Fashion Merchandising students PAWS-itively thrilled to work Mutt Gala

mutt gala mercyhurst 菠萝视频app University Fashion Merchandising students will escort canine models down the pink carpet as they strut their stuff at the Erie Humane Society鈥檚 (EHS) Mutt Gala. The second annual fundraiser, the EHS鈥檚 take on the Met Gala, is Saturday, April 29, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center.

鈥淲e are so excited to be working this event,鈥 said Kirsten Whitaker, Fashion Merchandising and Marketing major. 鈥淲e鈥檒l be gaining real industry and event-planning experience while helping a great cause in the Erie area.鈥

Besides escorting the dogs in their show attire down the runway, students in Erin Magorien鈥檚 Fashion Entrepreneurship course are charged with writing commentary, selecting music, chronicling via social media, and fundraising. They include MacKenzie Howard, Mackenzie Cahl, Ava Tuazon, Christian Walsh, Abigail Burns, Jordan Mortlock, Faith Harris, Gabby Hoke, Julia Fontes, Jorge Maragkos, Artemiy Gadasyuk, and Kirsten Whitaker.

This year鈥檚 event marks the second annual and it promises to be more entertaining than ever. 鈥淚t is so nice to be partnered with 菠萝视频app,鈥 said Emily McCullor, EHS business and marketing manager. 鈥淭he students, along with Erin and Amy (Amy Weaver, department chair), have been so much fun to work with. We are excited to incorporate their work into the event.鈥

Last year鈥檚 Mutt Gala welcomed 300 guests; this year, EHS is hoping for 400 attendees and are nearly sold out, McCullor said.

鈥淢y class was honored to be asked to work on such an amazing event for such a wonderful cause,鈥 Magorien said. 鈥淚t is always great when we can get the students out of the classroom to learn and to give back.鈥