Queens College Gala - 2013

The Queens College Gala is a special event we hold each year to honor our most prestigious alumni and friends. The event raises funds for student scholarships and programs. It is an evening of great food, drink and entertainment.

This year’s twenty-third Queens College Gala at Gotham Hall in Manhattan opened with an outstanding performance from the Queens College Drama Department. Students performed excerpts from the production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Next, emcee and Queens College Foundation Board Member Gail Marquis ’80 introduced President James Muyskens, who talked about the wonderful events surrounding the 75th Anniversary of the College. QCF Board Chair Carol Hochman ‘71 acknowledged our Angel Investors and QCF Board Members who were present.

The event featured three outstanding honorees. Charles H. Hennekens ’63 received the President’s Award; Rony Zarom ’92 was bestowed the Alumni Award and Jerry Cohen ’73 was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The evening closed with a showcase of beautiful opera songs performed by students from the Aaron Copland School of Music. We thank everyone who supported our Gala. It was a great success.