PR2016 Nov 3

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November 3, 2016

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SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION HOSTS

FIRST ANNUAL STUDENT INVESTMENT LUNCHEON ON NOVEMBER 30

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Join the Shelton State Community College Foundation, West Alabama community leaders, and local business and industry partners for the first annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction on Wednesday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. on Shelton State’s Martin Campus. Admission for the event varies according to sponsorship levels with individual tickets also available.

The Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Foundation is establishing this new annual event as a way to fund scholarships for tuition, fees, and books for SSCC students. Contributions to the luncheon will help academically successful students pursue their college career.

“The Shelton State Foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities for students to further their education,” said Shannon Chandler, Director of Development. “With the help of our generous community, this luncheon will help us accomplish that mission more successfully. We look forward to beginning this important new tradition with our guests.”

Light hors d’oeuvres prepared by SSCC’s culinary arts students and a silent auction will precede lunch and a brief program. The event will conclude no later than 1:00 p.m. Group and individual sponsorship options are available for purchase. For more information, contact Shannon Chandler at 205.391.2360 or schandler@sheltonstate.edu.

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