Chicago State University Foundation “still in the business of transforming lives” after 20 years

CHICAGO - Aug. 19, 2014 - PRLog -- (CHICAGO) -- The Chicago State University Foundation (CSUF) Board of Directors will host their 20^th Anniversary Award and Scholarship Fundraiser Concert on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The theme of the Gala is "Still in the Business of Transforming Lives."This milestone anniversary event will include recognition of Willard S. Evans, Jr., president of Peoples Gas, stand-up performance by comedian James Stephens III and a concert featuring the legendary R&B group The Whispers. Funds raised at this event will support CSU students pursuing their educational goals. The event begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m., dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. and concert at 8:00 p.m. followed by an ‘after party’ hosted by CSU alum and R&B recording artist Adam Emil at 10 p.m.

As it has for the past 20 years, the Annual “Friends of CSU Award and Scholarship Fundraiser” is the CSU Foundation’s major fundraising event with proceeds providing scholarships, technology enhancements and general support for Chicago State University. Approximately 6,200 students attend Chicago State University, with 95% of these students receiving some form of financial aid.

“The CSU Foundation has been transforming the lives of CSU students by financially supporting their educational dreams and allowing them to attain the tools for life long success,” said Maurice Grant, chair of the CSU Foundation Board. “As we contemplate this milestone anniversary we remain focused on helping even more CSU students attain their educational goals.”

“I am keenly aware of the opportunities that an education affords in attaining career
success,” said Evans who rose through the ranks at Peoples Gas to become president after starting out as a summer engineering intern. “The CSU Foundation is helping young people succeed and I’m honored that they’ve chosen to recognize me as part of their 20^th anniversary.”

Sponsors for CSUF’s 20^th anniversary include Peoples Gas, Clear Channel Media + Entertainment, PNC Bank, Grant Schumann LLC, Macy’s UPS, Chicagoland Regional College Program (CRCP) and Seaway Bank and Trust Company. Tickets for the event begin at $350 and special sponsorship packages are available by contacting the CSU Foundation at 773.995.3839.  Visit the CSU website for details.  http://www.csu.edu/foundation/

About the Chicago State University Foundation

The Chicago State University Foundation was chartered in 1967 and incorporated in 1968 as an independent, charitable organization with the sole purpose of soliciting, receiving, and administering private gifts to the Chicago State University. The CSU Foundation is committed to “helping one student at a time” by raising funds to support CSU students and programs.

About the Whispers

The Whispers began their legendary career in 1963, producing a string of hits over the next two decades and emerging as the leading romantic singers of their generation. They are arguably the most celebrated R&B balladeers of any generation and in the new millennium the group still performs around the world to thousands of loyal fans. The group has not made any personnel changes and still consists of Walter Scott, Wallace Scott, Nicholas Caldwell, and Leaveil Degree.