Q: How can you have fun and support student scholarships?

A: By attending the Emerald and Ice Gala.

All benefited UND and related foundation employees and a guest are invited to the Emerald and Ice Gala from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, in the Alerus Center Ballroom.

There will be a social hour from 7 to 8 p.m featuring a potato bar and a cash bar. Downtown Horns will play live music from 8 p.m. to midnight, and guests may participate in a mock casino night provided by the Grand Forks Jaycees. Participants can use their casino winnings to bid on prizes at the end of the evening. The event will also feature a silent auction, with proceeds used to fund scholarships given by the Staff Senate.

Admission is $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased from any UND staff senator or at the following locations:

Aerospace, Tina Monette
Alumni Center, Amy Grabanski
EERC, Sue Bartley
Facilities, Kristen Peterson
Memorial Union, Information Desk
Ralph Englestad Arena, Front Office
School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shelley Pohlman
Twamley Hall, Human Resources Office
Wellness Center, Roger McWilliams

For more information, contact any UND staff senator or Gala chairperson Janice Hoffarth at 777-2646 or Janice.hoffarth@und.edu. This event is sponsored by the UND Staff Senate.