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In The Spotlight – UCM President’s Gala

University of Central Missouri’s President’s Gala, “Illumination,”will take place on April 22nd at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will feature Jan Kraybill, the Grammy-nominated conservator of the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant pipe organ in Helzberg Hall. Also included will be student performances in music, theater, dance, and visual arts. The proceeds will benefit the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at University of Central Missouri. 

Honorary Chairs Jeanette and Kevin Prenger and Event Chairs Tim Van Zandt and Chris Beal

Featured in the September 21, 2024 issue of The Independent

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