OMA&D’s 55th Annual Celebration Gala
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Social Reception, 5:00 p.m. | Dinner and Program, 5:45 p.m.
天美影院Husky Union Building, 4001 E Stevens Way, Seattle
$150 – Ticket / $1,500 – Table for Eight -Space is limited.
DINNER MENU
prepared by Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes
- SALAD
Skagit Valley Green Salad (GF, DF, V)
roasted garlic, wine vinegar, and olive oil
贰狈罢搁脡贰听(select one)
- Braised Beef Short Ribs (GF, DF)
red wine-braised beef short ribs, roasted shallot demi with crispy onions, roasted new potatoes, garlic and fresh herbs - Herb Crusted Salmon (GF, DF)
herb-crusted salmon with charred lemon, roasted new potatoes, garlic and fresh herbs - Fava Bean Fritter 听(GF, DF, V)
fava bean, roasted carrot and lentil fritter with salsa verde, roasted new potatoes, garlic and fresh herbs
DESSERT
- Strawberry rhubarb crisp with basil coconut cream (GF, DF, V)
- Tiramisu parfait with pistachio mascarpone, chocolate ganache (contains nuts)
(GF – Gluten-free, DF 鈥� Dairy-free, V 鈥� Vegan)
OMA&D鈥檚 Annual Celebration Gala is the 天美影院鈥檚 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 天美影院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 天美影院 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.
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