Media Release

For Immediate Release

October 13, 2006

SMU Raises $31,000.00 for the United Way!

Cellar Door were the musical entertainment at today's event. Dig in! Clem Rodrigue (far left), Project Planner/Manager, Facilities Management, and Steve Inkpen, Manager, Planning & Facility, Facilities Management.

There was lots of celebrating going on at Saint Mary’s University today.

The University hosted its final United Way Campaign event this afternoon. Those who attended the October Fest Lunch at the Gorsebrook Pub were informed that SMU has met its goal in raising $31,000.00.

The United Way Campaign on campus was launched earlier this month.

The success of this year’s Campaign is directly attributed to the hard work and dedication of the 2006 Organizing Team.

Team members include: Pat Bishara, Information Officer, Public Affairs Department; Krista Armstrong, Public Affairs Assistant; Helen Dolan, Public Affairs Officer; Sarah Morris, Student Services; Kathleen Jewell, Residence Office; Clay Fowler, Director of Residence; Keith Hotchkiss, Director of Student Services; Paul Turgeon, Facilities Management; Tony Arab, Facilities Management; Julee Adams, Chemistry Department; Ken MacCauly, United Way Representative; Jonah Taussig, Athletics and Recreation Department; and Adrienne McCarthy, Institutional Analysis and Planning (External Affairs).

Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

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For More Information:

Paul Fitzgerald
Public Affairs Officer
Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
(902) 420.5514
E-mail: paul.fitzgerald@smu.ca
www.smu.ca