March 30, 2007 CONTACT:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Alisa Sparkia Moore
Public Information Officer
(805) 654-6462
Norbert Tan
Executive Director, VC Foundation
(805) 654-6461
VENTURA COLLEGE HOSTS FIRST
ARTS & LECTURE SERIES
VENTURA: Ventura College and the Ventura College Foundation are pleased to announce the first Ventura College Arts and Lecture Series. The theme for the first series is “Our Mexican and Hispanic Cultural Heritage.” All events are free of charge to the public and will be held on campus in the new Library and Learning Resource Center. The remaining Spring 2007 events are:
Tues., April 17, 6:30pm, LRC Reading Room:
“An Evening with Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel” featuring a literary analysis; a skit; Spanish and English excerpts; historical and cultural presentations; movie screening and refreshments (chocolate)!
Wed., May 2, 7:00pm, LRC Reading Room:
“The Significance of Cinco de Mayo” featuring Mexican Consulate Fernando Humberto Gamboa Rosas, music by Carlos Gonzales, and refreshments, including taquitos, empanadas & Mexican candy.
The Arts and Lecture Series is supported by a Staff Innovation Grant from the Ventura College Foundation. The Ventura College Foundation was established in 1981 and is dedicated to the support and enhancement of the student educational experience at Ventura College through fundraising activities that provide scholarships to students, grants to staff and funds for special college projects. The Foundation has contributed over $12 million to Ventura College and its students. Currently, the Foundation provides over $400,000 per year in scholarships and more than $500,000 in program and capital support to Ventura College. For more information about the Ventura College Foundation, please call 654-6461. For more information about the events, please contact Alisa Moore at 805-654-6462 or Norbert Tan at 654-6461. |
