MANHATTAN COLLEGE STUDENTS PULL TOGETHER
TO HELP VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
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| EVENT: |
STUDENTS TO SPONSOR HURRICANE RELIEF FUND-RAISER
The student government at Manhattan College is sponsoring
“Big Easy Afternoon On the Quad,” a festive, New Orleans-themed
event for hurricane relief. All proceeds will assist those affected
by Hurricane Katrina. |
| WHEN: |
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
5:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Manhattan
College
The Quad (Main Campus)
Riverdale, NY (W. 242nd Street near Broadway)
MTA Subway 1 to 242nd Street stop |
| WHY: |
To assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. The natural
disaster destroyed U.S. Gulf Coast states and displaced thousands
of people. |
| WHO: |
Students,
faculty, staff and administrators will come together to celebrate
the historic essence of New Orleans. Enjoy live jazz music on
the Quad, coffee and beignets – a traditional, New Orleans pastry.
There is no admission fee but money raised from refreshments
and items sold (such as Mardi Gras beads) will fund relief efforts.
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| CONTACT: |
If
you’re a member of the press who would like to cover this event,
please call Melanie A. Farmer at (718) 862-7232 or e-mail melanie.farmer@manhattan.edu.
To find out more about attending the event, please call Lois
Harr at (718) 862-7142. |
