The 19th Annual Southern University System Radio-thon was held last Friday at Citadel Broadcasting. The Radio-thon broadcast aired live for 12 hours on three stations powered by Citadel Broadcasting- KQXL 106.5 FM, WEMX 94.1 FM, and WXOK 1460 AM.
”The Southern University System Foundation is extremely pleased with the support that the community has provided for this year’s Radio-thon,” said Executive Director of the SU System Foundation, Dr. Ernie T. Hughes. “We are extremely appreciative that our students, alumni, and supporters have joined together for the past 19 years to make this event a huge success, and we anticipate the continuance of this tradition for years to come.”
The Jaguar Nation, both alumni and current, motivated and challenged others to contribute and the outcome was successful. Contributions and pledges varied in the amounts of $25, $50, $100, $500, and $1,000. During the closing section of the Radio-thon an estimate of $70,000 was raised and a generous donation of about $10,000 was contributed by Walter C. Dumas to reach the $80,000 goal. An estimated total of $80,500 was raised last Friday.
According to Hughes, the Radio-thon’s total thus far is estimated at $82,102.00. All proceeds from the 2009 Radio-thon support the “Scholars of Promise Initiatives,” which places ‘Students 1st’ in terms of scholarships, assistantships and youth programs. The Scholars of Promise Initiatives is a general scholarship fund governed by an independent advisory board composed of SU faculty and staff. In addition, the SUS Foundation has waived all fees associated with the Radiothon.
”The generous contributions from thousands of alumni, friends and community organizations during this annual initiative will provide the University with the necessary fuel to continue moving forward — transitioning the University and our students to new heights of educational excellence,” said SU System President, Dr. Kassie Freeman.
Donations and pledges to this year’s Radio-thon can still be made until Friday, October 23, 2009 by logging on to www.sus.edu and clicking on the SU Foundation link or by contacting the SU Foundation Office at 225.771.3911.
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Radiothon reaches $80,000 goal
October 22, 2009
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