Camarillo, Calif., Mar. 18, 2010 — California State University Channel Islands invites members of the community to volunteer for its 2010 commencement ceremony to be held Saturday, May 15, in the South Quad of the campus.
Volunteers who are 18 years or older are needed on the day of the event. Assignments will include assisting with parking, distributing programs, serving refreshments, acting as guides for ceremony guests, and helping with the ceremonial procession. The event begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until approximately 12 p.m.
All volunteers are asked to arrive at 7 a.m. As a thank-you, volunteers will receive a special campus t-shirt and complimentary gift bags filled with items from various local businesses.
A volunteer training and orientation is mandatory. Volunteers can attend one of two sessions scheduled for Wednesday, May 12 at 12 p.m., or Thursday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m.
For more information on volunteering or to learn how your business can donate items for approximately 100 gift bags, contact Lori Macdonald, Commencement Volunteer Coordinator and Coordinator of Early Recruitment at CI, at 805-437-8892 or lori.macdonald@csuci.edu.
For media inquiries contact Nancy Gill, Director of Communication & Marketing at CSU Channel Islands at 805-437-8456 or nancy.gill@csuci.edu.
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About California State University Channel Islands
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’s strong academic programs focus on business, sciences, liberal studies, teaching credentials, and innovative master’s degrees. 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 CI's Social Media.