MPC celebrates grand opening of its Marina campus

and it's looking for new members for its bond oversight committee.

Bond funds made it possible for the Monterey Peninsula College to build its Marina campus, which will have its grand opening party Friday. And now there are three vacancies on the board, people who would represent the community at large. New members would be appointed by MPC trustees at its October meeting, deadline to apply is Oct. 1.

The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee is charged with monitoring bond-related expenditures at Monterey Peninsula College. The committee was established following voter approval of the college’s $145 million bond measure in November 2002. The committee consists of 10 members and meets quarterly. Committee members must reside in the Monterey Peninsula Community College District, be 18 years or older, and may not be an employee, vendor, consultant, or contractor for the District. For applications, call (831) 646-4114.

Now back to the party: there will be a celebration Friday starting at 1 p.m. at the brand new MPC Education Center at Marina, 289 12th St. Get to tour the campus and see what the college is up to in its brand new building.