On paper, it's California State University Channel Islands, but many students call it Channel Islands or simplyC.I. <\/p>\n
To the chagrin of university officials, some call it sushi andsea-sucky. <\/p>\n
Whatever you call it, the youngest school in the Cal State system is a big draw simply because of its name. It doesn't hurt that \"islands\" is in the title. Students and faculty members are lured by the prospect of beach life and the seasidebreeze. <\/p>\n
\"It gives us a buzz,\" said CSU Channel Islands President RichardRush. <\/p>\n
When the school opened its doors a decade ago, officials had to break the news to some students that classes were not actually held on anisland. <\/p>\n
\"In the beginning, people asked, 'Where do you take the boat?' \" Rushsaid. <\/p>\n
A prospective student from New Jersey, who thought the California waves would lap up against the campus, said his main reason for applying was to join the surfclub. <\/p>\n
\"We had to write him to say, 'Not quite,' \" said J. Handel Evans, who led the development of the university as the planningpresident. <\/p>\n
Naming the Camarillo school was an important milestone, particularly in early fundraising efforts for theuniversity. <\/p>\n
\"One of the most important things during this process is surprisingly getting the right name so you have something to talk about,\" Evans said. \"When I came here, it was the Ventura Project, but when it was named, it became auniversity.\" <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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