Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter
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
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The University of Richmond Alumni Association
and the Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter
cordially invite
 Spiders in Accounting
to a networking reception with four Richmond Accounting professors.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:30-8:30 p.m.
KPMG Office
2001 M Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Professors Paul Clikeman, Ray Slaughter, Marshall Geiger, and Darrell Walden
look forward to seeing you on March 11th, for a chance to hear what is new at the Business School and to catch up with fellow Spider Accountants.
$10 per person
R.s.v.p. by Monday, March 8, 2010.
Register online or by phone at (800) 480-4774, option 8.
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The Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter
invites you to join us as we cheer on
Spider Basketball during the A-10 Tournament!
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Join Richmond Alumni in D.C.
for all of this year's A-10 action at:
Velocity Five
2300 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia
Located one block west of the Court House metro (Orange Line).
Friday, March 12, 2010
University of Richmond v. University of Massachusetts
9:00 p.m. Tip Off
If the Spiders advance in the tournament,
we'll continue to gather at Velocity 5 to cheer them on.
Click here for the A-10 Championship Bracket.
Spider specials will be available while the games are on.
Check out the Richmond Alumni in D.C. Facebook group
for these and other details.
Questions? Contact Bryan Defino, '07.
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Join fellow WDC alumni for our 2nd Annual Day at Ford's Theatre
As we usher a matinee performance of the zany American classic
Little Shop of Horrors
Saturday, March 20, 2010
12:30-1:30 p.m. Tour of the recently renovated Ford's Theatre and Museum
2:30 p.m. Performance of Little Shop of Horrors
Space is limited for both the tour and ushering opportunities,
and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
You may also register by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at (804) 289-8027,
or (800) 480-4774, option 8.
Don't want to usher, but still want to see the show?
Click here to purchase your ticket for the March 20th matinee performance of
Little Shop of Horrors.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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