2025 Celebration of Generosity

Who's Invited?

The evening is truly a celebration of the countless ways our alumni, donors, and friends are making a difference on our campus and beyond. It also brings together students who have benefited from this generosity, drawing inspiration from everyone in the room.

Donor groups include members of:

• The President's Club - Our leadership giving society for donors of $1,000 a year or more
• PC BOLD (Bees of the Last Decade) Recent alumni whose generous annual giving sets them apart from their peers. 
  - $250 to $499 and graduated in the last 1-5 years
  - $500 to $999 and graduated in the last 6-10 years
• Bishop McMullen Legacy Circle - Donors who have established endowments or included the university in their estate plans
• Pinnacle Society - Cumulative giving recognition starting at $100,000 lifetime giving, with special recognition of those present with $1M lifetime giving.

Alumni Awards

Each College honors a Distinguished Alumnus and an Emerging Leader who exemplify the values and achievements of a St. Ambrose education. Dedicated to lifelong learning and academic excellence, these Ambrosians lead with purpose, serving ethically and intentionally both in the region and across the nation.

Attire

It's a celebration! The suggested dress code for the event is semi-formal. For some that means a cocktail dress and a coat and tie. But it's also an excuse to dress to the nines and wear that dress you bought and have only worn once or to brush off the great three-piece suit! We'll be delighted to enjoy the evening with you either way.

Dinner Menu

Appetizers:
Fried artichoke hearts, Pink peppercorn aioli, Warmed blue cheese cheesecake dip, Hot honey and candied nuts, Smoked trout and white bean puree on a crostini

Salad:
Bib lettuce, chive, chervil, dill, lemon vinaigrette, brioche croutons

Entrees – Choose one
Option 1:
Beef filet with blackberry demi-glace, Purple baked sweet fingerling potatoes with fried herbs and pancetta, Green beans

Option 2:
Seared airline chicken with wild onion agrodolce, Arborio rice risotto, Heirloom carrots with apricot glaze and thyme

Vegetarian Option:
Stuffed delicata squash with couscous, dried fruit, and romesco sauce

Dessert:
Coconut crème brûlée with caramelized rum bananas, Salted chocolate and caramel torte