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October 3, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CSU Dominguez Hills is turning “Green”
Carson Tree Planting Day Oct. 4
(Carson, CA) — On
Saturday, Oct. 4, California State University, Dominguez Hills
will add a
new color to its traditional burgundy and gold attire – green – by
joining volunteers throughout the community for the Carson Tree
Planting Day.
Shell Oil Company, in partnership with
the City of Carson and the LA Conservation Corps, is hosting
the event, which will begin
at 8 a.m. at Carson Park, 21411 Orrick Ave.. From 9 to 11 a.m.
volunteers will plant more than 250 trees throughout the city.
Among those volunteering will be the CSU Dominguez Hills Toro Green
Team of students, faculty and staff, lead by the university’s
Center for Service Learning, Internships & Engagement (SLICE)
and Office of Government and Community Relations.
“CSU Dominguez Hills is committed to helping preserve the
environment and giving back to this community,” said David
Gamboa, director of Government and Community Relations. “We
are happy to take part in this important endeavor.”
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About
CSU Dominguez Hills -- California
State University, Dominguez Hills is a highly diverse,
urban university located in the South Bay, primarily
serving the
Los Angeles metropolitan area. The university prides itself
on its outstanding faculty and friendly, student-centered
environment.
Known for excellence in teacher education, nursing, psychology,
business administration, and digital media arts, new degree
programs include computer science, criminal justice,
recreation and leisure
studies, social work, and communication disorders. On campus
is the Home Depot Center, a multi-purpose sports complex
that hosts
world-class soccer, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, and
cycling.
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