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Unanue Carnaval Gala
October 24 @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm EDT
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute (JAULI) will host its Carnaval Gala at Seton Hall University’s Bethany Hall, bringing together global leaders in numerous industries including healthcare, sports, media, government, fashion, non-profit and the philanthropy sectors to celebrate servant leadership and honor exceptional individuals and institutions that inspire and uplift Latino communities.
Distinguished honorees being recognized at this year’s gala fundraiser include Victor Cruz, Giants Super Bowl Champion and 1x Pro Bowl Receiver for the NFL; Sara Peña, Director of External Affairs for PSEG; Deborah Visconi, President and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; and Adrian Orozco ’19, New Jersey Political Director of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ. Seton Hall alumna and Univision Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor Damaris Diaz will serve as Master of Ceremonies at Seton Hall University.
In their personal and professional lives, these trailblazing figures selflessly have given of their talent, their time and their resources to uplift and support Latino/Hispanic communities and beyond. This annual JAULI gathering is part of Seton Hall’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and is designed to raise scholarship funds for JAULI’s mission: to advance, educate, and transform students in the next generation of servant leaders in our ever-changing global society.
“Each year, the Gala brings together the Institute’s alumni, students, donors, friends and corporate partners to celebrate trailblazing Latino/a leaders and their accomplishments while highlighting the mission of the Institute,” said Lori Tarke, DHSc., Executive Director, JAULI, noting “The Institute has distributed $1.85 million in scholarships to more than 400 undergraduate and graduate students since 2005. Sponsorships help drive the Institute’s mission and programming forward, allowing it to continue providing scholarships, community support and cultural programming for our University community.”
In 2024 JAULI helped support over 50 scholars from diverse backgrounds to attend Seton Hall; many are first-generation students. The organization began in 1974 as the Puerto Rican Institute and is marking a milestone by celebrating 50 years of Latino excellence at Seton Hall University in 2024. Then, in 2005, Joseph A. and Carmen Ana Unanue’s vision was to establish JAULI’s new mission as a center of excellence on campus, dedicated to empowering Latino students through academic, cultural, and community programs while shining a light on Latino culture, bridging gaps in understanding about Latino heritage, and providing opportunities for Latino students to grow as compassionate servant leaders and achieve a rewarding education. Joseph A. Unanue was the former CEO of Goya Foods, and his dream was to inspire students to reach their full potential within their chosen professional fields.
Carnaval’s Cocktail Hour begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner and program begin at 7:30 p.m. in Bethany Hall on Seton Hall’s South Orange campus at 400 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ. Reservations are being accepted now. Please respond by October 17.
