12th Annual SIU SDM Dean's Scholarship Gala
You're invited to the
12th Annual
SIU School of Dental Medicine
Dean’s Scholarship Gala
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
Agenda
6 p.m. – Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. – Dinner
8:30 p.m. – Entertainment
We are once again looking forward to hosting the annual SIU SDM Scholarship Gala at the Hyatt Regency in downtown St. Louis. The Gateway Terrace on the top floor of the Hyatt features some amazing views of the St. Louis Arch, and the Gateway Ballroom offers an enjoyable venue for a delicious dinner.
For your entertainment this year, we are also excited to bring back Hollywood 5, a dynamic party band from St. Louis that will surely bring out the best in the crowd gathered for the SIU SDM Scholarship Gala. 
Tickets: $200 per person - Table Host for 10 Guests: $2,000
Proceeds benefiting SIU School of Dental Medicine student scholarship assistance efforts
Black Tie Optional
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket to the SIU School of Dental Medicine’s Scholarship Gala, please contact Stephen Schaus via e-mail at sschaus@siue.edu or by phone at 618-474-7271.
If you are interested in sponsoring the SIU School of Dental Medicine’s Scholarship Gala, please review the sponsorship opportunities available. Click here!
Please note that all contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. For guests attending the SIU SDM Scholarship Gala, a fair market value for the benefit received per guest will be estimated. The remainder of each contribution will be considered a gift to the SIU School of Dental Medicine to support our student scholarship assistance efforts, including additions to the principal of the SDM Student Scholarship Endowment to support the long-term goals of the School.
Venue Information
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
Tel: 314-655-1234
Guests wishing to make overnight accommodations should request the SIU School of Dental Medicine Room Block. The reservation link for guests to reserve rooms follows: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/STLRS/G-SIU6. Guest rooms have been arranged at a rate of $149 per night plus tax. To reserve your guest room with the discount rate by phone, please call 888-421-1442. Please note the reference code is G-SIU6.
All reservations should be received by the Hotel no later than October 9, 2026.
Parking
Complimentary Valet Parking (Event Only)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you for considering the opportunity to serve as a sponsor at the 2026 SIU School of Dental Medicine Dean's Scholarship Gala.
Platinum – $5,000
- A personal invitation to the SIU SDM Dean’s Scholarship Awards Announcement Luncheon. A unique opportunity to meet the 2027-2028 scholarship award recipients - the students you will help through your generous sponsorship contribution. (This event will be held on the SIU SDM Alton Campus in the spring of 2027.)
- One room / one night at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch for the evening of the Gala
- One table with select seating for ten guests at the Dean’s Scholarship Gala
- Full-page dedication in the Gala program
- Recognition from the stage during the Gala
- Logo/Name projected on screen during the Gala
- Membership in the SIU SDM Gold Circle Club, the School’s Distinguished Donor Recognition Society
- Logo/Name highlighted in all Gala-related news items published by SIU SDM
Gold – $3,000
- One table with select seating for ten guests at the Dean’s Scholarship Gala
- Full-page dedication in the Gala program
- Recognition from the stage during the Gala
- Logo/Name projected on screen during the Gala
- Membership in the SIU SDM Gold Circle Club, the School’s Distinguished Donor Recognition Society
- Logo/Name highlighted in all Gala-related news items published by SIU SDM
Silver – $1,000
- Select seating for two guests at the Dean’s Scholarship Gala
- Half-page dedication in the Gala program
Bronze – $500
- Select seating for one guest at the Dean’s Scholarship Gala
- Quarter-page dedication in the Gala program
If you are interested in sponsoring the SIU School of Dental Medicine’s Scholarship Gala, please contact Stephen Schaus at sschaus@siue.edu or 618-474-7271.
Thank you again for considering the opportunity to serve as a sponsor at the 2026 SIU School of Dental Medicine Dean’s Scholarship Gala.
