CFA Bids Farewell to CSUN Provost Harry Hellenbrand

  • Film professor Nate Thomas, president of CSUN’s faculty union, presents Provost Harry Hellenbrand with the CFA Appreciation Award. The CFA honored Hellenbrand for his great work for more than a decade at CSUN at the annual faculty picnic. Photo by Victor Kamont.

  • Faculty and friends wish Hellenbrand well. He will step down as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the end of this academic year. Photo by Victor Kamont.

  • Hellenbrand hugs a faculty member at the event in his honor. Photo by Victor Kamont.

  • Thomas joked with Hellenbrand during the event. Thomas said Hellenbrand’s leadership will be missed. Photo by Victor Kamont.

  • History professor Donald O' Sullivan shared some memories with Hellenbrand. Photo by Victor Kamont.

The California Faculty Association said goodbye to California State University, Northridge Provost Harry Hellenbrand, who is retiring as provost after 11 years of devoted service, on CSUN’s Bayramian Lawn. This year’s annual faculty picnic was dedicated to Hellenbrand as he steps down as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the end of June. Hellenbrand will be teaching at CSUN starting in the fall. Faculty and staff enjoyed delicious Smokin’ Willie’s BBQ and celebrated all their hard work this year.