From CSUMB. Please note the shuttle and parking information included.
Friends, coworkers and family of Mahito Shirako, a CSUMB alumnus and employee who died Sunday, Nov. 7, in a motorcycle accident, have organized both a Celebration of Life barbecue and a scholarship fund to honor his memory. In addition, grief support services will be provided from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in the Teledramatic Arts and Technology building.
Celebration of Life barbecue
The barbecue will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 13, in a large field behind Mahito’s home at 726 Henson Court, off of Abrams Drive in the Schoonover Park area of East Campus housing. The campus community is welcome at this potluck event, and guests are encouraged to bring a side dish if possible.
Shuttle service provided
This event is expected to be well attended. Because parking near the event is limited, shuttle service will be provided to and from Henson Court beginning from the parking lot at the corner of Inter-Garrison Road and Seventh Avenue. The service will run from noon until the event concludes Please use this shuttle to avoid disruption of parking and traffic in Schoonover Park.
No funeral service is planned.
Memorial scholarship fund
With the agreement of the Shirako family, a Memorial Scholarship account has been established in Mahito’s memory at California State University, Monterey Bay. For anyone who wishes to make a donation in Mahito’s name:
• Mail a check made out to “University Corporation” with “Mahito Shirako” written on the remarks line on the lower left front of the check and mailed to University Advancement, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001.
• Online at CSUMB.edu/give, click “Donate Now” and complete the form including the name “Mahito Shirako” in the remarks section.
• For Direct Bank Account Donations, CSU payroll deductions or recurring credit card deductions, please contact Ms. Jennifer Martinez at jenmartinez@csumb.edu or (831)582-3070.
The family encourages people to make a donation in lieu of flowers.