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Lourdes’ Luminations gala brings in $257,000 for student
scholarships
Special to The Truth
Last Saturday, the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University
was glowing with the more than 500 guests who came out to
celebrate higher education and raise funds for student
scholarships. Honorary Chairmen John and Sarah Bates, and
Lourdes President David Livingston, PhD, and wife Joan
welcomed guests as they arrived.
Caroline “Callie” Bunch, a senior majoring in psychology,
served as Lourdes’ student speaker. Callie gave heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to guests whose generous support has
helped students like her complete their education.
“Representing Lourdes student scholarship recipients, I say
thank you to all of you who truly care about us, our
education and our dreams. We could not do it without you.”
Entertainment for the evening included performances by the
Toledo Ballet, the Artists in Residence at the Toledo Opera,
and the Toledo Symphony Brass Quintet, as well as actor
Timothy
Shew
who also performed a special tribute to the late Jim
Findlay; who was a personal friend of both Timothy and
Lourdes.
2014 Platinum Sponsors, Heidtman Steel, Inc. [John Bates],
Steel Dynamics [Mark Millett], and Sylvania Franciscan
Health [Jim Pope] were recognized and thanked for their
generous support. Since its inception, more than 45
corporate sponsors, 5,000 guests and countless organizations
have helped Luminations raise more than $2.5 million for
students. This year’s event brought in $257,000 for
scholarships at Lourdes.
Rooted in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, Lourdes
University offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 30
academic majors as well as graduate degrees in business,
education, liberal studies, nursing, organizational
leadership, and theology. Community outreach programs
include the Appold Planetarium, the Center for Science
Education & the Environment, and Lifelong Learning. A member
of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics,
Lourdes students can also compete in a variety of men’s and
women’s sports. Named a “Best in the Midwest” college by the
Princeton Review, Lourdes University is a nationally
accredited, veteran and transfer-friendly institution
offering a variety of student scholarships. Discover us
online at www.lourdes.edu or by phone at 419-885-3211. |
