September 27, 2006 Source: :
http://www.unb.ca/news/view.cgi?id=1107 UNB Celebration Dinner to Benefit Students September 27, 2006
UNB Fredericton News Release: D715
Sandra Howland, Public Relations Officer, (506) 458-7968 The University of New Brunswick is starting a new tradition: the UNB Celebration Dinner. All proceeds from this gala event will fund bursaries for New Brunswick students in need. The dinner will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Delta Fredericton on Friday, Nov. 3. UNB President John McLaughlin will be the master of ceremonies. This very special evening will feature UNB’s chancellor, Richard J. Currie, as the guest speaker. Dr. Currie is the chairman of BCE Inc. and one of this country’s foremost businessmen. There will be a special tribute to Susan Montague, who stepped down as UNB’s director of development and donor relations last June. The student bursary fund to be established with money raised from the dinner will be named in her honour. The evening will also celebrate the university’s most generous alumni and friends with the presentation of the UNB Donor Honour Wall. Dress for the UNB Celebration Dinner is black tie optional. To make a dinner reservation or for more information, call 506-453-5053 or toll free 1-877-UNB-GIVE, or visit http://www.unb.ca/thedinner. - 30 -
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