August 2008
Issue 71


 
SOUTH FLORIDA


GW SUMMER CONNECTION – FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
You are cordially invited to meet the Class of 2012 at the summer connection reception in Ft. Lauderdale (formerly freshman send-off) hosted by Dawn & Andrew Steinberg, Parents 2009 & 2012. Mingle with fellow alumni, parents, and students in the Ft. Lauderdale area.

Sunday, August 17
12 p.m.
Home of Dawn & Andrew Steinberg
2416 North Atlantic Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

There is no cost to attend, but please register your attendance in advance. Please click here for more information or to register.

GW SUMMER CONNECTION – MIAMI, FL
You are cordially invited to meet the Class of 2012 at the summer connection reception in Miami (formerly freshman send-off) hosted by the Miami Alumni Chapter. Mingle with fellow alumni, parents, and students in the Miami area.

Thursday, August 21
6 p.m.
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A.
One Biscayne Tower
Suite 3400
2 South Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Fla.

There is no cost to attend, but please register your attendance in advance. Please click here for more information or to register.

COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND WINE TASTING IN MIAMI
Join fellow GW alumni and friends at Casa Toscana for a fun and informative cooking demonstration, wine tasting and luncheon with chef and owner Sandra Stefani. Learn about regional Italian recipes and wines while enjoying a four course meal in the Rustic Garden.

Sunday, August 24
12 – 2 p.m.
Casa Toscana
7001 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Fla.

Ticket prices start at $20 per person (free for Luther Rice Society members) and include the cooking demonstration, a four course meal and wine. Please click here for more information or to register.

INSIDE ART BASEL
A DISCUSSION AND BRUNCH WITH GW PROFESSOR

Join GW alumni and friends at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, for brunch and an overview of what The New York Times calls “the hottest contemporary art fair in America.” Learn about various Art Basel venues, take a sneak peak at some of this year’s highlights and discuss contemporary art with Alexander Dumbadze, assistant professor of art history at GW.

Thursday, December 4
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
One Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Fla.

Ticket prices start at $20 per person (free for Luther Rice Society members) and include the discussion, a full brunch and all beverages.

Please click here for more information or to register.

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.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
You can become a volunteer and help plan events in South Florida. Serving as a volunteer can include anything from staffing an event to creating and implementing events on your own. If this interests you, please send an e-mail to sflaalum@gwu.edu and we can tell you how to get involved.

ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN? SO ARE WE!
Get a direct link to the folks and activities that make the South Florida Alumni Chapter so exciting. Be our friend and be in the know. Sign in to Facebook and search "GW Alumni in South Florida" to join our group.

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