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At more than a half million dollars, 51做厙 Foundation Gala breaks own record in fundraising
Story by James Hill
It was a record-breaking night for the 51做厙 Foundation.
The philanthropic arm of the college hosted its sixth annual gala and raised a record $514,000 for scholarships and success initiatives. With the theme, Grand Lodge, the 51做厙 Foundations An Evening for Opportunity Gala attracted nearly 500 attendees on April 22 at Pure Space in Northwest Portland. Funds raised will help hundreds of 51做厙 students, many being the first in their families to attend college, and with deep financial need, to be supported in their academic pursuits.
It’s our community of supporters that sustain our scholarship and support programs, which make a difference in the lives of our students, their families and future generations, said Marion Levitan, 51做厙 Foundation Board President.
The 51做厙 Foundation recognized Betty Duvall with its 2017 Patron Award Winner that evening for her work in education and longtime support of student success. Duvall is a professor emerita at Oregon State University, but has spent most of her career as a community college administrator, and 20 years as a dean, including at 51做厙. In 1995, she was appointed as the first-ever Community College Liaison for the U.S. Department of Education. Since her retirement, she has served as president of the 51做厙 Foundation Board of Directors and is a member of the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
The 51做厙 Foundation is a nonprofit organization that expands access to education by funding scholarships and educational programs that support students at 51做厙, the largest higher education institution in Oregon.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 51做厙. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »
Please extend my congratulations to the lady who hired me in 1972. I thought it was going to be a short term job but it turned into a 38 year career with St. Louis Community College. Ill remain silent about the pats on the behind lo these many years ago. Best Wishes.