The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is hosting its inaugural Utah dinner and auction, Safety At Sunset, on November 2nd, 2024, in honor of Lauren Jennifer McCluskey, a University of Utah student-athlete tragically murdered in 2018. The event, brought to you by our title sponsor, law firm Parker and McConkie, aims to bring together community members, supporters, and advocates to raise awareness and funds for campus safety initiatives, featuring speakers, an auction, and opportunities for attendees to engage with each other and the Foundation's ongoing projects and campaigns.
The highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Lauren McCluskey Award for Distinguished Response to Josh Mankiewicz, a renowned correspondent for DatelineNBC. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to improving safety on college campuses and supporting victims of crime through their professional and personal efforts. Josh Mankiewicz has exemplified journalistic integrity and advocacy for justice throughout his career, using his platform to uncover truth and share impactful stories that have positively impacted countless lives.
By attending Safety At Sunset, guests will not only be supporting a vital cause but also celebrating the legacy of Lauren McCluskey and the tireless efforts of individuals like Josh Mankiewicz who are working towards a safer society.
About the Lauren McCluskey Foundation:
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is a non-profit organization established in honor of Lauren Jennifer McCluskey, a University of Utah student-athlete who was tragically murdered by a man she briefly dated in 2018. The foundation’s mission is to empower students, athletes, and institutions to improve the response to victims of relationship violence on college campuses. They provide resources and education to students and Universities, advocate for campus-safety-related policy changes, and drive on-going research towards solutions to better manage the issue of relationship violence on college campuses.
About Josh Mankiewicz:
Josh Mankiewicz is a correspondent for Dateline NBC, the longest running primetime show in NBC history, where he has reported on a wide range of stories, including breaking news, investigative reports, and news analysis, since joining the show in 1995. He has covered notable stories such as the O.J. Simpson bronco chase, Jonestown massacre, and Jon Benet Ramsey investigation, and has also championed an examination into television news' coverage of high-profile missing person cases. Prior to joining Dateline, Mankiewicz worked as a correspondent for Fox Broadcasting Company's Front Page, KCAL-TV in Los Angeles, WCBS-TV in New York, and ABC News, where he covered various elections, politics, and international assignments, including reporting on Capitol Hill and traveling with presidential campaigns.
