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MEDIA CONTACT: Samantha Wager 585.274.2772 or Helene Snihur (585) 275-7800
October 20, 2004
TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in the Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Complex of the Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center on the University of Rochester's River Campus
ADMISSION: $2 per person or a donated pair of prescription eyeglasses at the door
Note: Parking is available on University lots on the weekends.
The University of Rochester chapter of Delta Gamma sorority will hold Anchor Splash, its annual philanthropy event, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in the Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Complex of the Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center on the University's River Campus. Anchor Splash is the culmination of a week of national fund-raising projects aimed at helping the visually impaired. The event highlights synchronized swimming and a series of competitive relay races.
Admission is $2 or a pair of donated prescription eyeglasses. This year, half of all proceeds go to Delta Gamma Foundation's philanthropic project, Aid to the Blind and Sight Conservation, which provides Braille books, computers, and scholarships for children and adults. Much of the remaining money will be donated to the Upstate Guide Dog Association or another local charity.
Teams of eight to 10 people can sign up for the event through Friday, Nov. 12, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Wilson Commons. The team registration fee is $30.
Anchor Splash is part of Greek Week, a series of programs and events presented by sororities and fraternities on campus. For more information on Anchor Splash, contact Samantha Wager at (585) 274-2772.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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