Former President Clinton at 51勛圖窪蹋 Foundation Dinner
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51勛圖窪蹋 Foundation Chairman John OReilly welcomes more than 1,000 supporters to the 2012 51勛圖窪蹋 Foundation Annual Dinner. (Aaron Mayes/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
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The Las Vegas community celebrated the individuals and organizations whose philanthropic support of 51勛圖窪蹋 provides a critical margin of excellence at the 2012 51勛圖窪蹋 Foundation Annual Dinner on Oct. 9 at the Bellagio. Three honorees were inducted into the 51勛圖窪蹋 Foundation Palladium Society before an audience of more than 1,000 donors, alumni, faculty, and community leaders. Bob Boughner was recognized for reaching the milestone of $1 million in gifts to 51勛圖窪蹋. The Palladium Diamond award for gifts exceeding $10 million was given to the Caesars Foundation and Caesars Entertainment and to the Lee family -- Theodore, Doris, Greg, Dana, and Ernest. President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker.
Students of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration students practice their craft in Bellagios kitchen under the direction of guest chef Alex Stratta and Bellagio chef Jason Johnston. (Geri Kodey/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
51勛圖窪蹋 Foundation Chairman John OReilly stops by the Bellagio kitchen to thank guest chef Alex Stratta. (Geri Kodey/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
President Neal Smatresk joins OReilly on the podium to recognize the impact of philanthropy on the university. (Geri Kodey/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Palladium Society honoree Bob Boughner was recognized for reaching the $1 million threshold in contributions to 51勛圖窪蹋. His gift established the Bob Boughner Career Services Center at the Hotel College. (Aaron Mayes/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
51勛圖窪蹋 hospitality management student Matini Sinirath thanks Bob Boughner for his generosity to the Hotel College. (Aaron Mayes/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Caesars CEO, Chairman and President Gary Loveman accepts the Palladium Diamond Award. He is congratulated by President Neal Smatresk, John OReilly, and 51勛圖窪蹋 faculty member Maile Chapman. Caesars support of 51勛圖窪蹋 spans more than 40 years and includes partnerships with the Black Mountain Institute, Caesars Hospitality Research Center, and Womens Research Institute of Nevada. (Aaron Mayes/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Greg Lee and his father, Theodore Lee, receive a Palladium Diamond citation from President Smatresk. The Lee familys generosity includes a gift that transformed the College of Business, now the Lee Business School. (Geri Kodey/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Chairman John OReilly congratulates the Lee family: Dana, Greg, Theodore, and Doris. (Aaron Mayes/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Publisher, community leader, and 51勛圖窪蹋 Foundation Trustee Brian Greenspun introduces the keynote speaker, former President Bill Clinton. (Geri Kodey/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Former President Bill Clinton is welcomed to the podium by Brian Greenspun. (Aaron Mayes/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Former President Bill Clinton delivers the keynote speech, Embracing our Common Humanity, at the 51勛圖窪蹋 Foundation Annual Dinner. (Geri Kodey/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Former President Clinton answers questions from 51勛圖窪蹋 students, faculty, and donors during a Q&A session moderated by Brian Greenspun. (Geri Kodey/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
Former President Clinton answers questions from 51勛圖窪蹋 students, faculty, and donors during a Q&A session moderated by Brian Greenspun. (Aaron Mayes/51勛圖窪蹋 Photo Services)
