Event Launches the Maryville University Coalition to End Interpersonal Violence

ST. LOUIS, MO (11/02/2010)(readMedia)-- Maryville University's Center for Civic Engagement and Democracy celebrates the launch of the Maryville Coalition to End Interpersonal Violence from 6:30-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, with a performance by the St. Louis Women's Chorale in the Auditorium. The event will include a wine and cheese reception and a silent auction presented by M*PWR (Maryville Promoting Women's Rights).

Net proceeds will be donated to the St. Louis Women's Chorale and the Weinman Shelter. The Coalition is a partnership of University faculty, staff and students and its diverse St. Louis community partners. The St. Louis Women's Chorale performs a repertoire of music for women, about women and by women. The Weinman Shelter provides a safe haven for women and children fleeing violent homes. At present, St. Louis County has only 50 beds available for such families.

Tickets are $5 at the door for participants who register online and free to Maryville students with an ID.

Online registration closes Nov. 5; please bring in-person payment in cash.

For more information, contact the Center for Civic Engagement and Democracy: 314.572.9649.

About Maryville University

Founded in 1872, Maryville University is a four-year, private university located in west St. Louis County. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's Best Colleges in the Regional Universities – Midwest category, Maryville University students may choose from 50 academic programs, including degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Among recent graduates, 82 percent are employed or attending graduate school. More than 16,000 Maryville alumni work and live in the St. Louis region.

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