Colavita, Melker to Chair Scholarship Fundraiser to Benefit MCCC Students

WEST WINDSOR – For the third consecutive year, Mercer County Freeholder Pasquale “Pat” Colavita and Nina Melker, chair of the Mercer County Community College (MCCC) Foundation and senior vice president at Hopewell Valley Community Bank, have volunteered to chair “Spring Into Student Success,” the MCCC Foundation’s premier fundraiser to benefit the student scholarship fund.

Now in its 26th year, “Spring Into Student Success!” has enjoyed phenomenal growth under Colavita and Melker’s leadership. Each year the MCCC Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to high-achieving and financially-qualified students, including non-traditional students, part-time students and single parents. Many students benefit from endowed or named scholarships established by donors through the Foundation.

This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mercer Oaks, 725 Village Road, in Princeton Junction. Tickets are $125 each, or two for $225.

“Spring Into Student Success!” features a silent auction, which will include original works by MCCC ceramics students in memory of MCCC faculty member Lyn Ports-Lopez. In addition, community partners who have contributed to higher education will be honored during an awards presentation, along with deserving students who have benefited from past fundraisers. Musical entertainment and floral arrangements will be provided by MCCC students. Refreshments include hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, coffee and desserts.

This year’s event will include a special feature in the program book recognizing the accomplishments of MCCC President Dr. Patricia C. Donohue, who is retiring in June after more than eight years of leadership at the college.

Businesses and community members are invited to participate in the “Spring Into Student Success!” scholarship fundraiser through corporate sponsorships, silent auction donations, and ticket purchases. For more information, visit www.mccc.edu/give, e-mail foundation@mccc.edu or contact Toral Patel at (609) 570-3616.