The Legacy Gala
Southwestern Adventist University celebrates 130 years of education, community, and opportunity. Our goal for this event is to raise $130,000 for student scholarships!
The Gala Experience
The Legacy Annual Scholarship Gala will kick off the 130th anniversary celebrations for Southwestern Adventist University. Since 2014, the Gala has brought our community together for a delightful evening in a unique atmosphere where all proceeds support the next generation of students. This year’s guests will meet and mingle at Bass Hall’s beautiful Van Cliburn Recital Hall with an opportunity to relive significant moments in our University’s history. Dinner will be served in the adjacent McDavid’s Studio, followed by an inspiring program highlighting God’s blessings through the years, from our humble beginnings to the vibrant campus community that we are today.
September 25, 2023
6:00 p.m. Meet & Greet
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Location: Van Cliburn Recital Hall
Auction
A live auction to raise additional funds for student scholarships will be held during the event.
Dinner
Magdalena’s, an upscale Fort Worth catering company, is preparing a delicious three-course meal where the main dish options are:
- Citrus roasted chicken breast
- Stuffed chayote (vegetarian)
- Stuffed chayote (vegan)
Reservations
Advance reservations are required through table sponsorships. (See sponsorship opportunities below).
Parking
Parking is free after 6:00 p.m. at Sundance Square 2 (aka City Center Garage 2) and 777 Main. Access to the Gala is through the Van Cliburn Recital Hall entrance doors located at 330 E. 4th Street. Follow the link below to view these parking options.
https://www.fortworthparking.com/parking/city-center-garage2
https://www.fortworthparking.com/parking/777-main-parking-garage1
Questions
Email events@swau.edu, or call Rosa Arizaga @ (817) 202-6755
Sponsorship opportunities are open now. Please see the options below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Legacy Sponsor - $20,000*
(Exclusive opportunity)
Two (2) tables of ten (10) in a premium location, opportunity to make remarks at Gala, full-page recognition in program, lead mention in press release and social media, logo recognition on video screen, event signage and website, digital road sign, verbal recognition, appreciation gift for guests and, table signage logo recognition.
*$18,400.00 tax deductible.
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000*
(Only five are available)
Table for ten (10) in a premium location, half-page recognition in program, logo recognition on video screen, event signage and website, digital road sign, verbal recognition, and appreciation gift for guests.
*$9,200.00 tax deductible
Gold Sponsor - $5,000*
(Only six available)
Seating for eight (8), quarter-page recognition in program, logo recognition on video screen, event signage and website, verbal recognition and, appreciation gift for guests.
*$4,360 tax deductible
Silver Sponsor - $3,000*
(Only six available)
Seating for six (6), logo recognition in program, logo recognition on video screen, event signage and website and, verbal recognition.
*$2,520 tax deductible
Bronze Sponsor - $1,500*
(Only six available)
Seating for four (4), name recognition on video screen, event signage and website as well as verbal recognition.
*$1,180 tax deductible
Sponsorship of events is recognized to the public, other sponsors, and attendees through print material, signage and web-based advertising. Your investment in our students is very appreciated and acknowledged accordingly. To receive more information, please contact Ruben Olm, email: rubeno@swau.edu.
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Impact of Funds Raised for Student Scholarships
Sarah Ferreira
Education
“I am so grateful for the scholarship that was awarded to me. Thank you to all of those who donated to the scholarship fund. My scholarship award was an incredible surprise after a long and hard semester working four jobs total. I will honor this gift by continuing to diligently develop my skills to one day be the best teacher I can be for my students.”
Edgar Zelidon
Finance
“I am most humbled to receive financial support from scholarships. It means the world to me to know that my efforts have value. I will continue striving for academic excellence, and I will prioritize being an ambassador for my community wherever I am placed. I thank God for the opportunity He has given me to be at Southwestern Adventist University and for the support of all the people who are helping me in this journey.”
Angelica Gonzalez
Nursing
“I am very grateful for this scholarship. In fact, I received news about it on the same day I was told that my funds did not cover my school expenses. I tried not to stress about it, because worrying is doubting that God is in control. Very shortly afterward, I received the scholarship award notification in my email. I want to say thank you sincerely from my heart. Adventist education has always been a dream of mine, and I came to this school contrary to my family’s wishes because of the cost. I have paid all my schooling by myself, and this scholarship takes weight off my shoulders. Thank you for thinking of me as worthy to receive a scholarship!”
Jairo Diaz
Kinesiology
“It amazes me how many donors show their appreciation to Southwestern Adventist University by establishing a scholarship to help students further their education and to obtain the same knowledge, faith, and heart for service that they received at Southwestern Adventist University. I hope that the same knowledge, faith, and heart for service is being built into me so that I may also impact the world.”
Twinkle Eapen
Biology
“I am so grateful for the scholarships I have been awarded. As someone whose family migrated to the United States just three years ago, these scholarships have played a significant role in helping me financially. Thank you once again for making my dreams of studying at SWAU a reality.”
Kyle Barrow
Theology
“Thank you so very much for this donation to my school funds. I am blessed and thankful for an education at Southwestern Adventist University, but it is not easy to pay for college tuition. I feel extremely blessed, humbled, and grateful to receive this scholarship. It will take off much of the stress of finding funds for tuition so I can better focus on my courses and bringing others closer to Christ. May God continue to bless you.”
Sarah Ferreira
Education
“I am so grateful for the scholarship that was awarded to me. Thank you to all of those who donated to the scholarship fund. My scholarship award was an incredible surprise after a long and hard semester working four jobs total. I will honor this gift by continuing to diligently develop my skills to one day be the best teacher I can be for my students.”
Edgar Zelidon
Finance
“I am most humbled to receive financial support from scholarships. It means the world to me to know that my efforts have value. I will continue striving for academic excellence, and I will prioritize being an ambassador for my community wherever I am placed. I thank God for the opportunity He has given me to be at Southwestern Adventist University and for the support of all the people who are helping me in this journey.”
Angelica Gonzalez
Nursing
“I am very grateful for this scholarship. In fact, I received news about it on the same day I was told that my funds did not cover my school expenses. I tried not to stress about it, because worrying is doubting that God is in control. Very shortly afterward, I received the scholarship award notification in my email. I want to say thank you sincerely from my heart. Adventist education has always been a dream of mine, and I came to this school contrary to my family’s wishes because of the cost. I have paid all my schooling by myself, and this scholarship takes weight off my shoulders. Thank you for thinking of me as worthy to receive a scholarship!”
Jairo Diaz
Kinesiology
“It amazes me how many donors show their appreciation to Southwestern Adventist University by establishing a scholarship to help students further their education and to obtain the same knowledge, faith, and heart for service that they received at Southwestern Adventist University. I hope that the same knowledge, faith, and heart for service is being built into me so that I may also impact the world.”
Twinkle Eapen
Biology
“I am so grateful for the scholarships I have been awarded. As someone whose family migrated to the United States just three years ago, these scholarships have played a significant role in helping me financially. Thank you once again for making my dreams of studying at SWAU a reality.”
Kyle Barrow
Theology
“Thank you so very much for this donation to my school funds. I am blessed and thankful for an education at Southwestern Adventist University, but it is not easy to pay for college tuition. I feel extremely blessed, humbled, and grateful to receive this scholarship. It will take off much of the stress of finding funds for tuition so I can better focus on my courses and bringing others closer to Christ. May God continue to bless you.”
Read The Official Press Release
Gala Raises $130k for Scholarships
