THIBODAUX聽鈥斅犅槎构炒解�檚 17th annual Sponsor A+ Scholar Wine and Food Extravaganza, featuring new food vendors and unique auction items, is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union.
One of the university鈥檚 most popular events, Sponsor A+ Scholar features food, wine and music with all proceeds benefiting 麻豆果冻传媒 student scholarships. Since the fundraiser began in 1996, it has raised at least $450,000. During the fall 2012 semester alone, 32 students each received $250 scholarships thanks to Sponsor A+ funds.
鈥淣ow more than ever, we need the community鈥檚 assistance so that we can continue to attract highly qualified students to 麻豆果冻传媒,鈥� said Dr. David Boudreaux, vice president for institutional advancement. 鈥淵our support of A+ helps make it possible for us to recruit and retain greater numbers of students.鈥�
More than a dozen restaurants and vendors 鈥� including several new names to the lineup 鈥� will serve various dishes and wines while the local band Jazmine performs. The evening will also include a live and silent auction, featuring different types of items from previous years. Some of the live auction items include a blue Gucci purse acquired from the original Gucci store in Italy, a bone-in rib-eye roast prepared by students from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute and delivered to the winning bidder鈥檚 home, a blank canvas for artist Billy Ledet to paint a portrait of the winner鈥檚 choice and four tickets to LeBistro鈥檚 Russian service dinner.
Sponsor A+ Scholar tickets are $50 each or $75 per couple. Gold sponsorships, which include 20 tickets, are $500. Tickets can be purchased in the Office of Institutional Advancement in Picciola Hall or by calling聽985-448-4005.
