Kennesaw State anniversary benefit only two weeks away
As Feb. 9 approaches‚ the Kennesaw State University School of the Arts is making last−…
Georgia (Jan 29, 2002) — Kennesaw State anniversary benefit only two weeks away
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As Feb. 9 approaches‚ the Kennesaw State University School of the Arts is making last−minute
preparations for a grand benefit celebrating Dr. Betty L. Siegel's twentieth anniversary
as president of Kennesaw State.
"Reservations were pouring in before we even sent out the invitations‚" says arts
Dean Joseph Meeks. "We knew that people really respected Dr. Siegel‚ but we have been
truly touched by the community's support not only of her but also for the arts at
KSU."
To honor Dr. Siegel and her husband‚ Dr. Joel Siegel‚ and to celebrate their love
of the arts‚ the School of the Arts and a committee of community volunteers have organized
a gala benefit called "An Italian Affair." To be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre
Feb. 9‚ the evening will begin in the foyer outside the ballroom with a festive Italian
street carnival‚ complete with roaming musicians‚ theater performers and souvenir
photos against backdrops of Venice's memorable landmarks. Guests will have the opportunity
to peruse an extraordinary array of silent auction items including a trip to St. Andrew's
Golf Course in Scotland‚ a holiday retreat in a private Tuscan villa‚ dinner for 15
catered by Carrabba's Italian Grill‚ Delta vacations‚ art‚ antiques‚ a fossilized
dinosaur egg and much more.
Then‚ the celebration moves into the ballroom for an elegant dinner followed by live
music performed by Grammy nominee Freddy Cole and his band. "We think guests will
have a fantastic time‚" says benefit committee co−chair Leone Ackerly Hinzman‚ Founder/CEO
of MiniMaid Services Inc. "What better way to start celebrating Valentine's Day early!"
In addition to ticket sales‚ items for the silent auction and event sponsors are continuing
to multiply. Already Bank of America‚ Northside Hospital‚ AGL Resources‚ BellSouth
Corporation‚ Town Center Mall‚ Jack Wilson‚ Mr. & Mrs. Barry Teague‚ C & S Paving‚
Bentley‚ Bentley & Bentley‚ Our Way/Bobbie Bailey‚ Rosser International‚ Riverside
Bank‚ Cobb EMC‚ United Community Bank‚ Sarah Brown‚ JoAnn Durham‚ Bob Prillaman‚ Houston
Brothers Inc.‚ Hall Printing‚ Cobb Galleria Inc.‚ Marietta Daily Journal‚ Carrabba's
Italian Grill‚ Cox Printing Company Inc.‚ Delta Air Lines and MiniMaid Services Inc.
have made major contributions.
"If you haven't made a reservation yet‚ I recommend you do so soon‚" Dean Meeks says.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit the KSU School of the Arts and the new‚ endowed
Betty and Joel Siegel Theater Scholarship.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
