Under the Patronage of the
Embassy of Lebanon

Washington DC USJ Alumni Chapter
USJ 150th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA
Reception 6:30 PM | Dinner 7:30 PM

Dress Attire: Cocktail

Please Join us for an Evening of Celebration
Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future

Washington DC Alumni Chapter
Celebrating USJ's 150th Anniversary

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Lifetime Achievement Awardee

Prof. Salim Daccache, SJ

Rector of Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Father Salim Daccache, S.J., born in Bouar, Lebanon, in 1950, joined the Society of Jesus in 1975 and was ordained in 1983. A professor of Islamic philosophy and Syriac at USJ, he has been Rector of Saint Joseph University of Beirut since 2012, overseeing significant growth. He led USJ through the Lebanese crises, ensuring no student dropped out for financial reasons. Recognized internationally, he has received several prestigious awards, including the French National Order of the Legion of Honor. He remains dedicated to excellence in education, interfaith dialogue, and institutional resilience.

Event Tickets Pricing

$10,000

Premier seating Table includes:
Last Date for Booking: Wednesday April 23rd, 2025

$5,000

Preferred seating Table includes:
Last Date for Booking: Wednesday April 23rd, 2025

$3,000

Table includes:
Last Date for Booking: Wednesday April 23rd, 2025

$275/Ticket

Last Date for Booking: Wednesday April 23rd, 2025

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About The Event

Please Join Us For An Evening of Celebration And Giving Back

Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) celebrates its 150th anniversary, marking a legacy of academic excellence, service, and resilience. Since its founding, USJ has played a pivotal role in Lebanon’s educational, social, and economic development, shaping generations of leaders. Committed to innovation, the university embraces digital transformation, expands its reach beyond Lebanon, and invests in research, interfaith dialogue, and student support. Scholarships at USJ provide vital financial aid to talented students facing economic hardship, ensuring access to quality education. Through donor generosity, these scholarships foster excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, securing a brighter future for Lebanon and beyond.

When

Army Navy Country Club
Sunday May 4th, 2025
Reception 6:30 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM

 

The honorees

Washington DC USJ Alumni Chapter Event Dinner

Pere Daccache

Life time achievement

Bechara Nammour

Excellence in Business

Francois Nader

Excellence in Health Sector

Our Sponsor

16th Annual Miami Gala Dinner

As of 02/28/2025

UNDERWRITERS

InterAudi Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Fares Noujaim

PATRONS

Nada Hamadeh & Gerard Moawad Fund

TRUSTEES

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nader
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Seikaly
Mr. & Mrs Nadim Ashi

SUPPORTERS

Elias Family
Mr. & Mrs. Charbel Tagher

These Are

Our Speakers

H.E. Michel Moawad

RMF Lebanon Director, MP

Dr. Julio Gallo

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon GALLO M.D.

Mrs. Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard

Steph Sez Columnist

Sarney Bejjani

Lebanese singer

Mrs. Rima Otrakji

Vice President of RMF USA

Mr. Joseph G. Audi

Chairman of Interaudi Bank

Dr. Richard Awdeh

Co-Founder of CheckedUp

Venue

Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Dr
Arlington, VA

Hilton Garden Inn
Arlington/Shirlington
www.arlingtonshirlington.hgi.com
Special Rates – Group Code – USJ

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