Discover CSUN: Top 7 Fun Facts About California State University, Northridge You Can't Miss

1. Batman's CSUN Connection

Holy Bat-fans, Batman! It turns out the Caped Crusader owes quite the debt to some dedicated CSUN supporters: Bill Ramey and his online community at Batman on Film played a pivotal role in the creation of the now-iconic Batman movies, including "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight," influencing casting choices, costume design, and providing a platform for fan-driven discussions that eventually caught the attention of Warner Bros. Pictures.
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2. Cosmic Escapes at CSUN Planetarium

If you're seeking a space to unwind among the stars without the astronomical costs of a SpaceX ticket, look no further than San Fernando Valley's hidden gem: The Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium at CSUN offers bi-weekly star shows and programs for students and the local community, featuring a Spitz-512 Star Projector that accurately and brilliantly illuminates the night sky on a 40-foot dome for a cosmic experience that's truly out of this world.
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3. CSUN: A Hollywood Hogwarts

Lights, camera, action, and a healthy dose of academia: CSUN, a veritable Hogwarts for movie buffs, has served as the enchanting setting for numerous TV shows like "Heartbeat," "Kingdom," and "Supergirl," as well as big screen gems like "Transcendence" and "White Bird in a Blizzard" – all taking notes from the likes of Best Buy, Cadillac, and Volkswagen commercials in this campus-turned-Tinseltown.
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4. CSUN's Earthquake Adventure

Imagine if your college had its own Disneyland-style ride, featuring thrills, shakes, and a touch of destruction: Well, in 1994, CSUN got its own unexpected "earthquake experience"! After sustaining $400 million in damages from the Northridge earthquake, the university demolished the University Tower apartments, Parking Structure C, and east and west wings of the Oviatt Library, only reconstructing the library wings. Proceeding with the help of consulting firms and structural engineers, CSUN enhanced its buildings with reinforced steel to withstand future quakes, ensuring all structures met California's seismic codes.
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5. ABA Graduates' Exam Domination

When it comes to acing exams, CSUN's Applied Behavior Analysis graduates are no mere "passengers on the bus"; they're the ones driving it straight to victory town: CSUN boasted a colossal 95% pass rate on the BCBA Exam in 2021, compared to a national average of 60%, and even ranked third internationally in pass rates for first-time test-takers in 2018, showcasing the program's unparalleled commitment to molding future behavior analysis rockstars.
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6. CSUN's Academic Wonderland

Get your thinking caps on and your passports ready, because CSUN is your academic Disneyland chock-full of diploma delights and credential caramels: They offer 134 bachelor's degrees, master's degree programs in 70 different fields, four doctoral degrees, and 24 teaching credentials, even scoring a sweet 40th place in the US News & World Report's Regional Universities West ranking for 2021.
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7. CSUN's Chinese New Year Extravaganza

When dragons and Immortals rub shoulders to usher in good fortune at a Californian party: California State University, Northridge hosts an annual Chinese New Year celebration banquet, featuring talented CSUN faculty, students, and community artists, along with the Chinese Dragon Dance by the Immortals Awaken Lion Club, all in the Grand Salon of the University Student Union.
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