News Release:
Wealth waltzes in for UNE scholarships
| 17/11/03 206/03 More than $5000 has been raised by the University of New England for its scholarship program. The money was raised through a Spring Ball, held for the first time by the university. Sponsors of the ball included Konica Minolta, Petals, The Armidale Express and the New England Credit Union, who contributed thousands of dollars worth of prizes, including a digital camera, floral bouquets and airline tickets. Ms Jennifer Miller, Development officer and an event organiser, said it was a success and was generously supported.
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More than 190 people attended the ball, where special guests included UNE Chancellor Pat O'Shane and Vice-Chancellor Ingrid Moses. Ms Miller said guests had a "pleasurable evening" with music supplied by Coffs Harbour-based group The Little Ripper Band and food catered for by the UNE Union. "The aim of the evening was to raise money for scholarships and to encourage community relationships between Armidale residents and schools within the district," Ms Miller said. Organisers are hoping to hold a second ball next year. Media contact: Jennifer Miller, UNE, Armidale (02) 6773 3365. |
