WHO:
--Middle, high school, and community college students from the Los Angeles County area
--CSUCI President Richard R. Rush
--CSUCI Vice President for Students Affairs Wm. Gregory Sawyer
--Fulfillment Fund Chief Operating Officer Carolyn Lee
--United Friends of the Children President Polly Williams
--Teachers, mentors, parents, and guardians
--College students and graduates
WHEN: Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Campus of California State University Channel Islands, South Quad
WHAT: The 9th annual “Destination: College,” sponsored by the Fulfillment Fund and the United Friends of Children, is a day-long conference that equips middle, high school, and community college students, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged, with essential tools to begin their journey to college. The event, which includes past participants, mentors, college students, college graduates, and parents, provides workshops, seminars, and a College Fair that features admissions and alumni representatives from more than 80 universities nationwide. The event is not open to the public but media interviews are available. More than 700 attendees are expected.
