Kennesaw State University hosts annual Scholarship Luncheon

The KSU Foundation and Office of Development host the annual scholarshipluncheon to recognize both…

Georgia (Oct 24, 2005) — Kennesaw State University hosts annual Scholarship Luncheon

Frances Weyand

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Contact: Frances Weyand‚ Director of University Relations‚ 770−423−6203 or afweyand@kennesaw.edu

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When:
Wednesday‚ Oct. 26
11:30 a.m.−1:30 p.m.

Where:
Carmichael Student Center‚ University Rooms
Kennesaw State University

Why:
The KSU Foundation and Office of Development host the annual scholarship
luncheon to recognize both scholarship donors and recipients. Kennesaw State
University’s record−high enrollment and student body of increasing academic quality have combined with a shrinking economy to place a high demand on scholarships. The luncheon is an opportunity for benefactors and recipients to meet.

The luncheon speakers will include student scholarship recipient Aaron Blowers‚
whose topic will be “Opening Windows to Success.” Blowers is a theatre major and the recipient of the Glenn Hollingsworth Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

Cheryl Moultrie‚ donor of the Robert and Cheryl Moultrie Endowed Scholarship‚ will
speak on the importance of philanthropy and investing in the future.

Emcee for the event will be Stanley H. Dysart‚ KSU trustee and chairman of the KSU Foundation Scholarship Committee.

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Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing student population of 18‚500 from 132 countries. The third largest state university out of 35 institutions in the University System of Georgia‚ KSU offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. 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.