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Proceeds from the Soirée auction and event will enhance the programs and benefits we offer UWS alumni and students and help provide student scholarships and so much more. This is the primary fundraising event for the Alumni & Friends Foundation, and your support will enable us to fulfill our mission to support students and engage alumni. Thank you for your support!
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Event Details
A Superior Soirée
Friday, October 3
5 to 9 PM
Yellowjacket Union, UW-Superior
The evening will start with a social hour at 5:00 p.m. The cash bar will be open, silent auction items will be on display, and raffle tickets will be on sale.
At 6:00 p.m., the dinner and program will begin. The gourmet menu will include salad, a duet plate with stuffed chicken breast and trout, dessert and more. A vegan option is also available. There will be a special musical performance by pianist and composer David Packa, class of 2016.
Attire: Smart Casual to Cocktail
Congratulations to the 2025 Alumni & Friends Awardees!
Each year we honor outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. Join us as we recognize these amazing Yellowjackets:
- Distinguished Alumni Award - Stephanie Hilton, '02
- Recent Alumni Achievement Award (Jacket GOLD) - Erica Hansen, '15
- Honorary Alumni Award - Dr. Haji Dokhanchi
- James Rainaldo Outstanding Mentor Award - Dr. Cindy Graham, '88
- Edward & Betty Kossak Service Award - Brad Lindahl, '83
Learn more about our 2025 awardees HERE
Seated Dinner Menu
- Mixed Greens with Pears, Parmesan Cheese & a Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)
- Duet Plate: Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach, Artichoke & Garlic and Trout in a White Wine Sauce, accompanied by Asparagus & Baby Red Potatoes (GF/DF)
- Pumpkin Spice Crumble (GF)
Vegan Dinner & Dessert Option also available upon request.
Special Musical Performance by David Packa (Class of '16)
An Iron Range native and UW-Superior alumnus, David is a local musician passionate about sharing accessible and enriching music with the community. Active in the Twin Ports as a pianist, composer, violist, and music director, he believes in sharing accessible music that helps bring people together.
In February of 2025, in association with the Sanctus Sacred Music Series, David directed the world premiere of his newly composed "Serenity Mass" for soprano, tenor, and chamber orchestra. He directs music at Bayside Baptist Church, serves as pianist for the Arrowhead Chorale, maintains a small teaching studio, and works as a production lead at IHS Door Company in Superior.
Hotel Room Block
A block of rooms is available at Barkers Island Inn for $129 plus tax.
Group name: UWS Superior Soiree
https://www.barkersislandinn.com/
Barkers Island Inn Resort & Conference Center
300 Marina Drive
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 392-7152
Toll-free: (800) 344-7515
We invite you to bid on a variety of products, services, and entertainment in our auction! Items will be displayed on-site and online.
The auction will end on Friday, October 3, at 8:00 PM CT. Bidding at the event will require a mobile device.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
