
Held on Saturday, October 10, 2020
Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
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The 2020 Virtual Jessup Gala
Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
A Tribute to President Emeritus, Bryce Jessup, 1935 – 2020
“I Will Get There”
Crossroads
President’s Welcome
Dr. John Jackson

This evening will be like no other! I want to welcome you to this year’s virtual gala…it’s our first one ever and I assure you it will be a unique and dynamic look into the Jessup past, present, and future. Our theme is Strength for Today and Hope for Tomorrow and it could not be more appropriate. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we simply have no certainties in life other than the certainty of the goodness of God.
The future is often seen most clearly through our amazing students. You’ll hear stories that will move you and encourage your heart.
You are not only partners in their journey, you are the key to it! Thanks for joining us as we watch the future become reality one life at a time.
Student Hosts’ Introduction
Daija Kendrick ‘20, Criminal Justice, Youth Counselor
Briana Rios, Fall 2020, Kinesiology
A message from Jessup alumna Erica Dias, VP Marketing and Communications, SAFE Credit Union
Student and Alumni Impact Stories
Nicolas Gauthier ‘17, Legislative Director for Assemblyman Steven Choi for State Assembly District 68
Tifani Ebrahimi, Spring 2021, Biology Major-PreMed
Hazel Jeyaprakash, Spring 2023, Biology Major-PreMed
Isaiah Milan ‘20, Professional Basketball Player
Jessup Students and Alumni Unedited
Community Voices
Strength and Hope
Dr. John Jackson
“Lord of Hosts” Virtual Performance
University Choir and Orchestra
Celebratory Remarks
Thank You to Our Sponsors




















