New York Real Estate, Construction & Finance Forum

The BU Alumni Cub of Greater New York is very pleased to announce next Boston University Real Estate, Construction & Finance Forum event. The presenter will be Eran Conforty (MET’96), President of Horizen Global LLC. Horizen Global is currently doing hotel development projects in New York City and in the process of building a global hospitality brand.

When: Thursday, May 15th, 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Princeton Club of New York, 15 West 43rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan

Cost: $60, includes beer, wine and appetizers

RSVP: Online here or by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-800-3466.

BU Night at the Pops

Join the BU Alumni Club of Cape Cod & the Islands for BU Night at the Pops preceded by a pre-show, harbor side dinner at Isaac’s on the Waterfront in Plymouth.

Schedule
3 p.m. – Coach leaves Orleans (Orleans Marketplace in front of Staples, Rte. 6A) 3:30 p.m. – Coach leaves West Barnstable (Behind Burger King, Rte. 6)
4 p.m. – Coach leaves Sagamore Circle (commuter lot adjacent to Dunkin’ Donuts) 4:30 p.m. – Coach arrives at Isaac’s Restaurant, Plymouth 6:30 p.m. – Coach leaves Isaac’s Restaurant, Plymouth
8 p.m. – Boston University Night at the Pops, Symphony Hall, Boston

$100 per person includes round-trip motor coach transportation, dinner and concert ticket.

Seating is in the center section of the first balcony; tickets are limited, so RSVP today!

Miami BU Young Alumni Networking Event

The BU Young Leaders Network of Miami invites you to reconnect with old friends- and make some new ones!

Join us on May 21, 2008 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Level 25 Lounge in the Conrad Hotel on Brickell Avenue. Network and enjoy cocktails with fellow alumni in a casual, fun atmosphere overlooking Biscayne Bay. Bring your business cards and memories of BU!

Please note that this event is for alumni who have graduated between 1987 and 2007. There is no charge for attending the event, but drinks will be a la carte.

RSVP today to the Office of Alumni Relations by clicking here, or by calling 800-800-3466. Please contact Alejandro Suero (alejandro.suero@gmail.com) or John Blasco (blasco.john@gmail.com) with questions about other Miami-area BU young alumni events.

The Level 25 Lounge
Conrad Hotel Miami
1395 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost: none

“Spring Showers” at A Different Day Gallery

Unwind after work

An Evening of Art, Wine and Fun
Thursday, May 22, 5-7pm

Relax in a comfortable space surrounded by art. Meet other interesting BU alums and their families and friends. The current exhibit “Spring Showers” features Lorrie Fink, a two-time BU alum, COM ’70 and SED ’73. Wine and refreshments will be served.

A Different Day Gallery
1233 Solano Avenue
Albany, CA

The gallery is located in the East Bay on Solano Avenue. If you are not familiar with the area, Solano runs through Albany and Berkeley. The street is lined with unique shops and restaurants. We’ll send you a list of restaurants offering alumni discounts when you register for the event.

The gallery is owned by BU alum, Serena Leung, COM '98 and sponsored by yet another alum, Julia Kropp, CAS '00 (Associate Marketing Manager for Redwood Creek Wines). http://www.adifferentdaygallery.com/

Did you know that BU has over 7,000 alumni in the Bay Area? Connecting with your local BU Bay Area Alumni Club is just a few clicks away. As an active member, you will get a monthly update of upcoming events and news before they are released through the main alumni e-mail list. Please e-mail Sami Nawas CGS ’85 SMG ’87 (saminawas@yahoo.com) to get plugged in and get more information!

You can get connected with our alumni club with one click on LinkedIn.

Wine and Cheese at Peniche

Join fellow Westchester County Alumni for an evening of wine and cheese tastings at Peniche, a highly rated tapas restaurant in White Plains, NY. We will meet and mingle in a private room and have the option to order from their extensive menu of authentic Portuguese and Spanish tapas. Valet parking is available.

When: Thursday, May 22nd, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Peniche, 175 Main Street, White Plains, NY
Cost: $48 per person

RSVP online here or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-800-3466

Charleston, SC Brunch

Boston University will be at Spoleto Fest…will you?

Martine (MET’73) and Frederick Dulles
request the pleasure of your company at a brunch with Metropolitan College Dean Jay Halfond for Boston University alumni and friends

When: Sunday, June 1, 2008, Noon – 2:30 p.m.

Where: 57 Tradd Street (Historic District - South of Broad Street), Charleston, South Carolina

Cost: Complimentary

R.S.V.P.: By May 23rd to Alumni Relations at alumclub@bu.edu or 800.800.3466

Young Alumni Networking Night

The Boston University Alumni Club of Greater New York invites you to join us for an evening of social networking for our young alumni. Enjoy food, fun and door prizes at this after-work NYC hotspot. Let’s welcome the new graduates from Class of 2008. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Tuesday, June 3rd, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Where: Public House, 140 East 41st Street (between Lexington and 3rd - one block from Grand Central Station), www.publichousenyc.com

Subway: Take the 4, 5, 6, or S trains to Grand Central Station

Cost: $5 at the door - includes appetizers and drink specials.

RSVP online here or by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-800-3466

For donation or sponsorship opportunities, please contact NYC Alumni Club President John Felter, SMG '85, at 212-915-8063 or John.Felter@willis.com.

Tattoos, Picnics, and Ceiling Fans: The Strange World of Brand Communities

Presented by Professor Patrick Kaufmann

Join your fellow alums for good food and conversation, hosted by Professor Patrick Kaufmann. Stay for his insightful commentary on the current state of brand communities.

7:00pm–9:00pm
Bondi Bar and Kitchen
333 Fifth Ave. (between J and K), Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, CA

Tattoos, picnics, and ceiling fans are some of the many artifacts in the strange world of brand communities. Do the clothes you wear really make you who you are?  Do you feel kinship with other members of the Pepsi Generation? Over the past century, technology has changed the way in which we view ourselves in relation to others and the brands we purchase.  We have responded by taking brands very seriously, some of us going so far as to weave brands into the social fabric of our lives. Kaufmann will explore the sources, manifestations, and implications of this important marketing phenomenon.
Advance reservations are required ($20 per person). Call 617.353.5618 with any questions.

Register online here.

Tattoos, Picnics, and Ceiling Fans: The Strange World of Brand Communities

Presented by Professor Patrick Kaufmann

Join your fellow alums for good food and conversation, hosted by Professor Patrick Kaufmann. Stay for his insightful commentary on the current state of brand communities.

Newport Beach/Irvine
12:00pm
Kimera Restaurant
19530 Jamboree Rd.
Irvine, CA

Tattoos, picnics, and ceiling fans are some of the many artifacts in the strange world of brand communities. Do the clothes you wear really make you who you are?  Do you feel kinship with other members of the Pepsi Generation? Over the past century, technology has changed the way in which we view ourselves in relation to others and the brands we purchase.  We have responded by taking brands very seriously, some of us going so far as to weave brands into the social fabric of our lives. Kaufmann will explore the sources, manifestations, and implications of this important marketing phenomenon.
Advance reservations are required ($20 per person). Call 617.353.5618 with any questions.

Register online here.

Tattoos, Picnics, and Ceiling Fans: The Strange World of Brand Communities

Presented by Professor Patrick Kaufmann

Join your fellow alums for good food and conversation, hosted by Professor Patrick Kaufmann. Stay for his insightful commentary on the current state of brand communities.

West Hollywood/Santa Monica
7:00pm–9:00pm
Bodega Winebar
814 Broadway (at Lincoln)
Santa Monica, CA

Tattoos, picnics, and ceiling fans are some of the many artifacts in the strange world of brand communities. Do the clothes you wear really make you who you are?  Do you feel kinship with other members of the Pepsi Generation? Over the past century, technology has changed the way in which we view ourselves in relation to others and the brands we purchase.  We have responded by taking brands very seriously, some of us going so far as to weave brands into the social fabric of our lives. Kaufmann will explore the sources, manifestations, and implications of this important marketing phenomenon.
Advance reservations are required ($20 per person). Call 617.353.5618 with any questions.

Register online here.

Alumni Club of Puerto Rico Cocktail Reception

Even though Commonwealth Avenue is hours away, your connection to BU is not! Join fellow alumni, family, and friends of Boston University at a great location for an evening of socializing, catching up, and learning more about the newly formed Alumni Club of Puerto Rico.

Level 25 Restaurant
La Concha Resort Hotel
1077 Ashford Avenue
Condado, San Juan
Puerto Rico

Time: 5:30 PM
Cost: $20
Click here to RSVP

BU Crew at the IRA Collegiate Championship Regatta

Cheer on BU Crew at the IRA Collegiate Championship Regatta on the Cooper River in Camden, NJ. Races start at 8 a.m. with an early afternoon barbecue under the BU tent. Bring your own chair and strong voices!

When: Saturday, June 7th, all day. Races start at 8 a.m. Barbecue under BU tent in the early afternoon.

Where: Cooper River, Camden, NJ. Click here for driving directions; click here for parking info and BU tent location.

Cost: $10 for students and $20 for alumni, proceeds to benefit BU Crew. Admission to the Regatta additional.

RSVP online here or by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-800-3466.

Additional Information: Contact Steve and Ruth Novak at 609-203-0401.

SMG Quarterly Downtown Lunch

Friday, June 13, 2008
12:00 pm
Vintage Lounge
72 Broad Street
Boston, MA
http://www.vlboston.com

Cost: $25 pre-registration required

Please join your fellow SMG alumni for our second Quarterly Lunch of 2008. Enjoy eating at Vintage Lounge while reconnecting with old friends and making new professional connections.

Please register by Friday, June 6, 2008.

Contact Rose Chau at 617-353-5618 or rchau@bu.edu with any questions.

BU Young Alumni Committee (YAC) Summer Kick-Off BBQ

Join fellow Boston University young alumni—undergraduate class years 1993 to 2008—for a Summer Kick-Off BBQ @ the BU Pub & a chance to win AWESOME door prizes!

$10 per person in advance; $13 per person at the door (on a space-available basis) *Includes BBQ dinner and 1 Door Prize Raffle Ticket per person; a cash bar will be available.

Click here to register.

REMINDER: Children and those under the age of 21 are not permitted in the BU Pub

BU Pub
225 Bay State Road
Boston, MA
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $10 per person in advance; $13 per person at the door (on a space-available basis) RSVP by 06/12/08

BIO2008 Alumni Biopharmaceutical Networking Reception

The Boston University Office of Technology Development and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations invite you to join fellow BU alumni in the biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and healthcare fields for a networking reception during the BIO International Convention 2008 in San Diego, CA.

Reconnect with friends, make new professional contacts, and learn about BU’s capabilities in life sciences research, as well as commercialization opportunities. You’ll hear from and interact with BU faculty and students involved in leading-edge translational research in fields as varied as lung cancer diagnostics, cardiovascular therapeutics, and novel genomic array technologies.

San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego (adjacent to San Diego Convention Center)

RSVP to BU Alumni Relations by clicking here or calling 800-800-3466.

Boston University gratefully acknowledges Matthew Smith (CAS’70, GSM’72) for his generous sponsorship of the reception.

Currently no events planned. Please check back soon.

BU Alumni Day at the Philadelphia Zoo

Join the BU Alumni Club of Greater Philadelphia for Continental Breakfast, Private Docent-Led Tours and a Full Day of Fun at the Philadelphia Zoo!!

August 16, 2008

Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
9:30 AM
$25 for adults; $16 for children 2-11

RSVP: To register online click here, or call Alumni Relations at 800-800-3466.