Des Moines Area Community College
09/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/27/2024 10:51
Aureon Awards $5,000 Grant to DMACC in Support of New Legacy Plaza Greenspace in Newton
Executives from Aureon present a $5,000 grant check to representatives from DMACC on Sept. 23, 2024, in front of the new Legacy Plaza Greenspace located next to the DMACC Newton Campus. Pictured above are (left to right) Tara Connolly, Executive Director of the DMACC Foundation; Joe Pugel, Chair of the DMACC Board of Directors; Rob Denson, President of DMACC; Ray Warner, Manager of Industry Affairs for Aureon; Sean Presnall, Sales Executive at Aureon; Kim Didier, Executive Director of DMACC Business Resources; and Bill Peters, Executive Campus Dean at the DMACC Newton Campus.
The new Legacy Plaza Greenspace will be the centerpiece of the Legacy Plaza neighborhood, creating a seamless and beautiful fairway connecting the DMACC Newton Campus to Legacy Plaza and downtown Newton. The Greenspace will include a walking trail; a covered, multi-use pavilion; a wide-open lawn for outdoor concerts in the summer and an ice rink in winter; and a large art sculpture near the south entrance that will pay tribute to Newton's past, present and future.
The $5,000 Aureon grant will be used for landscaping that includes native trees, grass and prairie flowers. The grant is part of a fundraising campaign to complete the new community project.
"Together with Greater Newton, we're creating a beautiful new space where our students, tenants, residents and visitors can gather and enjoy this unique public area," said Tara Connolly, Executive Director of the DMACC Foundation (pictured above, far left). "It also provides an opportunity for potential donors to be recognized for leaving a living legacy to future generations of residents to enjoy and reflect on Newton's heritage."
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About Aureon
Aureon, headquartered in West Des Moines, is a premier technology solution provider with services that meet the robust needs of our diverse business clients. Our technical experts create custom solutions which include connectivity, managed IT, consulting, contact center, UCaaS, data center and emerging technologies to improve productivity and efficiency
About DMACC
DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College) is one of America's top-rated two-year institutions of higher learning. DMACC is dedicated to changing lives by offering an accessible, affordable and outstanding educational experience to students from across Iowa and the nation. Situated in one of the country's most vibrant regions, DMACC is proud to welcome students of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs to a diverse and inclusive College community. DMACC offers 10 career pathways, which encompass more than 220 credit and non-credit programs, degrees and certificates available to students. Each year, DMACC serves approximately 55,000 students across the College's six campuses and seven learning centers and through DMACC Online. Students from every state in the nation and 41 countries now attend DMACC. Our talented graduates excel in the workforce and in life. For more information, please visit dmacc.edu.
Contacts:
- Tara Connolly, Executive Director of the DMACC Foundation, (515) 964-644, [email protected]
- Lisa Schmitz, DMACC Public Relations Specialist, (515) 964-6813, [email protected]