Cal State San Marcos is considering removing the name of one of its biggest benefactors from a campus building, road and traffic circle due to controversial remarks he made nearly 30 years ago about immigrants. The faculty also is seeking to remove a bust of Craven that is on campus. Cal State San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt says she will appoint a group to examine Craven’s legacy, which includes the pivotal role he played in persuading the California State University system to establish a campus in San Marcos in 1989. That helped him build the influence he needed to help create Cal State San Marcos. AdvertisementIn 1994, activists tried and failed to get Cal State trustees to remove his name from campus memorials.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 15, 2021 23:24 UTC