Santa Monica College, ranked as one of the 10 best community colleges in the U.S., is gearing up for a yearlong celebration of its 75th Anniversary.
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, at its annual installation dinner on June 10, will honor the college with a special recognition for contributions to the community.
SMC will officially turn 75 on Sept. 10, but the festivities will begin with SMC’s “Celebrate America” on July 3.
“Over its history, Santa Monica College has made an enormous impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people,” said SMC President Dr. Piedad F. Robertson. “We’re proud of our service to the community, our tradition of academic excellence and our alumni.”
SMC is the No. 1 transfer institution to the University of California, USC and other four-year schools, according to officials.
For more information, contact Judy Neveau, director of community relations, at (310) 434-4303.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 9, 2004. Read the original PDF.