CSUN Education Alumni Chapter

🎓✨ CSUN Giving Day is March 4 & 5 – Join Us! ✨🎓

Dear Education Alumni and Friends,

I’m Dr. Fallah, Co-President of the Education Alumni Chapter at CSUN, and I’m excited to invite you to participate in CSUN Giving Day on March 4 & 5 in support of our Education Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.

🔗 Give here:
https://givingday.csun.edu/giving-day/107204/department/111584

This year, we have an incredible opportunity to multiply our impact:

🌟 The Dan and Cindy Chernow Challenge
Loyal CSUN supporters Dan Chernow and Cindy Chernow will unlock $1,000 for our Education Alumni Chapter Scholarship when 20 donors give to our fund on Giving Day. Every single gift—of any size—helps us reach that goal!

🏆 Alumni Association Chapter Challenge
The top three Alumni Association Chapters with the highest number of donors will win additional funding:
• 1st Place: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $700
• 3rd Place: $400

Let’s show the strength and commitment of our education community!

📚 College-Wide Opportunity
There is also the Milt and Debbie Valera Challenge for the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, which will award additional funds to the top three education funds with the most donors. Your participation helps elevate our entire college.

This is truly about collective impact. Whether you give $5 or $500, your contribution helps provide scholarships to future educators who will shape classrooms and communities for years to come.

Please consider making a gift on March 4 or 5 and sharing our link with your friends, family, and colleagues. Peer-to-peer support makes all the difference.

Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to our students. Let’s come together and make this Giving Day a success! 💙

With appreciation,
Dr. Fallah
Co-President, Education Alumni Chapter
CSUN

CSUN Giving Day March 4-5, 2026

Giving day

🎖️ Giving Day is March 4–5, and we invite you to stand with the CSUN Veterans Alumni Chapter.

For 36 hours, we are raising support to strengthen mentorship, expand professional networking opportunities, and honor the service and leadership of our Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard veterans.

Your contribution helps us build stronger connections between student veterans, alumni, and the broader community, creating lasting academic, professional, and personal impact.

Every gift, no matter the amount, moves our mission forward.

Support the CSUN Veterans Alumni Chapter here:
https://givingday.csun.edu/giving-day/107204/department/111598

CSUN Giving Day comes back March 4-5! Mark your calendar to tell everyone you know about the CSUN cause most important to you, from your favorite department to programs that provide scholarships and basic needs to our tenacious and inspiring students.
Learn more about it here: https://givingday.csun.edu
, CSUN Education Alumni
Dan Chernow

CSUN Giving Day comes back March 4-5! Mark your calendar to tell everyone you know about the CSUN cause most important to you, from your favorite department to programs that provide scholarships and basic needs to our tenacious and inspiring students.
Learn more about it here: https://givingday.csun.edu

https://givingday.csun.edu/

CSUN Giving Day March 4-5, 2026

board meeting goes on for important decisions

You're invited to CSUN's Doctoral Dissertation Spotlight!

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: HYFLEX EVENT
IN PERSON (CSUN EDUCATION BUILDING) AND VIA ZOOM

ESTEEMED PRESENTERS
Dr. Esther Ramirios, CC19 Cohort
Owner of Adult Learning & Workforce Education Group, LLC.
Dissertation: Most of the Time, I’m the Oldest One in the Room: An Examination of the Experiences of Undergraduate Parent Scholars of Color at a Public University

Dr. Gina Toussaint, PK1222 Cohort
Teacher Educator & Literacy Specialist
Dissertation: Teacher Decision-Making for Reading Intervention: A Phenomenological Case Study

Dr. Anxo Vázquez-Lozada, CC19 Cohort
Research Administration Officer, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Dissertation: The Impact of College Faculty Motivation in Dual Enrollment in California

HOW TO REGISTER
To register for Zoom, click here! To register for in-person, click here!

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Dr. Jack Bagwell at
[email protected] by February 7, 2026.

Mark your calendar: Doctoral Dissertation Spotlight
Saturday February 28 10am-12pm
CSUN AlumniDan Chernow, CSUN Education Alumni Chapter

Our report:
By co-president Dr Soraya Fallah
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Report on Education Alumni Chapter Activities

The Education Alumni Chapter remains the largest and most active alumni chapter at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The chapter is dedicated to fostering professional engagement, strengthening alumni connections, and promoting collaborative initiatives that support the advancement of the education community.

Annual Signature Events

Each year, the chapter organizes a series of hallmark programs designed to highlight scholarly achievement, showcase community impact, and provide professional development opportunities for students, alumni, and educators. Our primary annual signature events include:
1. Doctoral Dissertation Spotlight
This event celebrates the scholarly accomplishments of recent doctoral graduates. Participants present their research, engage in academic dialogue, and contribute to a culture of inquiry and innovation within the field of education.
2. Education in Action
A dynamic program that highlights impactful educational practices, community initiatives, and alumni-led projects. This event provides a platform for sharing effective strategies and building partnerships across sectors.

Collaborative Programs

The chapter maintains a strong working relationship with the Child and Adolescent Development Alumni Chapter, partnering on events and initiatives that address shared goals and interests. This collaboration enhances interdisciplinary engagement and expands opportunities for alumni involvement.

Conferences and Professional Development

In addition to its annual events, the Education Alumni Chapter plays a leading role in organizing major professional development conferences. Notably, the chapter has hosted Trauma-Informed Care Conferences, bringing together practitioners, scholars, and community partners to explore evidence-based approaches that support student well-being and resilience.

These efforts strengthen the chapter’s role as a hub for professional growth, community engagement, and educational leadership

Alumni board is going on

Hello Doctoral Alumni,

We are reaching out to remind you that our deadline for our Dissertation Spotlight is fast approaching. Submit your proposal application by Friday, November 21, 2025. Do not miss this great opportunity to spotlight your amazing work!

Deadlines

Friday, November 21, 2025: Deadline to submit your proposal application.
Friday, December 19, 2025: Proposal acceptance notifications sent out by email.
Saturday, February 28, 2026: Dissertation Spotlight held at CSUN College of Education.
For any inquiries regarding the submission process or the dissertation spotlight, please contact Dr. Jack Bagwell directly at [email protected]. We look forward to your submission!

Kind regards,

Jack Bagwell, Ed.D.

Tomorrow: Working with Children, Adolescents, and Families: Transitioning to Professional Private Practice
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: ZOOM
Meeting ID: 876 0843 7872
Passcode: 821494

PSY TALK: Setting up a Professional Private Practice in Psychology
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: ZOOM
Meeting ID: 876 0843 7872
Passcode: 821494