Celebrate Montclair 2027 Spring Gala
President Jonathan Koppell and the Montclair State University Foundation invite you to a special evening to celebrate champions of Montclair and raise support for our work as a public-serving institution dedicated to expanding opportunity and advancing the common good.
Join us for the 2027 Gala
Thursday, April 8, 2027 6 p.m.
Valley Regency
1129 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013
Honorees will be announced shortly.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, a sit-down dinner, dancing and a special performance by the talented students from our College of the Arts.
Proceeds will support the President's Carpe Futurum Fund, fueling University priorities to help Montclair seize the day to best serve the future. Learn More
Tickets & Sponsorships
Individual Ticket $350 (Tax-deductible portion is $250)
Sponsor a Student to Attend $350 (Tax-deductible portion is $350)
50th Reunion $300 (Tax-deductible portion is $200)
Recent Graduate (2017-2027) $150 (Tax-deductible portion is $50)
Faculty/Staff $150 (Tax-deductible portion is $50)
Platinum Sponsorship
$50,000
(Tax-deductible portion is $48,000)
Two premium tables (20 seats)
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Prominent on-site signage in the cocktail hour room and ballroom
Gold Sponsorship
$25,000
(Tax-deductible portion is $24,000)
One premium table (10 seats)
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Signage at the event
Recognition on digital signage at the event
Silver Sponsorship
$15,000
(Tax-deductible portion is $14,600)
Four (4 seats)
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Recognition on digital signage at the event
Bronze Sponsorship
$5,000
(Tax-deductible portion is $4,800)
Two (2) seats
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Recognition on digital signage at the event
Our Sponsors
Coming Soon.
Experience the Gala
About the President’s Carpe Futurum Fund
The fund will support mission-critical initiatives that enhance Montclair’s work as a public-serving institution advancing the common good.
Your support of the President’s Carpe Futurum Fund will be used to:
- Broaden access to rigorous education and exceptional learning opportunities by providing scholarship support for a diverse population, rich in talent, dedication and ambition.
- Challenge and support students and employees in an inclusive and respectful environment where learners can grow and flourish as collaborative, compassionate citizen-leaders.
- Advance research to deepen understanding of our shared challenges and cultivate human creativity to develop innovative solutions.
- Form partnerships to enhance prosperity, democracy and well-being in the communities we serve.
If you have questions, please contact 973-655-4207 or celebrate@montclair.edu.