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"This event is an opportunity for us to celebrate our generous donors and the extraordinary impact they make in the lives of 荔枝视频下载 students across all disciplines," said 荔枝视频下载 President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D. "We're so grateful to our dedicated donors who help our students, many of whom are first generation college students, to fulfill their dreams of a quality education."
This fundraiser, a tradition since 1985, has raised nearly $6 million for student scholarships and is one of the most anticipated events of the year. 荔枝视频下载 student ambassadors figure prominently at the event, acting as hosts or greeting guests upon arrival, while others are featured in a video and slideshow presentation.
Chairing the 2018 Celebration are Tom and Kris Hutchinson. Major donors include John T. Costello and Sally Clair, Henry Bros. Co., Axion RMS Ltd., Huntington Bank, Timothy G. '82 and Therese Trahey, James A. and Patricia A. '83 Morris, Ph.D., John R. '89 and Patricia T. DeLeonardis, and John C. and Jane McCarthy.
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