Contact: Dick Tyler,
dick.tyler@csun.edu,
(818) 677-2130

MEDIA ADVISORY for Monday, May 8, 2000

First Central American Studies Program
Developed at Cal State Northridge

The announcement of the first Central American Studies Program (CAS) in the United States developed for California State University, Northridge. CAS will be acknowledged as a formal minor for CSUN students offered through the universityıs College of Humanities. CAS is a groundbreaking project that will develop courses, conduct research and develop pertinent conferences covering a broad range of topics.

WHEN:

Monday, May 8, 11 a.m.

WHERE:

California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge
Whitsett Room located on the fourth floor of Sierra Hall

WHO:

Louanne Kennedy, CSUN interim president; Jorge Garcia, dean of the College of Humanities; Gerald Resendez, chair of the Chicano Studies Program; Siris Barrios, CSUN student and member of the Central American United Student Association (CAUSA); and Roberto Lovato, coordinator of the CAS and the president of the Los Angeles Human Relations Commission.

CONTACT:

Dick Tyler, CSUN Public Relations,
(818) 677-2130 or dick.tyler@csun.edu.