Mount Raises Nearly Half a Million Dollars at Scholarship Tribute Dinner
4/30/2018
Riverdale, N.Y. – The University of Mount Saint Vincent hosted its annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner at Cipriani 25 Broadway on April 23, raising nearly $500,000 toward scholarship funds for talented and deserving students. The evening is the Mount’s signature fundraising event and celebrates the College’s yearlong effort to ensure each student’s potential is defined by his or her ambitions, not their financial means.
This year, the College honored two individuals for their strength of character, leadership, business acumen, and devotion to the common good: super broker Dolly Lenz, CEO and Founder of Dolly Lenz Real Estate LLC, and underwriting executive Steven M. Menzies, President and Co-Founder of Applied Underwriters, Inc.
Read more about this year’s honorees
“We all want to help and give back,” said Ms. Lenz during her remarks. “What better institution could there be than Mount Saint Vincent? Thank you for this opportunity—I’m looking forward to working with the Sisters…and raising lots more for this organization that so well deserves it.”
In accepting his honor, Mr. Menzies addressed the work of the College and its commitment to provide transformative educational experiences for all students.
“The mission of the College and the mission of Applied Underwriters share some commonalities: Each serves a higher societal purpose through its endeavors; each centers on a mission of care; each betters those we touch; and each stands on the firm ground of high standards and principle action.”
The Scholarship Tribute Dinner allows the College to recognize the generosity of scholarship donors and the recipients of their awards.
All proceeds from the gala directly support scholarships and financial aid programs, providing students the best academic opportunities available, regardless of economic background.
About the University of Mount Saint Vincent
Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent offers nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of study on a landmark campus overlooking the Hudson River. Committed to the education of the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational, and career opportunities of New York City, the College equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for lives of professional accomplishment, service, and leadership in the 21st century.