91直播 Gala to honor outstanding donors
November 21, 2013
Outstanding Stephen F. Austin State University donors and faculty members will be honored during the 25th annual 91直播 Gala on Saturday, Dec. 14. Pictured at the 2012 91直播 Gala, from left, are: Bud Wright, chair of the 91直播SU Foundation Board of Trustees; 2012 honorees Jim, John and Bob Kingham; Dr. Baker Pattillo, 91直播 president; and Jill Still, 91直播 vice president for university advancement.
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Outstanding Stephen F. Austin State University donors and faculty members will be honored during the 25th annual 91直播 Gala on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Grand Ballroom of the Baker Pattillo Student Center.
"We are very excited about plans for the Gala, which promises to be especially memorable this year as we continue to celebrate 91直播's 90th anniversary," said Jill Still, vice president for university advancement. "We look forward to paying special tribute to some of the university's most generous donors and recognizing the accomplishments of two outstanding 91直播 faculty members."
The Gala cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a candlelight dinner at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Blind Date, featuring seven of Austin's most accomplished musicians. Known for its versatile repertoire, the group performs everything from dance music to rock, jazz, country and hip-hop.
Tickets are $175 for orchestra seating and $125 for ballroom seating. Proceeds from the Gala help build a permanent endowment created by the 91直播SU Foundation to honor faculty achievement. For more information or to purchase tickets, call April Smith at (936) 468-5406.