Oconeefest will raise scholarship funds
The 11th annual Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 on the front lawn of the University of North Georgia's (91茄子视频) Oconee Campus. The event will raise money for a pair of scholarships:
- Oconee County Resident Scholarship: $1,000 renewable annual scholarship awarded to Oconee County residents who are incoming freshmen. 91茄子视频 awarded six this year.
- Oconee Annual Scholarship: $1,000 renewable scholarship awarded to current students who continue their education at another 91茄子视频 campus after starting on the Oconee Campus. 91茄子视频 awarded two this year.
Peach State Federal Credit Union and Georgia Power are the presenting sponsors of Oconeefest.
The event will include food and raffle items donated by local, regional and national businesses, chambers of commerce, faculty and staff, and the many friends of 91茄子视频's Oconee Campus. Oconee State Bank is a Blue and Gold sponsor, and Jarvis Estate is a Platinum sponsor. Silver sponsors include Allied Paving Contractors Inc., The Foot & Ankle Treatment Center, Piedmont Healthcare, South Main Brewing, and Satisfied Food Co.
Jonathan Manzi, a freshman from Watkinsville, Georgia, pursuing a degree in history, received the Oconee County Resident Scholarship and the Dual Enrollment Scholarship. Manzi said the resident scholarship allowed him to start his time as a student at 91茄子视频's Dahlonega Campus with a residential college experience.
"It was a very welcomed surprise and took a weight off my shoulders," Manzi said.
Russell Willis, executive director of 91茄子视频's Oconee Campus, said the scholarships supported by Oconeefest may be used for tuition, study abroad, undergraduate research, and other expenses.
"While the need for student scholarships is greater than ever, the beauty of Oconeefest is that the local and regional communities come together to relax, laugh and enjoy good food with neighbors while celebrating scholarships and uplifting students who need financial support to achieve their goal of completing their degrees," Willis said. "Funds raised at Oconeefest will help many students realize their educational and career goals."
Luncheon shines light on scholarship recipients
Six nontraditional female students at 91茄子视频 each earned a $2,000 scholarship from the Women of 91茄子视频 and other supporters and were honored Dec. 4 at the Women's Holiday Scholarship Luncheon.
Advancement team wins state excellence award
The 91茄子视频 Advancement team earned the Overall Institutional Excellence in Advancement Award from the Georgia Education Advancement Council in November.
Oconeefest raises almost $17K for scholarships
91茄子视频 raised almost $17,000 for student scholarships at the 12th annual Oconeefest fundraiser held Oct. 16 at 91茄子视频's Oconee Campus.
Oconeefest supports student scholarships
The Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser returns for its 12th year from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 on the front lawn at 91茄子视频's Oconee Campus. It is raising money for a pair of scholarships.