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(2:01) Many are the first in their families to get a college education. Others have used their experiences in the foster-care system as inspiration to aim for the highest bar. Still others came to California State University, Northridge determined to get the tools they need to make a positive impact on the world. The cheers may be deafening this week when more than 11,500 students are expected to take part in CSUN’s 2018 commencement ceremonies. Each student has a personal story of hard work, perseverance and success.Filmed by: Bryan Rodgers & Rachael Howery Edited by: Rachael HoweryMusic by: The Music Bed (licensed with permission)© 2018 California State University, Northridge

(2:01) Many are the first in their families to get a college education. Others have used their experiences in the foster-care system as inspiration to aim for the highest bar. Still others came to California State University, Northridge determined to get the tools they need to make a positive impact on the world. The cheers may be deafening this week when more than 11,500 students are expected to take part in CSUN’s 2018 commencement ceremonies. Each student has a personal story of hard work, perseverance and success.Filmed & Edited by: Bryan Rodgers, Rachael Howery, Edson Santos and Freddy Gonzales Music by: The Music Bed (licensed with permission)© 2018 California State University, Northridge

(2:01) Many are the first in their families to get a college education. Others have used their experiences in the foster-care system as inspiration to aim for the highest bar. Still others came to California State University, Northridge determined to get the tools they need to make a positive impact on the world. The cheers may be deafening this week when more than 11,500 students are expected to take part in CSUN’s 2018 commencement ceremonies. Each student has a personal story of hard work, perseverance and success.Filmed & Edited by: Bryan Rodgers, Rachael Howery, Edson Santos and Freddy Gonzales Music by: The Music Bed (licensed with permission)© 2018 California State University, Northridge

(2:01) Many are the first in their families to get a college education. Others have used their experiences in the foster-care system as inspiration to aim for the highest bar. Still others came to California State University, Northridge determined to get the tools they need to make a positive impact on the world. The cheers may be deafening this week when more than 11,500 students are expected to take part in CSUN’s 2018 commencement ceremonies. Each student has a personal story of hard work, perseverance and success.Filmed by: Bryan Rodgers & Rachael Howery Edited by: Rachael Howery, Edson Santos, Freddy Gonzales Music by: The Music Bed (licensed with permission)© 2018 California State University, Northridge

(2:01) Many are the first in their families to get a college education. Others have used their experiences in the foster-care system as inspiration to aim for the highest bar. Still others came to California State University, Northridge determined to get the tools they need to make a positive impact on the world. The cheers may be deafening this week when more than 11,500 students are expected to take part in CSUN’s 2018 commencement ceremonies. Each student has a personal story of hard work, perseverance and success.Filmed & Edited by: Bryan Rodgers, Rachael Howery, Edson Santos and Freddy Gonzales Music by: The Music Bed (licensed with permission)© 2018 California State University, Northridge

(2:36:16) Description: 2018 Commencement ceremony for the David Nazarian College of Business and EconomicsCalifornia State University, Northridge - Oviatt Library Lawn May 19, 2018Crew: Video production by CSUN Information Technology Event produced by CSUN Student Affairs© 2018 Trustees of the California State University

(2:36:08) Description: 2018 Commencement ceremony for the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and CommunicationCalifornia State University, Northridge - Oviatt Library Lawn May 18, 2018Crew: Video production by CSUN Information Technology Event produced by CSUN Student Affairs© 2018 Trustees of the California State University

(1:01:52) Description: Honors Convocation recognizes outstanding graduating students who are distinguished based on scholastic or personal achievement.California State University, Northridge - Oviatt Library Lawn May 12, 2018Crew: Video production by CSUN Information Technology Event produced by CSUN Student Affairs© 2018 Trustees of the California State University

(1:49) Shawntel Barreiro has known since she was in ninth grade that she wanted to be a linguist, and she has worked hard to fulfill that dream since. She will be graduating later this month from California State University, Northridge with bachelor’s degrees in linguistics and Chicana and Chicano studies, and full funding to complete her doctorate in linguistics at The Ohio State University.But before all that Barreiro is one of nearly 2,500 graduates invited to take part in CSUN’s Honors Convocation at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. The ceremony recognizes the graduating students for their academic and personal achievements. Barreiro has been named this year’s Wolfson Scholar, the top honor given to a graduating senior. It is presented each year in memory of CSUN’s first vice president, Leo Wolfson. Not only must the student have an exceptional academic record, but he or she must also have made significant contributions to CSUN or to the community through co-curricular and extracurricular activities.Crew: Bryan Rodgers & Rachael Howery Filmed by: Bryan Rodgers, Rachael Howery, Freddy Gonzalez, Edson Santos Edited by: Edson Santos & Rachael Howery© 2018 California State University, Northridge

(2:21) Susan Dickman, the program and marketing manager of The University Corporation (TUC), is the 2018 Recipient of the California State University, Northridge President’s Award. The President’s Award goes to a staff member who sustains consistent, outstanding performance and demonstrates the values of the University.Crew: Freddy Gonzales, Edson Santos, Taylor Scott Filmed by: Rachael Howery and Bryan Rodgers Edited by: Rachael Howery Music by: The Music Bed (licensed with permission)© 2017 California State University, Northridge

(0:48) Directed by Stevi WardOn the verge of a national championship, Joy learns that her mother, Eliza, has terminal cancer. Even though their history is laced with pain and Eliza's string of men, Joy decides to care for her mother. Amidst their differences and arguments, Joy searches for closure in her relationship with Eliza before it's too late.

(0:38) Directed by Dilek InceAMAL tells the story of an American volunteer doctor named Mary, who witnesses a tragic event that leaves a young Syrian girl named Amal without a family. Mary decides to adopt the young girl as her own daughter, but problems arise in the process when a travel ban is placed on Syrians traveling to the United States.

(0:52) Directed by Lauren GullionBased on the personal experiences of the director and her crew, "Take My Hand" is a short story about love, family, music, and memory. While packing up her grandmother's house after moving her into an assisted living facility, Lorelai discovers an unfinished piece of music that the two began writing when Lorelai was very young. With grandmother Kathryn already in the throes of Alzheimer's Disease, Lorelai rushes to her side to try to finish the piece before Kathryn's memory is lost forever.

(0:42) Directed by Natalie MezaApril, a dark-humored and quick-witted millennial, goes on a date with Thomas, one of her online matches, in hopes of making a connection and ridding her of her loneliness. As April begins to lose interest in Thomas, it is revealed that both her and her date have stalked each other online. This quickly turns the date into a battle of wits and insults, but they surprisingly find joy in their bickering. After an incident with a clumsy waitress and a conversation with another woman in the restroom, April becomes self-conscious and walks out. Thomas stops her and this leads to an outpour of honesty from both of them. The story ends with April having realized that things online can be fake and superficial, and in order to be happy she needs to focus on what’s real.

(0:53) Directed by Jessica FreundIt is 1953, North Korea. The Korean War is coming to its end as both sides become aware of the inevitable divide between the northern and southern territories. Two Korean sisters, Young-Hee and Jung-Sook, escape the captivity of North Korean Communist Soldiers and head towards the 38th Parallel to find freedom and their family. During this journey, they struggle to overcome their fears and uncertainty of being reunited with their family, along with the endless sacrifices that must be made.© 2017 California State University, Northridge

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(7:04) M3's goal is to provide you with mentoring options to guide you on your college path. The M3 team is made up of faculty, graduate students, and research assistants committed to the success of Latino, African-American/Black, Native American, Southeast Asian and other minoritized students. M3 members know what obstacles you're facing academically, culturally, socially and economically. We were in your shoes. It's OK to ask for help as you step toward future success.Edited by: Edson Santos-Davila Music by: The Music Bed (licensed with permission)© 2018 California State University, Northridge

(1:59) California State University, Northridge special education professor Ivor Weiner spent most of his professional life working to ensure that those with special needs and their families get the support and respect they deserve. For his efforts, Weiner has been awarded with one of the California State University’s highest honors, the Wang Family Excellence Award.Filmed by: Edson Santos and Freddy Gonzalez Edited by: Edson Santos Music by: The Music Bed (licensed with permission)© 2017 California State University, Northridge