On Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 the Center for Global Understanding (CGU) will hosted a fundraising dinner with entertainment by Ernie Haase + Signature Sound at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center at 6:30 pm. Ernie Haase + Signature Sound is a Grammy-Nominated, GMA Dove Award Winning, and a radio favorite in the United States and internationally.The fundraising dinner provided the opportunity for local businesses and members of the community to donate and become educated about the CGU.
All proceeds from the dinner and concert went to fulfill the mission of the CGU, which is to promote cultural awareness both locally and abroad.The dinner honored CGU founder, Jay Harris as well as showcased some of the projects the CGU has accomplished. In addition, the CGU presented an endowment to South Plains College to be used for dual credit programs and issuing various other gifts.
On Thursday, November 12th, the Center for Global Understanding held their Holiday Inspirations concert at the City Bank Auditorium at 7 pm, featuring Ernie Haase + Signature Sound. This was the second annual concert to be hosted by the CGU.
The Mission of CGU is to promote cultural awareness and understanding here and abroad
