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Courtesy of Brian T. Williams of Title III Program Administration
CHANCELLOR’S BENEFIT for the arts 2011
Chancellor Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. at the podium addressing the attendees of the 24th Annual Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts.
Adora B. Curry
Contributing Writer
UAPB’s most anticipated black tie gala, the Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts,
was chocked full of entertaining musical delights, heartfelt special presentations, and delectable food. Now in it’s 24th year, the Chancellor’s Benefit seeks to raise money to provide education
opportunities to UAPB students in the performing and visual arts programs on campus. This year’s event themed “Hearts of Fire” paid tribute to four individuals whose passion, commitment, and dedication to UAPB, the students, and the Pine Bluff community. Honorees were: Vesper Choir director, Dr. Michael Bates; UAPB Band director, Mr. John Graham; Men’s Basketball coach, Coach George Ivory; and Mrs. Sue Trulock, former director of the Jefferson County Museum were each honored by video and musical tributes that best illustrated their heart of fire. The Vesper Choir and Jazz Ensemble collaborated to present an entertaining and upbeat musical medley, arranged by Mr. Milton Jackson. Live instrumental and vocal performances were provided by AM&N ‘61 alumni, Benjamin Pruitt, Sr.; UAPB ‘10 alumni Christopher Johnson, and current UAPB students Tim Yarbrough, Maya Ellington, and Stephan Burse. A special presentation was also made to Dr. B. Alan Sugg, president of the University Arkansas System, who announced his retirement earlier in the year.
Planning is already underway for the 25th Annual Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts slated to take place at the Pine Bluff Convention Center on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Sponsorships are available at every level! For more information, contact the Office of University Relations and Development at (870) 575-8701. 2010 Sponsors were: Platinum Henri & Dr. Hazel Linton Simmons First National Bank Gold Beasley Neurology Clinic, P.A. Jefferson Regional Medical Center Dr. Kenneth L. Lambert Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company Silver Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Entergy Trammell’s Beauty Barber & Supply, Inc. Bronze Pine Bluff National Bank Nelson Architectural Group Robert James Smith, M.D. Tastesetter Eatery
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