Spring 2007 Issue - NIU College of Business - Northern Illinois ...

2006 NIU Executive ClubEndowed Scholarship Fund Dinner DancePresented by the NIU Professional M.B.A. Program, Platinum SponsorNovember 4, 2006 – Hyatt Regency WoodfieldThe Eighth Annual NIU ExecutiveClub Endowed ScholarshipGala continued in the tradition ofproviding an event filled with fun andcamaraderie – and all for a worthycause. Celebrating the significanceof the NIU educational experience,attendees focused both on thefestivities and on generating additionalscholarship funds for exceptionalstudents who aspire to stand out inbusiness.During the Live Auction, Gala attendeesbid on a wide range of items – from adiamond necklace, a ski weekend inColorado, and an authentic five-courseItalian meal cooked and served by fourNIU business alumni, to the chance toearn a Professional M.B.A. degree fromNIU at half thetuition rate.In her speech,2006 scholarshiprecipient DanielleKahn shared herinterests, work,and communityactivities sincehigh school, andher personalcommitment to giving back. Daniellewas also excited and grateful for theopportunity to attend NIU’s College ofBusiness and interact with the college’sNIU Executive Club members. MonicaWallace, the 1999 scholarship recipient,also spoke and shared how being thevery first Executive Club scholar helpedher through not only her undergraduateexperience but also law school, whereshe recently earned her J.D.Few attendees could resist thefestivities andthe appeal ofthe scholarshiprecipients’ stories.As a consequence,the NIU ExecutiveClub raised nearly$95,000 in supportof exceptional NIUbusiness students.26 | NIU College of Business www.cob.niu.edu Where the Classroom Meets the Business World