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On an any given day at CSUN, you might see an Asian American club fair, a Capoeira demonstration, a political group handing out flyers, a MEChA or CAUSA protest, a same-sex marriage on the lawn, a memorial of the Armenian genocide, or a number of other activities that indicate the high level of diversity at CSUN. Although Caucasian people make up the largest percentage at the school, that number has been growing smaller each year. The diversity at CSUN reflects the diversity of the valley and Los Angeles, and the greater part of the student body are clear that they enjoy learning and spending time in such a dynamic, ever-changing place. Professors also impart this attitude by openly embracing issues of diversity in their curriculum. Tolerance is so high at CSUN that hate crimes and intolerant graffiti are unheard of. In fact, Los Angeles is home to the Museum of Tolerance and the Skirball Cultural Center, two foundations dedicated to the preservation of openness and diversity. Many students are changed by their experiences at CSUN because they are able to befriend people or join groups that help them affirm their own cultural identity and celebrate the differences between all types of people. The cultural clubs are very active and make themselves known through fundraisers, demonstrations, rallies, memorials, or pamphlets. Although some ethnic groups tend to segregate themselves, you will find that most everyone will open up.
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The campus is very diverse. CSUN...
The campus is very diverse. CSUN has a number of programs to ensure that all ethnic groups have an opportunity to attend college. Before the late ‘60s CSUN was an all-white campus. You could probably count the number of black and Latino students on your fingers. CSUN was one of the first Universities to offer an ROP program to help low-income inner-city kids get a college education. CSUN was also one of the first universities to offer a Pan-African studies degree. CSUN actually had an incident where a group of black students took the president of the University and the staff ‘hostage’ in order to ensure black students got an equal chance at education and fair treatment. This helped the University develop its current outlook of equal opportunity. |
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CSUN is so diverse I had culture...
CSUN is so diverse I had culture shock when I first came here. But it has been good for me because I grew up in a small town. The diversity that is always present helps you be less fearful of things you don’t know about. |
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Diversity is the number one thing...
Diversity is the number one thing I noticed, and I love it! There are all types of people and all races everywhere. This is the most diverse college I’ve attended so far. |
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I learned what diversity was when...
I learned what diversity was when I came to this campus. It is probably one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. |
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It’s like the UN around here. |
Facts
Gay Pride
CSUN has a very relaxed vibe. This makes CSUN a very tolerant atmosphere where you will find all types of people comfortable with who they are, including people who are gay, bisexual, transgendered, or just metrosexual. The LGBTA is one organization where people of all different types of sexual preference congregate. Upon occasion, you might even see a gay marriage taking place on the fields of the campus.
Minority Clubs
American Indian Student Association, Armenian Student Association, Black Student Union, Central American United Students Association, Filipino American Student Association, Japanese Student Association, Latino Business Association, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Atzlan, Muslim Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association
Most Common Religions
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Catholicism, Judaism
Political Activity
Although many students at CSUN are apathetic, you can usually find a political group assembling on campus to have a protest, make people aware of their cause, or promote a political speaker coming to the campus.
Did You Know?Cal State Northridge has one the largest populations of deaf students in the country, and the University was among the first schools in the nation to mainstream deaf students by providing support services and translators in classrooms. The library at Cal State Northridge has one of the largest compilations on human sexuality in the nation
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