CSUN Gets Back Into the Semester Groove at President’s Picnic

  • CSUN president Dianne F. Harrison mingling with students at the Presidents Picnic.

    CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison meets new students at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Lee Choo.

  • CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison taking a silly photo with students.

    Students ham it up with CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison in a photo booth at the annual President's Picnic, Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Edson Santos-Davila.

  • Students posing for a silly photo.

    CSUN Students pose in a photo booth at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Three students taking a silly photo with props.

    CSUN Students pose in a photo booth at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Edson Santos-Davila.

  • Student volunteers posing for a photo.

    Student volunteers helped make the day by helping new students feel welcome on campus, at the annual President's Picnic on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Edson Santos-Davila.

  • Students and CSUN police chief dancing on Bayramian Lawn.

    DPS Chief Anne Glavin gets in on the dance fun with CSUN students and staff, at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6 on Bayramian Lawn. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Two CSUN employees greet each other across the buffet line at the President's Picnic.

    The 2018 President's Picnic at CSUN. Photo by Edson Santos-Davila.

  • A Matadors Rising T-shirt at the President's Picnic.

    A Matadors Rising T-shirt at the President's Picnic. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • President Dianne F. Harrison talking to students.

    CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison mingles with students at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Lee Choo.

  • President Dianne F. Harrison talking to a CSUN student.

    Students meet and talk with CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Lee Choo.

  • President Dianne F. Harrison talking to CSUN students.

    CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison mingles with students at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Lee Choo.

  • CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison holding a social media frame for a photo.

    CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison poses for an Instagram pic and mingles with students, faculty and staff at the annual President's Picnic, Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • A food server preparing tortillas on the grill.

    Volunteers and Orange Grove Bistro chefs prepare free tacos and other treats fare for CSUN students, faculty and staff at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Lee Choo.

  • K9 Daisy makes friends at the 2018 President's Picnic.

    K9 Daisy makes friends at the 2018 President's Picnic.

  • Vice President for Student Affairs William Watkins and CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison taking a photo with student volunteers.

    Vice President for Student Affairs William Watkins (at far left) and CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison (at far right) enjoyed a day with students, faculty and staff at the annual President's Picnic, on Sept. 6, 2018. Photo by Lee Choo.

There is no better beginning to a semester than free tacos and cold drinks at California State University, Northridge’s annual President’s Picnic.

On Sept. 6 on Bayramian Lawn, students, faculty and staff enjoyed an afternoon of free festivities, as well as a chance to learn more about CSUN resources such as Associated Students, the Department of Police Services and the University Student Union.

With music, free food courtesy of the Orange Grove Bistro and free five-minute massages, picnic attendees were able to take a breather from the busy semester to meet new people, mingle with CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison and have some Matador fun. To accommodate student schedules, the picnic took place during both afternoon and evening sessions.

“The President’s Picnic is an interactive experience that allows students a great opportunity to connect back with each other,” said student Juvaliet Lopez, who is studying in the College of Humanities’ Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Teacher Credential Program in English. “It helps students get back into the groove of things after a long summer break.”

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