President’s Medal Gala Benefit Raises $325,000 Proceeds to Help Increase Student Access to Higher Education

The President’s Medal Gala, which took place on May 1, 2008 at The Rainbow Room, honored Jana Klauer, M.D, a physician and best-selling author specializing in nutrition, exercise and weight management. NBC’s Hoda Kotb, a co-anchor for the “Fourth Hour of Today” and a correspondent for “Dateline NBC,” served as the mistress of ceremonies. Gala co-chair and Trustee Jim Buckman shared his appreciation for supporters of the College, including fellow co-chair Gerold Klauer and his wife, gala honoree Dr. Jana Klauer. “Marymount Manhattan College was instrumental in helping Dr. Klauer follow her passion for helping others,” said Buckman. “We honor her efforts to enhance people’s lives, just as Marymount Manhattan enhances the lives of its students and its community.” President Judson R. Shaver presented Dr. Klauer with the President’s Medal for her service to improving the health and well-being of others through medical weight loss, nutrition and exercise. The evening, which included a performance and presentation by MMC students, also acknowledged other student scholars for their academic accomplishments and campus leadership.

Proceeds from the President’s Medal Dinner will go toward the creation of financial aid opportunities through scholarships an initiative of This is the Day, the campaign for Marymount Manhattan. The $25 million campaign goal will also support the enhancement of college facilities and the creation of fixed-term academic chairs. These campaign initiatives reflect MMC’s mission of providing a high quality liberal arts education as an affordable option for a diverse body of students through scholarship opportunities.

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For more information about This is the Day, contact Jean Wilhelm, Campaign Director, at (212) 517-0460 or send an e-mail to campaign@mmm.edu.

Published: May 30, 2008