The Florida Memorial University Gala Committee presents “A Night to Remember,” Florida Memorial University’s Fourth Annual President’s Scholarship Gala. The fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. This year, the event will be hosted by an Honorary Gala Committee including The Honorable Carrie P. Meek, honorary committee chair and former congresswoman; Alberto M. Carvalho, superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Sheldon T. Anderson, president and CEO of Northern Trust – Southeast Region; Gepsie M. Metellus, executive director of Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center; and Dexter A. Bridgeman, founder and CEO of Success South Florida Magazine.
International recording artist Nicole Henry will take the stage for a command vocal performance during an evening intended to support the Florida Memorial University Student Scholarship Fund. Sponsors, supporters, and volunteers will also be honored for their service and dedication to the University. The occasion will be emceed by WPLG Local 10 news reporter Constance Jones, and the University’s famed music ensembles are slated to perform throughout the evening.
“The Gala enables us to showcase our fine student body to our sponsors,” stated interim president Sandra T. Thompson, Ph.D. “This past year has been one of the most productive in the institution’s history. From expanding international partnerships to breaking ground on our Living and Learning Residence Halls, the Gala is an extension of our mission to garner financial resources necessary in equipping our students for the future,” she continued.
Dr. Thompson also revealed that the Gala is rumored to be a night of surprises. This year’s distinguished honorees are as follows:
Alumni of the Year Award
Ms. Estelle Taylor
Class of 1964
Carrie P. Meek Philanthropist Award
Mr. Stephen H. Greenberg
Founder and CEO, Stephen H. Greenberg & Associates
Volunteer Award
Mr. Calvin Hughes
News Anchor, WPLG Local 10
Corporate Partner Award
AT & T – Florida
Individual tickets for the gala will be sold for $150 and must be purchased by October 15. Tables and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, please call Ms. Regine Beauboeuf at (305) 623-1446 .