Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter
Upcoming Events
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The University of Richmond Alumni Association and the
Washington, D.C. Spiders cordially invite you to a
Women's Networking Reception
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
6 p.m.
Office of Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
1307 New York Avenue NW
Washington, D.C.
Special thanks to Mary-Kathleen Todd Hartenstein, '99, for sponsoring our space.
$15 per person
RSVP kindly requested by April 1, 2011.
REGISTER ONLINE or phone the Office of Alumni and Career Services
at (804) 289-8027 or (800) 480-4774 ext. 8.
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Other Alumni Opportunities
Fall 2010: CAN Flag Football
With football season now kicking off, join the Spiders' co-ed flag football team in the the Capital Alumni Network (CAN) league. Last year the team reached the quarterfinals in the league tournament, which includes participation from the alumni teams of 58 universities. Dennick Skeels, '98, is once again leading Washington, D.C. area alumni onto the field for a ten game schedule beginning in mid September. It's a great chance to meet fellow Spiders and network with participants from other alumni chapters.
If would like to join fellow alumni for recreation this Fall, 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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Thursday, February 24, 2011 School of Law alumni and recently admitted law students enjoyed a reception at the law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP, hosted by Chip Molster, L'83. Dean John Douglass, Associate Dean for Admissions Michelle Rahman, and Director of the Intellectual Property and Transactional Law Clinic John Carroll offered remarks.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Spider alumni, family, and friends attended a pre-game event at 51st State Tavern before heading over to Charles E. Smith Arena to cheer for the Spiders against the GW Colonials. Spider victory!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Spider alumni and friends gathered at The Liberty Tavern in Arlington to kick off the new year with a Spider Winter Social.
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Thursday, December 2, 2010 Joined by Majority Leader-Elect Eric Cantor, Spiders in non-profit and government careers gathered for a networking reception on Capitol Hill.
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Fall 2010 Spider fans in the D.C. area gathered at Velocity 5 to cheer for the football team in their games against University of Delaware, University of New Hampshire, and James Madison University. Go Spiders!
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Spider alumni, parents, and friends gathered at the offices of KPMG, sponsored by Jack Reagan, B'89, for a chance to hear from President Ayers and the new dean of Robins School of Business, Dr. Nancy A. Bagranoff.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Alumni welcomed our newest Spider graduates - the Class of 2010 - to the alumni network and to Washington, D.C., at the annual Welcome to the City event at Madhatter.
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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, 2009 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.
Interested in seeing what other events the Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter has hosted in the past? More Past Events are just a click away!
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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