Saint Mary's University Centennial Gala

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You’re invited to join the celebration of a century!

RED CARPET CENTENNIAL GALA

Saturday, June 22, 2013
Six o’clock p.m.
Winona campus of Saint Mary’s University

This once-in-a-century gala culminates the year-long Centennial Celebration and launches the second century of Saint Mary’s University.

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For questions, call 507-457-6609

The evening includes:
4:30 p.m. Mass at Saint Thomas More Chapel - Bishop John M. Quinn, celebrant
Elegant, red carpet welcome and cocktail reception
Live music by The John Paulson Big Band
Exquisite, four-course dinner

     

Red Carpet Hosts

Event Emcee


Rachel Nee Hall
Emmy® Nominated
Producer and
Director (DGA)

Jeff Richards
Veteran Marketing
and Branding
Specialist

Bill Lunn ’87
News anchor of
KSTP-TV in
the Twin Cities
 
 

Special Recognitions

Two special recognitions will honor the profound influence of the Christian Brothers on Saint Mary’s

Brother Álvaro Rodríguez Echeverría, the order’s Superior General, will accept a Centennial Award on behalf of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Brother Larry Schatz, Visitor, will accept a Centennial Award on behalf of the Midwest District of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
 
   

Heritage Award


The university’s Heritage Award will be given to Mike ’62 and Joette Gostomski of Winona, whose generous lifetime philanthropy has significantly transformed Saint Mary’s University.
 
 

Entertainment

  The John Paulson Big Band,  comprised of area music educators and outstanding soloists from the Twin Cities, will get the party started during the cocktail reception Music and dancing caps the evening, with entertainment provided by Nicholas David (finalist on NBC’s The Voice) and his band
 
 

Fireworks

A fireworks extravaganza will light the campus and incorporate a portion of the “Centennial Suite” of commissioned music pieces
 

Make your reservation online

 
  • $100 per person
  • Guests registered for any other All-School Reunion events will receive a $25 discount.
  • We will celebrate in the Gostomski Fieldhouse on the Winona Campus, transformed for this special evening.
  • Valet Parking available, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
 

Attendee list

 
Date: 6/22/2013
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Winona campus

WINONA
Alumni Relations
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #21
Winona, MN 55987-1399

phone: (507) 457-1499
toll-free: (800) 635-5987
alumni@smumn.edu

TWIN CITIES
Alumni Relations
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403-4403

phone: (612) 238-4517
toll-free: (866) 437-2788
sgppalumni@smumn.edu