California State University, Northridge President Dianne F. Harrison speaking at H.O.P.E.’s House in Granada Hills during CSU Super Sunday event on Sunday, Feb. 23. Launched in 2005, CSU Super Sunday is an annual event where leaders from all 23 CSU campuses work together in a united effort to give underrepresented students the tools needed to successfully enter college. H.O.P.E.’s House was one of two churches CSUN officials visited on Sunday. Photo by Lee Choo.

California State University, Northridge President Dianne F. Harrison listens to students and members of H.O.P.E.’s House during a reception before services. During her message, Harrison said, “Super Sunday is not about just one Sunday. It is about a pathway, a journey, a launching pad if you will, to be super you.” Harrison said Super Sunday is just one initiative to support efforts to attract more African-American students. The CSU system also hosts summer algebra camps, college fairs, "train the trainer" workshops at churches and parent training programs. The two pastors who run H.O.P.E.’s House are CSUN alumni — husband and wife duo Charles Humphrey Jr. ’86 (Mechanical Engineering) and Andrea Humphrey ’88 (Economics). Photo by Lee Choo.

California State University, Northridge Vice President William Watkins ’74 (Urban Studies) applauds during the service at Living Praise Christian Center Church in Chatsworth during Super Sunday service on Feb. 23. Watkins was joined at the church by members of CSUN’s Department of Student Outreach and Recruitment Services and the Black Alumni Association. Photo by Nestor Garcia.

California State University, Northridge Vice President William Watkins ’74 (Urban Studies) offers an inspirational message to the congregation at Living Praise Christian Center Church. The church is pastored by Fred L. Hodge and his wife, Linda. Several of their members are CSUN alumni and students. Photo by Nestor Garcia.