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Seton Hall University

37th Annual Many Are One
Friday, June 7, 2024

Governor Westin Morris
2 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07096

6 p.m.  Cocktails 
7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program 
11 p.m.  Event Concludes 

Register to Attend

We cordially invite you to the 37th Annual Many Are One Alumni Awards Gala. Alumni, parents, and supporters of Seton Hall are invited to recognize and celebrate our
2024 Most Distinguished Alumnus, Bryan Jakovcic ’09.

Tied together by a common bond, Many Are One is the only event at which all of Seton Hall comes together as one to celebrate Seton Hall. Through it, alumni, faculty, administrators, students and friends gather to share the special link that unites them all - their devotion to Seton Hall.

Please join us for an evening of celebration and supporting the Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, and Excellence (RISE) Program that directly impacts current students at this annual event. 

For more information, please contact Shannon Roth, Associate Director of Alumni and Family Engagement at [email protected] or 973-378-9849.

2024 Most Distinguished Alumnus

Bryan Jakovcic '09

Bryan Jakovcic '09
President and Founder of Fusion Health

The eldest son of parents who immigrated from the former Yugoslavian state of Croatia, Bryan was inspired by his father who built a successful Logistics business in the United States and lived the American Dream. From his early days in grammar school, Bryan has always been innovative and business-oriented.

Bryan started his first incorporated business at 16 years old, distributing consumer electronics and building personalized desktop systems in the greater New Jersey area (and yes, out of his parents’ basement). Starting countless ventures throughout High School and College, both profitable and not, Bryan started Fusion as a Sophomore in College developing a medical claims processing software for a Correctional Health Services company.

Over the next 15 years, Bryan built Fusion from a startup on top of a dance studio (very loud) to one of New Jersey’s 10 fastest growing businesses. Bryan has designed Fusion with a culture fostered by entrepreneurship from within (intrapreneurship), empowering staff to own the vision through fulfillment and feeling directly tied to the accomplishments of the business.

Fusion’s culture and work environment has also made it a nominee for Best Places to Work. Moving into our flagship 30,000 SqFt ‘HQ4’ in 2019 furthered our ability to grow, attracting top talent from the Greater New York City area. HQ4 features Activity Based Workspaces, Research & Development, Office Scooters, Arcade, Meditation Room, Gym and much more.

On a personal level, Bryan served his community as an officer in the volunteer fire company. In 2015, he married the love of his life Marissa and have two beautiful children, Madeline (born 2016) and Joseph (born 2019). The Jakovcic family lives on a tiny farm where they have donkeys, goats and chickens and enjoy spending summers at the beach. Bryan has a passion for cars because he, “Likes to see how things work”. He also is a member of Seton Hall University’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Board of Directors, an NJBiz 40 Under 40 Award Winner and owner of a three-time .INC 5000 business (#556 in 2019).

Many Are One Logo

Support the Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, and Excellence (RISE) Program

Proceeds raised from the gala support the Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, and Excellence (RISE) Program. RISE assists low-income, first-generation, or students with disabilities to persist and graduate from Seton Hall University. RISE is designed to empower students to achieve and maintain academic excellence and college success. Students accepted into the RISE Program receive a systematic, interactive, and comprehensive plan that allows for academic, professional and social support, including tutoring and coaching, personal, financial, mentoring, and career counseling and planning.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay for a ticket the evening of the event? 
We encourage you to purchase your seat/s prior to the event. 

Can I purchase a table without knowing the names of my guests? 
Yes. All guest names must be submitted by June 1, 2024 to Shannon Roth, [email protected] to ensure entry. 

Will I receive my tickets in the mail? 
No, we do not issue printed tickets.  You will receive a confirmation email upon registering online. Your name, and the names of your guests are listed on our registration form. You simply check in upon arrival and give them your name/s. 

If one of my guests is unable to attend, can I invite someone else at the last minute? 
Yes, you can invite someone other than your original guest.  Please contact Shannon Roth, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can accommodate your request. 

What is the attire? 
Formal Attire – sits between cocktail and black tie, slightly more elevated than cocktail attire and less dressy than black tie. 

What is the address of the venue? 
The Westin Governor Morris
2 Whippany Road 
Morristown, NJ 07960 

72177720311855092186

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