Charter Day 2023

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Charter Day 2023

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus | Madison, NJ
Cocktail Reception: 7:00 p.m. | Award Ceremony & Reception: 8:30 p.m. | Entertainment: 9:00 p.m.
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Consider joining us at 5:00 p.m. for The PINNACLE Society Induction Ceremony

Charter Day Message from President Michael J. Avaltroni, Ph.D.

I am truly honored to serve as the 9th President of Fairleigh Dickinson University. I look forward to welcoming our institution’s new chapter with you at our Charter Day celebration on June 1, 2023. I have had the privilege of fostering my academic and professional career here at FDU, and I look forward to taking the journey into the future with you as critical partners in our mission to transform student lives.

In this next phase of FDU, we are making students our North Star, and will expand efforts to prioritize student success and student support in their pursuit of an FDU education. Our current generation of learners come to us with different hopes, dreams, burdens and challenges, but still seek transformational experiences when they get here. It’s our moral imperative and institutional duty to do everything we can to meet our learners where they are and provide an education, services, and support to help get them to the finish line. 

You are a vital part of this journey. With your support, we can offer more student scholarships, provide safety nets for those in need, and improve our facilities and services to continue to recruit and retain students through the FDU pipeline.

I hope to see you at Charter Day on June 1 under the tent on the Florham Campus, where together we will celebrate the story of FDU with students, colleagues and other partners. Thank you! 

Kind Regards,
Michael J. Avaltroni, Ph.D.
President

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About Charter Day

Charter Day celebrates the University’s history and heritage by bringing together alumni, friends, and corporation and foundation partners. In addition to providing the University with the opportunity to honor its loyal and distinguished alumni, the event supports student scholarships. Over the course of more than 30 years, Charter Day has raised more than $12 million and has provided hundreds of students with assistance as they work toward their degrees.

READ ABOUT LAST YEAR'S EVENT

Meet Micheline Nader - Charter Day 2023 Honoree

Micheline Nader, BSN, MPH, DESS is a best-selling author, healthcare entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist dedicated to empowering people through conscious awareness and transformational leadership. She is the Founder and former CEO of Blue Dolphin Healthcare Group and is currently the President of Jesra Foundation, her family nonprofit dedicated to creating breakthroughs in health and education.

Micheline has extensive expertise in hospital administration, long-term care, and healthcare management. After a successful career in hospital administration, Micheline was interested in supporting the needs of seniors. Realizing they deserved a place to call home where they would receive optimal care, be supported by dedicated staff, and have an enriching and purposeful life, she founded the Blue Dolphin Healthcare Group, which grew to become a large chain of nursing homes and eventually was successfully acquired.

Mrs. Nader's professional life took another turn as she decided to contribute to empowering people through her writing in personal development and transformational leadership. She embarked on the journey of becoming a published author. 

In her first best-selling book, The Dolphin’s Dance: Discover Your True Self through a Powerful 5-Step Journey into Conscious Awareness, Micheline recounts her journey from loss to success — which she credits to the process of conscious awareness. She provides guidance to help others achieve long-lasting emotional wellness beyond any trauma. Through her transformative process, she helps individuals uncover limiting patterns of behavior and embrace their true selves.

Building from the groundbreaking ideas in The Dolphin’s Dance, Micheline’s  recent second best- selling book, LEAP Beyond Success, introduces a transformational system: LEAP—Lean, Execute, Align, and Program. Designed for leaders who want to accelerate their growth and impact, the book describes what lies beyond success, offering a wealth of knowledge for leaders ready to leverage their passions and master the arts of self-development and social impact.

In LEAP Beyond Success, this reflective, thought-provoking work gives the reader the tools to overcome the past, create a new future, and go beyond yourself to grow by leaps and bounds.

Micheline is a trustee of Fairleigh Dickinson University, chairs the Silberman College of Business Advisory Board and serves on other national boards.

Micheline holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing and a master of public health degree from the American University of Beirut, and a doctoral degree in healthcare management from Paris-Dauphine University.

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Sponsorships

Consider being a Charter Day 2023 sponsor to be a leader in helping to transform the lives of students at FDU. Your generosity as a sponsor for Charter Day 2023 does, and will make an impact in the lives of so many students. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are avaialble.

MenU OF SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Accommodations

We have reserved a block of rooms near FDU's Florham Campus at The Madison Hotel for this event. To take advantage of this group rate, please visit The Madison Hotel online, click on the link for "Use Group/Corporate Code" and enter FDUCDG23. You may also book your room(s) by calling The Madison Hotel at (973) 285-1800 (Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.). Please be sure to mention the Group Attendee Code: FDUCDG23.

In addition to The Madison Hotel, you may refer to our campus travel partners for a list of other hotels near the Florham campus.

Questions

For additional information or questions, please email Jen Herr-Gil in the Office of University Advancement or call (201) 692-7011.

Executive Dinner Committee

Special thanks to our volunteers, alumni, friends and campus community members, who are making Charter Day 2023 a success!

A Special Thank You!

Our alumni and friends for providing leadership support for this year's Charter Day celebration

PRESENTING SPONSOR

FOUNDER'S TABLE SPONSORS

COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR

GUEST GIFT SPONSOR

PRESIDENT'S TABLE SPONSOR

LEADERSHIP TABLE SPONSORS

DESERT LOUNGE SPONSOR

DESSERT LOUNGE SPONSOR

BENEFACTORS TABLE SPONSORS

CIGAR & WHISKEY TASTING SPONSOR

ADDITIONAL CHARTER DAY SPONSOR