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Registration is closed for this event.

Reservations

Reservations are $50 each. Seating is limited. Deadline to register was Friday, March 22, 2024.

This event will also be livestreamed starting at 7:45pm on Friday, April 5, 2024 for those who are not able to attend in person. The link to the livestream will be available on this webpage the day of the event.

Attire

Dress for this event is business or cocktail attire.

Menu

Salad
Mix Green Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Square, Toasted Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrée Choices

Beef
Slow Roasted Tenderloin with Shallots and Port Wine Sauce, Savory Whipped Mashed Potatoes, and Vegetable Medley

Fish
Seared Salmon and Gremolata, Meyer Lemon Risotto, and Snap Peas

Vegetarian
Roasted Acorn Squash, Portobello Mushrooms, Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Garlic, and Vegetarian Saffron Rice

Dessert
Maple Walnut Cheesecake, Vegan Coconut Milk Based Cheesecake

2024 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Distinguished Alumni

Dr. Charles E. Breithaupt '75, '79
Executive Director, University Interscholastic League

Dr. Stephen C. Head '73, '75
Chancellor Emeritus, Lone Star College System

Carmen (Angelle) Jordan '90
Houston Regional President, Origin Bank

Edwin E. Vallery '79
Retired Finance Manager, Shell Oil Company

Parking

Parking is available for this event in Lot E-5 (front parking lot of the Mary and John Gray Library) and in Lots D-4, D-5, and D-8 (parking lots to the rear of the Mary and John Gray Library). Golf cart drivers will be available to shuttle guests from the parking area to the door of the Mary and John Gray Library.

Hotel/Lodging Accommodations

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the MCM Eleganté Hotel, 2355 I-10 S, Beaumont, TX 77705, for the reduced rate of $94/night plus tax for a Deluxe Double or Deluxe King or $124/night plus tax for a King Suite. All rooms include a Mini Refrigerator and Microwave and hotel amenities include a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, complimentary guest laundry, free parking, free in-room wifi, outdoor pool, 24/7 fitness center, and free shuttle to and from the Jack Brooks Regional Airport and within the Beaumont city limits.

Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at (409) 842-3600 while rooms last. Please mention that you will be attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Distinguished Alumni Awards when making your reservation over the phone in order to receive this discounted rate.

If you prefer to stay in your RV while in Beaumont, please visit  to locate the park that best fits your needs.