The annual University of La Verne Scholarship Gala was held Saturday night in the Sheraton Suite and Conference Center at the Fairplex in Pomona. The night brought guests, alumni, students and faculty; with the message to help future generations have access to higher education at the University.
Donations from Trustees, alumni, students and other supporters of the University helped raise $907,000 at the annual Scholarship Gala, Saturday in the Sheraton Fairplex conference hall.
The night kicked off with a reception where select students, and guests mingled and snacked on hors d’oeuvres.
With more than 1,000 guests and a dynamic TV news anchor as emcee, the University’s annual Scholarship Gala on March 11 raised more than $750,000, making it the largest in the event’s 21-year history – both in attendance and funds raised.
The College of Arts and Sciences recognized faculty members for their commitment to excellence Friday at the Alumni Awards in the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center.
The smell of food lingered, while soft and elegant music played, as guests roamed around with lights dangling from the ceiling at the La Verne Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of La Verne event, where food and wine were the art of the show.
The University of La Verne raised $593,000 to put toward student scholarships at the annual Scholarship Gala Saturday at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center.