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I would like to become a CAMPUS CHAMPION and help our students and communities defend Israel and fight antisemitism! Campus Champions who pledge or pay by October 18, 2024, will be included in the printed program.
Donation checks can be mailed to P.O Box 8309 Northfield, IL 60093
CAMPUS CHAMPIONS SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS
CHANCELLOR: $100,000
Four (4) tickets to the gala and an opportunity to invite six (6) additional guests, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
PRESIDENT: $50,000
Two (2) tickets to the gala and an opportunity to invite six (6) additional guests, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
PROVOST: $20,000
Two (2) tickets to the gala and an opportunity to invite four (4) additional guests, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
DEAN: $10,000
Two (2) tickets to the gala and an opportunity to invite four (4) additional guests, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
PhD: $7,500
Two (2) tickets to the gala and an opportunity to invite two (2) additional guests, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
MASTER’S $5,000
Two (2) tickets to the gala and an opportunity to invite two (2) additional guests, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
SENIOR $3,600
Two (2) tickets to the gala, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
JUNIOR: $2,500
Two (2) tickets to the gala, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
SOPHOMORE: $1,800
Two (2) tickets to the gala, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
FRESHMAN: $1,000
Two (2) tickets to the gala, plus recognition in the digital tribute at the event.
Single Ticket: $300 advanced purchase. $360 at the door
$180 young professionals under 40
$75 full time student* *Advanced purchase only.
*Supporters at the Master's Level and above are members of the Herzl Society and are invited to two to three exclusive dinner events with renowned speakers.
Keynote Speaker
About
SHABBOS KESTENBAUM
Shabbos Kestenbaum is an American-Jewish graduate student activist and the lead plaintiff against Harvard University, alleging pervasive and systemic antisemitism. He regularly contributes to national media, has testified in front of the United States Congress multiple times, and lectures internationally on Jewish communal issues.
Emcee
About
OLGA MESHOE WASHINGTON
South African native, attorney, connector, and author Olga Meshoe Washington is a keen pro-Israel advocate and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of DEISI International and as a board member of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel. Olga was named as one of South Africa’s 2011 influential young Christian leaders, and in 2016, she received the Jerusalem Award from the World Zionist Organization in recognition of her advocacy for the state of Israel and the South African Jewish Community. Olga was named #1 among the 25 Young ViZIONaries by The Jerusalem Post and Jewish National Fund in September 2023. Olga also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Club Z, a Zionist Youth Program in the U.S.
Honorees
About
DIANE & ANDREW LAPPIN
Andrew (Andy) and Diane Lappin have been StandWithUs Midwest supporters since day one of the chapter. Israel's security and the Jewish future are central to all they do. Andy, a redeveloper of urban industrial properties, is a board member of StandWithUs Midwest, the Ember Foundation (Executive Committee), Middle East Forum (Executive Committee), NGO Monitor (Advisory Board), and Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting (CAMERA). He was the chairman of the Illinois Policy Board and instrumental in opposing the attempted anti-Israel boycott by Ben & Jerry's and the degradation of Israel investments by Morningstar. He also served on the boards of the Committee on Israel Boycott Restrictions, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (former Campaign Chairman), and the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. Andrew is a prolific writer for the Times of Israel, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), and numerous other publications. Diane Lappin is an avid gardener and floral designer who serves as a board member at Northwestern’s Osher Center for Integrative Health.
STUDENT HONOREES
Extraordinary leadership in the face of adversity
Lauren Weizer
StandWithUs Emerson Fellow
Northwestern University
Rebecca Badzin
StandWithUs Leventhal Intern
Hopkins High School