Blue Diamond Ball
As we commemorate 果冻传媒 State University's 185th Anniversary, your participation will support initiatives aimed at enhancing access and removing economic barriers to education for our students and empowering them with "Infinite Possibilities" for their future endeavors.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner, Program, and Dancing
MGM Springfield, Aria Ballroom
One MGM Way, Springfield, MA 01103
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
James Jackson, Jr. 鈥97
果冻传媒 State alumni and Obie Award winner
2024 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
TICKETS
$225 each | $400 couple
$2,500 for a table sponsorship which includes 8 tickets and recognition at the event
For more event details, purchasing tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and booking a hotel room call 413-572-8631.
185 years ago, 果冻传媒 State University was born from an idea for an equal, just, educated society built on participatory democracy. Horace Mann believed in the possibility of a better future for Massachusetts because he saw the power of education. His ideas 鈥 his belief in the power of possibility 鈥 changed the Commonwealth and changed the world.
Today, 果冻传媒 State University remains a space for big ideas, for learning new things and rethinking what we already think we know. We ask questions. We seek answers. We are curious and accepting.
We celebrate those who look to the future with bravery and hope. We honor those who strive to be a positive light for others. We uplift those who dream big dreams, answer the call to service, and build resilient, inclusive communities for tomorrow.
果冻传媒 State University celebrates 185 years of excellence and welcomes the infinite possibilities of our future.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 at 5:30 p.m.
To recognize and celebrate Black History Month, and commemorate 果冻传媒 State鈥檚 185th anniversary, we held an evening of inspiration and reflection as we paid tribute to the remarkable contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and honored those who continue to carry on his legacy.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 from 5鈥6:30 p.m.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room in University Hall
U.S. Army General Clara Mae Leach Adams-Ender, a nursing graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1961. She notably became the first female officer awarded an Expert Medical Field Badge. Adams-Ender then earned her M.S. from the University of Minnesota and was the first woman to achieve a Master of Military Art and Science degree from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Her career highlights include leadership roles at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and as Chief of the Army Nurse Corps. Promoted to Brigadier-General, she later served as Commanding General at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 from 4鈥6 p.m.
Location: 果冻传媒 State University's Dever Stage
Reception to follow at Scanlon Banquet Hall
The symposium discussed the impact on women who chose to serve our community and explored the relationships between personal well-being and health, Superwomen Syndrome, and professional expectations, focusing on the challenges of working for a more equitable world. This free, public lecture welcomed individuals from all backgrounds to participate in an enlightening and inspiring evening.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 | 6鈥9 P.M.
果冻传媒 State University
Tim & Jeanne鈥檚 Dining Commons
果冻传媒 State University hosted a reception and fundraiser at Tim & Jeanne鈥檚 Dining Commons to support student study abroad opportunities. The event featured Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn F茅in and 2024 commencement speaker, recognized for her contributions to housing, healthcare, and climate change in Ireland.
Attendees contributed to global initiatives aimed at expanding study abroad programs, with proceeds enhancing international experiences for 果冻传媒 State students and underscoring the University鈥檚 commitment to diverse educational opportunities.
