The entire JSM Planetarium has been reserved for what will be a truly unique and spectacular evening! Over 300 alumni, faculty, clinical partners and friends will gather to celebrate the SIUE School of Nursing’s past, present and future excellence in nursing education through global outreach. This all-alumni reunion celebrates the ten-year anniversaries of SIUE School of Nursing (SON) classes of ’68, ’78, ’88, 98, and ’08. Top Sponsors and Friends of the Gala have the opportunity to partner with the SON to underwrite what promises to be an amazing experience for nursing educators, professionals and patient-care providers in our region and beyond.

During the cocktail hour, guests will have access to two levels of exhibits on space travel, can visit a star bay, and experience what it is like to live and work on the International Space Station. They can also experience virtual reality space travel and immersive flight simulations. Next guests will enjoy dinner under an astonishing night sky projected on to a 24-meter dome. Our featured program will showcase the transformational impact of SON’s global outreach initiatives and student experiences. The event concludes with a breath taking “night sky experience” that is filled with brilliant stars and constellations, along with immense eclipses, meteor showers and other celestial phenomena. Please join us for this iconic and unforgettable SON celebration.

Tickets $70 per person, with tables of eight for $560. Please register online by Sunday, October 21, 2018 at midnight.

Top Sponsorship Opportunities - are available at the $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000 levels.

Details and Sign-up Form

Friends of the Gala Sponsorships - are available as follows:

Special Guest Experience Sponsors - are available at the $750 level
Gems Sponsors - are available at the $500, $250 and $100 level
Raffle Item Sponsors - donate prizes for a raffle benefiting nursing students

Details and Sign-up Form

Hotel Information

Discounted rooms have been reserved at the Drury Inn & Suites in St. Louis Forest Park for October 26-27. Rates range from $149.99/single to $194.99/suite, plus tax. Reserve online or call 1-800-325-0720 and refer to group # 2334809. Book before September 24 to ensure availability. Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and evening hospitality included.

Address to Venue

James S. McDonnell Planetarium - 5100 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis

Please go directly to the front door of the JSM Planetarium located at:

5100 Clayton Avenue in Forest Park

(not 5050 Oakland Avenue which is the St. Louis Science Center)

To learn more contact Patti McDonald at 618-650-3906 or pmcdona@siue.edu.

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