Event raises thousands for scholarships
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| Rhubarb Jones, Barbara Calhoun, Scott Whitlock and Dr. Dan Papp |
The College has nearly 50 professional certificate programs designed for career advancement and/or workforce re-entry. Culinary, Web Design, Medical Assisting, Paralegal and Human Resources are among the many programs offered.
Calhoun is the dean for the College of Continuing and Professional Education. She said, “What we accomplished with our Casino Night is the start of great things to come. Because of the support from our community, we are able to help so many people further their education. We had fun, but we also spread our mission of lifelong learning and providing opportunities for others.”
KSU President Dr. Dan Papp and KSU Athletic Director Vaughn Williams were among the many attendees for this event. Renowned former radio personality Rhubarb Jones and KSU’s recently retired softball coach Scott Whitlock served as emcees for the event along with longtime DJ Greg “Talmadge” Picciano.
O’Brien Productions, a Kennesaw-based event-planning company, set the stage for this Las Vegas-themed event with festive decorations for a true casino atmosphere! More than 20 gaming tables were available with poker, roulette, blackjack and more. Cover Ups donated linens, adding to the ambiance.
KSU Catering, A Delightful Bitefull Catering , Carlyle’s Corporate Catering, Copeland’s of New Orleans, and Creations by Cookie, Inc., provided a buffet of heavy hors d’oeuvres, coffee and desserts for the crowd, and Total Wine provided beverages.
In addition to the casino games, there was a silent auction and many prize giveaways. Additional entertainment included Creative Caricatures (Kourosh Solaimani) and Southern Nights PhotoBooths.
Corporate sponsors for this event were Bank of North Georgia, Delta Community Bank, E. Smith Heating and Air Conditioning, Eurotard, Jones Lang LaSalle, Kids R Kids, Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service, Moore Colson, Northside Hospital Cherokee, and ServiceMaster Restore. Individual sponsors were Tom and Jerrie Alexander, Tommy and Chantal Bagwell, Barbara S. Calhoun, Jack and Shirley Demarest, James and Cecelia Dunn, Mr. Pete Watson and Mrs. Connie Engel, Dick and Patti Harp, Doug Jones, and Bob and Lil Prillaman.
Michelle Girage, Casino Night coordinator, said, “We appreciate everyone who had a part in this event, and we look forward to the next one on Sept. 27, 2014!”