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Soka University of America's Third Annual Peace Gala Exceeds $1 Million Goal
Tony Award-Winning Composer Duncan Sheik Mesmerizes Audience With Score From "Spring Awakening"

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Oct. 29, 2007 04:48 PM
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ALISO VIEJO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/29/07 -- Soka University of America (SUA) announced that its Third Annual Peace Gala, Celebrating a Vision of Peace, held at the scenic university campus in Aliso Viejo on October 13, 2007, exceeded its goal of $1 million, with a net benefit of approximately $825,000 going directly to SUA students via the Scholarship Endowment. Nearly 560 guests experienced an evening of elegance, culminating in a breathtaking musical performance by Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik. The concert featured the haunting music from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, "Spring Awakening," and other selections. Sheik was accompanied by a string section which included talented SUA and UCI student musicians. Poet, lyricist and fellow Tony-winner of "Spring Awakening" Steven Sater was also on hand as a special guest.

By popular demand, Patrick Duffy, best known for his role as Bobby Ewing on TV's "Dallas," returned for the third consecutive year as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. DawnMarie Kotsonis led a lively auction, contributing nearly $124,000 to the evening's total proceeds, including a Sorrel River Ranch Getaway with Private Jet purchased for $20,000; and two guitars signed by Duncan Sheik that were acquired for $40,000 each.

"We are truly appreciative of the unfailing generosity and loyalty of our donors and sponsors," said SUA President Daniel Y. Habuki. "SUA is extremely fortunate to be supported by those who recognize and understand the importance of an education based on the principles of peace, human rights and the sanctity of life. Their contributions open the door for many students who may not otherwise have had the opportunity to come from around the world to participate in SUA's unique educational experience."

The annual event is held to raise funds to provide scholarships for Soka University students. A unique aspect of the university's curriculum requires that all students participate in a semester of study-abroad during their junior year, for which they receive academic credit equivalent to four courses. SUA was the first college in the nation to require this semester-long study-abroad experience, which is included in the cost of tuition. This requirement reflects SUA's educational philosophy of creating relevance for students between their classroom study and the world around them.

"Meeting so many of the students was just short of overwhelming for Linda and me," said Luis Nieves of the Luis and Linda Nieves Family Foundation which supports several academic and student programs on campus. "Such enthusiasm, genuine sincerity, and heartfelt appreciation were a wonder to behold. We were, and are, so moved, and ever more deeply appreciative of having such an opportunity in this life to support those students from behind the scenes

Editors Quick Notes:
WHO:     Soka University of America
WHAT:    Third Annual Peace Conference, Celebrating a Vision of Peace.
WHEN:    Saturday, October 13, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Underwriters reception,
         cocktails, 7:30 p.m. dinner
WHERE:   Soka University of America - 1 University Drive, Aliso
         Viejo, CA 92656
WHY:     To provide scholarships for Soka University students
TICKETS: $300 individual, table sponsorships ranging from $5,000
         to $100,000

Soka University is open to top students of all races, nationalities and religions. About half of SUA's students have come from the United States and half from more than 30 other countries. Soka University's Aliso Viejo campus opened in 2001, and was accredited in 2005 by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Soka University has graduated three classes, with students admitted to such prestigious graduate schools as Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Stanford, Columbia, NYU, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine and USC. For more information, please visit www.soka.edu.

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