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href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\">RSVP by Nov. 13<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"#sponsors\">Event Sponsors<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group hero-narrative is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><link rel=\"preload\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/wp-includes\/blocks\/paragraph\/style.min.css?ver=7.1.2\" as=\"style\" onload=\"this.onload=null;this.rel='stylesheet'\"><noscript><link rel='stylesheet' id='wp-block-paragraph-css' href='https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/wp-includes\/blocks\/paragraph\/style.min.css?ver=7.1.2' media='all' \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-upper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-lower\"><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/\" class=\"home\"  >Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/\" class=\"\"  aria-current=\"page\"  >Gala at the Great Hall<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-and-navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav class=\"supernav root\"  aria-label=\"Primary Menu - Gala at the Great Hall\"><div class=\"supernav-current\" data-menuguid=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/wp-json\/mu\/v1\/menu\/gala-at-the-great-hall\"><h2><p  data-menuid=\"1219\" aria-current=\"page\" class=\"parent current-page\"   ><span>Gala at the Great Hall<\/span><\/p><\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\/\" data-menuid=\"2223\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>Register by Nov. 13<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sponsors\" data-menuid=\"2081\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>Event Sponsors<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-top is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t<link rel=\"preload\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/wp-includes\/blocks\/heading\/style.min.css?ver=7.1.2\" as=\"style\" onload=\"this.onload=null;this.rel='stylesheet'\">\n\t\t<noscript><link rel='stylesheet' id='wp-block-heading-css' href='https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/wp-includes\/blocks\/heading\/style.min.css?ver=7.1.2' media='all' \/><\/noscript>\n\t\n<h2 id=\"gala-at-the-great-hall\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gala at the Great Hall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group clearfix is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"save-the-datedec-5-2026-630-pmthe-great-hall\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-big-body\">Save the Date<br><strong>Dec. 5, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.<\/strong><br><strong>The Great Hall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"celebrating-excellence-and-access\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating Excellence and Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default wp-block-paragraph\">In 1933, during the throes of the Great Depression, Monmouth opened its doors as a junior college to offer quality education to local students aspiring to earn a college degree. <strong>Providing deserving students access to higher education, regardless of their economic circumstance, has always been paramount to Monmouth University\u2019s mission<\/strong>. As Monmouth evolved\u2014first into a four-year college in 1956, and ultimately into a nationally ranked university boasting doctoral programs, Division I athletics, and state-of-the-art facilities\u2014our commitment to student access has remained steadfast. With the Excellence. Access. Ambition. campaign now complete, its most important work continues: making a Monmouth education possible for deserving students. The Access Fund helps remove financial barriers and helps students make the most of their time at Monmouth, in the classroom and beyond. Your support of the Gala at the Great Hall sustains that fund, and the students who rely on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"event-details\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This year, please join Monmouth University on Saturday, December 5, for the Gala at the Great Hall. At this time, we will also recognize<strong> <a href=\"#mercers\">Joan D. Mercer and Henry D. Mercer, III \u201987, \u201917HN<\/a><\/strong> as this year\u2019s President\u2019s Medal recipients in honor of their lifelong commitment to the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evening will feature a seated dinner in Monmouth\u2019s marquee building\u2014the Great Hall\u2014a space and setting befitting of such a special evening. We hope you consider joining us for dinner and entertainment provided by <strong>Brian Kirk and the Jirks<\/strong> to help kick off the holiday season while benefiting the Access Fund, which provides scholarship support to students with unmet financial need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\">RSVP<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\/?rsvp=Yes, I would like to secure a sponsorship or a digital ad journal placement for the Gala.\">Secure Your Sponsorship<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<link rel=\"preload\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/wp-includes\/blocks\/spacer\/style.min.css?ver=7.1.2\" as=\"style\" onload=\"this.onload=null;this.rel='stylesheet'\">\n\t\t<noscript><link rel='stylesheet' id='wp-block-spacer-css' href='https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/wp-includes\/blocks\/spacer\/style.min.css?ver=7.1.2' media='all' \/><\/noscript>\n\t\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<link rel=\"preload\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/wp-includes\/blocks\/columns\/style.min.css?ver=7.1.2\" as=\"style\" onload=\"this.onload=null;this.rel='stylesheet'\">\n\t\t<noscript><link rel='stylesheet' id='wp-block-columns-css' href='https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/wp-includes\/blocks\/columns\/style.min.css?ver=7.1.2' media='all' \/><\/noscript>\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns oppColumns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\" id=\"sponsorships\">\n<h2 id=\"sponsorships\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On behalf of President Patrick F. Leahy, thank you for considering a sponsorship supporting the Gala at the Great Hall, in which all proceeds benefit the Access Fund. Your participation in our marquee event of the year will serve as a highly visible vote of confidence in a Monmouth University education, and most importantly, in the students we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For questions related to sponsorship opportunities, please contact <a href=\"mailto:gala@monmouth.edu\">gala@monmouth.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:+17322635400\">732-263-5400<\/a>, and you will be connected with a member of the sponsorship procurement team.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sponsorship is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\/?rsvp=Yes,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20secure%20a%20sponsorship%20or%20a%20digital%20ad%20journal%20placement%20for%20the%20Gala.&amp;tier=Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> | $25,000 &amp; Above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One reserved table for 12 with captain service in prime location; Featured recognition in evening\u2019s remarks; Featured recognition on event marketing materials; Prime event signage; Prime full-screen digital ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sponsorship is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\/?rsvp=Yes,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20secure%20a%20sponsorship%20or%20a%20digital%20ad%20journal%20placement%20for%20the%20Gala.&amp;tier=Summa%20Cum%20Laude\">Summa Cum Laude<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> | $15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One reserved table for 10 with captain service in premier location; Recognition in evening\u2019s remarks; Premier recognition on event website; Premier event signage; Premier full-screen digital ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sponsorship is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\/?rsvp=Yes,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20secure%20a%20sponsorship%20or%20a%20digital%20ad%20journal%20placement%20for%20the%20Gala.&amp;tier=Magna%20Cum%20Laude\">Magna Cum Laude<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> | $10,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One reserved table for 8 in prominent location; Recognition in evening\u2019s remarks; Prominent recognition on event website; Prominent event signage; Prominent full-screen digital ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sponsorship is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\/?rsvp=Yes,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20secure%20a%20sponsorship%20or%20a%20digital%20ad%20journal%20placement%20for%20the%20Gala.&amp;tier=Cum%20Laude\">Cum Laude<\/a><\/strong> | $5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reserved seats for 4; Recognition on event website; Event signage; Full-screen digital ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sponsorship is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\/?rsvp=Yes,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20secure%20a%20sponsorship%20or%20a%20digital%20ad%20journal%20placement%20for%20the%20Gala.&amp;tier=Dean's%20List\">Dean&#8217;s List<\/a><\/strong> | $2,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reserved seats for 2; Recognition on event website; Full-screen digital ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sponsorship is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/gala\/registration\/?rsvp=Yes,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20purchase%20tickets%20to%20attend%20the%20Gala.\">Individual Ticket<\/a><\/strong> | $600<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"digital-ad-journal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Ad Journal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sponsorship wp-block-paragraph\">The Digital Ad Journal will be prominently displayed on the Gala at the Great Hall website, and shared with all Gala guests following the event. 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Mercer and <\/strong><br><strong>Henry D. Mercer, III \u201987, \u201917HN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A graduate of the Class of 1987, Henry has served on the Board of Trustees since 2011, including as Chair from 2014 to 2017, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree in 2017 in recognition of his contributions to the&nbsp;University. Henry also served on the 2019 Presidential Search Committee. Joan has served as a member of the former Monmouth University Library Association and Art Collection Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most recently, Joan and Henry served as co-chairs of the <em>Excellence. Access. Ambition.<\/em>&nbsp;campaign, the most ambitious and successful fundraising effort in the University&#8217;s history. 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