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Upcoming Events
Networking Night: Transition to a Green Economy Thursday, December 3
Thursday, December 3, 2009
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Sidley Austin LLP, 6th floor
1501 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20005
The Washington, DC and Baltimore chapters, in partnership with the Alumni Association Career Services Committee and the Boston College Energy and Environment Alumni Network, invite you to "Transition to a Green Economy," a networking night for all alumni. Global competition, scientific studies, technology breakthroughs, and energy constraints are moving the U.S. into a "green economy." Hear a panel of alumni at the forefront of the energy and environment field offer insights into how this will open up career opportunities and affect everything from business decisions, investment options, national security, energy prices, and transportation choices to our daily lives.
For security purposes, you must bring a photo ID and register in advance.
The cost is $25 per person and includes light hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
Please register by November 20, 2009 as space is limited.
To register, click here.
If you have any questions, please e-mail alumnichapters@bc.edu.
Toys for Tots Happy Hour Thursday, December 10
BC DC Alumni Toys for Tots Happy Hour
Thursday, December 10
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Irish Channel
500 H St. NW (Chinatown/Gallery Place metro)
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.irishchannelpub.com/dc
Come share in some holiday cheer at the BC DC Alumni Toys for Tots Happy Hour at Irish Channel on Thursday, December 10 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This year join your fellow BC alumni and our friends from the BU Alumni Association who are partnering with us for the event--the more the merrier! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and enjoy generous Irish Channel food and beverage specials.
A special request for toys appropriate for children ages 0-2 and 15-17 has been made and please remember, no war-themed or toy guns will be accepted. Help the Marines make the holiday season a little brighter for DC-area children.
Irish Channel is located at 500 H St. NW. From the Chinatown/Gallery Place Metro stop, walk up H Street towards 5th Street (a quick 2 blocks) and Irish Channel will be on your left.
Questions? Contact Sarah Van Horn '05 at vanhorns@gmail.com or 703-623-8294.
Calling All BC Alumni, Family and Friends to March for Life — January 22, 2010
Plan now to join a national contingent of Boston College alumni in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life and to attend a special alumni Mass and reception at the John Paul II Center in D.C.
Event Details:
Friday, January 22, 2010
8am – We will kick off the day with Mass and a Reception at the John Paull II Center in D.C.
Noon – After the Mass and Reception we will head together to the March for Life Rally on the National Mall
1:30pm – As a BC community (alumni, family, friends, and students) we will join hundreds of thousands in a Peaceful March from the Rally to the Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill
Lodging:
Enjoy a discounted stay at the Hyatt Regency Washington or at other downtown hotels. To take advantage of these discounts contact MarcherRooms@aol.com.
Transportation:
BC alumni are encouraged to contact their local pro-life organizations and communities if they are interested in finding out about group travel arrangements. If enough registered alumni in a specific region are interested in group transportation, we will organize travel arrangements within those regions.
For more information and to RSVP for the Mass, march and reception, email Rosemary Maffei '02 at rosemary.maffei@gmail.com.
DC Chapter Committee
Do you have suggestions for programs in the DC area? Do you have interest in serving on a committee to help plan and organize future events? Please contact chapter leader Dan Hermes '84 or one of the members of the Alumni Association chapters team. We welcome your input and look forward to hearing from you.
If you have questions, suggestions or would like to get involved with community service events sponsored by the Boston College Washington DC Chapter, please contact Mazen Yacoub '93 at 617-504-0091 or mazen_yacoub@yahoo.com.
Football Game Watch Information for 2009-2010
As in past years, all televised BC football games will be screened at our Sports Headquarters Porter's and your DC Chapter will host a game watch event with food and drink specials.
Porter's at the corner of 19th and M and is walking distance from the Dupont Circle, Farragut North, and Farragut West metro stations.
Before each game, be sure to check the kickoff time by visiting the Boston College athletics website at http://www.bceagles.com. (Select "Football" under "Men's Sports", and then "Schedules/Results" under "Headlines").
Past Chapter Events
November 4 An Evening with University President, William P. Leahy, S.J.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Jones Day Law Firm
Roof terrace overlooking the U.S. Capitol
51 Louisiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Mary '74 and Stephen '74 Brogan cordially invite you to a reception for alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College. The Guest Speaker will be University President William P. Leahy, S.J.
Underground parking is available in the building and the entrance is near the
intersection of 1st and D Streets NW (on 1st Street).
RSVP to alumnichapters@bc.edu.
Class of 2009 Welcome Reception-Wednesday, October 7
Wednesday, October 7
6:00–9:30 p.m.
Porter’s Dining Saloon
1207 19th St NW (Just off the Dupont Metro)
Washington, DC 20036
The Boston College Washington, DC Alumni Chapter is pleased to welcome all of the new grads and residents of the city with a cocktail reception at Porter’s Dining Saloon on October 7 from 6:00–9:30 p.m. The Nation’s Capital is one of the biggest communities of Eagle Alums in the country, and we hope that you join us to find out more about the city, network with fellow alums, and find out how you can get involved with service, intramural sports, and other great events. Congratulations and welcome to the Boston College Alumni Association!
Please click here to register.
Did you know: Porter’s is also the home of the BC Eagles on game days! Join us for game watches all season.
Red Sox vs. Orioles Dinner and Game
Red Sox vs. Orioles
Saturday, August 1
5:00 p.m. pre-game dinner at Camden Pub
647 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore
7:05 p.m. game
Come join fellow BC alumni, family, and friends for an evening at Camden Yards on Saturday, August 1, as the Orioles take on the Boston Red Sox. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Prior to the game, we will gather for dinner at Camden Pub at 5:00 p.m. Following dinner, we will walk two blocks to the ballpark.
Dinner and game tickets: $40 (Beers, burgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks provided)
Dinner only: $20
Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of four tickets per alum.
We hope you can join us!
Campaign Committee Meet and Greet with Setti Warren '93 Sunday April 26
Sunday, April 26th
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Somerset House
5600 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
Setti Warren '93 is running for Mayor of Newton, Massachusetts and recently returned from a yearlong deployment in Iraq with the Naval Reserve. There will be a meet and greet with Setti on Sunday, April 26th hosted by his committee and friends of the campaign.
For more information, please e-mail Tracey Friedlander at tfriedlander@aol.com.
2009 Fourth Annual National Day of Service Saturday, April 18
Join fellow BC alumni as part of BC’s 4th Annual National Day of Service as we help with indoor/outdoor Spring Cleaning at Calvary Women's Shelter, a nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, providing housing and support services to help educate and empower homeless women for independent living.
Date: April 18, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Spring Cleaning Volunteer Shift
Calvary Women's Shelter
928 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Informal Volunteer Lunch (please bring money for your own lunch)
RFD (Regional Food and Drink Washington)
810 7th Street, NW
Calvary will supply most cleaning tools, but extra rags and bottles of cleaners are helpful. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided during our shift.
Along with cleaning, we will also help to decorate for Calvary’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, which recognizes nationwide volunteers from April 19 through 25. Volunteers who help on the 18th are invited to attend the volunteer appreciation party on Thursday April 23 at 6:30 PM at the shelter. More details to be provided at the Spring Cleaning event.
Registration is open online here. Please email or call Sarah Van Horn at 703-623-8294 or vanhorns@gmail.com with any questions.
Update on the Global Financial Crisis Thursday, May 14
***Event is at capacity. Online registration no longer available***
The Boston College Alumni Association Career Services Committee, in partnership with the New York City and Washington DC Chapters, presents:
Update on the Global Financial Crisis
“Exploring Career Opportunities in the Public and Private Sectors”
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Merrill Lynch & Co.
717 Fifth Avenue (between 55th and 56th)
New York, NY
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Please join us for an evening of networking and a discussion moderated by Andrew Boynton '78, dean of the Carroll School of Management, where alumni panelists from both the public and private sector will comment on the current economic landscape and potential career opportunities within their field.
Panelists will include the following individuals:
JonMarc Buffa ’98, United States Commodity Futures Trade Commission
Kathleen A. Corbet '82, Cross Ridge Capital, L.L.C., Trustee Associate, Boston College Board of Trustees
Richard Cronin ’76, United States Department of The Treasury
Bob King ’62, King Associates, L.L.C.
Kevin McLaughlin ’78, Merrill Lynch & Co.
Thomas Piderit ’81, The Federal Reserve Bank
Theresa Harrigan, director of the Boston College Career Center will also provide a brief presentation on how to network effectively within our alumni community.
The cost of this event is $25 and will include hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages.
Advance registration is required. To register,please click HERE.
Please note space is limited and registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals Thursday, June 25
********GAME TICKETS SOLD OUT*******************
Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals Thursday, June 25
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Nationals Park
Game 7:05 p.m.
Pregame gathering at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern at 5:30 p.m.
http://www.dcsportstavern.com
It’s time to start thinking about our nation’s favorite past time. Please join fellow BC alumni, parents, and friends for an evening of baseball as the Washington Nationals take on the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, June 25, at 7:05 p.m. Game tickets are $31 per person and we have reserved seats in Section 107. Prior to the game starting at 5:30 p.m, we will gather at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern. PQST is located at 639 Indiana Ave NW, on the corner of 7th and Penn NW. Our host will be offering several generous drink specials and have offered us reserved seating on the 2nd floor.
From there, we will walk over to the ballpark for the opening pitch at 7:05 p.m.
We also have extended this invitation to the Baltimore Chapter.
Please note tickets are limited to four per alum and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For any questions, please e-mail Cara Rooney '01 at cara.rooney@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 24 Lecture: Lincoln and the Redefinition of American Democracy
Tuesday, March 24
Lecture: Lincoln and the Redefinition of American Democracy
Professor Robert K. Faulkner, Boston College
The Supreme Court Historical Society
Supreme Court of the United States
6:00 p.m.
One First Street NE
Washington, DC
$30 Per person
DC area alumni, parents, and friends are invited to attend BC Political Science Professor Robert K. Faulkner on Tuesday evening March 6 for a lecture entitled: Lincoln and the Redefinition of American Democracy. The lecture will be held at the Supreme Court of the
United States, One First Street NE, Washington, DC.
For lecture series info, please click HERE.
For reservations and payment information, please click HERE.
Attendees are encouraged to call in their reservations to the Supreme Court Historical Society at 202-543-0400. Reservations can also be faxed to 202-547-7730.
Robert K. Faulkner is a Professor of Political Science at Boston College. He teaches and writes chiefly about modern political philosophy and American political and legal thought. He is author of The Case for Greatness: Honorable Ambition and Its Critics (2007), Francis Bacon and the Project of Progress (1993), Richard Hooker and the Politics of a Christian England (1981), and The Jurisprudence of John Marshall (1968). He coedited America at Risk (forthcoming, 2008) and Marshall’s Life of George Washington (2000).
AHANA Alumni Committee Happy Hour Friday, January 16, 2009
The DC AHANA Alumni Committee Welcomes You!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Zola's Restaurant & Bar
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
800 F St. NW (between 8th & 9th Streets; Gallery Place Metro)
Washington, DC 20004
202-654-0999
Please join the AHANA Alumni Committee of the Boston College Alumni Association, Washington DC Chapter for a happy hour at Zola's Restaurant and Bar. All alumni are invited to enjoy a social evening of fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere. Admission is free of charge. A cash bar will be available. Valet parking is also available.
Hosted by AHANA Alumni Committee
RSVP to Eva Maynard '97, at maynarde@bc.edu or at 617-552-4757.
Baltimore Chapter Third Annual Alumni Mass and Celebration with Dean Joseph M. O'Keefe, S.J.
Sunday January 25, 2009
10:30 a.m.
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
3900 Harewood Road NE
Washington DC 20017
http://www.jp2cc.org
On Sunday January 25, 2009, Boston College alumni from Baltimore, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia, will gather at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington D.C. for an Alumni Mass.
We are honored to welcome Rev. Joseph M. O'Keefe, S.J., Professor of Education and Dean of the Lynch School of Education, as celebrant for the Mass. Immediately following, the chapters will host a breakfast reception at which Dean O'Keefe will offer some remarks on Catholic education in America. This event is jointly sponsored by the Boston College Alumni Associations' Baltimore and Washington DC chapters.
We are currently seeking volunteers in the following areas:
Pre-event planning and communication
Readers
Greeters and Ushers
Cross bearer
Eucharistic Ministers
Volunteers to help at reception following mass
Photographer
RSVP by Wednesday, Wednesday, January 21 2009 to alumnichapters@bc.edu. Family and friends are welcome. Please indicate in your RSVP if you are interested in volunteering and in which area.
Please note, space is limited so please reply at your earliest convenience.
We hope to see you there!
Boston College Alumni of Washington, DC and Toys for Tots December 16, 2008
Tuesday December 16, 2008
James Hoban's Irish Restaurant
6:00 p.m.
1 Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-8440
http://www.jameshobansdc.com
Please join fellow BC alumni and friends for some holiday cheer and a chance to support a worthy cause. We're meeting for an informal happy hour to benefit Toys for Tots at James Hoban's Irish Restaurant, which has reserved space for the chapter. A cash bar will be available. Simply bring an unwrapped toy which will be collected by the US Marines Toys for Tots Foundation.
In order to give Hoban's an idea on numbers, please e-mail Mazen Yacoub '93 at mazen_yacoub@yahoo.com if you plan on attending.
Please spread the word and we hope to see you there!
A Word of thanks from Community Service Chair Mazen Yacoub '93
Thank you to everyone who signed up and was able to help out on Saturday, November 15 at the Community Residences in Arlington. We had a great turn out and got a ton of work done raking leaves, cleaning the flower beds and laying down fresh mulch (and we looked good doing it in our haute couture ponchos by Hefty bag!).
The Community Residences staff really appreciated the efforts of everyone who braved the elements. A special thanks goes out to event planners Jessica Nguy '00 and Tara Lynch '96 for helping pull it all together. If anyone has any pictures they'd like to contribute to the chapter website please send them my way.
Stay tuned for details on our Toys for Tots happy hour. It's scheduled for Tuesday December 16th. We're still confirming the venue and will spread the word once we do so.
Please e-mail me if you have suggestions for future events, or would like to get involved in planning.
Thanks again,
Mazen Yacoub '93
mazen_yacoub@yahoo.com
Saturday, November 15, 2008 Service Project at Community Residences
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Community Residences Service Project 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Arlington County Volunteer Office
Westover Neighborhood
Social gathering to follow-Location tbd
Boston College DC Chapter volunteers will be helping with yard work and repairs at a Community Residences house in the Westover neighborhood of Arlington. The program, run through the Arlington County Volunteer Office, promotes the availability and upkeep of affordable housing options for those in need.
Our project will run from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. followed by a social gathering. If you'd like to participate, please email or call Mazen Yacoub '93 at mazen_yacoub@yahoo.com or 617-504-0091 (mobile). More Details will follow as they're confirmed.
We look forward to seeing you!
Perspectives in Today's Media-Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Boston College Alumni Association Career Services Committee, in partnership with the Washington, DC, and Baltimore Chapters, invites you to Perspectives in Today's Media, a networking night for all alumni. The evening will provide alumni the opportunity to network with one another and our panelists as well as to discuss the role of the media in our lives.
Perspectives in Today's Media
Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:30-9:00 p.m.
The University Club
1135 16th St NW (between L and M Sts.)
Washington D.C.
The cost is $35.00 per person which includes light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
To register, please click here. Please Register by October 12, 2008 as space is limited.
Panelists
Patricia Bodnar '75
Program Coordinator, Language Directorate
Voice of America
Ceci Connolly '85
National Staff Writer
The Washington Post
Bridget DeSimone '90
Health Unit Producer
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
John Greco '82,
Producer, The Science Channel
Discovery Communications
Deirdre Walsh '90
Congressional Producer
CNN
Moderator
Patricia Santangelo '75
Regional Advertising Manager
Boys' Life and Scouting Magazines
Special Guests
Christine Caswell '89
Dept. Counselor/Director of Media Workshop
Boston College Communication Department
TV/Radio newscaster, NECN, WMJX, WROR
Mary Heller '96
Media Supervisor, OMD
Professional business attire required. Please note that upon entering the building, the club asks that all cell phones be in a "silent or vibrate mode." The only areas of the Club House where cell phone use is permitted are in the designated phone rooms located on the first and second floor and the second floor corridor outside University Hall.
2008 Washington DC Chapter Softball
From April to July, we will play about 14 games, all down on the National Mall right under the Monument. Most games are weeknights, but there is an occasional weekend doubleheader. We are looking for alumni of all ages who just want to get out there. Being committed to the team is important since the only way for each player to be eligible for the tournament is to participate in a minimum of five games during the season.
If you are interested in joining the team, just drop Dave Levy, '06, a message at levydr@gmail.com with your phone number, the best e-mail address to reach you, your class year, and any position you may be interested in playing. There are no tryouts, no cuts, no position battles. We're a team out there to win some games, socialize, and have a great time.
Dave Levy '06 and Eddie Melchior '01
Boston College DC Alumni Softball Coaches
Alumni in the Arts
Boston College Alumni Michelle Guardino Swaney '97 and castmates Christopher Andersen, William Hancock, Jamie Lantinen, and Stewart Walsh invite you to join them for a night of comedy.
Friday, August 15, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
The Comedy Spot
Ballston Common Mall (3rd Floor)
4238 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA
The Quest is an improvised film and comedy troupe in Washington, DC. Their live shows combine short-form comedy games, long-form improv and traditional show-biz spectacle including sets, props and music. The Quest is currently working on a series of short films for multi-media screenings, festivals and the internet.
For more information about The Quest, or to purchase tickets online for this event, visit www.intothequest.com.
Boston College Alumni Association Third Annual National Day of Service-Saturday April 19, 2008
Join volunteers from the DC Chapter on Saturday, April 19 at Calvary Women's Services. We will help with spring cleaning from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m as BC alumni around the country volunteer as part of the Boston College Alumni Association's National Day of Service.
To volunteer contact Mazen Yacoub '93 mazen_yacoub@yahoo.com or 617-504-0091 (cell).
Located at 317 H Street NW, WashingtonWomen's Calvary Services provides housing and support services to 10 women who have been chronically homeless (www.calvaryservices.org).
More details will follow in upcoming announcements.
We hope you can join us on this very important and meaningful day.
Beanpot Final Game Watch-Monday, February 11, 2008
Since 1952, the Beanpot has been the official battle for Boston's hockey bragging rights. The first two Monday nights of February are reserved for the Beanpot hockey tournament that features Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern at the Boston Garden.
The Washington DC Chapter of the Boston College Alumni Association and the Harvard Club of Washington DC, will team up for an event at Porter's, with BC playing Harvard in the Beanpot Final Monday, February 11th at 8:00 p.m.
Please join your fellow alumni to cheer on the Eagles, and welcome our Harvard alumni neighbors to join us at Porter's, our usually all-Eagle game-watching spot. And please pass this invitation on to any Maroon or Crimson friends, colleagues, etc. All are welcome.
Porter's at the corner of 19th and M and is walking distance from the Dupont Circle, Farragut North, and Farragut West metro stations.
Porter's Dining Saloon
1207 19th Street NW
www.portersdc.com
If you have any questions regarding this event please contact volunteer Bob Vanasse '85 at robert.b.vanasse@bc.edu
Boston College DC Chapter Welcome to 2008 Alumni Gathering-Friday, January 11, 2008
Ring in the New Year with your fellow Washington, DC BC alumni and friends by joining us for a fun filled night in Penn Quarter.
Friday, January 11, 2008 6:00-8:30 p.m.
R.F.D. Washington
810 7th Street NW (near the the MCI Center)
http://lovethebeer.com/
Admission is $20(payable at the door) and includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to alumnichapters@bc.edu by Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
If you have any questions surrounding the event, please contact Carly Rockstroh '05 or Grace Simmons '05.
We look forward to seeing you on the 11th of January!
ACC Championship Game Watch
Please join us as at Porter's on Saturday the 1st as BC takes on Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game in Jacksonville. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m.
Porter's at the corner of 19th and M and is walking distance from the Dupont Circle, Farragut North, and Farragut West metro stations.
We hope to see you...GO EAGLES!!!
BC vs. Maryland Pregame Receptions and Events
Pregame Welcome Reception
Friday November 9
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Ireland's Four Fields
3412 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-244-0860
(4 block's north of the National Zoo and right next to the Uptown Theater. Located one block south of the Cleveland Park Metro Station On the Red Line.)
Please join alumni, family, and friends as the the BC Alumni Association and our Washington DC area alumni host a pregame welcome reception at Ireland's Four Fields on Friday, November 9, in preparation for the Eagles' matchup versus the Maryland Terps.
There will be appetizers and a cash bar. For head count purposes, please RSVP to alumnichapters@bc.edu.
We hope you can make it!
Gridiron Club Event
For those BC fans who may be in town earlier that day, join the Gridiron Club for a Friday afternoon get together at RJ Bentley's in College Park from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RJ Bentley's
7323 Baltimore Blvd.
College Park MD
301-277-8898
$15 Members
$25 Non-members
BC vs Maryland Ticket and Tailgate Information
Please join the Alumni Association in cheering on the Eagles and Head Coach Jeff Jagodzinski on Saturday, November 10, at the University of Maryland. The tailgate will open at 4:30 p.m. and will end at 7:30 p.m. to give BC fans time to be in their seats for the 8:00 p.m. kickoff. The pregame tailgate will be at the Inn and Conference Center University of Maryland, which is within walking distance to the stadium.
The tailgate includes a buffet dinner and cash bar. Tailgate tickets are $20 per person and can be reserved by contacting Dodds Athletic Tours at 888-373-7376 or online at www.DoddsAthleticTours.com/BC.
If you wish to purchase game tickets only, please contact the BC ticket office at 617-552-GOBC. For local chapter news and events, visit http://www.bc.edu/alumni/association/chapters.html
We hope to see you in DC and Maryland! Go Eagles!
Porter's Dining Saloon Special Offer Following the Game
Porter's Dining Saloon, the DC Chapter's regular game watch location, is offering a 50% discount to anyone who returns to Porter's after the game. Simply present your ticket stub to your server on arrival and your bill will be discounted by 50%.
Porter's at the corner of 19th and M and is walking distance from the Dupont Circle, Farragut North, and Farragut West metro stations.
Helpful Information
Away-Team Fan Parking & Tailgating at the University of Maryland
The University of Maryland provides paid parking on campus for away-team fans, and recommends that visiting fans who plan to tailgate use Parking Lot 4-B near the Comcast Center. The lot opens at 2 p.m. and the daily rate is $10. If lot 4-B is full, the other paid lots (colored in green on the downloadable map) are also open to visitors.
A map of game day parking lots is available here:
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/parking/2007FootballMap.gif
Directions to University of Maryland Inn and Conference Center:
http://www.cramton.umd.edu/summer2001/directions.html
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority:
http://www.wmata.com
An Evening with R. Nicholas Burns '78
An Evening with R. Nicholas Burns '78
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
6:00 p.m.
National Press Club(Please click here for directions)
13th Floor
529 14th Street NW
Washington, DC
The Boston College Alumni Association has been notified by Under Secretary of State R. Nicholas Burns '78 that due to another unexpected trip abroad, he will not be available to speak at this rescheduled event on October 30th. We are delighted, however, to announce that we have two outstanding alternate speakers for this October 30th event, both from the BC Class of 1968, Congressman Edward J. Markey, and Ken Hackett, President of Catholic Relief Services.
U.S. Rep. Edward J. Markey '68, Law '72 is the senior member of the Massachusetts delegation to the US House of Representatives and one of Congress' most active members in policymaking on a number of important issues, including energy, commerce, telecommunications and homeland security. He serves on three key House Committees, Energy and Commerce, Homeland Security and Natural Resources. He is chair of the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, and of the new Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. He received "The Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Award for Distinguished Citizenship" at the May, 2007 Boston College Commencement Eve Dinner. He also was the featured speaker at the 2007 Boston College Law School Commencement.
Ken Hackett '68, President of Catholic Relief Services is the driving force behind one of the world's most effective and efficient relief and development agencies, which has operations in 99 countries and a global staff of more than 5,000. Ken was the recipient of the Boston College Alumni Achievement Award for Religion in 2005 and received an honorary degree from BC in 2006. Under Ken's leadership, CRS has incorporated a justice-centered focus into all of its programming, using Catholic Social Teaching as a guide.
We hope that the 300+ alumni who have registered for this event will continue to plan to attend for what will be a fascinating presentation, as well as a wonderful opportunity to socialize and network with fellow Boston College alumni.
If you have yet to RSVP to this event on October 30th, please do so at alumnichapters@bc.edu or 800-669-8430. Also, please share this change of speakers with anyone you know who was planning to attend.
Thank you very much for your understanding and your support of Boston College. We look forward to seeing you on October 30th.
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