FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2004

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Friday, October 15, 2004 - The Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians is donating $50,000 for naming rights to the conference room in the new Extended Studies Center on the San Diego State University campus.

Check presentation ceremonies for the donation will be at 2 p.m. Monday, October 18, at the Extended Studies Center. Among the dignitaries expected to attend are General Manager Steve Penhall of Sycuan and Dean William Byxbee from SDSU's College of Extended Studies.

Sycuan has been a key player in the Professional Certificate in Casino gaming program offered since April by the College of Extended Studies. The program curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to begin or further their careers in the casino and gaming industry. Participants obtain a strong basic background in Indian gaming history, regulations, gaming law, supervision, customer service, and leadership.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 30 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.