SEASIDE, Calif., November 12, 2019 – California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) President Eduardo M. Ochoa will host several of CSUMB’s founding members to discuss their experiences and memories about the founding of CSUMB.

The event, titled “Jubilee Stories: Honoring the Past” will take place at CSUMB’s World Theater on Tuesday, December 3, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

In recognition of the campus' 25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary celebration, Jubilee Stories: Honoring the Past, provides an opportunity to hear directly from founding administrators, faculty, staff and students as they share their memories about a moment in history that changed the face of education in Monterey county

Speakers include founding vice president of University Advancement, Steve Reed: founding director of Student Outreach and Recruitment Alethea DeSoto: founding faculty members Amalia Mesa Bains, Chris Hasegawa, Christine Sleeter and founding staff member, Phil Esparza.

The President’s Speaker Series is in keeping with CSUMB’s role as a community resource, providing forums for provocative discussions that can impact thought and action on issues important to our community.