What is the Gala?

Gala Hosts, Bob and Kim Brinkmann

Through the efforts of the Office of Donor Relations and S&T student volunteers, the annual Gala and Auction highlights how S&T uniquely delivers hands-on, practical experiences to create tomorrow’s leaders in science and technology. This $250-a-plate event for our alumni and friends is planned in order to generate awareness and financial support for current and future S&T students. To learn more about this event or if interested in sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact Stephanie Martensen at (573) 341-6685 or smarten@mst.edu .

5th Annual Gala

Last year, 114 people attended the dinner and auction, raising more than $90,000 to benefit the Student Design and Experiential Learning Center (SDELC).  Many generous donors give live and silent auction items each year to help raise the funds.  Several of this year’s most popular items included trips to Mexico, Colorado, Alaska and a weekend package to the Lake of the Ozarks. Other items included handcrafted furniture, Missouri S&T glass bowls, a NASA package, custom-made jewelry, and several one-of-a-kind watercolor paintings.   
 
“This is a great event and I look forward to it every year, says Chancellor John F. Carney III.  “Missouri S&T is incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated group of alumni and friends who know firsthand what this institution does for young people.”  

More information can be found at gala.mst.edu.