The Military Ball dates back to 1775, to celebrate service members, honor military culture and promote esprit de corps.  Here at the University of Portland, Army and Air Force ROTC programs have put together this event to celebrate our cadets, staff, family, friends, faculty and community partners that support our programs throughout the year.

2025 Military Ball Details

Date:  Thursday, April 17th, RSVP by March 15th

Time:  6pm - 9pm

Place:  Chiles Center on the campus of University of Portland

Dress Code:  Military and Cadet is Formal; Civilian is Semi-Formal

Highlights: 

• Meet and greet social hour with cash bar, serving beer, wine and many non-alcohol options
• Guest speaker Taya Saxton, UP Air Force ROTC Alumni and Director, Technical Product Management of Responsible Supply Chain at Nike
• Live music and dancing by local country and classic rock band River Divide

Meal Options are below and cost is $55, use this link to pay for your meal (or you can receive payment link once you RSVP).

• Sherry Braised Beef, with white fontina polenta and seasonal vegetables
• Parmesan herb panko crusted cod, with butternut squash puree and blistered tomatoes
• Seasonal vegetable Napoleon with smoked tomato coulis
• Dessert is a chocolate flourless cake with dipped strawberry
• Salad is shaved beets and carrrots, bibb lettuce, green onion, dukkha and grapefruit with Dijon vinaigrette

Please RSVP by March 15th, via this email, and indicate any food allergies or other special accommodations.  Please use this link to pay the $55 for your meal (or you can receive the payment link once you RSVP).