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Join us on April 25th for the President’s Gala

As the grand finale to the Inauguration Day of Dr. James Cousins, 36th President of Kentucky Wesleyan College, we invite you to an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and impact at the President’s Gala!

 This annual celebration brings together alumni, donors and friends of the college for a celebration highlighting the impact of KWC on its community and raising essential funds for the Wesleyan Scholarship Fund, directly benefitting students.

Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. | Dinner served at 7 p.m.
Location: The Owensboro Convention Center
501 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301

As is customary, members of the 1858 Society will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the event.

Join us for a night that promises to be extraordinary in every way!

Event Sponsors

Baird The Settle Group, Entertainment Sponsor

American Patriot Getaways, Cornerstone Sponsor

Independence Bank, Cornerstone Sponsor

Owensboro Health, Auction Sponsor

Disaster Team, a Building by Baker Company, Gold Sponsor

Greenwell Chisholm, Gold Sponsor

Houchens Insurance Group, Gold Sponsor

Lonnie Nave Service Co., Gold Sponsor

Modern Welding, Gold Sponsor

U.S. Bank, Silver Sponsor

Aladdin Campus Dining, Bronze Sponsor

EM Ford, Bronze Sponsor

Event Program

6 p.m. Cocktail Reception featuring Kentucky Bluegrass Music with Randy Lanham and friends 

7 p.m. Welcome and Plated Dinner

7:30 p.m. Program begins featuring short live auction and music by Soul N The Pocket