Sunday, April 6, 2025
STOCKTON/University President Joe Bertolino checks out some of the produce grown at the Stockton Sustainabilty Farm during last year's benefit gala.
Stockton University’s premier fundraising is returning home after two decades.
The Stockton University Foundation Scholarship Benefit Gala will be held 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26, in the university’s Campus Center in Galloway Township.
“This is more than a gala, it’s a homecoming,” university President Joe Bertolino said. “Returning to campus is a powerful way to honor Stockton’s history, invest in the next generation of students and highlight the beauty and spirit of our university.”
Since its inception, the benefit gala has raised more than $5 million to support scholarships for Stockton students. The Benefit Gala Endowed Scholarship Fund provides essential financial support for Stockton students, ensuring that future generations have access to a transformative education.
“The Foundation Board of Directors decided to bring the gala back to campus as a meaningful way to reconnect with our roots and enhance the impact we can through scholarships,” Special Events Chairwoman Gayle Gross said. “It’s a reflection of the board’s commitment to supporting the university’s mission and creating opportunities for deserving students.”
Guests will enjoy a top-shelf cocktail reception, featuring carving stations, a raw bar, a pasta station and desserts. Between dancing and dining, guests can capture memories at a photo booth, take a chance on the 50/50 raffle and enjoy interactive experiences with faculty and staff.
Guests will engage with student- and faculty-led activities from each academic school, including:
“Year after year, we see how the Stockton community comes together at the Benefit Gala to change students’ lives through scholarships,” said Ken Calemmo, chief operating officer with Cooper Levenson. “We are honored to be a part of this meaningful tradition and continue investing in Stockton’s future.”
Top sponsors include International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 351, the Stockton University Foundation Board of Directors, Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law, Dr. Howard and Gayle Gross, the Azeez Foundation, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Local 255, Marathon Engineering & Environmental Services, Pepsi and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, visit stockton.edu/gala or contact Associate Director of Development Alicia Trombley at 609-652-4861.
Those who are unable to attend can make a gift at stockton.edu/give.
The Stockton University Foundation is dedicated to supporting the mission of Stockton University by providing scholarships, funding academic programs, and enhancing the campus experience for students. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation helps remove barriers to student success.
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