Join the University Student Union and the Department of Chicana/o Studies as we host world-renowned Queer Chicana artist Alma López in a part lecture, part hands-on workshop exploring the genealogy of her work that has reclaimed the traditional Catholic image of the Virgén de Guadalupe. Make your voice heard as you create your own decolonial art, bridging Latinx Heritage Month, LGBTQIA2S+ History Month and Día de la Raza (a decolonial commemoration of indigenous resistance celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 12).  Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a legacy of activism, education, and community!  Do you require interpreting services? Please submit an Interpreting Services Request Form at least seven business days prior to the event.  

Attention CSUN veterans, reservists and National Guard members! Come share your experiences, engage in meaningful conversations and build community at Vet Uncensored. Retired Marine Corps veteran and University Counseling Services member Dr. Abram Milton will help us navigate these conversations and refreshments will be provided, so come connect with your veteran village.

  Banned Books Readout with Pizza     ALA.ORG/BBOOKS Censorship is so 1984 Read for your rights CSUN University Library 13th Annual Banned Books Readout with Pizza Khloe Rios-Wyatt will talk about Read Me Like You Mean It Keynote Speaker Khloe Rios-Wyatt is CEO of Alianza Translatinx. October 8, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Join us at 12:45 p.m. for pizza! Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room, University Library Register to Attend in Person or Online library.csun.edu/banned-books-readout-2025 QR Code Co-sponsors: University Library, Journalism Department, Queer Studies, and Pride Center

Sip, connect and grow at Community Coffee Chats! Join us for casual conversations over coffee. It’s a space where community members come together to share ideas, build relationships and spark collaboration. No RSVP needed, just drop by the Pride Center and enjoy!

Get ready to Laugh Out Lounge with a quartet of comedians who are sure to deliver a four-out-of-four setlist. You’ll also have a chance to pair the comedy with delicious comida that celebrates Latinx Heritage Month! Do you require interpreting services? Please submit an Interpreting Services Request Form at least seven business days prior to the event.