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(l-r) Gary Roberts, CEO of First National
Bank; President Smith; Dennis Zeitler,
CFO of Mine Safety Appliances and chair
of the Regional Learning Alliance; and Steve
Gurgovitz, CEO of FNB Corporation.
SRU Foundation board member Doug McMullen and
his wife Linda are greeted by Bill Kirker (right),
president of the SRU Alumni Association.
Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education Chancellor Judy Hample also
praised the concept saying that SRU is a
“leader in providing new resources for
workforce development.”
SRU Foundation plays
a key role
Hosting the event, was the Slippery
Rock University Foundation, Inc. “They
have been a solid foundation for making
this happen,” said Smith. “Without our
Foundation, we couldn’t have done this.”
Alan Offstein, Foundation chair, led
the assembled in a champagne toast that
saluted both Smith and the newly opened
and spectacular facility.
It was a great time to be associated
with Slippery Rock University.
Nearly 300 regional business leaders and Rock Society Members gathered to admire the newly opened 76,000 squarefoot
education and conference center.
Music from SRU’s flute choir and jazz
combo added to the magic of the evening.
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Vice
Chancellor Mary Soderberg (left) and Chancellor Judy
Hample (second from left) share a laugh with President
Smith and others during remarks at the inaugural gala.
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