SUMMER CONNECTIONS 2008
You are cordially invited to meet the Class of 2012 at the summer connection reception! Mingle with fellow alumni, parents and students in the New York metro area.

WESTFIELD, N.J.
Hosted by Diane & Michael Fruchtman, GW Parents, 2012
Saturday, August 9
2 p.m.
549 Lenox Avenue
Westfield, N.J.

GLEN RIDGE, N.J.
Hosted by Marty & Anne Baum, '82
Sunday, August 10
6 p.m.
279 Forest Avenue
Glen Ridge, N.J.

NEW YORK, N.Y.
Hosted by Nancy & Michael Hodin, GW Parents
Wednesday, August 20
6:30 p.m.
257 West 86th Street, Apt. 5A
New York, N.Y.

MANHASSET, N.Y.
Hosted by Joan & William Fishlinger, GW Parents, ’09
Friday, August 22
7 p.m.
9 Madonia Court
Manhasset, N.Y.

All receptions are open to all alumni, but space is limited. You much register your attendance in advance by clicking on the city name above or visiting the Calendar of Events at www.alumni.gwu.edu.

YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORK: HAPPY HOUR AT THE BOAT BASIN CAFE
Join the Young Alumni Network NYC Chapter for a summer happy hour at the Boat Basin Cafe. Come and see who from GW is in your area! Reconnect with friends and make new connections all while you enjoy great food and drinks along the Hudson River.

Tuesday, August 12
7 – 9 p.m.
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th Street
New York, N.Y.

There is no cost to attend this event, but advanced registration is appreciated.

The Young Alumni Network (YAN) offers programming designed to meet the social, networking, and educational needs and interests of graduates of the past ten years.

GW REAL ESTATE ALLIANCE: DINNER AND DISCUSSION WITH DANIEL LIBESKIND
The Luther Rice Society's GW Real Estate Alliance invites you to dinner and a conversation with Daniel Libeskind, architect behind the re-design of the World Trade Center. An international figure in architectural practice and urban design, Libeskind won the World Trade Center design competition in February 2003 and was appointed as master plan architect for the site. The Memory Foundations is now under construction.

Wednesday, September 24
6 – 9 p.m.
New York Academy of Science
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor
New York, N.Y.

This event is targeted towards members of the real estate, construction and design industries. Members of the Luther Rice Society are invited to receive two complimentary tickets to this event. General alumni tickets are $15. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

GW Real Estate Alliance (GWREA) is a network of alumni and friends in the real estate industry and related fields. It provides professional development and networking opportunities for its membership and serves as a vital link between the university, students, and the vast field of real estate.

17TH ANNUAL NEW YORK CARES DAY – SAVE THE DATE!
Join the Young Alumni Network NYC Chapter as it participates in New York City’s largest day of volunteer service on Saturday, October 18! Show that GW alumni care by becoming one of the 8,000 volunteers needed to revitalize over 100 NYC public schools.  More information will be available in the Colonial Cable, Regional Round Up and the alumni website.

DO YOU TRAVEL TO OTHER REGIONS?
We have plenty of events happening throughout the world and welcome you to attend other regional events when you're on the road. Please visit our Calendar of Events at www.alumni.gwu.edu for a complete listing of upcoming events everywhere.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Haven’t seen your favorite activities on the events roster? The New York Alumni Chapter is planning next year's activities and we need volunteers to help create new and exciting programs! If you’re interested in getting involved with your local chapter, e-mail nyalum@gwu.edu.

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Get a direct link to the folks and activities that make the New York Alumni Chapter so exciting. Be our friend and be in the know. Sign in to Facebook and search "GW Alumni in New York" to join our group.

You can also connect with GW grads and extend your network by joining the GW Alumni Association group on LinkedIn.