WHO:
--Middle, high school, and community college students from the Los Angeles County area
--CSUCI President Richard R. Rush
--CSUCI Vice President for Students Affairs Wm. Gregory Sawyer
--Fulfillment Fund Chief Operating Officer Carolyn Lee
--United Friends of the Children President Polly Williams
--Teachers, mentors, parents, and guardians
--College students and graduates
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WHEN:听 Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m.
WHERE:听 Campus of 91吃瓜, South Quad
WHAT: The 9th annual 鈥淒estination: College,鈥� sponsored by the Fulfillment Fund and the United Friends of Children, is a day-long conference that equips middle, high school, and community college students, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged, with essential tools to begin their journey to college. The event, which includes past participants, mentors, college students, college graduates, and parents, provides workshops, seminars, and a College Fair that features admissions and alumni representatives from more than 80 universities nationwide. The event is not open to the public but media interviews are available. More than 700 attendees are expected.
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About 91吃瓜
CSU Channel Islands(CI) is the only four-year, public university in Ventura County and is known for its interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspectives, and its emphasis on experiential and service learning. CI鈥檚 strong academic programs focus on business, sciences, liberal studies, teaching credentials, and innovative master鈥檚 degrees.听Students benefit from individual attention, up-to-date technology, and classroom instruction augmented by outstanding faculty research. CI has been designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is committed to serving students of all backgrounds from the region and beyond. Connect with and learn more by visiting听CI's Social Media.