"We are extremely grateful for this generous gift from The EastLake Company, said Dr. Mark Riedy, Executive Director of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate. Their contribution is a testament to the value of our program, as well as the means by which we can expand our services for students and the real estate profession."

Founded in 1993 as the University of San Diego Real Estate Institute, the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate is located within the USD School of Business Administration and was officially dedicated and renamed in September 2004. The Center is committed to providing outstanding education, industry outreach and research services to advance socially responsible leadership in the real estate professions.

This is one of many donations we plan to make in the coming year as our way of showing appreciation to the community, said Bill Ostrem, president and CEO of The EastLake Company. The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate provides outstanding education in real estate and is an excellent source of continuing education for professionals in this industry.

Added Riedy, Bill has been a valued leader on the Center's Residential Real Estate Committee. His insights and guidance have had a powerful impact on our programs and we sincerely appreciate his ongoing support.

The University of San Diego is a Catholic institution of higher learning chartered in 1949. The school enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. Additional information about the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate is available on the Web at www.usdrealestate.com.