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Arts & Lectures Program at California State University San Marcos CA Tickets can be purchased through the CSUSM website: http://www.csusm.edu/al/calendar.html

Each year, Arts & Lectures engages the support and advice of CSUSM faculty, staff, students and the community in developing a series of 20-30 events including lectures across various fields, film/video screenings, visual art talks, dance and theatre performances, music concerts, scientific discussions, book readings and more. The series has become an integral part of campus life and offers eye-opening perspectives on multiple topics, issues, and disciplines by bringing in exceptional guests who are experts in various fields creatively and intellectually. The program not only supplements and complements curricular needs but it also enriches cultural life on the campus and within the community.

10/29/2026

Come hear the story behind the story, learn from the people involved, and learn about the culture, language & entertainment behind the scenes 🌊👀

Featured speaker Dr. Grant M. Muguatuti’a, CSUSM faculty member and cultural consultant for Disney’s live-action Moana, will share his expertise on Oceanic culture and language, including his work helping ensure authentic Pasifika representation on screen🤩‼️

📅 November 16, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 USU Ballroom
🎟️ Free tickets for all current students!

GET YOURS NOW AT WWW.CSUSM/AL.COM.

10/29/2026

Join us and and the CSUSM Latino Alumni Chapter for an inspiring evening with award-winning poet, acclaimed author, and community activist Luis J. Rodriguez! 🗣️

Drawing from his own journey, Rodriguez will share how he transformed his life from gang involvement to becoming a powerful advocate for hope, healing, community, and social justice.

📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
📍 CSUSM USU Ballroom

🎟️ GET TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE NOW! Free for all students!

10/26/2026

Mark your calendars: November 3,16,17, & 19!

🎟️Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets and join us for a full month of inspiring performances and unforgettable experiences!

🔗 Visit www.csusm/al.com for more information!

10/26/2026

Mark your calendars: November 3,16,17, & 19!

🎟️ Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets and join us for a month full of inspiring performances and unforgettable experiences!

🔗 Visit www.csusm/al.com for more information!

10/23/2026

Mark your calendars: November 3, 16, 17 & 19!

🎟️ Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets and join us for a month full of inspiring performances and unforgettable experiences!

🔗 Visit www.csusm/al.com for more information!

10/15/2026

✨ A look back at an inspiring evening! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Canary Code! 💙🐾 The event brought our community together for meaningful conversations, powerful stories, and opportunities to connect and reflect.

A special thank you to the CSUSM Latino Alumni Chapter for co-sponsoring and supporting this event, and to the CSUSM Library for your help and contributions in making the evening possible! 📚✨

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make The Canary Code such a memorable and impactful event. Thank you for being part of the conversation! 🫶

10/15/2026

POV: You found the perfect way to escape your 12 PM class stress👀🎹

Take a study break and join us for Intimate Classics: Bridge to the Romantic Era!

🎶 Live classical music
🎻 Beethoven & Saint-Saëns
📍 Arts 111
🗓️ Nov. 3 at noon
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

10/12/2026

Who gets to decide who belongs? And what happens when identity, community, and power collide?

🎬 You’re No Indian explores tribal disenrollment and the impact of being separated from one’s community, family, and identity. The film opens up important conversations around belonging, justice, and cultural erasure.

Join us for a screening and an opportunity to listen, reflect, and learn.

📅 Oct. 26
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 USU 2300 Ballroom

🎟️ Get your tickets at csusm.edu/al today!

Sponsored by the CSUSM Climate Action & Sustainability Center and co-sponsored by CSUSM Sustainability

10/08/2026

POV: you showed up to network and actually made some connections 🤝

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to CHABSS Networking Night! 💙

We loved seeing our CSUSM community come together to learn from our talented alumni and community leaders, hear their stories, and gain insight from their experiences. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who stepped outside of their comfort zone, put themselves out there, and took the opportunity to network! 🤝

We hope you walked away with new connections, meaningful conversations, and maybe even a few new opportunities. 🌟

10/05/2026

What if workplaces were designed for different minds to thrive?

The Canary Code explores neurodiversity, dignity, belonging, and how we can create workplaces that support people with different perspectives, needs, and ways of working. 🧠💡

Join Dr. Praslova, author of The Canary Code, for a conversation on rethinking inclusion and creating workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive!

We’re also beyond excited to co-sponsor this event with the CSUSM Latino Alumni Community! 🤝

📅 October 12 | 6 PM
📍 USU Ballroom
🎟️ CSUSM students attend FREE!

Come learn, connect, and rethink what an inclusive workplace can look like.

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