David Kem and Judith Raines, Michele Malloy, and Lori Gallagher
The Center toasted its 20th, or "emerald," anniversary, so naturally, chairs Judith Raines and Dave Kem selected beautiful hues of green to adorn the ballroom for the occasion. Here, nearly 300 supporters raised more than $330,000, which will go to the Center's study abroad opportunities and student scholarships. The Consul General of Ireland, Robert Hull, was the guest of honor.
The evening included a gourmet dinner and an all-in-good-fun "roast and toast" of former UST Board Chair Michele Malloy, a champion of Irish studies and culture, followed by a live auction with items like a luxury cruise from Dublin to London. There was also a performance by the Clann Kelly Dancers from the Clann Kelly School of Irish Dance in Houston.
UST's William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies is a top-10 Irish Studies program, and is named for the former chairman of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company in honor of his outstanding contributions to the Northern Ireland Peace Process.
Peggy and Hugh Idstein
Michele Malloy, David Harvey, and Gloria Portela
Raye White and Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro
Consul General of Ireland Robert Hull
Angie and Michael Marcon, Melynda and Richard Ludwick, Jeffrey and Kiki Carroll
Lisa Malosky
Madelyn and George Farris
Curtis Huff and Bob Corrigan
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