The Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center hosts the annual UT Dallas Awards Gala, an appropriate choice for the University ceremony that includes the highest recognition of alumni and UTD supporters. With an esteemed guest list of award honorees and University guests, the Awards Gala remains one of the year’s most exciting celebratory events on campus.
Why does UT Dallas choose the DGAC each year for the Awards Gala? With generous space for both the event’s reception and formal dinner and the alumni center’s staff dedication to creating a stylish event, the DGAC is befitting the significance of the annual gala ceremony. Whether formal or casual, large or small, the DGAC team is prepared to meet the needs of any group requiring meeting and event space.
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- Held annually at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center, the Awards Gala recognizes outstanding UT Dallas alumni and community leaders.
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- A reception in the Texas Instruments Inspiration Hall before the dinner and awards presentation allowed guests to meet Gala awards recipients including Sejal Desai MBA’99 (right), who received the Green and Orange Award.
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- Guests attending the Awards Gala took advantage of the opportunity to have their photo taken during the gala reception.
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- DGAC staff pays attention to every detail to make events held at the alumni center memorable, including festive decorations.
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- The staff’s attention to detail includes the preparation of the 5,785-square-foot Ann and Jack Graves Ballroom to welcome guests to an elegant and striking atmosphere for the gala’s formal dinner.
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- The DGAC has become the premiere location on campus for events both large and small. Award recipient Katie Robbins (second from left) accepted the Gifford K. Johnson Community Leadership Award on behalf of the Hoblitzelle Foundation during the Awards Gala.
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- In an annual tradition at the Awards Gala, UTD student musicians provide entertainment during the event’s dinner. Gala organizers work to create an appropriate atmosphere for events staged at the DGAC whether formal or casual.
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- A key to the success of any DGAC event involving dinners is the staff’s relationship with the University’s event catering services, which are known for their successful meal preparation and presentation.
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- That preparation includes special treats prepared for the dessert reception held following the gala’s awards presentation and dinner.
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- The gala dessert reception, including coffee drinks, is held in the Texas Instruments Inspiration Hall and on the spacious lawn of the alumni center.
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- Events held at the DGAC can take advantage of the alumni center’s unique indoor and outdoor ambiance that includes a covered patio perfect for receptions.
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- The DGAC lawn and landscaped surroundings provide a memorable location for special events that can be held outdoors, such as the Awards Gala dessert reception.
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- The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W. Campbell Road, DGA 10
Richardson, TX 75080
Contact
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