Wednesday, April 08, 2009

While times are tough, invest in something that will last a lifetime. The 10^th annual University of North Carolina Wilmington Stompin' at the Savoy fundraiser, created to support merit scholarships for in-state, academically talented students who indicate an interest in diversity concerns, will be held 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 in the Burney Center.

More than 300 people are expected to attend the night of music and dance. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $25 for UNC Wilmington faculty and staff (limit of two at the discounted rate). The ticket price includes beer, wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres. The event features live music by The Four Knights and the chance to meet the diverse students whom this special event benefits. Sponsorship packages of various levels are available. Proceeds will go directly to support eight UNCW diversity scholarships.

To reserve tickets, become a sponsor or for additional information, visit http://www.uncw.edu/uniadv/stompin.htm, or contact Michelle Cummings at 910.962.3170 or cummingsm@uncw.edu. Media should call the below media contact.

Media are encouraged to promote the event. Upon request, media can capture interviews and visual opportunities at the event. Media must RSVP to attend.

Media contact:
Joy Davis, UNCW Marketing and Communications, 910.916.8603 or davisjc@uncw.edu