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Gala attendees swing into spring, raise dollars for SRU scholars Rock Pride was in full swing as more than 225 guests joined President Robert and Ramona Smith for an exciting evening of dinner, live music and dancing at the 2008 President’s Scholarship Gala, presented by the Slippery Rock University Foundation Inc. Thanks to the generosity of the evening’s sponsors, auction participants and attendees, the gala raised more than $105,000 to support scholarship programs. “Statistics show that 90 percent of Slippery Rock University students have a financial need and 75 percent work while attending school. At SRU, every scholarship dollar helps students stay focused on their educational goals. Tonight, you have made a difference,” President Smith said, while thanking the gala crowd at the Marriott Pittsburgh North at Cranberry Woods. Scholarship support is the primary focus of the SRU Foundation. Through the foundation, more than $7.2 million has been awarded in student scholarships over the past five years. During the course of the evening, guests enjoyed bidding on both silent and ticketed auction items donated by more than 60 individuals and businesses. Auction options included a vacation at the five-star Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont, several golf
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The ROCK
Spring 2008