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15th Annual
Gala Raises
Amidst a distinguished collection of art and artifacts chronicling Philadelphia’s unique imprint upon the American landscape from the 19th century to today, about 300 friends of Neumann gathered at The Union League of Philadelphia for the Fifteenth Annual Neumann University Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 5. Their generosity generated more than $150,000 for student scholarships to help deserving students afford “A Uniquely Personal Experience” at Neumann University. To date, this annual event has raised in excess of $1.5 million for scholarships awarded to more than 90 percent of Neumann students who rely on some form of financial aid to realize their college degree. At the event, President Rosalie M. Mirenda presented the Presidential Humanitarian Award to Stephen E. Barrar, Pennsylvania State Representative, 160th Legislative District and Jack and Faith Holefelder. Board chair of Iron Worker’s Bank, Jack Holefelder is also president emeritus of the Delware County Chamber of Commerce while his wife, Faith, is former ad manager for the Chamber and Delaware County Today Almanac. The Award was established anonymously in 2002 in honor of Neumann’s president Dr. Rosalie M. Mirenda, and her husband Tony, Neumann’s ambassador-at-large. It is given to those whose lives reflect the special qualities that the Mirendas embody: commitment to serve humanity and empower the underserved; devotion to religious and family values; appreciation for philanthropy and giving back; willingness to take risks in the pursuit of vision; and a demonstrated respect for education and positive intellectual life.
Students are the reason for the Scholarship Gala. Neumann’s Presidential Ambassadors assisted at the event, and dined with the donors whose generosity helps young men and women like them attend Neumann.
22 Accent Magazine