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Opening Pathways to Possibilities
Join us for a joyous evening celebrating the launch of the National University Foundation and the first year of NU’s new President, Dr. Mark D. Milliron.
In addition, we will be honoring the 2024 NU Humanitarians of the Year, Dr. Lee and Mary Rice.
We look forward to sharing this memorable occasion with you as part of our continuing vital work to make higher education accessible to all.
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You’re Invited
Please make plans to join us for this special occasion. Your generosity ignites the success of our NU grads.
See links below for Sponsorship Opportunities & Tickets.
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
6-9 p.m.
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USS Midway Museum – Flight Deck
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Reception, Dinner, and Refreshments • Cocktail Attire Requested
Thank You To Our
2024 Foundation Gala Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
T. Denny Sanford
Cornerstone Sponsor
Sponsorship Available
Navigator Sponsors
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Take Flight Sponsors
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VIP Table Sponsors
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Daniel & Tammi Polen
Damon Petit & Dr. Nicole Polen-Petit,
Dean, School of Arts, Letters & Sciences – National University
Matt and Lisa Hutton, Dean, College of Law and Public Service – National University
Provost Office – National University
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Sanford College of Education – National University
Yvonne & Alvin McLean, Dean/JFK School of Psychology & Social Sciences –
National University; & the John Templeton Foundation
Table Sponsors
Asian Business Association of San Diego
Burnham Center for Community Advancement
College of Business, Engineering, and Technology – National University
Dr. Erlinda Martinez
Randy and Suzanne Frisch
Whiteboard Advisors
Wine Sponsor
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Entertainment Sponsors
Sponsorship Available
Printing Sponsor
Sponsorship Available
Additional Sponsors
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