{"id":216562,"date":"2026-01-30T10:46:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/?p=216562"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:46:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:46:44","slug":"celebrate-montclair-gala-launches-carpe-futurum-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2026\/01\/30\/celebrate-montclair-gala-launches-carpe-futurum-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gala Launches Carpe Futurum Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will welcome alumni, friends and community partners to <strong>Celebrate Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ: A Spring Gala<\/strong>, hosted by President Jonathan Koppell and the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/giving\/foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Foundation<\/a>. The event will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Conference Center, University Hall.<\/p>\n<p>The gala recognizes the University\u2019s academic excellence, creative achievement and public impact while raising support for the President\u2019s <em>Carpe Futurum Fund<\/em>, a new opportunity to advance student success and community engagement across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can expect an evening of exceptional hors d\u2019oeuvres, food stations and cocktails, alongside immersive experiences that showcase Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s academic and artistic strengths. The program will feature live performances by students from the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/arts\/\" target=\"_blank\">College of the Arts<\/a>, spotlighting the next generation of creative talent.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Investing in the Future<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Building on the contributions of individuals, corporations and foundations, this year\u2019s event continues a growing tradition of bringing together alumni, campus leaders and partners to celebrate milestones and invest in the University\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCelebrate Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ marks a new chapter for our community, bringing us together to invest in students, spark new ideas and strengthen our connection to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s mission,\u201d says Rita Walters, vice president for Development and Alumni Engagement. \u201cWhen alumni and friends come together in support of the <em>Carpe Futurum Fund<\/em>, they are opening doors for students, strengthening our partnerships and helping the University lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur alumni are at the center of celebrating Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ excellence,\u201d says Jeanne Marano, associate vice president for Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement. \u201cThis gala is a moment to come home, reconnect with one another and see firsthand how continued involvement and generosity translate into scholarships, programs and partnerships that shape today\u2019s students and tomorrow\u2019s leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from the gala will establish the <em>President\u2019s Carpe Futurum Fund<\/em>, which will support mission-critical initiatives aligned with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s role as a public-serving institution advancing the common good.<\/p>\n<p>The fund will focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expanding access to education<\/strong> through scholarships for a diverse population of high-achieving, motivated students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening inclusive learning environments<\/strong> that prepare students and employees to lead with collaboration and compassion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advancing research and creativity<\/strong> to address shared challenges and develop innovative, human-centered solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deepening community partnerships<\/strong> to promote prosperity, democracy and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your support for Celebrate Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will count toward our ONE DAY for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campaign totals, helping us create opportunities, elevate achievements and celebrate our students.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming alumni, friends and partners for an evening that acknowledges Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s legacy, celebrates its impact, and invests in the University\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrate Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ: A Spring Gala<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, April 16, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 6 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> The Conference Center, University Hall, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/montclair.edu\/celebrate-montclair\" target=\"_blank\">montclair.edu\/celebrate-montclair<\/a> for tickets and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact 973-655-4207 or <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:celebrate@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">celebrate@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alumni and friends will gather on April 16 for an evening of connection, student performances and philanthropy in support of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s mission and future-focused priorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":486,"featured_media":209404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[235,234],"class_list":["post-216562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-76_alumni-news-and-events","tag-gala","tag-giving"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/486"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=216562"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216562\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":216608,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216562\/revisions\/216608"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/209404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=216562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=216562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=216562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}