Calvin E. Booker, Sr.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus Calvin E. Booker, Sr. will serve as host of the Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala Saturday, April 27, at the Pine Bluff Country Club. With Waste Management as the title sponsor, the black-tie event will begin with a reception and art auction at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships at UAPB.
A 1979 alumnus, Calvin Booker, Sr. received his bachelor’s degree in Education and master’s degree in Secondary Education from Prairie View A&M University. The Hamburg, Arkansas native currently serves as Corporate Vice President of Public Affairs for the Southern Group of Waste Management Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. He joined Waste Management in July 1991 in Dallas, Texas and has become an invaluable asset to the company utilizing his knowledge and relationships with local, state and federal legislators. He is responsible for the organizational development and strategic implementation of Governmental Affairs, Community Relations and Communications programs across 12 Southeastern states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Once named National Alumni President of the Year by the National Black College Alumni Association, Incorporated, he is also Chairman Emeritus of the Corporate Round Table (the financial entity) of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, after serving four years as the Chairman of the Board. Booker’s presidency of the UAPB/AM&N Alumni Association is the culmination of more than 30 years of service in support of UAPB. His involvement began as a student athlete on the Golden Lions football team 1975-1979. He then served as a coach, assistant to the dean of education, and worked in the Alumni Office and in student recruitment. He has served on various university boards and committees and believes in giving back. Since moving to Atlanta, he has served as president and vice president for the UAPB Atlanta Alumni Chapter.
Tickets for the gala are $200 per person and may be purchased in the Development Office, located in Childress Hall on the UAPB campus, online at www.uapb.edu/gala, by phone at (870) 575-8701 or (870) 575-8703. Because seating is limited, early purchase is encouraged.
Corporate/group/individual sponsorships are available at the following levels:
- Presenting ($7,500) – stage presence during the gala program; reserved seating at the dinner for ten (10); recognition and logo in the gala slideshow; full page, full color ad in the gala program; and inclusion in the sponsor list.
- Diamond ($5,000) – reserved seating at the dinner for ten (10); recognition and logo in the gala slideshow; full page, full color ad in the gala program; and inclusion in the sponsor list.
- Platinum ($3,500) – reserved seating at the dinner for eight (8); recognition and logo in the gala slideshow; full page, full color ad in the gala program; and inclusion in the sponsor list.
- Gold ($2,500) – reserved seating at the reception and awards program for six (6); recognition and logo in the event slideshow; half page, full color ad in the event program; inclusion in the sponsor list; and two (2) reserved parking spaces.
- Silver ($1,500) – reserved seating at the dinner for four (4); recognition and logo in the gala slide show; half-page, full color ad in the gala program; and inclusion in the sponsor list.
- Bronze ($750) – reserved seating at the dinner for two (2); recognition and logo in the gala slideshow; and half page, full color ad in the gala program.
Please make checks payable to: UAPB Foundation Fund; Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala; University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; 1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4981; Pine Bluff, AR 71601.
For more information about the event, call (870) 575-8701.
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