FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2008
SHOP TILL YOU DROP AT THE QVCC FOUNDATION'S ONLINE AUCTION
Do your holiday shopping and support a great cause. The Quinebaug
Valley Community College Foundation is holding its annual Online Auction
during the month of November, with the proceeds benefiting scholarship funds
at the College. Each year the Foundation provides more than $100,000 in
direct scholarship, financial aid, and emergency funds to QVCC students.
Auction items include jewelry, art, sports tickets, restaurant gift certificates, rounds of golf, wine, and many others. New items will be added weekly. The Foundation is still accepting donations of items. People interested in donating should contact Monique Wolanin, director of college development, at 412-7328.
Bidding begins Saturday, November 1, and ends on November 30. Log on to www.qvccfoundation.cmarket.com to join the fun and support QVCC students. The web site has information on how to bid or donate/sponsor an item.
The mission of the QVCC Foundation is to raise funds so that all residents of Northeastern Connecticut are provided the opportunity to attend QVCC regardless of income, and to support educational excellence, technological advancement, and professional development at the College.
CONTACT
Margie Huoppi
Publications Associate
(860) 774-1133
mhuoppi@qvcc.commnet.edu