Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Gets New Funds From the Union Bank of California Foundation for Hands-on-Science Program.Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2001 Touchable Science Comes to Local Aquarium The Birch Aquarium Birch Aquarium at Scripps (sometimes referred to as Scripps Aquarium or Birch Aquarium) is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Scripps Institution of Oceanography: see California, Univ. of. is the latest grant recipient from the Union Bank of California Union Bank of California is one of the 30 largest commercial banks in the United States. It has 327 branches, the majority of which are in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Foundation. The donation of $15,000 will help the aquarium further develop its hands-on science program originally established by a grant from the Union Bank of California Foundation four years ago. The Birch Aquarium's educational programs extend beyond the walls of the tanks. Through the use of movable and wall-mounted displays, visitors to the aquarium are able to learn more about oceanography oceanography, study of the seas and oceans. The major divisions of oceanography include the geological study of the ocean floor (see plate tectonics) and features; physical oceanography, which is concerned with the physical attributes of the ocean water, such as and ocean conservation through direct hands-on experiences. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dr. Jeffrey Graham, executive director of the Birch Aquarium, the Union Bank of California Foundation grant will be utilized in the development of new hands-on activity carts. "The science material on these activity carts will change seasonally to reflect changing events in our oceans," said Graham. "The Union Bank of California Foundation has been a longstanding supporter of the Birch Aquarium's educational programs. The Foundation's continuing generosity not only allows us to continue to reach the widest possible audience, but also provides practical teaching opportunities for our docents, many of whom would like to become marine educators. The Birch Aquarium is grateful to the Union Bank of California Foundation for its continuing generosity and commitment to both education and conservation issues." The Union Bank of California Foundation sponsored carts began to appear in the Birch Aquarium in December of 1997. The carts are used by Birch Aquarium docents to augment museum and aquarium displays throughout the year. "The Union Bank of California Foundation has a long history of spearheading educational programs like the one at the Birch Aquarium," said Joseph Benoit, Union Bank of California executive. "The Birch Aquarium has devoted nearly 100 years to ocean science education and conservation, and we are pleased to be able to continue our longstanding commitment to community reinvestment Reinvestment Using dividends, interest and capital gains earned in an investment or mutual fund to purchase additional shares or units, rather than receiving the distributions in cash. 1. In terms of stocks, it is the reinvestment of dividends to purchase additional shares. and to the aquarium." About the Birch Aquarium at Scripps The Birch Aquarium at Scripps provides ocean science education through creative exhibits, public programs, and engaging science activities designed to help people use critical thinking, and to make marine science relevant to their daily lives. The Birch Aquarium also interprets research from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and promotes ocean conservation through education. About The Union Bank of California Foundation The Union Bank of California foundation was formed in 1953 as the conduit for charitable contributions charitable contribution n. in taxation, a contribution to an organization which is officially created for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, artistic, literary, or other good works. made by Union Bank of California, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of UnionBanCal Corporation UnionBanCal Corporation (NYSE: UB) is a bank holding company in San Francisco, California. It is a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Sections
See: New York Stock Exchange :UB). Throughout it history, the bank has accepted its responsibility to help meet the charitable needs of the communities in which it is active. Based in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , UnionBanCal Corporation is a bank holding company with assets of $35.2 billion at September 30, 2001. Its primary subsidiary is Union Bank of California, N.A., the third largest commercial bank in California with 244 banking offices in California, 6 banking offices in Oregon and Washington and 18 international facilities. The Website is located at www.uboc.com. |
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