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Signature Events
Charter Day

Signature Events
Charter Day

Charter Day
Providing Critical Support

For more than thirty years, the Charter Day dinner has raised scholarship funds that provide critical support to Fairleigh Dickinson University’s most deserving students. Generous Charter Day donors empower scholarship recipients to make enormous contributions in their careers and in their communities. Each year we welcome our friends and supporters back to the grounds of our beautiful Florham Campus to celebrate Fairleigh Dickinson University, its students and alumni. During the festivities we share the exciting work being done at FDU by students, faculty and staff — work that could not continue without the generosity of our donors. If you haven't already joined us at one of our Charter Day events, then we hope you will consider joining us at our next one!

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Past Signature Event
Charter Day 2023

Fairleigh Dickinson University celebrated Charter Day honoree Micheline Nader, BSN, MPH, DESS, and Pinnacle Awards recipients Adenah Bayoh, BS'01; Timothy Gearty, BS'77; Patrick Kissane, BA'11, MAS'15; Donald Schwamb, BS’62; Robert "Bobby" Stern, BS'08; and Maroa Velez, BS'77.

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Past Signature Event
Charter Day 2022

We were back to campus in person for Charter Day 2022 where we celebrated Charter Day honoree, David Knee, BA '88, and Pinnacle Awards recipients Elizabeth Catrini, BS'85, MBA'89; Bonnie Krentzman, BA'73; Frank Santoloci, BS'61, MBA'65; and Thomas Timko, BS'91.

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Past Signature Event
Charter Day 2021

Charter Day Live 2021 was like no other. Instead of 500 people gathering in a tent on the Great Lawn in front of Hennessy Hall at the Florham Campus, people gathered online to participate in the University’s most successful Charter Day ever.

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Charter Day Honorees

Charter Day Honorees

Recipients of The PINNACLE are chosen by past inductees, based on the following criteria: success or distinction in one’s chosen field of endeavor, significant contributions to society and humanity through public or humanitarian service and outstanding service to the University or reflection of the unique character of FDU in one’s life.

  • 2020
    First Responders
  • 2019
    Arthur Sukel,
    Diamandis Communications
  • 2018
    Christopher A. Johnson,
    Hollister Construction Services
  • 2017
    Paul Schmidt,
    Clinton Realty
  • 2016
    Emil W. Solimine,
    Spiniello Companies
  • 2015
    Mark W. Harris,
    ELS Educational Services, Inc.
  • 2014
    Vincent A. Forlenza,
    BD
  • 2013
    Daniel C. Lewis,
    Booz Allen & Hamilton, Inc.
  • 2012
    Cheryl K. Beebe

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Your Charter Day Gift Can Change a Life

All FDU donors share one important reward for their gifts: the personal satisfaction that arises from making an investment in human potential. Your gift to Fairleigh Dickinson University makes a world of difference. Many of our students would not have access to an FDU education were it not for private support. In fact, 94 percent of our students receive some form of financial assistance. Your generosity and the generosity of others make it possible for FDU students to pursue their dreams. You help to ensure our students have access to the foundation, technology and resources to gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen careers.

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