The feature item in Research Western’s Silent Auction and Book Sale to benefit the university’s United Way campaign is a pair of business class tickets from Toronto to Dubai, valued at more than $18,000.
The tickets have been provided by Emirates Airline and your trip must be booked within three months of receipt, for travel within six months from booking.
Bids, beginning at $2,000, can be submitted electronically by adding your name to a distribution list maintained by Antoinette Martin (amartin3@uwo.ca) or by visiting the silent auction in the foyer of the Support Services Building on Tuesday, Dec. 1 between 12-2 p.m. Bids for the Dubai tickets will be accepted between now and close of the overall silent auction.
Other items up for auction include baked goods, plants, gifts and a pair of Via One tickets from London to Montreal, valued at more than $1,000. The passes are valid until October 2010.
The book sale will be held just off the Support Services Building lobby, in room 4184. Books are still being solicited should you wish to clear some space off your shelves in time for the holiday season. Please contact Dana Lowry (dlowry2@uwo.ca) with any donations.