California Miramar University 2007 Graduation

Graduation Ceremonies for the 2007 gradating class of California Miramar University were held in the Randle Ballroom and Foyer in the East Tower of the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Marketplace, on beautiful San Diego Bay.

The Commencement Speaker was Dr. Patricia Hsieh, President of San Diego Miramar College. CMU President, Dr. Dominic Mwenja also delivered an inspirational speech to the 2007 graduates.

The graduating class included a truly International collection of students from the United States, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan and Vietnam.

The Commencement was followed by a lavish sit down dinner and picture taking session.

As part of the two day ceremonies the students attended tours of Hewlett Packard’s national headquarters and a site-seeing tour of San Diego including a tour of the World War II Aircraft Carrier Midway.

CAPPS Annual Conference

California Miramar University attended the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) 23^rd Annual Conference October 16-18, 2007 at the at the Hyatt Regency - La Jolla in beautiful La Jolla district of San Diego.

The three day event allowed owners, directors and top management from California’s proprietary sector to gather and discuss those issues unique to California. With approximately 300 attendees, representing independently owned California schools, the CAPPS Annual Conference was a great opportunity to meet decision-makers from the largest proprietary sector in the country.

CAPPS is the oldest and largest association of private postsecondary schools in California with over 300 School and Allied Members who provide valuable vocational and professional training, products and services to Californians.

CAPPS works directly with the Governor's Office, the State Legislature, the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education and the other regulatory entities. CAPPS has solid working relationships with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), EdFund, California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC), and accrediting commissions.

CAPPS provides professional and continuing education for school administrators, admissions representatives, and educators. CAPPS administers a scholarship program in conjunction with member schools enabling more students to attend private postsecondary schools in California. -- http://cappsonline.org

California Miramar University is an active member of CAPPS, participating in professional continuing education opportunities and staying abreast of news and information of importance to its’ students and alumni. Visit the CAPPS website to see a list of all members.

California Miramar University Joins San Diego North Chamber of Commerce

California Miramar University’s location is at the crossroads of this bustling economy. Working professionals who live or work in the San Diego North community find CMU’s location convenient and accessible. As an active member of the Chamber, CMU was proud to have the Chamber Ambassadors conduct the ribbon cutting ceremony at CMU’s August 2007 Open House.

The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to be the leading business advocate for the region, dedicated to strengthening the economic environment by enhancing business growth and prosperity. San Diego North's diversity, alluring weather and the abundance of things to see and do makes it a preferred location to live, work and play. The San Diego North Chamber encompasses over 1,500 square miles that is home to 12 broad-based communities. San Diego North area is also home to many of the top 25 major employers in San Diego County which creates a positive business climate and many fundamental resources. -- http://sdncc.com/

Visit the SDNCC website to see a list of all members.