Shlanta family donation

News Release

IWV Campus

College Receives Shlanta Family Donation of Astronomy Equipment

Feburary 25, 2009

Cerro Coso Community College is the grateful recipient of the personal accumulation of Astronomy Equipment from the late Dr. Alex Shlanta's Estate. The sizeable gift of assorted telescopes, tripods, lens, filters, scopes, tools, cameras, etc. Pictured (at right) in front of the equipment donated is Dr. James Fay, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Norelle Shlanta (Alex's daughter); Ken Pringle, adjunct faculty member teaching Astronomy; and Dr. John Stenger-Smith, Science Department Faculty Chair.

The equipment is being fully utilized in the Astronomy classes.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Natalie Dorrell, Public Information (760) 384-6260