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1955
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2016
Keith Goldstein Obituary
The CSUN journalism instructor, KCSN-FM news director and only full-time radio station employee died Wednesday at Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center after suffering complications from influenza.
"Not only is the passing of Keith a loss to the (journalism) department at CSUN, it's a loss to journalism," said CSUN spokeswoman Carmen Ramos Chandler, who had known him for decades. "He mentored and he trained hundreds of journalists now in newsrooms across the country and the world."
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Dorothy Peters Hanchey
October 1, 2016
It has been a while, and I was checking online about my old news director so I was shocked and saddened to learn of Keith's passing. He was an amazing teacher and mentor during my years at CSUN. I learned so much about journalism from him.
I have always had a deep respect for Keith and his commitment to excellence in journalism. I admired his professionalism, ethical code, and patience with all of us, the budding reporters.
He also had a great sense of humor and could poke fun at himself. We had quite a few adventures with our radio newscasts immediately following the 1994 earthquake when we had to set up our temporary newsroom in a dorm suite.
He will be very missed, and I send my deepest condolences to his family and hope they find comfort with their memories of him.
Chip Bell
May 23, 2016
RIP Keith...Thanks for your guidance and patience. You were a quirky guy who made us laugh, but you also gave me basic skills I have carried through my career.
Rob and Family
May 23, 2016
Our condolences to the Family of Mr. Goldstein. May God comfort you through this time of sorrow.
A Friend
May 22, 2016
I worked alongside Keith for a couple of decades. In late April we were doing what we always did: Talking NBA basketball. Discussing the chances of various teams and what they had to do to advance in the 2016 playoffs. I will miss our conversations and his presence at KCSN. I still cannot believe he has passed away. RIP Keith. We will miss you.
Juaneeq E
May 22, 2016
This hurt so bad! To the many afternoons we stayed longer in order to produce the best show. God gave you the gift of journalism and you used it to the best of your ability. May god bless Keith and his family on the hardest time in their life. Give them strength and healing. May his spirit live on forever
May 22, 2016
Keith made my time at KCSN a wonderful learning opportunity. He believed in me and we made it through the LA Riots together and won three Golden Mike Awards for our work together. This man deserves many blessings.
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