Lincoln University Foundation to host Seventh annual President’s Gala - April 18

(Jefferson City, MO) - The Lincoln University Foundation, Inc. has set Saturday, April 18, 2009, as the date for the 7th Annual President’s Awards and Recognition Gala and Auction.  The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a reception at Capitol Plaza Hotel. The dinner and awards program begins at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “LU and JC Jazzing Together: Celebrating our Success in Education and Community Development”.
            This year’s gala honorees are:  Mr. Cecil Blue-Professor Emeritus (posthumously); Mr. Paul Ferguson-Special Recognition; Mrs. Helen Reynolds-Special Recognition; Mrs. Donna Cavitte-Trailblazer Award, Public Sector; Naught-Naught Agency-Trailblazer Award, Business Sector; and Walmart (Jefferson City)-Corporate Award.  
            The Lincoln University Foundation, Inc. hosts the gala, which is a fundraising event for Lincoln University.  Tickets for the evening are $100/person or $1,000/table and are available in Lincoln University’s Memorial Hall.  For ticket information, please call 573-681-5573.