California State University, Northridge

PRESS RELEASE

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March 19, 1998

Contact: Cristina Arana,
(818) 677-2130
carana@exec.csun.edu

First Annual 5K Jog/Walk-a-Thon To Be Held To Aid Economically Disadvantaged Students

The Cal State Northridge Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) will hold its first annual 5K Jog/Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, April 25.

EOP is encouraging students, the private sector and the educational community to participate as joggers, walkers or as sponsors.

Funds raised from the event will benefit low-income, first generation and environmentally disadvantaged CSUN students.

The program already provides admission, academic and financial assistance to approximately 20% of the university's undergraduate population.

The Jog/Walk-A-Thon will be held at CSUN, with participants meeting at 8 a.m. in Sierra Quad, located in the center of campus at 18111 Nordhoff St., in Northridge. All participants will receive free lunch.

To receive a registration form or for more information, call (818) 677-4151.

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