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A LOOK INTO CSUN’S VETERAN RESOURCE CENTER

Photos and story by Carina Cardenas

CSUN’s Veterans Resource Center specializes in helping students transition from military life to college life, helping them with any questions they might have regarding campus, classes, etc. But it doesn’t stop there - the VRC also welcomes all students. It’s a space where students can come in and have access to computers, studying tables, lounge couches, games and many more. Dustin Canete is a student veteran at CSUN majoring in communications. Canete served for four years before coming to CSUN and found out about the VRC online. Canete has only been to the VRC a few times and during those times, “I’m usually studying.” Aside from the VRC being a quiet space for students to study, it’s also a space that provides fun and educational opportunities. The VRC will be hosting a “Sports Watch Party” now through Nov. 15 online, a “VRC Study Jam” on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in person and “Elevate,” which allows students to get career tips from the CSUN Career Center. CSUN’s VRC is located in the University Student Union between the Student Recreation Center and the USU Computer Lab and they are open on Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dustin Canete studies on his personal computer at the Veterans Resource Center in Northridge, Calif. on Sept. 29, 2021.

Flags are hung on the ceiling throughout the CSUN Veterans Resource Center in Northridge, Calif.

Te Veterans Resource Center has a designated area for fyers, brochures and job listings that for all students in Northridge, Calif. on Sept. 29, 2021.