March 1, 2010

“Lunch With the Chargers” Raises Funds for Scholarships

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Nearly 200 people attended Briar Cliff University’s Fifth Annual “Lunch With the Chargers” scholarship fundraiser, held recently at Texas Roadhouse in Sioux City. All proceeds from the event, which raised nearly $13,000, will benefit the Briar Cliff University Annual Scholarship Fund.

“Lunch With the Chargers” is one of the many fun ways we bring together our students, friends and alumni for a good cause,” said Jeff La Favor, vice president for institutional advancement. “All proceeds go directly to our students in the form of annual scholarships. We are grateful to the many alumni and friends of Briar Cliff who contributed to this year’s event.”

Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse and FiberCom, the event was hosted by the Briar Cliff University Alumni Association Board of Directors, “Lunch With the Chargers” was served by BCU coaches, administrators and 35 student-athletes.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 28 states.  Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care and compassion.

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