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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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Gift of Giving Gala

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

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

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

  • Check-in & mingle
  • Hors d’oeuvres served
  • Open bar available
  • Photos and light music
  • Guests are invited to be seated
  • Salads pre-placed at tables
  • Live music performance
  • Wine service begins
  • Welcome remarks
  • Keynote address
  • Dinner service
  • Celebration of student and alumni excellence
  • Recognition of scholarship recipients and supporters
  • Final remarks
  • Musical performance
  • Open bar
  • Dancing with a live DJ

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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Location & Parking

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
7801 Alumni Drive
College Park, MD 20742

Free parking will be available in Lot A-Z and Stadium Drive Garage after 4:00 PM.
Follow event signage and staff directions upon arrival.

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