Every scholarship creates opportunity. Every opportunity transforms a life.
Join President Maureen F. Finney — following her momentous inauguration and investiture as Nazareth’s 11th president — and the Nazareth University community for an elegant evening celebrating the transformative power of a Nazareth education.
As the final Inauguration Day event, the Scholarship Gala will bring together alumni, friends, corporate partners, and community leaders in support of talented students whose aspirations will shape the future. Together, we will expand access to a Nazareth education and invest in the next generation of compassionate leaders, innovative thinkers, and engaged citizens.
Thank you to our Scholarship Gala co-chairs, trustee Anne McCaffrey '89 and her husband, Chris McCaffrey '87.
Irondequoit Country Club
4045 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
• Black tie
• Valet parking will be provided.
Guests will enjoy an elegant cocktail reception, a seated dinner, inspiring student stories, remarks from President Finney, live music, and dancing.
The evening’s program will serve as the celebratory finale of Inauguration Day, highlighting the profound difference scholarship support makes in the lives of Nazareth students — and the lasting impact those students make in their professions, communities, and the world.
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6 p.m. |
Private VIP reception with President Finney for trustees, event sponsors, and their guests |
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6:30 p.m. |
Cocktail reception |
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7 p.m. |
Dinner and program |
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9:30 p.m. |
Live music and dancing |
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11 p.m. |
Gala concludes |
Guests may select one of the following entrées during registration:
Please identify any dietary restrictions when registering.
Individual tickets are $350 per person and include the cocktail reception, seated dinner, program, live entertainment, and dancing. Note that this is an exclusive event and seating is limited.
Gala sponsors play a leading role in expanding educational opportunities for Nazareth students. We invite our corporate partners and devoted friends to sponsor a table of 10 for $10,000.
Sponsorship benefits include ten tickets to the event, reserved seating, access to the private VIP reception with President Finney, and your name listed on the Gala website and in the printed program.
Every gift to scholarship support helps make a Nazareth education possible. Your generosity can provide students with the resources, confidence, and opportunity they need to pursue their ambitions.
Scholarship Giving Opportunities
Whether or not you are able to personally attend the Gala, you can help create opportunity and transform a student’s life.
Advance registration is required. Please register by September 24, 2026.
For questions about tickets, sponsorships, or accessibility accommodations, please contact the Advancement Office at dev@naz.edu or 585-389-2415.
Zeke and Jane Duda
Cathy '84G and Dick Rasmussen
Anne '89 and Chris McCaffrey '87
John '83 and Dena Drain '84