Department of Urban Studies and Planning

06/01/2026

🍩 This week on Donuts with the Dean, features our own Dr. Craig Olwert, Professor and Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning.

In this episode, Dr. Olwert discusses his research, which spans topics such as sustainability, transportation, housing, and resilience planning. He shares valuable insights from his work aimed at fostering more connected, equitable, and livable cities.

Be sure to check out the conversation!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxfPwsmtmyI

This week’s guest on Donuts with the Dean is Craig Olwert, Ph.D., A...

02/09/2026

📢 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 The Department of Urban Studies and Planning at California State University, Northridge is seeking part-time lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year! 📚✨

If you're passionate about teaching and located in California, this could be your chance to inspire future urban planners. 🏙️ From introductory to upper division courses, there's a range for you to explore and teach.

🔗 Check out complete details and courses: https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/urban-studies-planning/faculy-staff/employment-opportunities

Interested applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter that describes their qualifications and designates the specific courses they are interested in teaching. The applicants are expected to be residents of the State of California at the time of the appointment.

⏰ Application Deadline: March 20, 2026. Don't miss out!

09/24/2025

Our CSUN Urban Studies & Planning department is excited to attend the APA conference in Monterey! We will be located at Portola Hotel & Spa, Booth #211. Hope to see you there!

07/01/2025

🎓 Congratulations to our incredible Spring 2025 Urban Studies & Planning graduates! 🎉
Your dedication, resilience, and passion for building more just and sustainable communities have inspired us all. From late nights of studying to early mornings in class, you've shown what it means to be future leaders in shaping our cities and neighborhoods. Your impact is already being felt—and this is only the beginning.

Thank you for all the heart you’ve poured into your work and for lifting each other up along the way. We are so proud of you! 💛🏙️

02/06/2025

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning at California State University, Northridge is seeking part-time lecturers to teach a range of courses from introductory to upper division for
2025-2026 academic year.

Complete details on courses and positions can be found on the department's website at: https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/urban-studies-planning/faculy-staff/employment-opportunities

Interested applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter which describes their qualifications and designates the specific courses they are interested in teaching. The applicants are expected to be residents of the State of California at the time of the appointment.

Application deadline is March 21, 2025.

04/04/2024

Good morning everyone!

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning would like to remind you that we have a new official social media page, our Instagram: csunurbanstudies

If you would like stay updated and support us, please follow our Instagram as it is currently growing and will be where we share lots of information in the future!

(The collage is made up of previous posts on our Instagram page.)

04/03/2024

Good afternoon everyone! We would like to bring attention to the speaker event we will be having tomorrow on campus at 4pm. The event is available for all Urban Studies and Planning majors, minors, and graduate students. The event is located in the newly constructed Maple Hall (room 301) and we would love to have you join us! For any questions please stop by our office today or tomorrow (Sierra Hall 220).

03/20/2024

Welcome to the official page of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at CSUN! Here, through multiple posts every week, you will be able to find information about upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, course registration dates, and other helpful resources. Follow us to stay updated with important department information and feel free to contact our office at: 818-677-2904 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

03/16/2024

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning at California State University, Northridge is seeking part-time lecturers to teach a range of courses from introductory to upper division for
2024-2025 academic year.

Complete details on courses and positions can be found on the department's website at https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-
sciences/urban-studies-planning/employment-opportunities

Interested applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter which describes their qualifications and designates the specific courses they are interested in teaching. The applicants are expected to be residents of the State of California at the time of the appointment.
Application deadline is March 22, 2024.

02/19/2024

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning at California State University, Northridge is seeking part-time lecturers to teach a range of courses from introductory to upper division for 2024-2025 academic year.

Complete details on courses and positions can be found on the department's website at
https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/urban-studies-planning/employment-opportunities

Interested applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter which describes their qualifications and designates the specific courses they are interested in teaching. The applicants are expected to be residents of the State of California at the time of the appointment.

Application deadline is March 22, 2024.

The mission of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning is to prepare students, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, for professional careers in urban studies and planning. In addition, the department seeks to provide a broad based educational experience, set in the context of the socia...