Sept. 5: WSU hosts Oso mudslide recovery fundraiser

mudslide-studentsPULLMAN, Wash. – A fundraising banquet and silent auction to support Washington State University’s efforts to aid community recovery following the SR 530 landslide near Oso, Wash., will be 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the CUB on the WSU Pullman campus.

The three-course meal, with two drink vouchers, costs $55 per person or $500 for a table of 10. Register and get more information at http://mudsliderecovery.wsu.edu/2014/06/19/cougs-mudslide-fundraising-banquet/.

Proceeds from the dinner and silent auction, as well as donations, will help fund student service trips to expand WSU participation in recovery. The first trip will be Sept. 26-28 (http://mudsliderecovery.wsu.edu/2014/06/30/service-learning-weekend-in-darrington/).

WSU has committed to assist with recovery in the Oso/Darrington/Arlington area and provide support for students from the communities affected by the slide. Learn more at http://MudSlideRecovery.wsu.edu.

The fundraiser is hosted by the WSU 530 Slide Recovery Team and the Associated Students of WSU.

 

Contact:
WSU Division of Governmental Studies and Services, 509-335-3329, dgss@wsu.edu

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