Inaugural Gala for Dr. Jack R. Warner

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Friday, November 15, 2024

President Jack R. Warner on stage at podium

΢Ȧ and the Presidential Inaugural Committee cordially invite you to attend the Inaugural Gala celebrating Dr. Jack R. Warner, eleventh President of ΢Ȧ.

Support President Warner, Support ΢Ȧ's Momentum

Celebrate the inauguration of ΢Ȧ’s eleventh president, Dr. Jack R. Warner, at the Inaugural Gala on November 15, 2024. Gala guests will enjoy a special evening that includes signature cocktails, sit-down dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and much more.

Event Details

Join us on Friday, November 15 for this joyous celebration. Individual gala tickets are $150 and the attire is formal, with black tie optional. Please RSVP by October 21.

  • 5:30 pm Cocktail Hour
  • 6:45 pm Dinner
  • ΢Ȧ Recreation Center

The Hilton Providence is offering to guests attending inaugural events at ΢Ȧ. Please reference “΢Ȧ Inauguration Block rates” if calling to reserve. 

Gala accommodations for disabilities are available upon request, with 72 hours’ notice. Please call 401-456-8460 to make a request. 

Calling for Sponsors

We invite individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations and others to help celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Jack R. Warner as ΢Ȧ’s eleventh president by serving as sponsors for our inaugural events. A heartfelt thank you to our current sponsors!

Available Sponsorship Packages

Your contribution to the gala will receive the following benefits:

For more information about becoming a sponsor or the benefits associated with underwriting portions of our inaugural events, please contact us about sponsorship or call Development Officer Chloe Finn directly.

  • Recognition on the Gala Brochure
  • Small gift of Appreciation
  • 2 tickets
  • Recognition on Gala website, on social media, and at event 
  • 2 tickets
  • Recognition on Gala website, on social media, and at event
  • 5 tickets (half of a table)
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Recognition during event as a Silver Level Sponsor
  • Recognition on Gala website, on social media, and at event
  • 5 tickets (half of a table)
  • 5 tickets to VIP Reception before event with opportunity to engage with keynote speaker
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Recognition during event as a Gold Level Sponsor
  • Recognition on Gala website, on social media, and at event
  • 10 tickets (1 full table) (preferred seating)
  • 10 tickets to VIP Reception before event with opportunity to engage with keynote speaker
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Recognition during event as a Platinum Level Sponsor
  • Recognition on Gala website, on social media, and at event
  • 20 tickets (2 full tables) (preferred seating)
  • 20 tickets to VIP Reception before event with opportunity to engage with keynote speaker
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Recognition during event as a Diamond Level Sponsor
  • Name/logo on the invitation (depending on printing deadlines)
  • Level includes admittance to all Inaugural Events
  • Recognition on Gala website, on social media, and at event
  • Opportunity to speak for up to 3 minutes at event
  • Company’s marketing materials on each table
  • 20 tickets (2 full tables) (preferred seating)
  • 20 tickets to VIP Reception before event with opportunity to engage with keynote speaker
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Recognition during event as an Elite Level Sponsor
  • Name/logo on the invitation (depending on printing deadlines)
  • Luncheon and college tour for 2 guests with President Warner

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Your generosity means opportunity and hope for our students, our institution, and our state. Thank You!

Diamond medal icon

Diamond – $25,000

The ΢Ȧ Foundation

Platinum medal icon

Platinum – $10,000

Advanced Production & Design • Dimeo Construction Company • Mark & Pam Mancini • Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling Co. • ΢Ȧ Athletics • ΢Ȧ Student Government • WPRI Channel 12

Gold Medal icon

Gold – $5,000

President John Nazarian • John J. Smith Jr. • Rhode Island Monthly

Silver medal icon

Silver – $2,500

Adler Pollock & Sheehan • Amica Insurance • Bank of America • BankRI • Community College of Rhode Island • Dr. Valerie Endress • Gilbane Construction Company • Government Strategies • Paul and Linda Harrington • Merrill Lynch • Providence Performing Arts Center • Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation • Holly & Charlie Shadoian

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Bronze – $1,000

American Federation of Teachers of ΢Ȧ (AFT) • Antranig Avakian • Centerville Bank • Roderick DaSilva • Timothy DelGiudice • Fidelity Investments • Clark Greene • Paul Harrington • Dr. Dana and Kathy Mohler-Faria• Derek Niklas • Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP • Preston & Amelia Rogers • Saccoccio & Associates • Eric Shoen • George Nee & Anne Sliney – AFL CIO • Barbara Smith • Joyce Stevos • Donald Tencher • Alan Tenreiro • USI Insurance Services

Burgundy medal icon

Burgundy – $500

Bryan Baldwin • Arthur B. Campbell • CARE New England • Anne Ciresi • Dr. Carol Cummings • Dias Lapalme & Martin LLP • Dr. Justin DiLibero • Arthur Dulik • Eileen T. Farley • Kevin Fitta • Fogo De Chao • Pete Gaynor • Jenifer Giroux • Pierette Kelly • Natalie Major • Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier and Daniel Messier • Dr. Gary M. Penfield • Dr. Sara Phillips • Professional Staff Association of ΢Ȧ • Dr. Marianne Raimondo • Mathies Santos • Dr. Gabriela Torres

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΢Ȧ Foundation

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College Events and Engagement

College Events and Engagement is a team of experienced event professionals available as a resource to on-campus and community event organizers.

Eric Shoen

Eric T. Shoen

Executive Director

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Amelia Rogers

Amelia Rogers

Director of College Events and Engagement