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At the college\u2019s inaugural Community Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 4, hundreds of attendees gathered to hear a report on a stellar year and honor the Wilsons for their philanthropic efforts in North County and beyond.<\/p>\n

Pictured above, left to right: Palomar College Foundation Board Chair-Elect Pete Rogers; Foundation Executive Director Stacy Rungaitis; 2018 Comet Award recipient Bob Wilson; Palomar College Superintendent\/President Dr. Joi Lin Blake; and Foundation Chair John Masson.<\/em><\/p>\n

ESCONDIDO, CA (December 4, 2018) \u2014\u00a0Three hundred of North County\u2019s civic, industry and community leaders gathered at the California Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 4 for the inaugural Palomar College Community Showcase. During the event, college officials reported on a variety of exciting initiatives, programs and events from the past year on campus, and presented local philanthropist Bob Wilson with the 2018 Comet Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a lot to be proud of at Palomar College,\u201d said Superintendent\/President Dr. Joi Lin Blake. \u201cFrom increasing enrollment to opening beautiful new facilities to pursuing equity for our diverse student population, 2018 has been a banner year for Palomar. We\u2019re thrilled to share these highlights with you, and to thank you for supporting the college in our mission to provide quality higher education. We are truly \u2018Better Together.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Accepting the Comet Award, Wilson reflected on his lifetime in North County, beginning with a primary education just a few miles away from Palomar College. Today, he has become one of Palomar\u2019s most ardent supporters, donating $400,000 for the construction of the newly-unveiled Anita & Stan Maag Food & Nutrition Center at the San Marcos campus.<\/p>\n

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Bob Wilson accepts the 2018 Comet Award from Palomar College Foundation Executive Director Stacy Rungaitis.<\/p><\/div>\n

Wilson also shared some scenes from his recent trip to Chico, where he met with victims of the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, CA, and personally delivered $1,000 checks to all 980 students and 105 staff of Paradise High School\u2014a $1.1 million donation weeks after the fire.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey say money cannot buy happiness,\u201d Wilson said, reflecting on the personal benefits of his philanthropy. \u201cStanding before you is the happiest guy on the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Community Showcase closed with a drone demonstration by Palomar College professor Wing Cheung and two of his students, who flew a drone overhead through the banquet hall to illustrate the capabilities of the technology, in which Palomar has become an educational leader during the last two years.<\/p>\n

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Laura Gropen, Public Affairs, lgropen@palomar.edu, 760-744-1150 x2152
\nTom Pfingsten, Public Affairs, tpfingsten@palomar.edu, 760-744-1150 x2960<\/p>\n

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