Sacramento State celebrated its annual Green and Gold Gala Friday, Feb. 20 with Broadway legend Carol Channing and a tribute to the University’s Troops to College Program.
At the sold-out event, President Alexander Gonzalez announced an overwhelming response to the Troops to College program. The University Foundation Board at Sacramento State set out to raise $100,000 for the program with a lead gift of $25,000 from Foundation Chair George Crandell and his wife, Linda.
Gonzalez said the University exceeded its goal and raised $150,000 for its student veterans.
The Troops to College program was created to provide scholarships and support services to veterans. Sacramento State has more than 1,000 students eligible for the program.
In addition, Wells Fargo contributed $100,000 to University programs including Troops to College, the Honors Program, Guardian Scholars and the One Book Program.
University talent was also on hand at the Gala. Professor Steve Roach’s Jazz Trio performed during the cocktail reception, and the Sacramento State’s Men’s Chamber Choir sang a special rendition of “Hello Carol” to the tune of “Hello Dolly.”
Channing spoke to Gala guests about the importance of introducing the arts in school to students as early as kindergarten and throughout their school years.
Later in the ceremony, President Alexander Gonzalez announced that Crandell will receive the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service at the University’s spring commencement this May.
About the writer: Sacramento State’s Kim Nava can be reached at navak@csus.edu
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