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In April, the DRC presented its first annual Honors and Scholars Gala at the Rusty Pelican with 143 attendees. Awards were given to corporate representatives and FIU staff who have helped us make our campuses more disability-friendly: Vivian Bier of Ryder System, Inc.,; Isabel Fernandez of Wachovia Bank; Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, Jr. of the Honors College; Peter Knezevic of Rusty Pelican; and Dr. Clifford Perry of College of Business Administration. Fundraising to help support the efforts of DRC and provide scholarships for graduate students included a very enjoyable silent auction of art, long weekends in Curacao and the Bahamas, diving/snorkeling trips, deep sea fishing charter trip, local weekend stays at nice hotels, dinners, sports memorabilia, swim with dolphins, jewelry, etc. The event netted over $30,000. You'll want to be there next year for sure!