Words of War: Personal Experiences of Conflict Exhibit Reception

Nov 12, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm
University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room and University Library Exhibit Gallery

The University Library cordially invites you to the opening reception for our 2025-2026 Special Collections and Archives Exhibit, Words of War: Personal Experiences of Conflict.

In this exhibit, we examine the archival trail left behind by victors, victims, and those who fell somewhere between in the fog of war. As you explore the gallery, we encourage you to consider how the archival records and historical artifacts on display challenge or reinforce the preconceived notions of conflict we all hold. Ask yourself what the items on display reveal about the ways individuals intersect with large-scale events, and how personal experiences shape our shifting understanding of war's causes, consequences, and long-term impacts.

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Guest Speaker Dr. Abram D. Milton

Dr. Abram D. Milton, Ph.D. received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Chapman University and his masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. Dr. Milton joined University Counseling Services as a staff counselor in October 2018. Within CSUN, he works with university students and has placed a special interest to work with military veterans, Muslim students, men of color, and international students. Dr. Milton previously was a part of research on Sleep Paralysis as a member of Social Psychiatry Research Unit at the University of California – San Diego (UCSD) in La Jolla, CA, and has conducted research on Free Arts and Trauma at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA. Major psychological research interest include military, veterans, posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury (TBI), trauma, substance abuse, addictions, suicide, interpersonal relationship, mindfulness, spirituality, men issues, international students, grief & loss, gender violence, diversity, and university counseling. As a mental health professional with CSUN’s University Counseling Services, Dr. Milton is an understanding and compassionate mental health professional who has translated his 23 years of active duty Marine Corps military service into a trustworthy and caring public speaking platform that has educated countless individuals on mental health considerations for military veteran communities.

Opening Reception Itinerary

Part 1: 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Jack and Florence Ferman Presentation Room, University Library Garden Level

• 4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m Guests arrive
• 4:10 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Introduction from the Exhibit Curators Mallory Furnier, Ellen Jarosz, and Gayle O’Hara
• 4:20 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. Dr. Abram Milton, University Counseling Services discusses the emotional impact of war and conflict
• 4:40 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Q & A
• 4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Guest migrate upstairs to the Exhibit Gallery

Part 2: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Gallery, 2^nd Floor West Wing

• Exhibit Self-tour
• Refreshments available

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Assistive Services

Requests for accommodation services (e.g. sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please email library.event@csun.edu in advance of the event.