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Gala 2026 Celebration
Imagine… A Legacy of Leadership: A Gala Honoring Pat and Jim Calhoun
Friday, October 9 at the Connecticut Convention Center
Since joining the University of Saint Joseph community, Pat and Jim Calhoun have made a lasting and transformative impact through their unwavering commitment to students. Their leadership, generosity, and passion for helping others succeed have created new opportunities for students, strengthened the foundation of the institution, and advanced USJ’s mission of educating students to do well and empowering them to do good.
This special evening will celebrate the many ways the Calhouns have enriched the lives of students and inspired those around them, through their mentorship, support, and remarkable commitment to making a difference.
Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Calhoun Legacy Fund, carrying forward Pat and Jim’s vision by providing scholarships, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and supporting transformative experiences that help USJ students reach their full potential.
Join us as we celebrate their legacy of leadership and help ensure that Pat and Jim’s extraordinary impact on USJ students continues for generations to come.
Event Details:
Friday, October 9, 2026
Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT
6:00 p.m. | Cocktail Hour & Virtual Silent Auction
7:15 p.m. | Dinner & Program
8:30 p.m. | Dancing
Black Tie Optional
Become a Gala Sponsor
Help advance the mission of the Calhoun Legacy Fund by creating meaningful opportunities and transformative experiences for USJ students.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
The Polo Family
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Kathleen Driscoll Amatangelo ’62, DAA’17
Silver Sponsors
Organizations
- Archdiocese of Hartford
- Atlanta Consulting Group
- Butler Company
- Butler Equipment
- Hoffman Auto Group
- Hospital for Special Care
- K-12 Teachers Alliance
- M&T Bank
- PwC
- Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
- West Hartford Aquatic Team, Inc.
Individuals
- Rhona C. Free, Ph.D. and Peter Boardman
- Edith and E. Clayton Gengras Jr.
- Nancy and Jeffrey Hoffman
- Natalie and Keith Hubert
- Katie O’Donnell Riccobon ’98, M’02 and Robert Riccobon
Trustee Circle
- Maureen Gorman ’86, DAA’19 and Faisal Quraishi
- Karen Shine Nelson ’79
Generous Supporters
- Individuals
- Anonymous (2)
- Bev and Ken Bedini
- Estate of Barbara E. Lacey, Ph.D
- Gail Cail Millerick ’02
- Kathy and Brian J. Mylod, DAA’23
- Judith Perkins, Ph.D. and Brewster B. Perkins
- Thomas D. Ritter
- Marcy and Peter Schulman
- Janice and Robert V. Stingle
- Geraldine and Tom Sullivan, P’22
- Martha and Patrick Terrion
- Rita Troy Weidman ’79, RN, MPH and Thomas Weidman F.C.A.S.
- Organizations
- Amenta Emma Architects
- Blackboard
- Capital Classics Theatre Company
- Catholic Charities, Inc.
- Carlton Fields
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company Northeast
- Cox Fence, LLC
- Duncaster, Inc.
- Echo360
- Elite Island Resorts
- Haz-Pros, Inc.
- IRIS Photography
- McGraw Hill
- Shipman & Goodwin LLP
- Sign Pro, Inc.
- Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc.
- Martha and Patrick Terrion
- The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
- Tox Brewing Company
- Travelers Championship
- Tumble Brook Country Club
- Universal Connectivity