By Brooke Murdock
Champagne Bingo is a Homecoming event that is for alumni only. It was Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Center Rozell Ballroom.
This year one of the student success specialists put this event together. She had a committed group of people work hard to bring out NSU’s spirit.
“This is a time to renew friendships, reconnect with our campus, and share in NSU pride through many activities and events,” said Lindsey, student success specialist. “The overall goal is to have a good time and reconnect to NSU.”
The committee working with Everett had the job of decorating, deciding upon the menu, sending out invitations, and asking for sponsorship. Local flower shops donated flower arrangements and Meig’s donated a Vera Bradley bag as a prize.
“Champagne Bingo offers participants a chance to gather for an afternoon of lunch, games and prizes,” said Leah Moore, First Year Experience receptionist.
An important part of this event is the money gained from the alumni is used for scholarships. It is a fun-filled time that also gives back to NSU.
“The money goes back to the alumni foundation and then goes to scholarships,” said Everett.
Another significant aspect of Champagne Bingo is it reaches out to the alumna. This is only the fifth Champagne Bingo. It originally started in conjunction with the Homecoming golf tournament.
“Kari Coster went to a conference at another school where it was a fundraiser and she brought it back here,” said Susanne Myers, director of Transfer and Parent Programs.
“It is $25 if you are an alum member,” said Everett.
Champagne Bingo is a growing tradition. It brings back people like Carly Jones, graduate assistant for Transfer and Parent Programs, who has been a participant in the past and helped with the event this year.
"It is a growing Homecoming event that reaches out to an alumni group that has never been reached out to before,” said Jones. “It’s a great way to relax, come together, reconnect and have a fabulous time.”
Champagne Bingo was an event filled with fun, entertainment and enthusiasm. All of which represented the spirit of Northeastern.
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