Camarillo, Calif., Apr. 26, 2010 — California State University Channel Islands (CI) will be bestowing honors on graduating seniors at the annual Honors Convocation, Friday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the John Spoor Broome Library Plaza. The ceremony is open to all students earning honors and graduating in any semester from summer 2009 through summer 2010. There will be a coffee and dessert reception immediately following the ceremony.
To receive honors at graduation a student must complete a minimum 30 units of courses taken at CI for a letter grade and earn a grade point average of 3.50 or above in all work taken at CI. Students must also earn a minimum 3.50 grade point average in all undergraduate courses, including transfer work. Graduates will be honored for their outstanding dedication and work with one of the following three levels; 3.50 – 3.74 GPA earns Cum Laude, 3.75 – 3.89 GPA earns Magna Cum Laude, and 3.90 – 4.0 GPA earns Summa Cum Laude.
Two President’s Scholars who are candidates for graduation will also be recognized during the ceremony. Jacob Jones will complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Kimberly Tacke will complete a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. The CI President’s Scholars Program provides outstanding students with a scholarship that is renewable for four years, and includes full resident fees, a generous textbook allowance, and the use of a laptop computer.
Also awarded at the event will be Program Honors recognizing students in each major and Mission Center Awards acknowledging students with achievements in the areas of community engagement and integrative, multicultural, and international perspectives. Additional awards will include the Senior Leadership Award, granted to students who have demonstrated exemplary student leadership, scholarship and service; and the Silver Dolphin Award, granted to student leaders who have contributed significantly to the quality of life at CI.
Students and guests may park in any ‘A’ lot available. There will be no citations during the event therefore parking permits will not be required. Please follow the directional signs indicating event location and parking areas. Free bus service to and from the campus is also provided for attendees from the Camarillo Metrolink Station every 30 minutes. For exact times, check the schedule at www.goventura.org. For more information about the event contact Amber Weir, Events Coordinator at CSU Channel Islands, at 805-437-8548 or amber.weir@csuci.edu.
For media inquiries contact Nancy Covarrubias Gill, Director of Communication & Marketing at CSU Channel Islands, at 805-437-8456 or nancy.gill@csuci.edu.
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CI Mission Statement
Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.
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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.