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MLK
Benefit at UT to Support Student Scholarships
Special to The Truth
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been heightened
during historic events of the past few months.
Recognizing the civil rights leader’s continued influence,
The University of Toledo has hosted a series of
commemorations during the past few weeks. Its final event,
the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Benefit
Dinner, themed “A Progression of Change,” takes place
Monday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Auditorium.
According to Sandra Rivers-Gill, manager of diversity
programs in UT’s Office of Institutional Diversity and chair
of the benefit planning committee, the theme calls to mind a
succession of historical events that have been catalysts for
a season of change. Supporting the university’s assistance
of undergraduate African-American students in fulfilling
their dreams, she added, is crucial during this time of
economic uncertainty.
“One way of helping students fulfill their dreams is through
financial sponsorship,” Gill said. “It is a promise of hope
and possibilities, even through times of adversity. It is
important to support programs that help our students
successfully continue their educational pursuits. This event
is a major fundraiser that supports the Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Scholarship Fund.”
Last year, Gill said, two recipients received the MLK
scholarship. The committee would like to see the fund expand
to assist more students.
Ohio Senator Ray Miller is the keynote speaker. He will
focus on diversity, the overall significance of King’s
dream, how it pertains to the recent inauguration of
President Barack Obama, as well as how education resonates
as the support system to success.
Musical performances by Lift Your Hands Ministries,
Sign-mime Choir, Amy Hancock and David Cunningham will be
the entertainment highlights. A silent auction also is
planned from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are $60 per person and $30 per student. Tables of
eight may be purchased for $480. Another option called Table
Plus allows sponsors to purchase tables that include two
tickets for current UT students at a cost of $540.
Those interested in purchasing tickets and tables, or
exploring other means of supporting student scholarships at
UT are encouraged to contact the Office of Institutional
Diversity at 419.530.2508 or e-mail
ella.armstead@utoledo.edu.
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