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SBU friends and alumni respond to phonathon
Long-standing tradition still draws same support
Brendan Block
Issue date: 4/27/07 Section: News
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The Southwest Baptist University annual phonathon, a 32-year-old tradition at this institution occurred between February 12-March 8.
Thirty-four students contacted over 5,000 alumni and friends, raising upwards of $83,000. This seemingly small, simple event is crucial to the student life and well-being of the school.
Everything that is raised from the phonathon goes to the Unrestricted Student Aid Fund, meaning that the money SBU students raised through manning the phones every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night in Sells Administration Building goes directly to students for institutional and athletic scholarships. These scholarships help alleviate the cost of attendance for all students.
Theresa Daniels, Director of the Annual Fund expresses the necessity of support from donors, "Alumni support is absolutely crucial to our University, our support does not come from the government but from individuals."
She also described the students working the phones as "a quality group with a great attitude."
To be involved in the phonathon next year, students should pay attention to promotions around campus for this event. Those who participated this year received hourly pay and free pizza.
Thirty-four students contacted over 5,000 alumni and friends, raising upwards of $83,000. This seemingly small, simple event is crucial to the student life and well-being of the school.
Everything that is raised from the phonathon goes to the Unrestricted Student Aid Fund, meaning that the money SBU students raised through manning the phones every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night in Sells Administration Building goes directly to students for institutional and athletic scholarships. These scholarships help alleviate the cost of attendance for all students.
Theresa Daniels, Director of the Annual Fund expresses the necessity of support from donors, "Alumni support is absolutely crucial to our University, our support does not come from the government but from individuals."
She also described the students working the phones as "a quality group with a great attitude."
To be involved in the phonathon next year, students should pay attention to promotions around campus for this event. Those who participated this year received hourly pay and free pizza.
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