MEDIA ADVISORY for Sept. 4, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY
Sept. 3, 20124
Contact: Maria L. Lopez, 916.651.4039 or 916.712.9854

REPORTERS: This event is being organized by Senator Marty Block's office. Superintendent Cindy Marten is among the speakers.

Rallying at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday
Students, top educators, business leaders, veterans urging governor to approve four-year degrees at community colleges

SAN DIEGO-Students, educators, business leaders and veterans will urge Gov. Jerry Brown to sign SB 850, a bill by Senator Marty Block (D-San Diego) allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees in areas where a local workforce need for the degree program can be demonstrated. The bill arrived at the governor's office on Aug. 28, and he has 30 days from receipt of the measure to approve or veto the legislation.

WHAT: Rallying to urge governor's approval of SB 850 by Senator Marty Block that would allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees. Demonstration at manufacturer's facility that could benefit from SB 850 of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). Plant tour available to media upon request for b-roll.

WHO: Senator Marty Block; San Diego Community College District Chancellor Constance Carroll, Ph.D; San Diego Unified School Superintendent Cindy Marten; San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jerry Sanders; Larry Blumberg, Executive Director, San Diego Military Advisory Council; SeaBotix President Rick Timm; San Diego Mesa College Associated Students President Jesus Escudero.

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE: SeaBotix; 2877 Historic Decatur Rd #100, San Diego
SeaBotix is the world leading manufacturer of MiniROV systems with underwater expertise.

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Linda Zintz
Communications Director

Clzintz@sandi.net
l619-725-5578 office
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