giveaways for a chance to win one of our gender affirming prizes. Come celebrate Trans Day of Visibility for a blissful evening!

📅 Thursday, March 28th
🕓 5 - 7 p.m.
📍 Pride Center, University Student Union

Springing into break mode!🌷Catch the latest on campus as we dive into the much awaited spring break. Swipe right to see what’s new at your USU this week! 👉

🏠 Monday, March 18th at 4 p.m. Join CARECEN to learn about Family-Based Petitions and how they may put you on a pathway to becoming a U.S. citizen. If you, or someone you know, has a family member that is a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (green card holder), join our presentation to learn more about the steps for a Family-Based Petition.

🗣️ Tuesday, March 19th at 3 - 4 p.m. Drop by and get the support you need to succeed at Let’s Talk, your one stop shop for assistance with Cal Fresh, University Counseling Services and the HEAL Project.

📚 Wednesday, March 20th at 5 - 7 p.m. An environment that is welcoming to students to study for classes or finals. Snacks, drinks, music included. A tutor from the LRC will stop by 1-2 times a month.

🐣🌷HAVE A GOOD SPRING BREAK MATADORS!

🧗 Take on new challenges and find community during the DREAM Center’s Hold on Tight! Learn the basics of rock climbing as you tackle the SRC’s rock wall alongside your fellow Matadors. Get introduced to all the amazing activities and supportive community available to you through the Student Recreation Center and Outdoor Adventures. Register now to reserve your spot via the link in our bio!

📅 Tuesday, April 2nd
🕓 12 - 2 p.m.
📍 The Ridge Rock Wall, Student Recreation Center, University Student Union

🧗 Take on new challenges and find community during the DREAM Center’s Hold on Tight! Learn the basics of rock climbing as you tackle the SRC’s rock wall alongside your fellow Matadors. Get introduced to all the amazing activities and supportive community available to you through the Student Recreation Center and Outdoor Adventures. Register now to reserve your spot via the link in our bio!

📅 Tuesday, April 2nd
🕓 12 - 2 p.m.
📍The Ridge Rock Wall, Student Recreation Center, University Student Union

🏆 Embrace your chances with the help of University Student Union scholarships! If you’re an active student leader connected to campus life, the DREAM Center, Pride Center, or Veterans Resource Center, we’re here to enhance your success. Apply now via the link in our bio to visit the USU Scholarships webpage to learn more about these opportunities!

📅 Deadline: Sunday April 7th, 2024

🎓Celebrate alongside your family, friends and community of fellow veterans during the VRC’s Graduation Celebration. Register now via the link in our bio to get the recognition you deserve and the support you need as you complete one journey and begin another at Graduation Celebration! Presented by the Veterans Resource Center of the University Student Union.

📅 Saturday, May 11th
🕓 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Northridge Center, University Student Union

🏳‍🌈 Join the Pride Center and the Q***r Studies Program to celebrate a memorable moment for LGBTQIA+ graduates, Allies and Q***r Studies minors. Come honor the closing of a chapter and the opening of a new one as graduating Matadors move on to new endeavors. RSVP via the link in our bio to secure a spot, don’t miss this opportunity and make a toast to a Rainbow Graduation Celebration.

📅 Friday, May 17th
🕓 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Northridge Center, University Student Union