Gala 2025 | A Campaign for the Next Century

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Thank you for making “A Night for the Ambitious”, Quinnipiac’s Inaugural Gala, such an extraordinary event.

With a total of $1.28 million raised, the evening was not just a celebration but a pivotal moment in our journey to realize the vision of our comprehensive campaign. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors for their generosity and to everyone for their unwavering support in making this night a success. Together, we are not merely raising funds but setting new standards for what can be achieved. Your contributions enable us to support student scholarships, develop innovative programs, promote faculty excellence, and improve our campus facilities.

Event Recap and Photos

Thank you to special guest Ynon Kreiz, Mattel's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer!

After a fireside chat with President Judy Olian, Ynon presented her with a custom Barbie, something only a handful of others have had made.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Campaign Committee

Thank you to our committee members for helping us realize our ambitions and supporting our bold vision for Quinnipiac’s future.

Bill ’71 & Barbara ’71 Weldon

Brett Amendola ’91

Pete Novak P’13

Bob Contri

Chris Gresh ’05

Scott Pollak ’96

Amy Rakoff P’18, ’21, ’24

Larry & Teresa Hamdan P’25

Bob Mobek ’68

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About The Quinnipiac Gala

A Night for the Ambitious, the inaugural Quinnipiac Gala, aims to shine a spotlight on the For the Ambitious campaign’s objectives and enable us to shape our next century of impact — developing the brightest students; recruiting and retaining world-class faculty who inspire and challenge our students and make for a better world; building innovative programs that address the talent and knowledge requirements of tomorrow’s societal advances; and transforming the physical spaces at QU that prompt new forms of learning, living and collaboration. Join us in this call to action in building a stronger culture of philanthropy, uniting individuals who share our vision and are ready to invest in making it a reality. Net proceeds from A Night for the Ambitious benefit the Quinnipiac Fund, which supports the university's students, faculty, programs, scholarships and success.

Thank you for making “A Night for the Ambitious”, Quinnipiac’s Inaugural Gala, such an extraordinary event.

Thank you to special guest Ynon Kreiz, Mattel's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Campaign Committee

Honorary Committee Chairs

Committee Chair

Committee

About The Quinnipiac Gala