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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 22, 2005 -  Contact: Sandra Faux or Joseph Giomboni King’s College Public Relations Office, (570) 208-5958.

KING'S BUSINESS STUDENT JOHN BLEWITT

RECEIVES BETA GAMMA SIGMA SCHOLARSHIP

August 22, 2005 – John Charles Blewitt, a student at King’s College, has been awarded a Beta Gamma Sigma scholarship for his superior performance in the study of business. Blewitt, a senior accounting major, has received a $1,000 scholarship to continue his education in 2005-2006. He is the son of Drs. Charles and Joan Blewitt and resides in Kingston.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society for AACSB International– The Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business. Beta Gamma Sigma annually extends Society membership to the best and brightest students from AACSB accredited business programs. The King’s College collegiate chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been recognized as a Premier Chapter for its superior level of membership acceptance and promotional activities.

Scholarship recipients are student members of Beta Gamma Sigma and represent the top percentage of students within business programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Of the more than 1,400 institutions with degree programs in business, only 419 have been accredited by AACSB and have chapters of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Pictured at the Beta Gamma Sigma scholarship presentation at King’s William G. McGowan School of Business are, from left: Cheryl O’Hara, assistant professor of marketing; Rev. Thomas O’Hara, C.S.C., president; John Charles Blewitt, scholarship recipient; and Rev. Jack Ryan, C.S.C., director, Willliam G. McGowan School of Business.

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