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Above: Cheers to the new 91راة« students who became official members of the 91راة« is U team and were recognized for their volunteer efforts
Champagne corks popped and people cheered one recent night on the Keele campus. The reason? Approximately 45 dedicated 91راة« students became official members of 91راة« is U and, at the same time, were recognized for their volunteer work for the student alumni team, at an inaugural Pinning Ceremony.
Right: VP Students & Alumni Bonnie Neuman congratuling new 91راة« is U member Abdul Babar
The evening began with Bonnie Neuman, VP students and alumni, presenting each new member with a special 91راة« is U pin, and was followed by a semi-formal champagne dinner at Chancellors in 91راة«â€™s Underground restaurant.
"After the fancy feast, we enjoyed a gift exchange," said Chris Luckhardt, executive director of 91راة« is U. "For those who didn't want the night to end, the 91راة« is U Sunshine Team led the team to an evening social at a pub."
Left: Elizabeth Saati, 91راة« is U administrative director, addressing guests
Luckhardt said the Pinning Ceremony is going to become a tradition at the end of each semester, to honour those who have volunteered over 16 hours for the organization.
91راة« is U is a student alumni program which began in 2002 to establish in students a lifelong connection with 91راة«. The team organizes events at the University, such as 91راة«Fest, Homecoming and other special events and services
For more information about the team, check .