October 28, 2022
JW Marriott Indianapolis | Reception 6 p.m. | Program and Dinner 7 p.m. | Post Reception featuring Endless Summer Band | Black Tie Optional
The 2022 Marian University Gala will be held at the JW Marriott (10 South West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204), honoring Indianapolis area leaders, new friends, long-time supporters, alumni, faculty, staff, and students. We look forward to sharing and celebrating our successes, looking ahead to our bright future, and forging ahead to provide an education distinguished in our ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world.
We also celebrate the accomplishments of our 2022 honorees: First Lady Janet Holcomb, Franciscan Values Award; Mario Rodriguez, John A. Purdie Innovator and Mentor of the Year Award; John and Phyllis Cardis, Dillon Family Distinguished Alumni Award. We also welcome back Emcee Rafael Sánchez! Learn more about them below.
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Hotel and Parking Information
The Marian University Gala will be held at the JW Marriott. We apologize for the inconvenience, but rooms at the JW Marriott have sold out. For accommodations, guests are welcome to stay at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, here.
Parking will be available at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Washington Street Garage, or the White River State Park Garage. Parking in both garages can fill quickly. Please allow extra time for Friday rush-hour traffic, to find parking, and make your way into the hotel.
JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 South West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Self-parking (no overnight): $26 per vehicle
- Valet parking (0-5 hours; no overnight): $55 per vehicle: Access valet parking at the JW Marriott entrance.
- Overnight parking: standard rates, $50 self-park
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN; Call: 1-877-640-7666 for room availability
Washington Street Garage
401 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Connected to JW Marriott via skywalk
- $20 per vehicle for up to six (6) hours
White River State Park Garage
650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- $20 per vehicle for up to six (6) hours
Honorees
John '63 and Phyllis Cardis
2022 Dillon Family Distinguished Alumni Award