2025 UC Alumni UK Charity Gala
Join Us for the 8th Annual UC Alumni UK Gala!
The University of California Trust and the UC Alumni UK Network are thrilled to invite you to the 8th Annual UC Alumni UK Gala on Saturday, May 10, 2025. This year, we are proud to host the event at the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience such a historic and unique venue.
Dress in your best for our Casino Royale-themed evening, starting at 6 PM with a flowing drinks reception, followed by a decadent three-course meal. We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Vivian Lee Nyitray, the Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of UCEAP, who will share her insights and experiences.
To support student scholarships, guests have the opportunity to participate in a raffle, silent auction, and fundraising casino. This will be an opportunity to win exclusive prizes and unique experiences, all while taking to the dance floor for an unforgettable evening.
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The Venue: Lincoln’s Inn
The 8th Annual Gala will take place in the Great Hall at the Honourable Society Lincoln's Inn.
Lincoln's Inn is committed to the qualification and development of barristers in both practice and training. Located in Holborn near the Royal Courts of Justice, it proudly holds the titles of the oldest and largest of the four Inns of Court, spanning eleven acres and maintaining the longest continuous run of historical records.
The Great Hall, where our gala will be hosted, was inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1845. With its historic significance and unique architecture, it stands as one of the last surviving buildings of its kind in London, creating a space for the gala that is truly one-of-a-kind.
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Keynote Speaker: Vivian Lee Nyitray
The Gala proudly welcomes Vivian Lee Nyitray as this year’s keynote speaker. Vivian Lee Nyitray currently serves as the Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of the UC Education Abroad Programs. She has long played an integral role in the development and sustainment of UCEAP, beginning her legacy as a Faculty Consultant in 2009.
She is also the founding Dean and chief academic officer of Prospect Colleges in Chongqing and Taigu, China. Previously, she worked as a Department Chair and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at UC Riverside.
Nyitray earned a bachelor’s from Syracuse University, and a master’s and doctorate from Stanford University.