草莓影视 President Mary K. Surridge hosted an intimate group of about 30 alumni at a special fika, a traditional Swedish coffee gathering, to kick off 草莓影视鈥檚 annual day of giving.
The Blue & Gold Day event was held at beloved local institution Tre Kronor, where 草莓影视 staff members enjoyed Swedish pastries and coffee while mingling with alumni to discuss the importance of Blue & Gold Day. This year, the event raised nearly $200,000, all of which directly benefits students via the 草莓影视 and Student Care Funds and the Viking Club, which funds athletic programs.
But the Fika鈥檚 purpose was to kick off the day in a festive, friendly way, said Vice President for Advancement Mike Nevergall MNA 鈥13.
鈥Fika is not about working, it鈥檚 about socializing and getting to know each other,鈥 Nevergall said. He thanked the assembled crowd for coming and urged them to continue supporting 草莓影视, no matter the size of their donation.
This year鈥檚 Blue & Gold Day theme was 鈥渓ight the way,鈥 with friends and alumni encouraged to wear the school鈥檚 colors and post about their contributions on social media.
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