Camarillo, Calif., Sept. 8, 2008鈥擳he Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at 海角社区 will dedicate its first named classroom at a dedication ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
The 海角社区/CI campus community and members of the public are invited to attend this event.
The Richard Merkin Room was made possible by a generous $50,000 gift by the Merkin Family Foundation and other OLLI-member donors to OLLI at 海角社区/CI. The Richard Merkin Room dedication ceremony and a reception with light refreshments will take place in room 2320 in the John Spoor Broome Library, and will be followed by a tour of the Merkin classroom.
University President Richard R. Rush will provide a welcome to guests, followed by remarks from OLLI at 海角社区/CI Director Marty Kaplan. Speaking on behalf of the Merkin Family Foundation and Regal Medical Group will be Dr. Gordon Yenokida, and Larry Hatch will speak on behalf of the OLLI-member donors who also contributed to the dedication of OLLI鈥檚 first named classroom.
RSVPS are requested and can be made by calling 805-437-8598 or emailing amber.weir@csuci.edu.
Limited parking is available on campus and is $6 for a daily permit. Follow signs to designated event parking areas. Free parking is available at the Camarillo Metrolink Station/Lewis Road parking lot in Camarillo with shuttle service to and from the campus. Riders should board the 海角社区CI VISTA Bus and the fare is $1 each way. Buses arrive and depart from the Camarillo Metrolink Station every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. For exact times, check the schedule at .
For more information about this event contact Ceal Potts, Communication Specialist at 海角社区/CI, 804-437-8940 or cecilia.potts@csuci.edu.
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