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2024 Charles W. Graham Travel Study Gala Tickets On Sale Now

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2024 Charles W. Graham Travel Study Gala Tickets On Sale Now


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December 8, 2023

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Gibbs College’s annual Charles W. Graham Travel Study Gala will be held on February 23, 2024, from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. at VAST (333 W. Sheridan Ave, 50th Floor, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 – click here for parking information). It will feature a three-course meal with fine wine pairings. Individual tickets are $200.

All proceeds support student travel study scholarships and opportunities.

  • Individual Ticket: $200
  • Faculty Member Ticket: $90 (Staff, contact Jason Soriano to purchase tickets)
  • Pair of Faculty/Staff Member Tickets: $175
  • SponsorShared Table Sponsorship: $1,250
    • Sponsor name featured on event presentation slideshow
    • 5 tickets to the event
  • SponsorTable Sponsorship: $2,250
    • Sponsor name featured in event presentation slideshow
    • Company logo on one featured table at the event
    • 10 tickets to the event
  • SponsorFinishing Trim level sponsor: $2,500
    • Logo displayed on event poster and event presentation slideshow
    • Logo displayed on event invitation sent to more than 5000 alumni/friends of the college
    • Logo displayed on one featured table at event
    • Social media recognition leading up to the event with company weblink on promotion materials
    • Acknowledgement in the event script
    • 6 tickets to the event, plus 2 tickets for students (8 tickets total)
  • SponsorFraming level sponsor: $3,500
    • Logo displayed on event program, event poster, and event presentation slideshow
    • Logo displayed on 2 event guest tables 
    • Logo displayed on event invitation sent to more than 5000 alumni/friends of the college
    • Social media recognition leading up to the event with company weblink on promotion materials
    • Acknowledgement in event script to more than 200 attendees
    • 8 tickets to the event, plus 2 tickets for students (10 tickets total)
  • SponsorFoundation level sponsor: $5,500
    • Logo prominently displayed on event program, event poster, and event presentation slideshow
    • Logo prominently displayed on all event guest tables and all bid cards
    • Logo prominently displayed on event invitation sent to over 5000 alumni/friends of the college
    • Social media recognition leading up to and after the event with company weblink 
    • Acknowledgement in event script to more than 200 attendees
    • Preferred Seating
    • 16 tickets to the event, plus 4 tickets for students (20 tickets total)

You will have the option to indicate if there is a specific program you would like to support with this ticket purchase.

Foundational Sponsor: MA+ Architecture

Finishing Trim Sponsors: M'Liss Graham and Ted Reeds Architecture

If you are interested in becoming a Foundation, Framing or Finishing Trim level sponsor, please contact Josh Hall (jshall@ou.edu).

For more information or to request accommodations, contact Jason Soriano (jason.soriano.pena-1@ou.edu).


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