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Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter

Braxton Bragg, '06
Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter Co-Chair
Sara McGanity, '07
Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter Co-Chair

Meet the current Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter Committee

Are you a graduate of the last ten years? 

If so, you may be interested in the Young Graduates of the Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter!


Upcoming Events


Class of 2010 -
Welcome to Washington, D.C.!

You are invited to meet young alumni in the Washington, D.C. area at the Welcome to the City event for the Class of 2010 on Wednesday, September 22, 2010.  See new and old Spider friends, get to know the city and continue your lifelong relationship with the University of Richmond.

Welcome to Washington, D.C.!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 p.m
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MadHatter DC
1319 Connecticut Avenue NW ~ Washington, D.C.
Look out for us at the upstairs bar.

Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.


REGISTER ONLINE or phone the Office of Alumni and Career Services
at (804) 289-8027 or (800) 480-4774 ext. 8.





The University of Richmond Alumni Association and
Washington, D.C. Spiders cordially invite you to a reception with

President EDWARD L. AYERS and
Robins School of Business Dean
NANCY A. BAGRANOFF

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
6 p.m.

KPMG
2001 M Street NW
Washington, D.C.

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$15 per person

R.s.v.p. by Monday, September 20
Register online 
or phone (800) 480-4774 ext. 8

Special thanks to Jack Reagan, B'89, for sponsoring our space at KPMG.

We will also be joined by Associate Professor of Accounting Joe Ben Hoyle and Accounting Department Chair W. Darrell Walden.



Other Alumni Opportunities

Spring 2010: CAN Softball
What's Spring in D.C. without softball on the Mall?  Join the Spiders' co-ed team in the the Capital Alumni Network (CAN) league.  Last year, the team finished the season ranked amongst the top 25 of the 70 schools that were represented.  Dennick Skeels, '98, is once again leading Washington, D.C. area alumni on to the field.  


If would like to join fellow alumni for recreation this Spring and Summer, please contact Dennick.


 
Alumni Recruitment Committee
Stay connected with the University by becoming an Admissions volunteer! Join 700 of your fellow Spiders in helping to recruit new students as an Alumni Recruitment Committee member. As a member, you’ll get to attend college fairs, interview local students, serve as an alumni panelist at events, and keep informed about life on campus.

To learn more, visit http://admissions.richmond.edu/arc or contact Senior Assistant Director, Maria E. Cedeno at mcedeno@richmond.edu or (804) 289-8037.

Summer 2010: DC Initiative
Learn more about the D.C. Initiative, a network of administrative leaders, faculty, alumni and friends who work together to improve student recruitment, enhance educational programs and expand opportunities for career development. If your organization has an established summer internship program, or you'd like to sponsor a Spider intern, let us know!  Contact Leah Harrelson, Associate Director for Volunteer Engagement. 


Recent Events

Thursday, August 26, 2010  Spider alumni and friends attended a pre-game gathering before cheering the Washington Nationals to a 11-10 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  Young alumni and friends enjoyed an evening on the water at the annual young grad boat cruise on the Potomac.



Students with President Ayers
Additional Photos

Monday, June 21, 2010  Spider alumni and friends gathered with current student interns in D.C. for a reception at The Willard InterContinental. Students and alumni heard from President Edward L. Ayers and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Carlos M. Gutierrez.



Thursday, May 6, 2010  Spider fans gathered at the home of Sharon and Joe, B'80, Kroger to meet Richmond's new Head Football Coach Latrell Scott and hear about
the upcoming 2010 season. Spider spirit all around!


Saturday, May 1, 2010  Richmond alumni and friends enjoyed a day of steeplechasing at University Row at Virginia Gold Cup races...A DC Alumni Chapter Spring tradition!

Saturday, March 20, 2010  Richmond alumni, family, and friends enjoyed a private guided tour of the historic Ford's Theatre & Museum, and then ushered a matinee performance of Little Shop of Horrors.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  Spider fans gathered at Velocity Five to cheer for Spider Basketball during their first round NCAA Tournament game against Saint Mary's.


Thursday, March 11, 2010  Spiders in Accounting gathered at KPMG's D.C. Office
for a networking reception and an opportunity to reconnect with four
Richmond Accounting professors.




Saturday, January 23, 2010  WDC alumni, family, and friends gathered at McFadden's
prior to the UR v. GW men's basketball game. Spider victory!

 


Fall 2009  Football game watching parties were hosted at Velocity 5 throughout the regular and post season.  D.C. alumni, family and friends gathered to cheer on the Spiders as they made their way to the NCAA Quarterfinals!

Saturday, November 14  The WDC Alumni Chapter and the Spider Club of the University of Richmond invited alumni, friends and family to a tailgate brunch prior to the Spiders vs. Georgetown Hoyas football game.  A great time was had by all!  Another Spider victory!

Thursday, June 18, 2009  The WDC and NoVA Alumni Chapters invited alumni, family and friends to Wolf Trap for an evening of music, food and fun!  Dinner was held on the lawn prior to the Huey Lewis & The News concert with special guest Paul Thorn.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 
University of Richmond and Vanderbilt University alumni, family and friends
joined forces for a summer happy hour at the City Tavern Club in Georgetown.

Photo Gallery



Saturday, February 21, 2009 
The WDC and NoVA Alumni Chapters and the University of Richmond Alumni Association welcomed Dr. Ayers back to Washington, D.C. with Mike London, R'83, Head Football Coach, for a cocktail reception at The Fairmont.

Saturday, January 10, 2009  Alumni gathered at McFadden's for a pre-game event hosted by the WDC Alumni Chapter and the Spider Club prior to the UR vs. GW men's basketball game.  Spider victory!

Friday, December 19, 2008  Alumni, family and friends gathered at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern for a game watching party: Richmond Spiders vs. Montana Grizzlies in the NCAA Championship Game.  Spider victory!

Saturday, December 13, 2008  Alumni, parents and friends gathered at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern and cheered the University of Richmond Spiders to victory over the Northern Iowa Panthers in the NCAA Semifinals Football Game.

Saturday, December 6, 2008:  Alumni, family and friends gathered at Crystal City Sports Pub to cheer on the Spiders to victory over the ASU Mountaineers in the NCAA Quarterfinals Football Game.

Summer 2008  Captained once again by Dennick Skeels, '98, Washington, D.C. area alumni teamed up in a co-ed softball league sponsored by the Capital Alumni Network (CAN).  Congratulations on a 10-4 record - placing 15th out of the 70 participating schools!

Friday, July 18, 2008  The annual trip to Wolf Trap was a great success!  Alumni, family and friends gathered for dinner prior to the concert with the Pat McGee Band and special guest Sister Hazel.

Saturday, May 3, 2008  Alumni, family and friends gathered in The Plains, Virginia for the 10th Annual University Row at the 83rd running of the Virginia Gold Cup.

Saturday, March 8, 2008  Alumni gathered for a game watch party at Penn Quarter Sports Restaurant to cheer on the men's basketball team vs. Xavier.

Saturday, February 23, 2008 The Washington, DC alumni chapter and the Spider Club co-sponsored a post-game reception after the UR vs GW men's basketball game at McFadden's

Friday, December 7, 2007 The Washington, DC & Northern, VA alumni chapters returned to the Crystal City Sports Pub to watch the UR vs. App State NCAA semifinal football game.

Saturday, December 1, 2007 Alumni and friends from the Washington, DC & Northern, VA alumni chapters gathered to cheer the Spiders onto victory at a game watch party during the NCAA quarterfinal game against Wofford at Crystal City Sports Pub.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007   The Washington, DC Alumni Chapter and the University of Richmond Alumni Association invited alumni, parents and friends to the National Geographic Society to welcome Dr. Edward L. Ayers as the ninth president of the University of Richmond.


Summer 2007

 

Dennick Skeels, '98, once again captained the Washington, D.C. area alumni team in
a co-ed softball league sponsored by the Capital Alumni Network (CAN). 


 Monday, August 13, 2007  Alumni gathered on the National Mall to watch Casablanca at the annual Screen on the Green event.

Friday, August 3, 2007 Alumni, family and friends cheered on the Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed a pre-game dinner on the Red, Hot, and Blue picnic patio.


Tuesday, June 19, 2007 
Alumni, family and friends gathered for dinner and The Doobie Brothers
for this year's annual trip to Wolf Trap.


Saturday, May 5, 2007  The Washington D.C. Chapter joined local alumni organizations for the 9th Annual University Row at the 82nd running of the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007   Alumni, family and friends gathered for a pre-game reception at the Washington Marriott Hotel with Jim Miller, Director of Athletics, prior to the UR vs. George Washington men's basketball game.


  Wednesday, January 10, 2007 

The Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter invited young grads and the Class of 2007 to La Tasca in Arlington to network and socialize at a New Year's happy hour. 

Fall 2006: Co-ed Flag Football

After a successful softball season, the Washington D.C. Alumni Chapter competed in a co-ed flag football league sponsored by the Capital Alumni Network (CAN). Coach Dennick Skeels, '98 lead the Spiders who were decked out in real game jerseys courtesy of Ken Hart, UR's equipment manager.


  November 14 and 15, 2006   Dr. Jorge Haddock, Dean, Robins School of Business, and a Washington, D.C. host committee hosted two receptions at the Ritz-Carlton and the Congressional Country Club, respectively, to celebrate the Robins School of Business’ inclusion in BusinessWeek’s list of top 25 Undergraduate Business Programs.

Saturday, November 4, 2006  The Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter and the Capital Alumni Network invited alumni to opening night as the Washington Wizards took on the Boston Celtics.

 

 

Interested in seeing what other events the Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter has hosted in the past?   More photo's and event descriptions are just a click away - 

More Past Events

 

If you are interested in being more involved in the alumni chapter committee, please contact the alumni chapter president/chair or Katie Bell, ’07, Assistant Director for Regional Initiatives, via e-mail or phone (804) 289-8352.



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