{"id":42830,"date":"2024-03-12T13:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=42830"},"modified":"2024-03-12T13:00:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T17:00:21","slug":"seu-link-program-to-hold-fashion-show-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/03\/12\/seu-link-program-to-hold-fashion-show-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"SEU Link Program to Hold Fashion Show Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southeastern University\u2019s (SEU) post-secondary transitional program for young adult students with mild intellectual disabilities, SEU Link, will be hosting a fashion show fundraiser, \u201cSEU on the Runway.\u201d The event will feature the designs of Link program alumna Aarushi Pratap and will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 6 p.m. in the Welcome Center\u2019s Lake Bonny Room on SEU\u2019s main campus in Lakeland.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Aarushi-new.jpg?resize=600%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42831\" style=\"width:436px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Aarushi-new.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Aarushi-new.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SEU on the Runway will include members of the university\u2019s community modeling a new line of Pratap\u2019s one-of-a-kind clothing designs, inspired by her faith journey and experiences as a student at SEU.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General admission for the event is $50 per person and $125 for VIP seating. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for mingling, and hors d\u2019oeuvres will be served. The show will begin at 6:45 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All proceeds from the event will go directly toward the SEU Link program to support its expansion, sustainability and future initiatives. The goal of the program is to prepare students for the transition from high school to adulthood by increasing independence and employability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pratap graduated from the Link program in 2022 and is a fashion designer known for her unique and whimsical prints that blend contemporary style with vintage concepts. Pratap\u2019s designs have been featured in shows such as Tampa Bay Fashion Week. In addition, she contributed to the logo design for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Pratap has been designing and crafting clothes since she was 13 years old.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To register for the event,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.3c-2F4XrDfQznfqZh-2BHPzbo8t-2FJqCLKYBXgTIQoPdcf-2BmRQ14Q5BBmc5J9osGF6GUh-2BNrimVdEXZ0wdTLp0VnQqg-3D-3DU7t6_lfLuj-2BQ83kOOF-2BIWeQAJbYyqrLt-2BdYXUjNaMWO8Bl34WZXHYk829Ik2slf3MUkFZtbruycPSWHTw5-2B-2B-2BGlKd1dVF01AO1AonbzTJyzbn-2Br8FHh6X0XOEIiqsktgeX70DZx8YI2jTQyCdJsqXGyDWTsb-2BjXQny7Jh6-2BdQzyCu7LHknlO3GJQx40cExy-2BNUGNLnamcjQ9yY1VuBfWgXuA5kQsLBGVtpea0FSSQ17qhdb0PbVL6xJ-2BS3U-2BafJdio0O6s75ehsbTbS6dwg34mOKWq5PBG8qJ2-2BaD0IAekueSncEw7D6bIxBhrhgAsnUbjKl92rz2sp37IkrwMvVQZP9xAwIsApRzN5PH6OrtxUmdS1x5RVh8iwmVXhHjnJFUn5qH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsorship opportunities are also available. If interested, please contact Senior Engagement Officer Tammy Butler at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tlbutler@seu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tlbutler@seu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 863.667.5501.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This release is also available on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.3c-2F4XrDfQznfqZh-2BHPzbo-2FoTl8ZTcig6wsPIttY3kjqGjzZzBWgStDLgi0Krjkk5FcoYUfGGxuG6tozRlR4jOyxCg3cEwjUGR5vcFQizguw-3DVN9Z_lfLuj-2BQ83kOOF-2BIWeQAJbYyqrLt-2BdYXUjNaMWO8Bl34WZXHYk829Ik2slf3MUkFZtbruycPSWHTw5-2B-2B-2BGlKd1dVF01AO1AonbzTJyzbn-2Br8FHh6X0XOEIiqsktgeX70DZx8YI2jTQyCdJsqXGyDWTsb-2BjXQny7Jh6-2BdQzyCu7LHknlO3GJQx40cExy-2BNUGNLnamcjQ9yY1VuBfWgXuA5kQsLBGVtpea0FSSQ17qhdb1kUnWMpXPDPyxpgA-2FSjDprob405SBnCTVPIUHhzhLh0GPHyFyd029zGebIRQKLyg-2FeN0a9TdzgXXXSa8Cn97f5HYLvk1jBpmMp-2Fts-2Fg2aB9brnEu51T76aUNs4uEl3nVYglagoZedGhjWCcYX-2FjP3U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the SEU Blog.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About SEU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southeastern University (SEU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning. Founded in 1935 and located in the Central Florida community of Lakeland, SEU offers more than 100 degree programs including associate, bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, and doctoral degrees. SEU\u2019s reach expands beyond the Lakeland campus, with a comprehensive online learning program and more than 200 partner site programs worldwide. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.x8fJXEXoHgEFqD8uRhYyGBH-2B3lASr4pdMuEuIGg40YU-3Dz2r__lfLuj-2BQ83kOOF-2BIWeQAJbYyqrLt-2BdYXUjNaMWO8Bl34WZXHYk829Ik2slf3MUkFZtbruycPSWHTw5-2B-2B-2BGlKd1dVF01AO1AonbzTJyzbn-2Br8FHh6X0XOEIiqsktgeX70DZx8YI2jTQyCdJsqXGyDWTsb-2BjXQny7Jh6-2BdQzyCu7LHknlO3GJQx40cExy-2BNUGNLnamcjQ9yY1VuBfWgXuA5kQsLBGVtpea0FSSQ17qhdb3ezvpXxcV3E54Lo0Oa6WCxi7HPkNB3nQTN60yufh1dO3FJyMpUSD8WvExW3-2FdF2bO8VHQgRxQixHlelsOEjbJx2p6Hrx9TVbPGAiQqamM52S3t4JWlnRDMuHLGONlazAgi4niGrxKrIlE7beQuIj2S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEU.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southeastern University\u2019s (SEU) post-secondary transitional program for young adult students with mild intellectual disabilities, SEU Link, will be hosting a fashion show fundraiser, \u201cSEU on the Runway.\u201d The event will&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42831,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"0","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"wpai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"dois","default_image_id":71799,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[33],"tags":[7793],"class_list":["post-42830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-seu-news","tag-seu-link-program-to-hold-fashion-show-fundraiser"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42830"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42830\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}