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Closing Southampton College to "Laugh It Up"
With Long Island Comedians
Southampton College and local comedian Evan Wecksell announce free
comedy event for students and faculty on Monday, April 25 at Wood Hall
as school prepares to end its undergraduate programs in June.
SOUTHAMPTON, New York (PRWEB) April 9, 2005 – With Southampton College
only weeks away from ending its undergraduate programs for financial
reasons, there is not much to smile about on the Long Island
University campus. However, the school’s Department of Student
Activites and Long Island comedian Evan Wecksell are looking to change
that. On Monday, April 25 at Wood Hall, Wecksell headlines “Laugh It
Up,” a free comedy event to boost the morale and tickle the funny bone
of the Southampton community.
“Last fall, I saw an article about the school’s situation and had to
do something,” Wecksell said. “These students still care about the
school and as long as the doors are open they deserve to be
entertained.”
Given’s the school financial situation, Wecksell volunteered
his time to do the show, and then asked some other Long Island
comedians to do the same. Response was overwhelmingly positive as the
funny volunteers included Billy Bingo, also a retired New York City
firefighter, WBLI’s Will Vought and Joe DeVito.
"It's
wonderful that there are comedians like Evan Wecksell who are willing
to donate their time and talents for the students and staff of
Southampton College,” says Tara McCarthy, Director of Student
Activities. “Evan not only volunteered but recruited others to join
him in this endeavor. We are grateful for the generosity and look
forward to the performance.”
Last year, Long Island University (LIU) announced the closing of its
undergraduate programs on the Southampton campus. The LIU Board noted
that Southampton College has a 77 million-dollar debt, and the deficit
is draining LIU’s other campuses at CW Post and Brooklyn. Despite the
school’s attempts to raise money, increase enrollment and ask for
faculty givebacks, all efforts have been unsuccessful.
Southampton College was established in 1963 by Long Island University
at the invitation, and with the financial support, of community
leaders of eastern Long Island. The College grew quickly during the
mid 1960s and soon established a national reputation for its Marine
Science program. Using the Long Island University Plan, a program that
emphasizes close and continuing guidance for each student, the College
focuses on small class size with informal, congenial faculty-student
relationships.
“Laugh It Up” takes place on Monday, April 25 at 9:00 PM at
Southampton College’s The Cove in Wood Hall. Southampton College is
located at 239 Montauk Highway, Southampton, NY 11968. The show is
free for all Southampton students and faculty. Scheduled to perform
are Evan Wecksell, Billy Bingo, Joe DeVito, Danny Leavy, Tom Kelly and
Will Vought.
About Evan Wecksell:
Stand-up Comedian and Singer/Songwriter Evan Wecksell is the freshest
young talent to emerge out of New York’s most notorious comedy clubs
and is often compared to comedic superstars Adam Sandler and Stephen
Lynch. Evan’s quick wit and interpersonal skills combined with his
talent for physical comedy make this three-time Long Island Laff-Off
finalist an engaging and hysterical performer. Currently, Evan is
touring the greater Los Angeles area in support of his first CD
release “Live at the Bitter End.” For more information on Evan
Wecksell please visit
www.EvanWecksell.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Evan Wecksell Booking
516-637-5956
Booking @ EvanWecksell.com
www.EvanWecksell.com |
