Sibelicious students from Hotel and Facility handled the Friends of BUas Charity Dinner from welcome to breakdown.
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On Thursday 29 October, the first Friends of BUas (FOB) Charity Dinner took place in the chapel on the BUas campus. Students from Hotel Management and Facility Management made sure every detail was right. Study association ‘t Kag worked for the good cause all year.
An evening to be proud of
Everything was ready for 120 guests, from the first drink to the final course. Students welcomed the guests in the small atrium. They cooked the dishes, served them and took care of the set-up and breakdown of the event.
The standard was high. The students were immaculate, and were guided with dedication by Sibelicious instructors Barbara Brouwers, Leon van den Brink and Rick Meertens, and by second-year Hotel Management student Milou van der Zwaan.
Leon van den Brink: ‘Real learning happens in practice, not only in the classroom. Because the students carried the responsibility themselves this evening, the experience will stay with them. #CreatingMeaningfulExperiences is the BUas strap line for a reason!’
‘t Kag worked all year
During the past year, under Board Van Berkel, study association ‘t Kag organised activities to raise money for the fund. These included an auction at their gala, to which family and friends were invited. During the dinner, ‘t Kag presented a large cheque to the board of the Friends of BUas Fund. ‘t Kag will announce the amount to its own members in November, at an event of its own.
Where do the proceeds go?
The dinner raised €51,800 for the Friends of BUas Fund. This independent fund helps BUas students who find themselves in exceptional circumstances for which no other arrangement exists. Examples include a financial contribution towards a laptop after a fire, so the student can continue their studies. Or support when a student suddenly becomes an informal carer for both parents and can no longer do their part-time job. The fund also gives students with exceptional talent a chance, with a little support at the right moment. Sometimes a single moment of support makes the difference between dropping out and carrying on.
Guests at the FOB Charity Dinner bid on unique experiences during the auction and could win prizes in the raffle. Mayor Paul Depla of Breda was also present and spoke about the importance of the fund for the city and the region.
