Camarillo, Calif., June 19, 2007-California State University Channel Islands President Richard R. Rush delivered the keynote address at the Hueneme High School Commencement Ceremony in Port Hueneme on June 15.

His address was titled "You Can Claim the Future" and was heard by Hueneme High School's 340 graduates and an audience of approximately 4,000. Hueneme High School is part of the Oxnard Union High School District in Ventura County.

In celebration of their high school accomplishments, each graduate was given a CSUCI pewter keychain as gift from President Rush.

More information about this event is available by contacting Ceal Potts, communications specialist at CSUCI, 805-437-8940 or cecilia.potts@csuci.edu