Dear Members of the MIT Community, Alumni, and Friends,

We are delighted to extend a formal invitation to the Office of Minority Education (OME) 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner.

For five decades, the OME has been instrumental in supporting and elevating students from underrepresented backgrounds, fostering academic excellence, and building a powerful legacy of inclusion at MIT. This commemorative dinner is an opportunity to recognize the profound impact of the OME's past and celebrate the vibrant future of its students and programs.

We sincerely hope you will join us for this historic milestone event.

OME 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

• Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, 8th Floor
• Business attire requested

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a formal program recognizing OME’s vibrant community and its enduring contributions to the Institute. The evening will also feature inspiring alumni, student speakers, and ample time for socializing and reconnection.

RSVP and Ticketing Information

Registration is required for all attendees. Please register your attendance and secure your tickets through the official event website:

RSVP/Purchase Tickets Here: OME 50

Alumni & Friends: $100 per person

Space for this event is limited, and we encourage you to secure your reservation at your earliest convenience. Due to limited capacity, this event is by invitation only. Invited guests are welcome to bring one additional guest. The final deadline to RSVP is March 31st, 2026.

If you are unable to attend, or if you plan to attend but wish to make an additional contribution, your tax-deductible gift will directly support OME's enduring legacy and the future mission of OACES through the OACES Impact Fund.

We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!

With appreciation,

Dave and Sadé

David L. Darmofal

Interim Faculty Director-Undergraduate Advising Center

Vice Chancellor for Graduate and Undergraduate Education

Jerome B. Wiesner Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Head of House, The Warehouse

Sadé Abraham

Associate Dean & Director

Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success (OACES)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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