Event supported affordable education at UW regional campus — Rebecca Oettinger
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Annual Grape and Gourmet Gala Raises Over $60,000 for BaraBoost Scholarships
Introduction
On behalf of the Friends of the Campus Foundation, I am delighted to announce that our annual Grape and Gourmet Gala on April 25 raised over $60,000. This was our most successful event since before the pandemic.
Funding BaraBoost Scholarships
The money raised goes toward our increased BaraBoost scholarship, which provides $2,000 for new full-time students at the UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County campus. Special thanks go to event chair Aural Umhoefer, former dean of the campus, for her dedicated work on this event.
Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals
Friends of the Campus is committed to helping students obtain an affordable college education. In these challenging times for small campuses such as ours, it is crucial that students know resources are available. The more students on campus, the more secure our campus’ future is.
Promoting High-Quality Education
We hope more people will consider enrolling, or will encourage their family members to seek out the high-quality education they can get in their own backyard. If you would like to support students by contributing to the BaraBoost scholarships, you can do so on our website: friendsofthecampus.org.
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Rebecca Oettinger, president, Friends of the Campus Foundation, Inc.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 4: Quality Education
- Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university.
- Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months.
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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- Indicator 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age group, and persons with disabilities.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university. | Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. | Indicator 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age group, and persons with disabilities. |
Analysis
The article highlights the success of the annual Grape and Gourmet Gala, which raised over $60,000 for the Friends of the Campus Foundation. The money raised goes towards the BaraBoost scholarship, which provides financial support to new full-time students at the UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County campus. This initiative aims to help students obtain an affordable college education and secure the future of the campus.
Based on the content of the article, the following SDGs, targets, and indicators can be identified:
SDG 4: Quality Education
The article addresses the issue of providing affordable and quality education to students. The BaraBoost scholarship aims to ensure equal access to education by providing financial support to new full-time students. This aligns with SDG 4’s target of ensuring equal access to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education.
Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university.
The BaraBoost scholarship contributes to achieving this target by providing financial support to new full-time students, ensuring equal access to education.
Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months.
The article does not explicitly mention this indicator, but the initiative to provide financial support to new full-time students can indirectly contribute to increasing the participation rate of youth and adults in formal education.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The article emphasizes the importance of supporting students in obtaining an affordable college education, which can lead to better job opportunities and economic growth. By providing financial support through the BaraBoost scholarship, the Friends of the Campus Foundation contributes to achieving SDG 8.
Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
The BaraBoost scholarship indirectly contributes to this target by helping students obtain a college education, which can lead to better job prospects and productive employment.
Indicator 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age group, and persons with disabilities.
The article does not mention this indicator specifically, but by supporting students in obtaining a college education, the initiative can indirectly contribute to improving average hourly earnings for both female and male employees.
Source: wiscnews.com
