Cal State Fullerton to Host El
Toro Community Block Party Aug. 16
August 12, 2003 :: No. 17
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One year after welcoming the first crop of students
to the university’s new El Toro Campus, Cal State Fullerton
is hosting a community block party to mark the occasion: “El
Toro 60 Years Later: From Defense to Education – From
Airport to Academics” |
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| When: |
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 16 |
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| Where: |
El Toro Campus
7320 Trabuco Road, Irvine (off Sand Canyon Road, north of I-5
freeway) |
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| Activities: |
Face painting, games, food and carnival booths
are planned, along with live music, tours and historical photo
displays. Faculty and staff members will greet visitors and
answer questions about classes, admissions, financial aid and
alumni activities. |
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| Noon Program: |
“Cal State Fullerton’s El Toro Campus:
A Vision for the Future”
Featured Speakers: Congressman Edward R. Royce (CSUF Class of
’77), Orange County Supervisor William Campbell, El Toro
Campus Director George Giacumakis, Executive Vice President
Judith Anderson and Academic Affairs Vice President Ephraim
Smith |
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| Community: |
Participants mounting displays and staffing information
tables include the Great Park Conservancy, Irvine and South
Orange County chambers of commerce, Transportation Corridor
Agencies, Fullerton Community Bank, Continuing Learning Experience
and community colleges. |
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| Background: |
Since the branch campus opened last fall, enrollment
has grown from 2,255 to 2,677. This fall, more than 3,000 students
are expected for dozens of courses offered, ranging from biology
to teacher education. |
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| Information: |
(714) CSU-TORO or (949) 936-1600 |
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| Media Contacts: |
George Giacumakis, director, El Toro Campus,
at (949) 936-1605
Contacts: Karon Cornell, director of community relations, at
657-278-7119
Paula Selleck, Public Affairs, at 657-278-2414 or pselleck@fullerton.edu |
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