Students learn about primate power
      MONKEY BUSINESS- University Elementary School PTA president Mary Maki plays the role of Jane Goodall at the school's lunchtime activity about important historical female leaders. Left, fourth- grade student Wendy Davila, 9, asks Maki questions about the famous biologist during the presentation.
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Custer makes grade
      Christy Lee Custer of Westlake Village has been named to the dean's list for the 2006 fall semester at Trinity University in San Antionio, Texas, where she is a graduate student. To achieve the list, Custer maintained a grade point average of 3.65 or better as a fulltime student.
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Honor roll
      Anne Lascoe, a graduate of Calabasas High School, and Jill Savla, a graduate of Thousand Oaks High School, earned dean's list honors for the fall 2006 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Students in the school's Arts & Sciences program must have a grade point average of...
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University receives millions in major gifts
      California Lutheran University has recently received several major gifts, each between $1 million and $5 million. + Natural Sciences. Jim and Sue Swenson of Dana Point have pledged $5 million to enhance the science facilities. The donation will help fund the construction of a new science ...
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      All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com.
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Conejo pupils jog 'around the world'
      Conejo Elementary School will hold its second annual jogathon from 8:45 to 11:30 am. today. The theme is "Around the World." There will be music, a pair of 30-foot balloon arches and a map of the world covering the baseball backstop. Each classroom will represent a different countr...
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Colina Middle School hosts fashion show
      The Colina Middle School annual fashion show fundraiser will be at 7 p.m. Fri., March 31 at 1500 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The show will include a raffle and silent auction. Proceeds will go toward programs that benefit students at the school.
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