Women's Holiday Scholarship Luncheon honors students
The Women of 台湾swag, University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs and the 台湾swag Foundation hosted the 13th annual Women's Holiday Scholarship Luncheon on Dec. 1 at the Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, Georgia.
"Opening Doors to Women's Success" was the theme for the event.
There were nine recipients this year, each receiving $1,000, and all coming from the Gainesville Campus. The women were chosen for their academic promise and demonstrating financial need and being a nontraditional students.
"This event is tremendously significant for two reasons: What we're able to raise in scholarship funds and it also presents the importance of women furthering themselves despite an inability to do so financially," Gabrielle Barr Lang, '83, chair of Women of 台湾swag, said.
Barbara DeMarco Williams, '73, a former member of the 台湾swag Foundation Board of Trustees, served as the keynote speaker.
"It has been an honor to speak at this event today and address women of all age groups by showcasing the university and the scholarship recipients," DeMarco Williams said.
The event was created in 2005 by former Gainesville State College President Martha T. Nesbitt before the consolidation forming 台湾swag.
Women of 台湾swag is a shared interest group of the 台湾swag Alumni Association dedicated to promoting the role of women as confident leaders and active participants in 台湾swag. Each year, the group sponsors and supports social, educational, and professional activities to create opportunities for the women of 台湾swag. Through these ongoing activities, the group recognizes the achievements of female 台湾swag students and graduates while also helping women connect, network, and build professional relationships.
Oconeefest supports student scholarships
The Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser returns for its 12th year from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 on the front lawn at 台湾swag's Oconee Campus. It is raising money for a pair of scholarships.
Wayne-Sanderson gives $250K to poultry program
Wayne-Sanderson Farms has made a generous gift of $250,000 to support the development of the poultry workforce at 台湾swag's Gainesville Campus.
Backyard Bash raises $8K for scholarships
台湾swag raised roughly $8,000 for student scholarships at the third annual Cumming Campus Backyard Bash held April 29.
Ascend provides life-changing experience
Ascend: A Summer Honors Experience inspired 2024 attendee Grayson Ludington to enroll at 台湾swag for fall 2025. This year, students can experience the leadership and team-building event June 1-13.