Re: [quizbowl] COLLEGE BOWL CAMPUS PROGRAM SUSPENDED

• From: Jason Luna <nandor1.jason_at_nandor12000.yahoo.invalid>
• Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:56:38 -0700
• Message-ID: <65bebca30806111056s281395f0w9f15ebdc2c9ed458_at_...>

Is a hooray inappropriate, or is it too soon?

-Jason Luna

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 10:13 AM, ewhawkesjr <ewhawkesjr_at_...> wrote:

>   Los Angeles, Calif. (June 3, 2008)—After 31 years of collaboration
> with the Association of College Unions International (ACUI), the
> College Bowl Company is suspending the College Bowl campus program,
> effective immediately. College Bowl will no longer produce question
> packets for campus, regional, and national competitions.
>
> While the program experienced periods of growth throughout its
> history, costs to maintain the program have increased. Although
> changes were made to offset the increasing expenses and avoid raising
> the price for campus participation, the program can no longer sustain
> itself.
>
> "Its history and longevity are a testimony to the positive influence
> College Bowl has had on students and the campus community. College
> Bowl is proud of having established and popularized academic
> competition," College Bowl Company president Richard Reid said. "In
> its current form College Bowl is no longer effective, but the future
> holds bright promise."
>
> ACUI executive director Marsha Herman-Betzen said, "While I am sad to
> see this important program come to an end, I certainly understand the
> realities and economics of producing a program like College Bowl. And
> while this will leave an initial programmatic gap for our regions, I
> believe this change provides an opportunity to try new ideas."
>
> The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge celebrates its 20th anniversary
> March 26-30, 2009 in Orlando, Fla. and continues to be an invaluable
> part of the Historically Black College and University community. ACUI
> will continue to play a major role in that program as an educational
> partner.
>
> Schools that have already placed orders for the 2008-2009 season will
> receive a full refund in the original form of payment. Questions
> should be directed to Frank Gencur at 818-610-8225 x111 or via e-mail
> at frank_at_... <frank%40collegebowl.com>.
>
>  
>


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