President’s Scholars
Meet the President’s Scholars
2011 Awardee
Taylor Moore — Major: Liberal Studies
"I first realized that I wanted to further my education at California State University Channel Islands in the eighth grade. I was young; moreover, that simple dream motivated me throughout the rest of my academic career to do my best. I have to say that I did have to work hard to get to the position I am in today, but it was worth every missed party and Friday night study session. I am CSU Channel Islands' newest President's Scholar. I had to write it just once due to the novelty of it; I still simply can’t believe that this is my new title and I am worthy of such a magnificent opportunity. I get to attend CI with its inspiring staff and friendly student body free of the burden of tuition. I am so thankful for this opportunity; thus, I am going to try my hardest to make my new CI family proud. I also hope to help my peers along their journey and guide others to the university path. At the end of my university road, I would like to shake President Rush’s hand at the commencement ceremony and know that again I did my best and my best was good enough. I am confident that this wish is going to become reality due to the amazing opportunities the President's Scholars Program has and is bound to open up for me."
2010 Awardees
Jillian Glassett — Major: Applied Physics
"I found out about CI from a college fair in San Diego at the end of my sophomore year in high school. It attracted my attention instantly, and it quickly became my first choice school the more I looked into it. What especially attracted me was the Applied Physics program. It seems to fit with what I want to go in my future career. What pulled me to CI more was the feeling of home and community from the school each time I visited it. I knew this school was perfect for me. The Presidential Scholarship seems to be an opportunity to not only help aid students financially, but also help students achieve more out of their experience at Channel Islands. Going through the interview process for the Presidential Scholarship and getting the call from President Rush still feels like a dream that I never want to wake from. It is a great honor to me already. I cannot wait to become a part of this amazing community."
Aline LaTurner — Major: Biology
"CI and its President's Scholars program has allowed me to fulfill my lifelong dream to learn and teach anything and everything about the world around us. However, CI and this program would not be complete without its caring staff dedicated to student success and the hands-on programs that allow eager students to interact with the world on a deeply profound level. Fortunately, it has all this, all set on a beautiful campus AND a five minutes drive from the Pacific Ocean. I have already met many delightfully kind and upbeat people on my adventures as a CI student, and I plan to make my pathway here to graduate school and my adulthood as an explorer of many fields a fantastic one. Good thing CI already makes it so easy to indeed have a great one!"
Sundee Olson — Major: Biology
"Most people were shocked to hear that I had only applied to one college. In all likelihood, this was one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life. From the moment I stepped onto Channel Islands soil, I knew that this was going to be my home for the next four years. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of becoming part of their close-knit community. I was ecstatic when I received the news that I had been accepted into the President’s Scholars Program. I truly feel as though the faculty and staff sincerely care about the success of each and every student. As a biology major, I cannot wait to begin this new and exciting chapter in my life!"
2008 Awardee
Danika Lindsay — Major: Mathematics
“As we were driving up University Drive, we saw a deer crossing sign, and then two deer! I knew then that I would love the school, as it was unlike any college campus I had ever seen. I live right by LAX, so I’m used to seeing building upon building and no open space. I was thrilled by the thought of waking up in the morning and having the mountains and farmland all around me. The one-on-one interaction with professors at CI offers the perfect learning environment for students. Since seeing the CI campus for the first time, I have visited several times and just can’t seem to get enough of it. I can’t wait to take advantage of every math class CSUCI has to offer!”