The Marilyn Magaram Center

Happy Pride Month 2026
Proud together. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

The CSUN Pride Center is here to support LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff through programming, outreach, advocacy, and community-building efforts that promote respect, safety, and inclusion for all. ✨

Be You. Be Proud. CSUN Pride Center:
📍 University Student Union, Sol Center (2nd Floor)
18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8272

📞 (818) 677-4355

📧 [email protected]

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June is National Immigrant Heritage Month 🌎

This month, we recognize and celebrate the countless contributions immigrants have made — and continue to make — to the United States. From culture and innovation to community leadership and entrepreneurship, immigrant stories are deeply woven into the fabric of America.

National Immigrant Heritage Month is also a time to reflect on our histories, uplift diverse voices, and honor the resilience, strength, and experiences of immigrant communities.

Join us in celebrating the cultures, traditions, and stories that make our communities stronger and more vibrant ❤️

 

Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

In observance of the holiday, the CSUN campus and MMC will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. We will resume office hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️

 

🌻The Marilyn Magaram Center is excited to offer the Collaborative Pathways Program 2026-2027 for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Nutrition/Dietetics and Food Science. This program provides students with valuable academic, professional, and experiential support opportunities, including:

Up to $5,000 fellowship support

Proactive advisement support

Experiential learning placements

Peer and faculty mentoring

Participation in professional development and training opportunities, including ServSafe training, culinary certification, career mentorship, leadership development, professional skills workshops, and more

If you are interested, click the link in our bio to apply. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, May 29th, 2026.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Happy World Bee Day 2026! 🐝🌍

Bees may be tiny, but they play a HUGE role in protecting our ecosystems, food systems, and biodiversity.

From pollinating crops to sustaining wildlife habitats, bees help keep our planet healthy 🌼

But today, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, factory farming, and climate change.

This World Bee Day, let’s work together to protect pollinators and create a more sustainable future for people and the planet 💛

World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day - May 19. 🌍 🥕

Start something meaningful today—grow your own food, nourish your family, and connect with nature 🌱

🌿 Why Start a Garden?
• Helps reduce food costs 💰

• Provides healthier, chemical-free food 🥦

• Supports a more sustainable world 🌍

• Boosts mental wellness—calming & rewarding 🧘‍♀️

🏡 You Can Garden Anywhere!
Backyards • Balconies • Rooftops • Containers • Community spaces

🌱 How to Celebrate
• Start your own vegetable, herb, or flower garden

• Try container or balcony gardening if space is limited

• Help a friend or family member start their first garden

✨ Gardening is more than a hobby—it’s a step toward healthier living and a happier planet.

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
— Albert Einstein

🔗 Learn more: https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/may/world-plant-garden-day.htm

MarilynMagaramCenter

National Women’s Health Week 2026 🌸

This week is a reminder to prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being at every stage of life 💖

The 2026 theme, “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” highlights the importance of prevention, early detection, science-driven care, and lifelong wellness. From healthy daily habits to routine screenings and access to care, small actions can make a lasting impact on overall health. ✨

At CSUN, the Klotz Student Health Center is here to support student wellness through primary care, reproductive health services, nutrition counseling, sports medicine, mental wellness support, and more 🏫💪

📍 Klotz Student Health Center

📞 (818) 677-3666

🔗 csun.edu/shc

Take time this week to check in with yourself, schedule preventive care, and support the women in your life 🌿

May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) — a time to recognize, celebrate, and reflect on the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish people in the United States 🇺🇸✨

Established in 2006, JAHM honors more than 350 years of Jewish life in America — stories of resilience, identity, migration, and impact that have shaped the nation in countless ways.
Jewish identity is not one-dimensional. It can be rooted in religion, culture, family history, or lived experience — and Jewish communities reflect a wide diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and traditions 🌍

So why does this month matter?
Because too often, Jewish stories and contributions are overlooked, simplified, or misunderstood. Taking time to learn helps challenge stereotypes, deepen understanding, and create space for more accurate and inclusive narratives 📚💡

This month is an invitation to:
✨ Learn something new

🎶 Explore culture, traditions, and history

📖 Uplift Jewish voices and stories

💬 Engage in meaningful conversations
And remember — this learning shouldn’t stop in May. It belongs in our classrooms, communities, and conversations all year long 🤝

May is Mental Health Awareness Month ❤️

Mental health matters — for everyone, at every stage of life. This month is a reminder to check in with yourself and others, break the stigma, and support access to care for all.

🧠 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year

📊 Millions still lack access to quality care

💬 Talking about it can make a difference

Whether it’s practicing self-care, learning more, or supporting someone in need, small actions can create meaningful change.

If you’re a CSUN student, you’re not alone — support is here for you.

📍 Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/counseling

Mother’s Day 2026 💐

Today we celebrate the women who raised us, supported us, and shaped who we are. Whether you’re spending the day with your mom, honoring her from afar, or remembering her in your heart—this day is for you. 💖

Take a moment to say thank you, share a memory, or simply show love in your own way.

To all the moms and mother figures—your love never goes unnoticed. 🤍