CULTURE & TRAVELTaste the Future Reception Raises $285,000 to Benefit the Columbus State FoundationAbout 150 guests participated in the Taste the Future reception on Aug. 15, 2023, at Columbus State Community College’s Downtown campus, raising more than $285,000. Proceeds from the event benefited the Columbus State Foundation, which supports various college initiatives for student success, including scholarships and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Pictured (from left): Cameron Mitchell, Pam Bishop, Patti McMillen and David Miller.Courtesy Columbus State FoundationTanny Crane and Valarie McDanielCourtesy Columbus State FoundationRich Terapak Jr., Rich Terapak Sr., and Terri and Steve MeldrumCourtesy Columbus State FoundationAnne Lopez-Walton and Rich RosenCourtesy Columbus State FoundationBrooke Minto and Terri GehrCourtesy Columbus State FoundationJulie HolbeinCourtesy Columbus State Foundation