Gift of Giving Gala: Casino Royale

April 11, 2025 | Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center

The Gift of Giving Gala is a scholarship and awards gala to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Black alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Scholarships will be awarded to several current and incoming students through the Student Success Service Leadership Scholarship. This black-tie affair brings together community with a cocktail reception, open bar, seated dinner, awards ceremony, live band, DJ, and dancing.

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Scholarships

The Gift of Giving Gala supports scholarship initiatives that empower the next generation of Black student leaders at the University of Maryland.

All proceeds from the event directly support the following funds:

Student Success Service Leadership Scholarship Fund
Nyumburu Cultural Center Scholarship Fund
Black Alumni Outreach and Engagement Fund

Your support helps ensure that outstanding students have access to the resources, recognition, and opportunities they deserve.

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Past Scholarship Recipients

Mason Minus ‘25

Senior, Government and Politics major
Former President of the Black Student Union
Member of Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society and Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society.
An active leader in the Student Success Initiative and the University of Maryland Campus Equity Collective.

Anne Mbessa ‘26

Junior, Psychology Major
Founder and President of the Health Law Society
Legal Intern at Price Benowitz LLP
A Fellow with both BLACK HEALTH CARES and the Terrapin Think Tank in the School of Public Health.
A member of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society.

Schedule of the Evening

6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour

Check-in & mingle
Hors d’oeuvres served
Open bar available
Photos and light music

6:55 PM – Ballroom Doors Open

Guests are invited to be seated
Salads pre-placed at tables

7:00 PM – Dinner & Evening Program

Live music performance
Wine service begins
Welcome remarks
Keynote address
Dinner service

8:00 PM – Awards & Recognition

Celebration of student and alumni excellence
Recognition of scholarship recipients and supporters

8:30 PM – Dessert & Closing Notes

Final remarks
Musical performance

9:00 PM – Celebration Continues

Open bar
Dancing with a live DJ

11:00 PM – Program Concludes

Program Concludes

Tickets & RSVP

Secure your seat for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and impact. RSVP today or purchase tickets to support student success at Maryland.

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General Admission: $

VIP Table (8 Guests): $

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