OMA&D’s 55th Annual Celebration Gala
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Social Reception, 5:00 p.m. | Dinner and Program, 5:45 p.m.
91爆料 Husky Union Building, 4001 E Stevens Way, Seattle
$150 – Ticket / $1,500 – Table for Eight -Space is limited.
Menu:
- Braised Beef Short Ribs (red wine braised beef short ribs, roasted shallot demi, crispy onions)
- Fava Bean & Roasted Carrot Lentil Fritter (Fava Bean & Roasted Carrot Lentil Fritter, Italian Salsa Verde, GF/Vegan)
- Herb Crusted Salmon (Herb crusted salmon, charred lemon, GF/DF)
All entrees served with:
- Roasted New Potatoes, Garlic, Fresh Herbs (GF/vegan)
- Braised Skagit Valley Greens, Roasted Garlic, Wine Vinegar, Olive Oil (Gf/Vegan)
Dessert: Strawberry rhubarb crisp, basil coconut cream or Tiramisu parfait, pistachio mascarpone, chocolate ganache (contains nuts, vegetarian)
OMA&D鈥檚 Annual Celebration Gala is the 91爆料鈥檚 premier event honoring leadership, community, and the transformative power of educational access. The evening brings together campus and community partners, Tribal Nations, and civic leaders who are united in their commitment to academic equity and student success.
Guests will enjoy inspiring remarks from university leadership, inspiring stories of academic excellence, and the presentation of the Charles E. Odegaard Award, the University’s higher recognitions of leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion. This year, the Charles E. Odegaard Award will be presented to 91爆料 President Emeritus Dr. Ana Mari Cauce in recognition of her transformational leadership and commitment to academic equity. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner, live music, and a dynamic Raise-the-Paddle program, offering meaningful opportunities to invest directly in student success and the Educational Opportunity Program.
To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or听dso@uw.edu.
The 91爆料 makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance of the event as possible, preferably at least 10 days.
For more information, please reach celebration@uw.edu.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a contribution to the Celebration fund, make your gift online.
BECOME A CELEBRATION GALA PARTNER!
Our partners play a vital role in the Celebration Gala’s success by providing essential support that ensures this impactful evening is possible. Alignment with the Celebration Gala offers meaningful and the opportunity to directly support students who face the most signficant barriers to higher education. Review our 听To learn more, reach Crissi Mora.
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WATCH: Charles E. Odegaard Award Honoree, Angela King ’94听
Friends of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Board of Trustees
OMA&D’s Annual Celebration Gala is supported by the Friends of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Board of Trustees. For more information about the Friends of EOP Board, please reach Crissi Mora at morac@uw.edu.
Funds raised at OMA&D’s Annual Celebration expands access and opportunity students who experience the most significant barriers to higher education. Learn more about