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Foundation Events
Each year we host a range of events and meetings that raise funds for the College and that recognize our donors. We think our donors deserve to be recognized in their community because of their generosity and their commitment to the college. We also seek new faces at our events, people in our community who want to help out the College and our students or who want to learn more about us. If you are interested in any of our events or would like further information about any of them, please contact us at 910-362-7207.
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Recent Events
Former CFCC Foundation Board Chair Zander Guy and Former NC Governor Jim Hunt.
Gift of Education Luncheon
May 22, 2008
Cape Fear Community College Foundation raised $257,325 for student scholarships during its fourth annual “Changing Lives Through the Gift of Education,” luncheon. In the keynote address, one of the nation’s leading advocates for education, former Governor Jim Hunt discussed the merits of higher education to a crowd of more than 450 business people gathered at the Schwartz Center on Thursday, May 22. Governor Hunt, who is the only governor of North Carolina elected to four terms, addressed the importance of supporting and strengthening our state’s community college system.
“We are honored to have Governor Hunt’s support for Cape Fear Community College,” said Margaret Robison, Executive Director of the CFCC Foundation. “He is a true champion of higher education and clearly sees the important role that a strong community college system plays in growing the local economy. Studies show that for each dollar spent educating CFCC students, more than $2.36 is returned to the local community.”
Attendees also had the opportunity to see presentations about various programs within the college and hear from students who have received Foundation scholarships. "Without scholarships, it would have been difficult for me to afford to go to school,” said recent CFCC graduate Dawn Hale. “I am very grateful for the support of the Foundation, and also the generosity of our community. CFCC students like myself are very fortunate to have the Foundation working on our behalf.”
Alumni Association Kick-Off Event!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Over 200 alumni and their family members attended CFCC's big Alumni Kick-Off Event on Saturday, February 23 from 4 - 5 pm in the Schwartz Center Courtyard. The scene was set with festive tents, music, balloons and plenty of family-friendly food and fun! Participants enjoyed free Papa John's pizza, Carvel ice cream, Coke products and hotdogs, popcorn & cotton candy from Wilson's restaurant. Alumni and their families also received free admission to the CFCC Sea Devils game at 5 pm and participated in halftime activities and games. The Wilmington Sea Dawgs also generously extended free admission to the Sea Dawgs 8 pm game in the Schwartz Center to CFCC alumni. To view the event photo album, click here! If you are an alum who is interested in re-connecting with the Cape Fear family, make sure to visit the Foundation's all-new alumni web page at www.cfcc.edu/foundation/alumni.
"Our Place" Luncheon for Downtown Business Partners
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
On Wednesday, February 13, the CFCC Foundation was pleased to host individuals from over 40 downtown businesses, representing diverse professional fields and areas of industry. The special luncheon was hosted at Our Place, Cape Fear Community College’s Hotel-Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts student dining room. The purpose of the event was to introduce local professionals to some of the many ways that CFCC impacts the Wilmington community, and for the Foundation to learn how to best collaborate with local business and industry. CFCC President Eric McKeithan spoke briefly to attendees about the latest initiatives of the College and Foundation Board Chair Zander Guy (pictured above) introduced the student staff who prepared and served the meal.