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You're invited to the Saint Elizabeth University Gala on May 1 at 6 p.m at The Meadow Wood in Randolph, NJ. Join us as we officially launch the Sister Francis Raftery Institute for Women's Leadership, named in honor of Sister Francis Raftery, S.G, 14th President of the College of Saint Elizabeth. Inspired by her visionary leadership and lifelong commitment to forming women leaders, the Institute will create new opportunities for women to grow, lead, and make a difference.
The evening will also feature the Saint Elizabeth University Hall of Fame induction and the presentation of the Spirit of Saint Elizabeth Awards. Celebrate with us and help shape the future of women's leadership.
Tickets
General registration: $150
Includes a $25 donation.
Religious: $50
Faculty and staff: $75
Recent Alumni: $50
Angel Tickets
Students: Sponsor a student: $125
Religious: Sponsor a religious member: $125
Seton Sponsor
$50,000
Includes:
Two reserved tables of 10 in prime location
Name/logo on signage and website
Full page ad in gala journal
Social media promotion
Name in press release
Kelligar Sponsor
$25,000
Includes:
One reserved table of 10
Name/logo on signage and website
Half page ad
Name in press release
Xavier Sponsor
$10,000
Includes:
One reserved table of 10
Quarter page ad
Name/logo on signage
Pelican Sponsor
$5,000
Includes:
Two tickets
Name/logo on signage
Quarter page ad
Eagle Sponsor
$2,500
Includes:
1 ticket
Name/logo on signage
Quarter page ad
Table Sponsor
$2,500
Includes:
One reserved table of 10
Name in press release
Date and time: May 1, 2026; 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner
Location: The Meadow Wood, Randolph, NJ
Parking: Complimentary valet and self-parking
Dress code: Formal
Dietary restrictions: gzieser@steu.edu
Mission
The Institute prepares and positions women for leadership roles through transformative opportunities and amplifies future leaders.
Vision
Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, the Institute develops women leaders to advance the common good and promote justice.
Your Support
- Scholarships
- B.A. in Women's Leadership
- Internships and mentorship
- Leadership programming
- Faculty training
- Expanded partnerships
Seton Sponsors
Beth '69 and Thomas Renyi
Kelligar Sponsors
Atlantic Health
Xavier Sponsors
Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
Valerie '69 and John W. Rowe
Pelican Sponsors
Winifred Johanson '67
Ronald and Elizabeth Lataille
Susan Michel '80
Donna McNamara
Fr. Robert Meyer
Ronald and Elizabeth Lataille
Eagle Sponsors
Alumnae/i Association of the College and University of Saint Elizabeth
Frances Weis-Garcia, Ph.D. '87
AmeriCorps
Class of 1969
Sook May Ong '01