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 President's Gala
A fundraiser for scholarships
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:00 p.m. to Midnight
Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound
Photos from the President's Gala 2007
A fundraiser for Teaching/Learning Equipment for Future Scientists
and Engineers
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At his final Gala as University President, Dr. Douglas Astolfi
and Maggie "experiment" at the 2007
Gala's Biology display.
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Trustee Dick Roney '64 thanks Tri Vo for donating a scholarship
to Saint Martin's students.
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The Astolfis are joined by Mary Ann and Trustee Tom Huff at the
President's Reception prior to the Gala.
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The Astolfis with Gold Gala Sponsor
Nik Pust of Chicago Title and her husband Steve.
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Also at the President's Reception, longtime friend of the
University Inge Marcus, of the newly named "Hal and Inge Marcus
Pavilion".
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Young alumni and guests had on their black-tie best and big smiles!
From left to right: Jonathan Sprouffske '04, Sandra Quebedeaux
'99, Shelley Sprouffske, and Kate DeWeese '97.
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Prior to the dinner, the guests move through the silent auction
items, making hopeful bids for later in the night!
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After dinner everyone made their way to the floor for fantastic
music and dancing.
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Theresa Carnovale of the City Life band croons to the crowd,
well into the evening.
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Gala committee members gather around Dr. Douglas Astolfi.
From left to right: Al Ecroth HS '62, '66, Douglas Astolfi,
Phil Weigand, Mervet Sanchez, Dick Roney '64, and "Doc" Hecker
'81.
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Gala co-chairs "Doc" Hecker '81 and Al Eckroth HS '62, '66 were
recognized for their tireless work in creating the Gala.
Additional photos can be found in the
Winter 2008 Insights article.
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