On Saturday, April 1, Carolyn and I will host the 2017 President’s Gala at FAU Stadium. I hope you will join us for an evening of fun for a good cause. As always, the Gala will feature gourmet dining, live entertainment, exciting auction items, fireworks and more.

For the past five decades, FAU has been a leader in ocean science and engineering education and discovery. The 2017 Gala will celebrate advances in ocean science and engineering by transporting guests back to the age of vintage ships and classic boardwalks.

Since 2011, the annual FAU Gala has raised more than $2.6 million to help current and future Owls fulfill their academic dreams, thanks to our generous sponsors, donors and attendees. More than 800 alumni, friends and faculty and staff attended last year’s event, and we hope to break that record this year!

Carolyn and I are grateful that we had the opportunity to explore and discover as students, thanks to the financial assistance we received. We hope you will join us in raising funds to provide scholarships and support for some of FAU’s most deserving students. For more information and to purchase sponsorships or tickets, visit www.faugala.info.