A Spring Gala
President Jonathan Koppell and the Montclair State University Foundation invite you to a special evening to recognize the excellence and impact of the University’s mission.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6 p.m.
The Conference Center, University Hall
Enjoy exceptional hors d’oeuvres, food stations and cocktails, as well as interactive experiences highlighting Montclair’s excellence and showcase performances by students in the College of the Arts.
Proceeds will establish the President’s Carpe Futurum Fund, fueling University priorities to help Montclair seize the day to best serve the future.
Your support for Celebrate Montclair will count toward our ONE DAY for Montclair campaign totals, helping us create opportunities, elevate achievements and celebrate our students.
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.
Tickets and Sponsorship Levels
Platinum Sponsorship: $50,000
(Tax deductible portion is $44,940)
- Two premium tables (20 seats)
- Logo displayed prominently on the event website
- Signage at the entrance of reception area
- Recognition on digital signage at the event
Gold Sponsorship: $25,000
(Tax deductible portion is $22,470)
- One premium table (10 seats)
- Logo displayed on event website
- Signage at the entrance of the reception area
- Recognition on digital signage at the event
Silver Sponsorship: $15,000
(Tax deductible portion is $12,976)
- One table (8 seats)
- Logo displayed on event website
- Recognition on digital signage at the event
Bronze Sponsorship: $10,000
(Tax deductible portion is $8,988)
- Four seats
- Logo displayed on event website
- Recognition on digital signage at the event
Red Sponsorship: $5,000
(Tax deductible portion is $4,494)
- Two seats (2 seats)
- Logo displayed on event website
- Recognition on digital signage at the event
Tickets:
- Individual Ticket $300 (Tax deductible portion is $47)
- Student Ticket Sponsorship $300 (Tax deductible portion is $300)
Sponsors
To be announced soon.
Driving Directions
Montclair State University is on Valley Road and Normal Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey, one mile south of the junction of Routes 3 and 46. We recommend using Google Maps or similar to plan your visit. Please enter 1 Normal Avenue into Google Maps or GPS device.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available in the Red Hawk Deck parking garage located near our main entrance on College Avenue. Once parked, we suggest exiting the deck on the fourth floor. Accessible parking is available.