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Villanova
Alumni, Parents and Friends Gather in Palm Beach
Dinner and Golf Highlight Second Annual Florida Event
 Alumni,
parents, and friends gathered in Palm Beach, Fla., on February 19 and
20 to enjoy the warm weather and show their support for Villanova University
as it nears the public phase of Transforming Minds and Hearts: The Campaign
for Villanova. The second annual two-day event was hosted by Shirley and
James C. Curvy ’57 at the historic Breakers Hotel.
“Shirley and I are very pleased to host this event
on behalf of Villanova,” said Curvy, vice chairman of The Campaign,
co-chairman of the Leadership Gifts Committee, and a University trustee.
“It’s a great opportunity for people to renew old friendships
and create new ones while supporting the University and its programs.”
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Thursday, guests enjoyed cocktails on the hotel’s croquet court
and then moved inside for dinner. The evening also featured musical entertainment
provided by accomplished pianist and Steinway Artist, Joe Augustine, whose
musical selections delighted the audience, many of whom remembered his
past performances at Villanova functions.
The two-day event culminated on Friday with lunch and
golf at nearby Breakers West Golf and Country Club. In all, nearly 40
alumni, parents, and friends took part in the various activities over
the two days, representing a significant increase over last year’s
attendance.
“Events like this play an important role in
strengthening the Villanova community and building support for its initiatives,”
said Rev. Edmund J. Dobbin, O.S.A. ’58, University president. “We
are grateful to Jim and Shirley for generously hosting such a great group
of alumni, parents, and friends, and look forward to making this one of
the most popular events on the Villanova calendar each year.”
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