Canadian University Press Releases/Newswire

Source: St. Mary's University
http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2006/10-13-13-13-13-13-13-2006.html

SMU Raises $31,000.00 for United Way

October 13, 2006

There
was lots of celebrating going on at Saint Mary’s University today.

The University hosted its final United Way Campaign event this afternoon.
Those who attended the October Fest Lunch at the Gorsebrook Pub were
informed that SMU has met its goal in raising $31,000.00.

The United Way Campaign on campus was launched earlier this month.

The success of this year’s Campaign is directly attributed to the hard work
and dedication of the 2006 Organizing Team.

Team members include: Pat Bishara, Information Officer, Public Affairs
Department; Krista Armstrong, Public Affairs Assistant; Helen Dolan, Public
Affairs Officer; Sarah Morris, Student Services; Kathleen Jewell, Residence
Office; Clay Fowler, Director of Residence; Keith Hotchkiss, Director of
Student Services; Paul Turgeon, Facilities Management; Tony Arab, Facilities
Management; Julee Adams, Chemistry Department; Ken MacCauly, United Way
Representative; Jonah Taussig, Athletics and Recreation Department; and
Adrienne McCarthy, Institutional Analysis and Planning (External Affairs).

Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both
in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to
one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for
its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a
vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

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For More Information:

Paul Fitzgerald
Public Affairs Officer
Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
(902) 420.5514
E-mail: paul.fitzgerald@smu.ca
www.smu.ca