Showcase of talent raises valuable funds for SPARK
A variety performance showcasing the
artistic talents of undergraduate and postgraduate students has
raised more than £800 for SPARK, York St John University’s
scholarship and student support fund.
More than 200 students took to the stage on
Thursday 17 March in front of a packed audience. Staff and students
were joined by VIP guests including the Lord Mayor of York and the
former President of the Association of the Colleges of Ripon and
York St John. Acts included African drumming, Latin and Asian
dancing, performances by the Gospel choir and the Big Band, and an
array of other entertainers.
Indu Meddegama, PhD student and teaching
assistant at York St John University was the lead organiser of the
event. She said:
“On behalf of my fellow student wardens, I
would like to thank the University and in particular the Alumni
Development office for supporting the variety performance for a
second consecutive year. All those involved in the performance
should be proud that their contribution will have a direct impact
on someone else’s educational journey through funds raised for
SPARK.”
Brett Arnall, Alumni & Development
Manager, commented:
“This was another outstanding showcase of the
diverse talents and culture at York St John as well as a
demonstration of the way our students support each other. We are
extremely proud of the way our students fundraise for local and
national charities as well as the SPARK initiative and the positive
impact they have within the City of York.”
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to
Head Warden, Indu Meddegama, and the Warden team for all their hard
work in organising another outstanding show and to all the students
that took time to rehearse and perform.” He added.
Since its launch in 2005, nearly £200,000 has
been raised for SPARK (Securing Potential and Releasing Knowledge)
through a variety of fundraising initiatives. In addition SPARK has
supported more than 150 students from a wide variety of backgrounds
to study academic and professional programmes across the
University.
Picture shows: Flamenco dancer
Lydia Cottrell, BA Dance (photography by Ian
Scales)
For further press information
please contact Amy Hey, PR & Communications Officer
on T: 01904 876466 or E: a.hey@yorksj.ac.uk
