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Moreau Center Silent Auction

Don’t Miss Moreau Center Silent Auction, Dec. 3-6

November 27, 2019

The Silent Auction is fast approaching, to be held Dec. 3-6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. Don’t miss out on the great offerings; there are affordable things to purchase outright, and a wide range of wonderful items to bid on, including an autographed Timbers soccer ball! Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket in support of the Tanzania and Peru Immersions – you could be the happy winner of $165 in gift cards. We hope to see you there and we appreciate your support.

For more information, please contact Theresa McCreary, Moreau Center, at mccreary@up.edu or x7131.

Filed Under: 12-02-2019, Campus Services, Moreau Center Tagged With: Moreau Center Silent Auction, Tanzania and Peru Immersion, Theresa McCreary

Silent Auction This Week! Last Call for Donations

November 22, 2019

The Silent Auction is fast approaching, to be held Dec. 3-6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. We have received many wonderful donations already. As always, the more the merrier. This is just a reminder that we need donations  to be delivered to the Moreau Center office in St. Mary’s as soon as possible Thank you for your support!

Don’t miss out on the great offerings at the Silent Auction. There are affordable things to purchase outright, and a wide range of wonderful items to bid on, including an autographed Timbers soccer ball! Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket in support of the Tanzania and Peru Immersions – you could be the happy winner of $165 in gift cards. We hope to see you there and we appreciate your support.

For more information, please contact Theresa McCreary, Moreau Center, at mccreary@up.edu or x7131

Filed Under: 11-25-2019, Campus Services, Moreau Center Tagged With: Moreau Center, Moreau Center Silent Auction, Theresa McCreary

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