New College’s 42nd Clambake Set for November 4

September 3, 2021 – Sarasota

New College of Florida will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of its annual Scholarship Clambake, hosted by the New College Foundation, on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 6 p.m. The event will take place on the New College bayfront beside College Hall, 5800 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota. All ticket proceeds benefit student scholarships. Tickets start at $250, and sponsorships are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.ncf.edu/alumni-and-friends/clambake/ or call 941-487-4800.

MaryAnne Young, executive director of the New College Foundation, stresses the pivotal role of New College’s scholarships. Young notes that scholarships are essential to attracting outstanding students from around the region, the nation, and the world and providing them with a truly exceptional liberal arts education. 

 “While New College is public, state funding covers only a portion of the cost of maintaining our status as a national leader in education, says Young. “Our scholarship program closes the gap, and it makes it all possible.”

According to Young, the New College Foundation provides more than $2 million for student scholarships, faculty and student research, academic excellence, and campus enhancements. “Clambake has been a very successful way to help empower this life-changing effort,” she says. “Guests can invest in the future of New College, while hearing from our exceptional students and faculty and enjoying a breathtaking sunset and inspired feast.” 

She adds that guests will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Patricia Okker, New College’s new president. “We can’t wait to introduce Dr. Okker to our community during this very special event.”

Featuring cocktails at sunset, New England fare and a live auction, Clambake has been one of Sarasota’s most popular philanthropic events for more than four decades.