Continuing with its commitment to offer quality higher education opportunities in Ventura County, the University of La Verne is unveiling its relocated Ventura Regional Campus with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, May 3.

La Verne President Devorah Lieberman, City of Oxnard Mayor Thomas Holden and Ventura College President Robin Calote will host the 5 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by light refreshments and an open house, located on the 10th floor of the City National Bank Tower, at 500 East Esplanade Drive, Suite 1000, Oxnard, CA 93036.

In December, the campus relocated from an 8,000-square-foot facility to a 10,000-square-foot space, which allowed for larger classrooms that feature new instructional technology, including integrated computer equipment. Additionally, the new space features a student lounge, campus-wide wireless Internet and new furnishings to offer an enhanced professional study environment.

According to Regional Campus Director Kevin Laack, the new campus site affords significant upgrades and a vibrant location at no additional cost to the university.

“The new campus location helps us do a better job of serving the residents of Ventura County,” said Laack. “It provides students and faculty with cutting-edge technology that enhances the classroom experience. La Verne is ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 15 percent of colleges and universities in the country, these upgrades only reflect our rising reputation for excellence.”

La Verne has served Ventura County for more than 40 years, starting in 1969 at its Point Magu campus. First established in 1991, the Ventura County Campus is one of nine regional campuses the University of La Verne operates throughout California. The Oxnard campus supports the academic goals of working professionals in Ventura County through quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, management and education. All classes are accelerated and offered on convenient evenings or Saturday schedules designed for busy adults.

This event is not open to the public. For more information, please contact Kevin Laack at (805) 981-8030, ext. 6990 or Jacquelyn Nicoll at jnicoll@laverne.edu.