University of North Texas

The 2011 Emerald Ball goes Gatsby will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Belo Mansion, Dallas. The proceeds from the Emerald Ball will increase the Emerald Eagle Scholars endowment fund. The scholarship makes it possible for talented and committed Texas high school students who need financial assistance to attend college.

Emerald Ball 2011:

• When – Saturday, Feb. 19
• Where – The Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas
• Dress – Black tie
• Cost - $200 per person
• RSVP - by Feb. 7

Ball details

• Cocktails at 6 p.m.
• Seated dinner at 7 p.m.
• Dancing after dinner to the music of the UNT Jazz Repertory Ensemble
• Tours of the Belo Mansion conducted by Emerald Eagle Scholars
• Complimentary valet parking
• For your convenience, a coach is available to take you to and from the event. The coach departs from the Athletic Ticket Office at Fouts Field at 5 p.m. and departs from the Belo Mansion at 10 p.m. Reservations required. Please e-mail Jasmine Lee or call 940-565-4851.

The Emerald Eagle Scholars program is founded on three philosophical pillars – financial support, academic success and campus connection. It is available to incoming, fully admitted freshmen from Texas households with an annual income of $40,000 or less.

The need-based financial aid program is funded by donations and a combination of federal, state and institutional funds, including proceeds from the annual Emerald Ball. The program has been enormously successful, welcoming more than 1,200 scholars so far and enjoying a freshman retention rate of more than 80 percent.

• Make reservations to the ball.

To become a sponsor of the 2011 Emerald Ball, e-mail Pat King or call 940-565-3687. 

Pictured below are Emerald Eagle Scholars at the 2010 Emerald Ball.