‘A SEAT FOR U’ CAMPAIGN AT CONCORD UNIVERSITY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAVE A LEGACY

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Sarah M. Pritchett
Concord University
Office of Advancement
PO Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-6312, news@concord.edu
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April 6, 2022

‘A SEAT FOR U’ CAMPAIGN AT CONCORD UNIVERSITY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAVE A LEGACY

ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University is calling on alumni, donors and friends to leave a lasting legacy by naming a seat in the Alexander Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Supporting the A Seat For U campaign is a generous act of philanthropy that will enhance one of the most public spaces on the Athens campus. The Main Theatre plays host to a variety of events, performances and traditions enjoyed by many.

Individuals, families, businesses and organizations may purchase seats for $350 each. Special naming opportunities are available for the Main Theatre including the front row and second row of theatre seats. Plans call for Phase I of the theatre renovation project to begin this summer.

“The theatre space has played a significant role in the culture of our campus,” stated Blake Farmer, Director of Alumni and Donor Relations.  “The space was constructed over 50 years ago, so it is an exciting time to move this project forward this year.”

The Concord University Foundation recently received a commitment of a $25,000 matching grant if the Foundation can raise an additional $25,000 in contributions. While support has already been generous for the A Seat For U campaign, those who haven’t joined the effort have until Saturday, April 30, 2022 to make purchases.

“Individuals have had the opportunity over the last few years to purchase a seat, but we wanted to offer one final chance for anyone who has been considering buying a seat but hasn’t done so yet,” stated Sarah Turner, Vice President of Advancement. “Receiving this matching grant gave us the perfect reason to make a final push and we are thrilled that anyone buying a seat this month will be able to double their impact through this generous gift!”

For additional information, please click here or contact the CU Foundation at foundation@concord.edu or 304-384-6067.

Please note that the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and Concord’s adherence to CDC guidelines
 could impact how and if events are held. For the most up-to-date information, always check
https://www.concord.edu/About/Return-to-Campus-Plan.aspx

Masking will be optional in all Concord University facilities as long as Mercer County remains in the Green or Yellow on the CDC’s COVID-19 community level map, and the on-campus cases remain low in number.
This reflects the latest guidance by the CDC.

We appreciate your compliance as we do our best to keep students, employees and visitors to campus safe.

-CU-

Persons with disabilities should contact Nancy Ellison, 1-304-384-6086 or 1-800-344-6679 extension 6086, if special assistance is required for access to an event scheduled by the University on campus.

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