NSU’s College of Health Care Sciences will host its second annual Hockey Day Fundraiser on Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. at the BB&T Center to help emerging health care professionals receive scholarships in recognition of their contributions to their academic programs, fields of study and the community.
The tickets for the Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres game range from $20 to $60 and include all you can eat and drink. $6 of each ticket goes toward the scholarship fund.
Keith Williams, faculty member on the scholarship fundraising committee and organizer of the event, said the fundraiser gives students the opportunity to focus on something other than their academics.
“The College of Health Care Sciences programs are intense and most of our students cannot work while they are studying, so we want to create pathways to support students who are performing well and serving our campus and community,” he said.
Williams said the CHCS Scholarship fundraising committee has reached out to other NSU sports-related events such as the Golf Tournament and Shark Shuffle, to attract supporters.
“The main goal of this event is to connect with friends and colleagues in a fun atmosphere,” he said. “The bonus to this memorable evening will be the students who receive scholarships to support their success.”
After the game, attendees will take a group photo on the ice rink. If more than 50 people attend, each attendee can take a shot into the goal. Williams said they are expecting 50 to 100 attendees.
Doors open at 2 p.m. and the event is open to the public.
To purchase tickets, visit nova.edu/chcs/panthers and use promo code “nova.” For more information, contact Account Executive of Sales and Services Michael Bueker at 954-835-7202 or BuekerM@floridapanthers.com.
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