CRANFORD, NJ – Join the Union County College Foundation on Wednesday, October 30 for the 32nd Annual Scholarship Gala. The event will be held at the Westwood in Garwood beginning at 6 pm and the theme is “Harvesting Dreams.” This year, the Foundation will be honoring Elizabethtown Gas President Christie McMullen and UCNJ Professor William Dunscombe.
The Gala is the Foundation’s signature fundraising event of the year providing financial support for students at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ. This support helps to ensure that students’ economic status is not a roadblock to academic success. The Foundation allocates resources for scholarships, food insecurity, emergency funding, and more.
This year, Christie McMullen, President and COO of Elizabethtown Gas, is being honored as the 2024 Woman of the Year in recognition of her commitment to and support of the College’s mission and students. William “Bill” Dunscombe, Professor and Dean of STEM at UCNJ will receive the 2024 Fiat Lux Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the County, the College, and the students. A resident of New Providence, Dean Dunscombe has been at the College for more than 50 years.
“We are looking forward to celebrating our honorees. Ms. McMullen and Dean Dunscombe embody spirit of excellence, dedication, and service that inspires us all. They are helping ensure that we fulfil our mission of transforming our community, one student at a time. Their contributions, and the generosity of all who support the College’s Foundation, remind us of the incredible impact that commitment and passion can have on our precious students and broader community,” stated UCNJ President Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin.
The Union County College Foundation Gala is selling tickets and has sponsorship opportunities available. For more information on the Union County College Foundation Gala, please visit 26b.gmbot.net/gala2024, contact the Foundation office at (908) 709-7505 or email foundation@gmbot.net.
UCNJ is a public, comprehensive community college that provides quality, affordable, accessible educational programs to the greater Union County region. It is the first of New Jersey’s 18 two-year colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities. UCNJ provides many experiential learning opportunities such as access to a Bloomberg Business Center, Innovation Center, and Student Research hub. Additionally, students at UCNJ attend one of the top 10 community colleges in the country for 2025 as designated by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. To learn more, visit 26b.gmbot.net.