Archive of Alumni Events
We present a sampling to capture the variety of opportunities available within the Brown alumni community. (Please note that many listings originally featured links to the sponsor's Web site for more information, but those links may have expired.)
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See also: 2007 events || 2006 events || 2005 events || Upcoming events
Last updated 5/9/08
May 2008
5/1/08
Mass Incarceration and American Ideals
Featuring Professor Glenn Loury
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greatere Baltimore)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, The Poe Room, Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St.
Glenn Loury, professor of economics, will argue that we Americans should recognize a kind of social responsibility for the massive expansion of the incarceration complex in American life over the past two generations. Cost: TBD.
5/5/08
30-Second Democracy: Campaign Ads and the 2008 Election
With Dr. Paul Freedman ’88
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
Salomon Center for Teaching, Room 001, Brown Campus
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm, Reception with wine and cheese
7:45 pm – 9:00 pm, Lecture and discussion with Dr. Paul Freedman ‘88
As an American Politics Professor at the University of Virginia, Dr. Paul Freedman has focused his recent research projects on campaign advertising and issue framing.
Cost: $5 for premium BCRI members and young alumni (’03-’07); $10 for alumni, parents and guests.
5/6/08
Public Service Opportunity: Chicago Public Schools Teacher For a Day
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
Various locations
The 2nd Annual Chicago Public Schools Teacher for a Day event provides an opportunity for business and community members to gain a better understanding of and develop a deeper appreciation of the work of Chicago Public School teachers. Your day begins at the school and classroom to which you are assigned and closes with an informal luncheon at your school with the teachers and other faculty members. Cost: Free.
5/6/08
Inaugural Monthly Downtown Dinner
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
6:00 pm, Townhouse Restaurant and Wine Bar, 111 S. Wacker Dr. (btwn Adams and Monroe)
Catch up with old friends, or make new acquaintances. Revisit an old favorite, or explore a new eatery. Any reason is a good reason to come to the inaugural monthly Downtown Dinner. Enjoy the good company, great food, and social or professional networking similarly offered by the popular Downtown Lunches, without the rush of getting back to the office. Guests are welcome, as well. Cost: Purchase your own food/beverage (menu items range in price from $6 - $15). Reservation will be under "Brown Club Dinners".
5/7/08
Monthly Bookclub: The Places In Between by Rory Stewart
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
In January 2002, Rory Stewart began a walk across Afghanistan from Herat to Kabul. Although the Taliban had been ousted several weeks earlier, Stewart launched a journey through a devastated, unsettled, and unsafe landscape. The recounting of that journey makes for an engrossing, surprising, and often deeply moving portrait of the land and the peoples who inhabit it. Cost: Free.
5/7/08
Spanish Wine & Cheese Tasting Reception
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Bubble Lounge (downstairs), 228 West Broadway (N. Moore in Tribeca)
This event will introduce you to some of Spain’s great red wines and artisanal cheeses while learning about the variety of grapes, aging methods and even how to decipher the label. Sip, savor, take a break, and relax with fellow alumni. Cost: $26 members; $30 alumni, guests and friends.
5/7/08
Against the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless President
Featuring Former Senator Lincoln D. Chafee ’75
Providence, RI (The Pembroke Club of Providence)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, The Faculty Club, One Magee St.
Join former Senator Lincoln D. Chafee ’75, distinguished visiting fellow at the Watson Institute for International Studies, for a multifaceted discussion on his experiences over seven years in the U.S. Senate. The talk will include Senator Chafee’s perspectives on major political occurrences during this period: The vote to go to war in Iraq, Bush’s tax cut program, the 2004 election and the return of Congress to a Democratic majority. Cost: $34 pp (includes dinner with choice of chicken or fish).
5/7/08
A Night at the Theatre: The Gershwins' An American in Paris
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Texas – Houston)
The Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave
6:30 pm, Cocktails
7:30 pm, Performance
See a preview performance of the wild and hilarious new musical comedy, The Gershwins' An American in Paris, that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the legendary movie-musical. The performance will be preceded by a cocktail hour with members of the production team. Cost: Section A: $50/ticket; Section B: $37/ticket.
5/8/08
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, CERES Caf, 141 West Jackson Boulevard (off the lobby)
Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month. RSVP if you can, but come anyway even at the last minute. Reservation is under name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Purchase your own food/beverage.
5/8/08
May Happy Hour
Bellevue, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Parlor Billiards, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Suite 300 (3rd floor at Lincoln Square)
Happy Hours are on the second Thursday of every month. Happy Hour runs a little early, but the Brown Club will try to stick around a little longer for folks arriving late. If you need inspiration to draw you out, check out this awesome list of Happy Hour food and drinks! Cost: Purchase your own food & drink.
April 2008
4/2/08
Spring Seminar I: Women and the Advent of American Imperialism
Featuring Professor Laura Prieto
Providence, RI (The Pembroke Club of Providence)
Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (corner of Brown and George Sts.)
2:30 pm, Light refreshments & socializing
3:00 pm, Program
Laura Prieto, associate professor of history and women’s studies at Simmons College, will be focusing on Anne Garlin Spencer, the first woman ordained as a minister in Rhode Island. She was also a suffragist, peace activist and anti-imperialist at the time of the Spanish-American War. Cost: $20 pp for series of four seminars.
4/3/08
Restaurant Night
North Kingstown, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
7:00 pm, Sonoma Grille, 7366 Post Rd. (401-295-0800)
Brown Club restaurant nights always provide great food, conversation, and, of course, camaraderie. (Note: Space is limited.) Cost: Premium members: $35 pp; non-premium members/guests: $ 40 pp (includes: appetizers, salad, choice of main dish, dessert, coffee tax & gratuity; drinks not included).
4/5/08
Brown Derby Day at the Races
Arcadia, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
Santa Anita Park
8:30 am and 9:45 am, Seabiscuit Tram Tour
10:00 am, Gates open
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Microbrew Festival
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Buffet lunch
Spend a fantastic day at the famous Santa Anita race track with fellow alumni. Enjoy the excitement of live horse racing, a fun-filled kid’s play area, the KROQ Microbrew Festival, a free KROQ live broadcasted concert, and a Sea biscuit tour of the grounds. Your ticket includes: General Admission to the park, VIP parking pass, full BBQ buffet lunch, free race book program, free Derby Day T-shirt, taxes and gratuity. Cost: $35 adult members; $40 adult non-members; $25 teens; $16 children; youngins free.
4/6/08
Basketball Night
New Orleans, LA (Brown Club of New Orleans)
12:00 pm, New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St. (504-587-3663)
Cheer MVP candidate Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets as they face the Golden State Warriors in this nationally-televised game between two playoff contenders. The club has reserved 20 upper sideline seats (possibly more). Get together with fellow alumni for a pre-game Bloody Mary. Cost: $19.95 (includes ticket, a hot dog, soft drink and chips). The first 10,000 fans through the door get a Chris Paul bobble head.
4/6/08
Treasures of the John Hay Library
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, The John Hay Library, 20 Prospect St. (401-863-3723)
This special program will begin with introductory remarks by Samuel Streit, director of special collections, followed by a 1 ½ hour guided tour and refreshments. Cost: Brown and RISD Alumni and Guests: $5; Premium BCRI Members: Free.
4/6/08
Iron Chef Sushi Event
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Houston)
5:30 pm, Central Market, 3815 Westheimer
In the spirit of the "Iron Chef" TV show, under the guidance of a professional chef, 20 lucky “chefs” will shop and prepare sushi. The results will be judged, and then everyone will enjoy their creations. Event limited to 20. Cost: $60 alumni/non-alumni/friend; $40 young alumni/young alumni friend.
4/8/08
Book Club: Old Filth by Mary Gardam
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
From The New Yorker: An examination of the life of Sir Edward Feathers, a desiccated barrister known to colleagues and friends as Old Filth (stands for "Failed in London Try Hong Kong"). After a lucrative career in Asia, Filth settles into retirement in Dorset. Gardam reveals that, contrary to appearances, Sir Edward's life is seething with incident. Cost: Free.
4/9/08
Secrets of Brown Authors Revealed
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (corner of First St. btwn Houston and Bleecker)
Be prepared to be entertained, enlightened, and educated by five alumni authors. Hear candid stories of how each alumnus has brought together their life experiences and passion for the written word to make successful careers. Light snacks will be provided. Cost: $12 in advance; $15 at the door.
4/9/08
Spring Seminar II: Immigrations from a Historical Perspective
Featuring Professor Mario R. DiNunzio
Providence, RI (The Pembroke Club of Providence)
Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (corner of Brown and George Sts.)
2:30 pm, Light refreshments & socializing
3:00 pm, Program
Mario DiNunzio, professor of history at Providence College, will discuss his scholarly interests that include 19th and 20th century U.S. history and the comparative study of democratic development. He has published books on Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.
Cost: $20 pp for series of four seminars.
4/10/08
Mapping the Brain: In Pursuit of the Physical Properties of Thought in Action
Featuring Professor Elaine Bearer
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St.
6:30 pm, Reception
7:00 pm, Presentation with Q&A
Elaine Bearer, professor of medical science, will present new research that applies the study of active biochemical processes to the understanding of thought in action. Cost: $20 for dues-paying members; $30 for guests/non-members. Light refreshments, wine and soft drinks will be served.
4/10/08
A Night at the Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
7:00 pm, Royal Opera House, 51 Floral Street Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DA
In the much-loved classical ballet, Princess Aurora is cursed and fated to die after pricking her finger on a spindle on her 16th birthday. Through the intervention of the Lilac Fairy, the curse is commuted to a long sleep from which she is awoken by Prince Florimund. Music is by Tchaikovsky. Cost: £35 for non-members; £25 for members.
4/10/08
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, Grillroom and Chophouse, 33 West Monroe (312-960-0000)
Join fellow alumni to discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of every month at different locations. RSVP if you can, but come anyway even at the last minute. Reservation is under the name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Purchase your own food/drink.
4/10/08
Inaugural Monthly Happy Hour
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Chapel, 1600 Melrose Ave.
Join fellow alumni for the club's first monthly happy hour. Future ones will rotate across different venues and occur on the second Thursday of every month. Go to the balcony, which has been reserved for the club’s use. Cost: Free (purchase your own drinks).
4/12/08
Community Service: Hands on NY Day
Brooklyn, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
8:45 am- 3:00 pm, Canarsie Park (Meet at 8:45 am at NY Cares Office, 214 W. 29th St., btw 7th and 8th Aves., for transportation to and from the park)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Optional party for all participants citywide, Location TBA
Join fellow alumni to plant trees for NY Cares’ Hands on NY Day. Get some fresh air and meet new community service-minded Brown grads as you help beautify Brooklyn’s Canarsie Park. The Brown Club of NY and other groups at the park that day will be planting 5,000 trees.
Cost: Free (the club is covering $5 suggested donation for members who volunteer).
4/13/08
An Evening with James Naughton ’68
Costa Mesa, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
7:00 pm, Orange County Performing Arts Center, Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr.
James Naughton, winner of two Tony Awards for City of Angels and Chicago, will perform miniature dramas and artistic monologues “cabaret style” in this small, intimate theater. An informal, no host, desserts and drinks gathering with James is planned at Leatherbys (cash bar) after the performance. Cost: $62 per ticket (does not include fees and parking).
4/13/08
Clash of the Trivia Titans: Brown vs University of Chicago
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
1:30 pm, Pre-game warm-up, Park and 38th St
3:15 pm – 6:30 pm, Game, The Ginger Man, 12 E. 36th (btwn 5th and Madison)
Play the game “Mies vander Rohe” (otherwise known as "Celebrity") with fellow Brown alumni against another alumni group. Wide knowledge of trivia and a gift for names is useful; a Brown education is essential! Rules will be explained and a demo round will be played. Cost: Free (although purchasing drinks will help defray the bar's expenses for hosting the event).
4/14/08
Music at Meyer Concert Series Featuring Gila Goldstein, Pianist
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
Martin Meyer Sanctuary, Temple Emanu-El, 2 Lake St. (near Arguello)
7:00 pm, Doors open
7:30 pm, Performance
9:30 pm, Post-concert dessert reception with the artist and artistic director
Join fellow alumni for a special evening of classical music featuring Israeli pianist Gila Goldstein who has captivated audiences around the world with her unique artistry and soulful interpretations. The Music at Meyer (MAM) concert series was co-founded and is produced by Mike Tekulsky '83. A special reception with Ms. Goldstein and MAM artistic director Roslyn Barak will follow the concert. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $20 dues-paying members; $30 non-members.
4/16/08
Children at Play: An American History
Featuring Professor Howard Chudacoff
Pittsburgh, PA (Brown Club of Pittsburgh)
University of Pittsburgh Frick Fine Arts Building Auditorium, Schenley Dr.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Lecture and discussion
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Reception
Professor Chudacoff's new book, Children At Play: An American History, has been featured twice in The New York Times in the past four months and has generated considerable debate on radio talk shows across the country. In this special program, Howard Chudacoff, professor of American history, will talk about his research and give historical depth to debates that continue to rage over what constitutes appropriate child's play. Cost: $10 club members; $15 non-members; $20 attend the event + club membership.
4/16/08
Spring Seminar III: Doubly Blessed: Poets and Painters
Featuring Ellen Peckham
Providence, RI (The Pembroke Club of Providence)
Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (corner of Brown and George Sts.)
2:30 pm, Light refreshments & socializing
3:00 pm, Program
Ellen Peckham, a widely-known painter and poet, ran a successful art gallery in New York with her late husband, Anson Peckham. They produced several exhibits featuring the work of people who also were artists and writers. Cost: $20 pp for series of four seminars.
4/17/08
Lecture and Viewing of the Winslow Homer Exhibit
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Ave.
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Lecture and questions
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, View exhibition(s)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, (Optional) Dinner/cocktails, The Gage, 24 S. Michigan Ave.
Martha Tedeschi '80, organizing curator of the exhibition, uncovered some fascinating facts through a three-year in-depth research project on Homer's breathtaking watercolors. She will provide an illuminating introduction to Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light. The Edward Hopper show will be available for viewing too. Cost: $20 club members; $25 non-members (food and drink are not included in the ticket price).
4/20/08
China Premiere of “Boomtown in Beijing”
Beijing (Brown University Club of China)
Yugong Yishan, Zhang Zishong Road 3-2????3-2?
7:00 pm, Doors open
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Showing
9:30 pm, Questions and Answers with the Director Tan Siok Siok ‘94
Join fellow alumni for the premier screening of this film about Beijing during the summer before the 2008 Olympic Games - the first time they will be hosted in China. The frantic preparation for the games has turned Beijing into a hotspot of rapid growth. But what do the games mean to the ordinary Chinese? An 11 year-old boy wants to become torch bearer. A road sweeper dreams of staging his own Olympics count-down performance. An aging blind athlete makes one last stab at a Paralympics medal before he retires. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: RMB 85 before 4/19, RMB 100 after 4/19 (ticket includes one beverage).
4/22/08
Monthly Book Club: The Yiddish Policeman’s Union by Michael Chabon
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
7:30 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Combining two genres, that of alternate history and the hard-boiled detective story, this novel is about the Federal District of Sitka, Alaska, the "temporary" safe haven created for Jewish refugees after the 1948 collapse of Israel. The story is set on the eve of the district's reversion to Alaskan control, an event that is poised to plunge its populace into unknown territory. Cost: Free.
4/23/08
Happy Hour
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
6:00 pm, James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant & Bar, 1 Dupont Circle NW
Join fellow Brown alumni (as well as Lehigh alumni) to meet new faces and catch up with old. Complementary finger food will be served in addition to $3 off all pub menu items till 7pm. Cost: Purchase your own food/drink. Drink specials are $1 off Irish drafts, $2 off domestic draft & bottles, and $5 martinis & cosmos till 7pm.
4/23/08
Microsoft Excel Workshop
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:00 pm, Pembroke Field House (corner of Brook and Cushing Sts.)
Join Joe Serdakowski ’91 PhD in a two-way discussion on Microsoft Excel. Joe has spoken at technical conferences, develops workbooks, and has a number of Excel tips and tricks to share. Bring Excel problems you have solved or would like to have solved. Laptops are encouraged, but not necessary. A projector, wireless network, snacks and beverages will be available.
Cost: Premium members free; $25 premium membership + event.
4/23/08 – 5/1/08
Cruising the Canary Islands, Madeira, Gibraltar & the Algarve
On the M.S. Le Diamant (Brown Travelers)
This unique itinerary, which begins in the sun-washed Canary Islands and ends in historic Málaga, Spain, may be combined with the following trip – Voyage of the Western Mediterranean – at a discounted price. Brown Faculty: TBA. Cost: From approximately $2,595. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).
4/24/08
Women in Politics: Why They Don't Run for Office and What Happens When They Do
Featuring Professor Jennifer Lawless
New York City, NY (Pembroke Center Associates)
229 West 97th St.
6:30 pm, Reception; 7:00 pm, Program
Professor Lawless, assistant professor of political science, will talk about her research into political ambition and the manner in which gender affects the decision to run for office. She will also speak from her own experience as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Rhode Island's second congressional district in 2006. Cost: Free.
4/25/08
Private Tour of Met Museum & Sunset Cocktails on Rooftop
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Ave (at 81st-82nd St.)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Tour of "Gustave Courbet" exhibit
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Drinks on museum rooftop
Enjoy an exclusive docent-led tour of the Met's "Gustave Courbet" exhibit, followed with drinks on the rooftop with one of the best views of Central Park. Or, you may break away from rooftop cocktails and enjoy other exhibitions (the museum's critically-acclaimed "Jasper Johns: Gray" show is closing May 4th, or see mummies, impressionist paintings, and more). Cost: $25 for club members; $29 for alumni and guests (doesn't include cocktails).
4/25/08
Martha Argerich, Legendary Pianist, Plays with New York Philharmonic
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
8:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, Columbus and 65th St.
Join fellow alumni for a rare appearance of the fiery Martha Argerich for an evening live at Lincoln Center with Charles Dutoit conducting the New York Philharmonic. Save over 20% (and avoid handling fees!) on superb orchestra seats. Tickets strictly limited to 30 seats. Cost: $55 club members; $65 non-members.
4/28/08
Regulating Ethics in Public Life
Featuring Professor Ross Cheit
St. Louis, MO (Brown Club of St. Louis)
Probstein Golf Course Club House, Forest Park
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Reception with refreshments
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Lecture and discussion
Ross Cheit, professor of political science, will speak on the post-Watergate era with its significant increase in various forms of ethics regulation. A member of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, Professor Cheit will reflect on his practical experience and how it relates to the broader literature on ethics and public officials. Cost: $10pp; free for young alumni (’03-’07). There will be a cash bar and refreshments.
4/29/08
Reception with David Kennedy '76, Vice President for International Affairs
London, England (Brown Club of the UK)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP, 8 Clifford St.
David Kennedy '76, vice president for international affairs at Brown University and the David and Marianna Fisher University Professor of International Relations, leads the University’s ongoing efforts to expand and enhance its international programs and institutional relationships. Join fellow alumni for a reception to hear more about the University's plan for internationalisation. Cost: TBD.
4/30/08
Thinking Small at Brown - New Nanotechnologies and their Societal Implications
Featuring Professor Robert Hurt
Minneapolis, MN (Brown Club of Minnesota)
The Minneapolis Club, 729 Second Avenue South
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm, Reception with hors d’oeuvres (cash bar available)
7:15 pm – 8:30 pm, Lecture and discussion
Join Robert Hurt, professor of engineering, for a stimulating speaking program in addition to reconnecting with Brown and meeting local alumni. Hear about the latest happenings on campus including an update on how the Boldly Brown Campaign is enriching academics on campus.
Cost: Free.
4/30/08
Special Guest Speaker: President Ruth Simmons
Hyannis, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
Hyannis Golf Club, 1840 Lyannough Rd. #2 (508-362-6936)
4:00 pm, Reception
5:00 - 7:00 pm, "Meet the President" followed by a presentation by President Simmons
Cost: $25 pp (includes beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres).
4/30/08
Big Stuff for the Classes of the 80s
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Bar Nine, 807 Ninth Ave. (btwn 53rd and 54th Sts., 212-bar-nine)
Resuscitate those baggy pant suits and join fellow 1980s alumni for an evening where electric blue knitwear rules, leveraged buyouts still raise eyebrows, and absolutely no foam padding is left behind. Free drinks for whoever scores the biggest, boxiest, most artificially induced shoulder span, as well as other prizes. Enjoy drink specials (at almost-1980s prices) and great appetizers. Cost: $15 pp.
4/30/08
Happy Hour
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Upstairs at Jose Pistolas, 263 S. 15th St. in Center City
Get together with Brown friends for some free drinks and snacks.
Cost: Free.
4/30/08
Spring Seminar IV: Joan of Arc
Featuring Professor Thomas Grzebien
Providence, RI (The Pembroke Club of Providence)
Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (corner of Brown and George Sts.)
2:30 pm, Light refreshments & socializing
3:00 pm, Program
Thomas Grzebien, assistant professor of history at Providence College, is known for his fascinating insights on Joan of Arc. His scholarly interests include French medieval history and the development of Western civilization. Cost: $20 pp for series of four seminars.
4/30/08 – 5/8/08
Voyage of the Western Mediterranean
Málaga to Nice on the M.S. Le Diamant (Brown Travelers)
This wonderful journey, en route visiting Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Corsica, Rome and Florence, may be combined with the previous trip – Cruising the Canary Islands – at a discounted price. Brown Faculty: TBA. Cost: From approximately $2,995.
4/30/08 – 5/11/08
Historic Cities of the Sea
Spain, France, Italy & Malta on the all-suite Corinthian II (Brown Travelers)
History is alive in Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Aix-en-Provence, Bonifacio, Pompeii, Paestum, Palermo and Valletta, and there is no better way to explore this area than in the same way it was experienced centuries ago – by sea. Brown Faculty: TBA. Cost: From approximately $6,595.
March 2008
3/1/08
Young Alumni Mixer
Phoenix, AZ (Brown Club of Arizona – Phoenix-Tempe)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, The Roosevelt Tavern, 816 N. Third St.
Mingle with fellow young alumni (classes of 1997-2007) and enjoy complimentary appetizers at a fun new bar in downtown Phoenix. Spouses, partners, etc welcome as well. Meet in the room at the back. Cost: Free (purchase your own drinks).
3/1/08
Brown Men's Ice Hockey Alumni Day
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation and The Brown Hockey Association)
Meehan Auditorium, Brown Campus
2:00 pm, Alumni Game - Odd vs. Even Years
3:30 pm, Family Skate
4:30 pm, Reunion Reception (Brown Club of Rhode Island Field House, corner of Brook and Cushing)
7:00 pm, Brown Men's Ice Hockey vs. Union
9:30 pm, Post-game Reception
All alumni, parents and friends of Brown Men's Hockey are welcome to the annual alumni day celebration. Enjoy an alumni game, family skate and a reunion reception. Support the Brown Bears as they play their last home game of the season against Union, followed by a post-game reception with food and beverages. Cost: $15 pp; children under 10 are free.
Contact/RSVP: Brown University Sports Foundation (401-863-1900).
3/1/08
Student and Alumni Career Mixer
Providence, RI (The Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance-A4)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Third World Center, 68 Brown Street
Interested in career networking and connecting with students? Trade business cards with fellow alumni, talk with students exploring career options, and enjoy food and refreshments. This event immediately follows the close of Career Week 2008 activities and is open to all regardless of your participation in Career Week events. Cost: Free.
3/2/08
Making a Place for Archaeology at Brown
Featuring Professor Susan Alcock
Cos Cob, CT (The Brown Club of Fairfield County)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Historical Society of Greenwich, Bush-Holley House, 39 Strickland Road
Susan Alcock, director of the Artemis A.W. and Sharp Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, Joukowsky Family Professor in archaeology and classics, will speak on recent activities and plans for Brown’s Joukowsky Institute and on current archaeology projects involving Brown. Dessert and coffee will be served. Cost: $10 club members; $20 non-members/guests.
3/4/08 – 3/16/08
Treasures of South America
Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Bariloche to Puerto Varas & Santiago (Brown Travelers)
Explore the majestic natural and architectural diversity in Argentina and Chile. Discover an exotic world of thundering falls, spell-binding coastal scenery, Andean peaks, European-style boulevards and magnificent lakes on this South American adventure. Brown Faculty: Terry Tullis, Emeritus Professor of Geological Sciences. Cost: Approximately $4,295. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).
3/5/08
The Glenlivet Alumni Challenge
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Join area Brown alumni in a cultural exploration of Scotland. Sample the full line of The Glenlivet single malt scotch and learn more about single malt Scotch. Also enjoy a friendly golf competition with an indoor driving simulator and custom designed satellite putting hole. Appetizers will be provided, and participants will receive branded gifts to bring home. Cost: Free for club members/guests; $10 non-members/guests.
3/6/08
Small Plates Cooking Party
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:00 - 8:00 pm, Sur La Table, 77 Maiden Lane (off Union Square)
Join fellow alumni at Sur La Table's state-of-the-art cooking school and kitchen store where Parties That Cook will instruct attendees on how to make 5-7 different small plates during this hands-on cooking event. Enjoy some wine while consuming the gourmet dishes, passed hot from the oven, cocktail-style. Cost (if register by 2/6): $65 members; $70 non-members and guests (includes cooking class, food, wine, and a 10% discount on all Sur La Table kitchen equipment ,valid for one week). Cost (if register after 2/6): $70 members; $85 non-members and guests.
3/6/08
Class of 2003 Pre-5th Reunion Happy Hour
Boston, MA (Class of 2003)
6:00 pm, Dillion’s, 955 Boylston Street (617- 421-1818)
The Class of 2003 is organizing parties in various cities to build excitement for their 5th Reunion. Join fellow alumni for free appetizers and great raffle prizes. Cost: Free (cash bar).
3/6/08
Against the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless President
Featuring Former Senator Lincoln D. Chafee ’75
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
Cornell Club – New York, The Ivy Room, 6 East 44th Street (212-986-0300)
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm, Reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:45 pm – 9:00 pm, Lecture and discussion
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Join former Senator Lincoln D. Chafee 75, distinguished visiting fellow at the Watson Institute for International Studies, for a multifaceted discussion on his experiences over seven years in the U.S. Senate. Cost: $15 young alumni (’03 – ’07); $20 club members; $25 non-members; $40 club membership and attend event.
3/6/08
Wine, Women and Wisdom: Why Women Don’t Run for Office and What Happens When They Do
Featuring Professor Jennifer Lawless
Providence, RI (The Pembroke Club of Providence)
7:00 pm, Pembroke Field House, corner of Brook and Cushing Streets
Jennifer Lawless, assistant professor of political science, will speak informally. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion, coming just two days after the possibly decisive Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas and Vermont primaries! Cost: Free.
3/6/08 – 3/17/08
The Essence of Vietnam
With an optional extension to Angkor, Cambodia (Brown Travelers)
Professor Charles Neu has once again agreed to accompany a fortunate group of Brown Travelers through Vietnam, which is steeped in a history of powerful dynasties, diverse religious traditions and political transformations. Past travelers found it unforgettable. Brown Faculty: Charles Neu, Emeritus Professor of History. Cost: Approximately $4,490.
Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).
3/7/08
Happy Hour
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, BridgePort Brewing Company, 1313 NW Marshall
Join fellow alumni for drinks and a bite at the Bridgeport Brewing Company. Cost: Purchase your own food/beverage.
3/7/08 – 3/9/08
Young Alumni Ski Trip to Sugarloaf USA
Carrabassett Valley, ME (Brown Club of Boston)
5:30 pm on 3/7, leave from Back Bay station
Ski and ride the #1 rated eastern ski resort, staying in condos right on the 100+ trail mountain with a quick trip to lifts, shops, restaurants and nightlife. Cost: $289 pp. Package includes: Roundtrip motor coach transportation, 2 nights in a fully equipped mountainside condo (ski in, ski out), 2-day all mountain lift ticket, health club with pool, saunas and outdoor hot tubs, and free adult group lessons (level 3+).
3/8/08
Brown Men's Tennis Alumni Day
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation)
Pizzitola Sports Center, Brown Campus
2:00 pm, Brown Men’s Tennis vs. University of Michigan
6:30 pm, Reception, Joukowsky Room
7:30 pm, Men’s Tennis Alumni Match
All alumni, parents and friends of Brown Men's Tennis are invited back to College Hill for the annual alumni day celebration. Cheer on the Brown Men's Tennis team as they host the University of Michigan. Catch up with old teammates and past players at the alumni reception, break out your old tennis racket and play in the alumni match. Cost: $10 pp; children under 10 are free. Contact/RSVP: Brown University Sports Foundation (401-863-1900).
3/8/08
Brown Men's and Women's Squash Alumni Day
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation)
Pizzitola Sports Center, Brown Campus
4:00 pm, Squash Alumni vs. Brown Squash Match
6:30 pm, Reception
All alumni, parents and friends of Brown Squash are invited to return to College Hill for the annual alumni day celebration. Break out your racket to compete in the Squash Alumni vs. Brown Squash match. Afterwards, enjoy a light fare at the alumni reception. Cost: Free.
Contact/RSVP: Brown University Sports Foundation (401-863-1900).
3/9/08
Using 3D X-Ray Video to Visualize Bones and Joints in Motion
Featuring Professor Elizabeth Brainerd
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Club of Southern California and the Alpert Medical School Office of Alumni and Parent Programs)
The Fowler Museum at UCLA, North Campus (310-825-4361)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Lecture and discussion
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Reception with refreshments
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Elizabeth Brainerd, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, will discuss the development of a new high-resolution, high-speed imaging system that will allow doctors and scientists to see inside living humans and animals to watch their bones move as they run, fly, jump, swim and slither. She is overseeing the development of the new system.
Cost: $15 pp; $10 pp Classes ’03 – ’07.
3/9/08
Family Day at the Field Museum
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lakeshore Drive (312-922-9410)
10:30 am, Meet at the couches in front of the Crown Family Play Lab
12:30 pm, Meet for lunch at the Corner Bakery, upstairs level (optional)
Visit the new Crown Family Play Lab, exploring nature and the world’s diverse cultures. Then, explore the underground world of dirt, bugs and worms in the Underground Adventure. Take a tour of the Ancient America and Exploring the Arctic Seafloor exhibits. Wear your Brown sweatshirt or baseball cap for easy recognition by fellow alumni!
Cost: View ticket information online.
3/9/08
Monthly Book Club: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Cost: $5 - $7 for your share of dinner cost.
3/12/08
Happy Hour
Minneapolis, MN (Brown Club of Minnesota)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, The Bulldog NE, 410 East Hennepin Avenue (612-378-2855)
Come meet local alumni and reconnect with Brown in the twin cities. Cost: Purchase your own food/drink.
3/13/08
Pub Night
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
7:00 pm, Ochre, 2-3 Creed Lane, London, EC4V 5BR
Come and catch up with fellow Brown alumni at the Ochre. The Ochre is a small bar near St Paul/Blackfriars and easily accessible from both the City and the West End. Cost: Free (purchase your own beverages).
3/13/08
Alumni Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, Bin 36, 339 North Dearborn at Marina City
Join fellow alumni to discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The Brown downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month. Reservation is under name of Brown University or Tucker; RSVP if you can, but come anyway even at the last minute. Cost: Purchase of your own food/beverage.
3/13/08
Mass Incarceration and American Ideals
Featuring Professor Glenn Loury
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston and the Multicultural Alumni Committee)
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, 50 Park Plaza (508-457-2488)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Reception
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm, Lecture and discussion
Glenn Loury, Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of economics, will argue that we Americans should recognize a kind of social responsibility for the massive expansion of the incarceration complex in American life over the past two generations.
Cost: $10 club members; $20 for non-members.
3/13/08
Shamrocks & Clovers: Irish Pub Happy Hour
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Fiddlesticks Pub, 56 Greenwich Avenue (at Perry Street)
Join fellow alumni for some good old-fashioned beers and wine in the heart of the West Village with a live DJ spinning funk, groove and other fun tunes. Cost: Free (purchase your own beverages).
3/13/08
Disturbances: An Exhibit of Select Materials from the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archives
Providence, RI (Pembroke Center Associates, Sarah Doyle Women’s Center and Friends of the Library)
6:30 pm, Opening Reception, John Hay Library, 20 Prospect Street
In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women will be exhibiting materials at the John Hay Library highlighting the historical achievements of Brown and Rhode Island women as well as documents tracing the intellectual gains made by feminist theorists working in universities across the country. The exhibit runs from March 14 to April 9, 2008. Cost: Free and open to the public.
3/14/08
Class of 2003 Pre-5th Reunion Happy Hour
Washington, DC (Class of 2003)
6:30 pm, Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th Street SW (202-331-7665)
The Class of 2003 is organizing parties in various cities to build excitement for their 5th Reunion. Join fellow alumni for free appetizers and great raffle prizes. Cost: Free (cash bar).
3/19/08
Children at Play: An American History
Featuring Professor Howard Chudacoff
Salem, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
The House of Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street (978-744-0991 x 126)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Lecture and Q & A, followed by a reception
Professor Chudacoff's new book, Children At Play: An American History, has been featured twice in The New York Times in the past four months and has generated considerable debate on radio talk shows across the country. Chudacoff, professor of American history, will talk about his research and give historical depth to debates that continue to rage over what constitutes appropriate child's play. Cost: Free.
3/20/08
"Boldly Brown" Celebration
with President Ruth Simmons and Professor Carle Pieters
Houston, TX
Zilkha Hall, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street
5:30 pm, Faculty Colloquium
6:30 pm, Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
7:30 pm, Moving Boldly Forward, followed by dessert
Join Brown alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Festivities begin with a faculty colloquium presented by Carle M. Pieters, professor of geological sciences, on Returning to the Moon: Globalization of Space, continue with beverages and light fare; and conclude with remarks from President Simmons and dessert. Cost: Free.
3/22/08
Create Your Own Brand Project Party
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, New York Society for Ethical Culture, Elliot Library, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West
Have a goal or project that is not going your way? Find and create your own brand with the help of professional life coaches Maren Perry '92 and Joshua Miller from Accomplishment Coaching in this exclusive and intimate event. Cost: $30 members; $40 non-members.
3/26/08
An Evening with The Brown Derbies
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Johnny Dee’s Banquet Hall, 1706 Joan Avenue (Parkville)
The Brown Derbies, one of Brown’s finest a capella singing groups, will perform. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided; cash bar will be available. Cost: $15 before 3/20; $20 at the door.
3/27/08
Out to Lunch Bunch
Naples, FL (Brown University Club of Southwest Florida)
12:30 pm, The Sea Grill and Raw Bar Restaurant, 909 South Tenth Street, Olde Naples
The club set a record for the number people (18) attending the first lunch of the season. Join fellow alumni at the next one. Brown Club members, their guests (including spouses), and friends of Brown University are welcome. Cost: Purchase your own food/drink.
3/27/08
Children At Play: An American History
Featuring Professor Howard Chudacoff
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
Vey Conference Center, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, 11th Floor, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road (508-494-8311)
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm, Lightly catered reception
6:15 pm – 7:30 pm, Presentation, discussion and Q&A
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Professor Chudacoff's new book, Children At Play: An American History, has been featured twice in The New York Times in the past four months and has generated considerable debate on radio talk shows across the country. Chudacoff, professor of American history, will talk about his research and give historical depth to debates that continue to rage over what constitutes appropriate child's play. Cost: Free.
3/28/08
Children At Play: An American History
Featuring Professor Howard Chudacoff
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
Time/Location: TBD
Professor Chudacoff's new book, Children At Play: An American History, has been featured twice in The New York Times in the past four months and has generated considerable debate on radio talk shows across the country. Chudacoff, professor of American history, will talk about his research and give historical depth to debates that continue to rage over what constitutes appropriate child's play. Cost: $10 alumni & friends; $5 young alumni (Classes '02 - '07).
3/29/08
Ivy Alumni Night at the Symphony
The Piano Man - Featuring the Music of Elton John and Billy Joel
Phoenix, AZ (The Phoenix Ivy Council, The Harvard Club of Phoenix and The Phoenix Symphony)
Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd Street
6:30 pm, Pre-concert reception in the Green Room
8:00 pm, Concert
Relax and enjoy a drink with orchestra members, Resident Conductor Lawerence Golan, Maryellen Gleason, president and CEO of the Phoenix Symphony and other Ivy alums.
Cost: $60 pp advance ticket purchase (includes: one premium cocktail, glass of wine, domestic or imported beer, or light beverage plus heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar).
3/29/08
First Annual Hanami Party
Tokyo, Japan (Brown University Club of Japan (BUCJ))
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Kiyosumi Teien, 3-3-9 Kiyosumi, Koto-ku
The event will be held in the park's sukiya designed teahouse built over a scenic pond and surrounded by sakura trees. The setting promises to provide a relaxing atmosphere to socialize with friends and fellow Brunonians. Cost: 5000 yen/person + 150 yen park entrance fee. (Includes drinks and a lunch of sukiyaki, tempura, and sushi.)
3/29/08
Mindfulness Meditation in the City
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Lila Center, 302 Bowery #2
Discover yourself and realize inner peace in the city that never sleeps. Join fellow Brown alumni in this intimate meditation session for beginners and meditators alike.
Ethan Nichtern '00, a Buddhist practitioner and meditation teacher, will lead the session. Cost: $12 members; $15 non-members.
3/29/08
All Ivy Skating Party
Providence, RI (RI Ivy Alumni Clubs)
2:00 pm – 4:00pm, Meehan Auditorium, Hope Street
Join RI Ivy alumni with their family and friends for a fun afternoon of skating, refreshments, and cool skating music (feel free to bring your favorite CD). Skate rentals are NOT available at Meehan; try 2nd Time Around Sports in Cranston or Inside Edge Skate & Apparel in Smithfield. Cost: $8 adults; $4 children and young alumni (’03-’07).
3/30/08
Annual Ivy League Picnic
Naples, FL (Ivy League Clubs of Southwest Florida)
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Boulevard North
Picnic will take place on the lawn of the hotel or in the Main Dining Room if it rains. Dress is casual. Free beer, cocktails through cash bar, picnic buffet, music of the 50s and 60s provided by DJ, Bill Craven. Cost: $38pp in advance; $45pp at the door.
3/30/08
Monthly Book Club: Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
In Under the Banner of Heaven, brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty insist they received a commandment from God after killing a blameless woman and her baby girl. Krakauer constructs a multi-layered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. He uncovers a shadowy offshoot of America's fastest growing religion, and raises questions about the nature of religious belief. Cost: Free.
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2/1/08
A Peek Behind the Scenes in the World of HighTech Boat Building
Featuring Eric Goetz ’71
Boca Raton, FL (Brown Club of Palm Beach County)
6:30 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Eric Goetz, president of Eric Goetz Custom Sailboats, has received numerous awards for his achievements as an engineer, architect and entrepreneur. Mr. Goetz designs America's Cup Boats, World Race boats, cruising and power boats. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.
2/6/08
Job Searching Workshop with Dominique Gouteron
Paris, France (Brown Club of France)
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Dominique Gouteron is an exceptional consultant whose specialties include coaching, communication training, team cohesiveness, settling into a new position, and interhierarchical dialogue. She currently works at Holodis, HR consulting firm. She can help jump start your job search process, no matter how much work experience you have. Note: This talk will be held in French. Refreshments will be served. Cost: 30 euros.
2/7/08
An Atelier des Chefs Cooking Class
Paris, France (Brown Club of France)
6:30 to 8:30 pm, Printemps, at Metro Nation
The evening will be a private session that will include preparation of a first course and main course (menus to choose from). Dessert will be prepared by the Chef. The class is followed by dinner with wine. Cost: 50 euros.
2/7/08
Alumni Pub Night
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Houston)
6:30 pm, Kelvin Arms Scottish Pub, 2424 Dunstan (between Kelvin and Morningside in Rice Village)
Free beer will be provided for the first hour for anyone wearing Brown University gear (shirts, hats, sweats, ties, pins, etc.). All Brown alumni in Houston, and especially those from the classes of 1997 to 2007, are welcome. Cost: Free.
2/7/08
Chinese Lunar New Year Banquet
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle and the Brown Asian/Asian-American Alumni Alliance)
7:30 pm, Four Seas Restaurant, 714 S. King Street
Celebrate 2008 - the Year of the Rat - with fellow alumni and a multi-course banquet of a special New Year's menu. The rat is known as one of the hardest-working signs in the Chinese zodiac, always pursuing a personal goal or ambition. Guests are welcome. Cost: $25 (including wine); $20 for young alumni (Classes of '02 - '07).
2/8/08 - 2/10/08
Ski Weekend
Mammoth Lakes, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
St. Anton Condominiums, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Friday 1:00 pm, Bus departs (arrive by 12:30 pm), Van Nuys Fly Away (West LA)
Sunday 2:30 pm, Bus returns
Any level of skiing, snowboarding, or cross-country skiing is welcome. Accomodations are a short walk to the lifts, four-seven people per condo (private rooms for two may be requested and are subject to availablity). All units have full kitchen facilities. Cost: $250 pp (includes chartered bus transportation to and from resort, accomdations, snacks, movies on the bus and a Friday night reception).
2/9/08
Architecture of the Night
Featuring Professor Dietrich Neumann
Naples, FL (The Brown University Club of Southwest Florida)
The Pelican Bay, 707 Gulf Park Drive (239-597-1183)
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Reception and lunch with cash bar
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Lecture and discussion
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Dietrich Neumann, professor of history of art and architecture, will cover the history of architectural illumination since the introduction of electric light as a "new building material."
Cost: $30 pp.
2/9/08
Wrestling Alumni Day
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation)
Pizzatola Sports Center, Brown campus
Alumni, parents and friends of Brown Wrestling are invited back to College Hill for the annual alumni day. Catch up with teammates and wrestlers of the past at the alumni reception. Also, cheer on the Bears as they host Ivy Rival Penn at 2:00 pm. Cost: $15 (includes a hot meal and a ticket to the men's basketball game). Contact/RSVP: Brown University Sports Foundation (401-863-1900).
2/10/08
Architecture of the Night
Featuring Professor Dietrich Neumann
Miami Beach, FL (Brown Club of Miami)
The Wolfsonian, Florida International University, 1001 Washington Avenue (305-531-1001)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Lecture and discussion
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Reception with refreshments
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Dietrich Neumann, professor of history of art and architecture, will cover the history of architectural illumination since the introduction of electric light as a "new building material."
Cost: $20 club members; $25 non-members/guests; $15 young alumni ('03 -'07).
2/10/08
Evening at the Pops with the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra
Featuring Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
Hyannis, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
3:00 pm, Concert, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street
5:30 pm, Dinner (optional), Captain’s Table at the Hyannis Yacht Club, 490 Ocean Street, (next to the Yachtsman Condominiums)
Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle and established a touring production that is a mix of African and Latin percussion and bass, Irish instrumentalists, and American soulful vocals. Cost: Symphony: $28 pp; Dinner: $22 pp (includes salad, entrée, dessert, taxes and tip).
2/10/08
Third Annual Lunar New Year Dinner
Newton, MA (Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance and the Brown Club of Boston)
6:00 pm, Jumbo Seafood Restaurant, 10 Langley Road
Join fellow alumni and friends to celebrate the Year of the Rat with a reception, ten course dinner banquet and "Lucky Draw." Note: While there will be several vegetarian dishes served, most of the courses will include seafood and meat. Cost: $40 club member; $50 non-member.
2/10/08
The Quest for Peace in the Ancient World
Featuring Kurt Raaflaub
Lincroft, NJ (Brown Club of Central New Jersey)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road
Kurt Raaflaub, professor of classics and history, will speak about war as part of daily life in ancient civilizations, illusionary “peaceable kingdoms,” and how ancient societies thought about and tried to prevent war or preserve peace. The speaking program will be followed by a Q&A session. Cost: $15 club members; $25 non-members.
2/10/08
Why Women Don't Run for Office and What Happens When They Do: Gender, Campaigns, and the 2008 Elections
Featuring Assistant Professor Jennifer Lawless
Bryn Mawr, PA (The Brown Club of Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr College)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, The Great Hall Thomas Library, Bryn Mawr College
Jennifer Lawless, assistant professor of political science and public policy, will discuss the barriers women face when running for office and the gender dynamics of the campaign trail. After the lecture there will be Q&A and light refreshments. Cost: Free.
2/13/08
"Ever True to Brown" Pre-Valentine's Day Mixer
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Sutton Place Restaurant & Bar (1st floor bar), 1015 Second Ave. (between 53rd and 54th Streets)
Join fellow alumni for an evening of fun in celebration of the theme of LOVE! From 6-9 pm there will be drink specials. The first 50 people to show up will receive heart candies to pass onto the Valentines of their choice. There will be door prizes of chocolates and Brown bears, as well as a match-making game for those willing to be the target of Cupid's arrow. Cost: Free.
2/14/08
Alumni Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, South Water Kitchen, 225 N. Wabash Avenue (312-236-9300)
Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The Brown downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month. RSVP if you can, but come anyway even at the last minute. Reservation: under name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Purchase of your own meal.
2/15/08
Lunar New Year Dinner
San Francisco, CA (The Brown Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance and the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
7:30 pm, R & G Lounge, 631 Kearny Street (at Commercial St., 415-982-7877)
Come celebrate with fellow alumni over a delicious 10-course banquet-style Chinese meal organized for alumni, friends and family. Cost: $45 per person (does not include drinks); cash bar.
2/15/08
Cocktails, Dinner and the Opera
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
5:15 pm, Cocktails, Aurora Club, 289 Broadway
5:45 pm, Dinner, Aurora Club
8:00 pm, Opera Performance, Columbus Theater, 270 Broadway
Enjoy the Rhode Island premiere of African-American composer and librettist, Scott Joplin’s folk opera of ragtime, pre-blues, and spiritual music, "Treemonisha." The young woman Treemonisha dispels the darkness of superstition surrounding her through the light of education. Cost: BCRI premium members, dinner and opera: $98 (cash bar); BCRI premium members, opera only: $35; regular members/guests, dinner and opera: $103 (cash bar); regular members/guests, opera only: $40.
2/16/08
From Genes to Chronic Pain
Featuring Professor Diane Lipscombe
Charlotte, NC (Brown Club of Charlotte)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Providence Day School, 5800 Sardis Road
Diane Lipscombe, professor of neuroscience, will also include in her speaking program an overview of Neuroscience at Brown and a look at the new Sidney E. Frank Hall Building for the Life Sciences. Lecture will be followed by Q&A and refreshments. Cost: Free.
2/16/08 – 2/28/08
The Ultimate Serengeti Safari
Tanzania (Brown Travelers)
Join us for a journey into the heart of East Africa, where you will be introduced to the culture, people and wildlife of this fascinating area. Visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge and, finally, the Serengeti plains. Brown Faculty: Barrett Hazeltine, Emeritus Professor of Engineering. Cost: Approximately $5,990.
Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).
2/17/08
Second Annual Lunar New Year Dinner
San Gabriel, CA (Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance and the Brown Club of Southern California)
7:00 pm, Green Village Shanghai Restaurant, 250 W. Valley Blvd., #M (second floor of the shopping center, 626-576-2228)
Join Brown alumni and friends to celebrate the Year of the Rat with a twelve course Chinese dinner banquet. Note: While there will be some vegetarian dishes, most of the courses will include seafood and meat. Cost: $28 per club member (includes tax and tip for the meal only; CASH required).
2/17/08
An Afternoon at the Theater: How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
Backstage Theatre Company, 3111 N. Western Avenue
2:45 pm, Arrive
3:00 pm, Play
4:20 pm – 5:15 pm, Q&A discussion with the directors and cast members
Paul Vogel won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for this play, which is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel and is known as a wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man. Cost: $12 ’07-’08 club members; $15 for non-members (includes ticket and discussion). Tickets to the play ordinarily cost $20.
2/19/08
Lunar New Year Party
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm, Apple, 17 Waverly Place (btw Greene St. & Mercer St.)
February 7, 2008 is the first day of the Year of the Rat. Those born during this time are known to be charming, charismatic, and passionate. Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with fellow alumni and bring your friends! $5 drinks and free hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Cost: Free (purchase your own food and drinks).
2/20/08
Understanding Movement: New Insights from Neuroscience Imaging
Featuring Professor Jerome Sanes
Paris, France (Brown Club of France)
8:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP.
Jerome Sanes, professor of neuroscience, will give a review of neuroimaging, especially MRI, in the context of cognitive neuroscience, neurology and psychiatry. He will also speak about his work on motor learning. He also directs Brown's MRI Research efforts. Cost: Free. Refreshments will be served.
2/20/08
Classes of 1970s Cocktails and Dinner
New York City, NY (Classes of the 1970s and Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 - 9:30 pm, Acqua, 21 Peck Slip (corner of Water Street)
Meet old friends and fellow alumni from the classes of the 1970s for wine, conversation, cocktails and dinner at a charming and intimate restaurant in the heart of New York's downtown financial district. Spouses and other convivial fellows are welcome. Cost: $75 pp club members; $85 pp non-members (includes appetizers, dinner, wine with dinner, and tip). Cash bar available all night.
2/21/08
Biannual Dinner
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
7:00 pm, Typhoon, 410 SW Broadway
Join the Brown Club of Oregon at its bi-annual dinner for some of the best Thai food in the city and an opportunity to meet and connect with old and new friends alike. Cost: Purchase your own food/drink.
2/22/08
Young Alumni Mixer
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Southern CA)
6:30 pm - 9:30pm, The Dragon Bar, 473 Broadway (between Montgomery and Kearny)
Come mingle with fellow young alumni and enjoy complimentary appetizers. Cost: Free (purchase your own drinks).
2/23/08
Women's Basketball Alumnae Day
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation)
1:00 pm, Alumnae game (Pizzitola Sports Center)
3:00 pm, Meet the team for their pre-game meal (Sharpe Refectory)
5:30 pm, Bear's Den buffet dinner (Pizzitola Sports Center, Joukowsky Room)
7:00 pm, Brown Women's Basketball vs. Cornell (Pizzitola Sports Center)
All alumnae, parents and friends are invited back to College Hill for the annual Women’s Basketball Alumnae Day celebration. Dust off your old basketball sneakers to play in the alumnae game, meet the team for their pre-game meal and enjoy a buffet dinner before the women of Brown host Cornell University in an Ivy-League Saturday night showdown. Anyone that attends will receive a free Brown University Women's Basketball t-shirt! Cost: $10 pp; children under 10 are free. Contact/RSVP: Brown University Sports Foundation (401-863-1900).
2/23/08
Genomics in the Service of Human Rights: The Search for the Disappeared Children of Argentina and What Happened Thereafter
Featuring University of Washington Professor Mary-Claire King P’97
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Foege Auditorium, University of Washington campus, 1705 NE Pacific Street (southeast corner of Pacific Street and 15th Ave NE)
Mary-Claire King, professor of genome sciences and medical genetics, is a renowned human geneticist who has contributed to major advances in science by identifying the breast cancer genes, demonstrating that humans and chimpanzees are 99% genetically identical, and applying genomic sequencing to identify victims of human rights abuses. Cost: $10 for alumni & friends; $5 for young alumni (classes '02 to '07).
2/24/08
Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, St. Francis Xavier Church, 55 West 15th (b/w 5th and 6th Aves.)
Give something back to the community and meet other like-minded Brown alumni when you volunteer for the afternoon session at St. Francis Xavier soup kitchen, a well-run kitchen in the Union Square area that provides 800 meals to those in need every weekend. Cost: Free.
2/25/08 – 3/1/08
Career Week – Brown University
Providence, RI (Office of Alumni Relations & Career Development Center)
This week-long event includes an interviewing techniques workshop, Career Conversations, the spring Career Fair, and an etiquette dinner for seniors, and culminates with the Career Conference on Saturday, March 1, 11:00 am-5:00 pm. The new format for the Career Conference consists of three 40-minute roundtable sessions. Participating alumni (roundtable hosts) stay seated at their assigned topic table while students rotate to their topics of interest. Please check the Career Week Web site for a complete schedule of events. Contact: Office of Alumni Relations (401-863-3307).
2/26/08
Alumni Book Club - Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
7:30 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
New and occasional members are always welcome. Cost: Free.
2/27/08
Children at Play: An American History
Featuring Professor Howard Chudacoff
Providence, RI (Brown Faculty Club)
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Faculty Club, One Magee Street
Howard Chudacoff, professor of history, will talk about his research and give historical depth to debates that continue to rage over what constitutes appropriate child's play. His new book, Children at Play: An American History, has been featured twice in The New York Times and has generated considerable debate on radio talk shows across the country. Reception with light refreshments and cash bar will be held. Cost: Free.
2/28/08
Media and Entertainment Networking Event
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
LaSalle Bank, 43rd Floor, 135 South LaSalle Street
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm, Refreshments & hors d'oeuvres/Networking
6:45 pm – 8:00 pm, Opening remarks by Phil Chesler '98/Panel presentations/Q&A
8:00 pm – 8:45 pm, Refreshments & hors d'oeuvres/Networking
The event will feature a panel comprised of five Chicago–based alumni leaders in the media and entertainment fields who will discuss current trends in these rapidly changing fields. Networking time will be available both before and after the panel discussion. Cost (if register by 2/27): $15 for '07-'08 club members; $25 for non-members and guests; $40 for a combined '07-'08 individual membership to the Brown Club of Chicago and event admission (a $5 savings on membership). Cost (if register after 2/27 or at the door): $25 for '07-'08 Brown Club of Chicago members; $35 for non-members and guests; $50 for a combined '07-'08 individual membership to the Brown Club of Chicago and event admission.
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January 2008
1/5/08
Annual Holiday Party
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Join fellow Brown alumni to celebrate another wonderful year at the annual holiday party. Enjoy an evening of fabulous food, drink and conversation. Cost: Free.
1/5/08 – 1/27/08
Around the World by Private Jet - 2008
An exploration of the world's greatest treasures and legendary places (Brown Travelers)
An extraordinary 23-day journey around the world by private jet, to explore places that have for ages inspired and captured the imagination of the world. Truly the experience of a lifetime. Brown Faculty: Patricia Herlihy, Emerita Professor of History and Research Professor at the Watson Institute for International Studies. Cost: Approximately $49,950 per person.
Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).
1/6/08
Future Planning Meeting
Tempe, AZ (Brown Club of Arizona – Phoenix-Tempe)
4:00 pm, Location & directions provided upon RSVP
All who are interested in contributing ideas for the club are invited to discuss the development of a more formal Board of Directors, dues for club members, communication within the club, more public service events, and upcoming social gatherings. Cost: Free.
1/10/08
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 noon, Grillroom and Chophouse, 33 West Monroe (312-960-0000)
Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The Brown downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month. RSVP if possible, but come anyway even at the last minute. Reservation is under the name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Price of your own food/beverage.
1/11/08
The Annual Holiday Cocktail Party
Palm Beach, FL (Brown Club of Palm Beach County)
6:30 pm, Location and directions upon RSVP
Dr. William '74 and Mrs. Kaye have graciously offered to host this wonderful event. Cost: Free. for club members, $25 pp non-members.
1/12/08
Guest Workers, Free Trade and the Making of U.S. Immigration Policy
Featuring Associate Professor Matthew Garcia
San Diego, CA (Brown Club of San Diego)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
William ’82 and Kay ’83 Gurtin will host Matthew Garcia, associate professor of American civilization. Professor Garcia will discuss the history of the "Bracero Program" along with reflecting on proposals for a new guest worker program in the context of free trade and debates about immigration reform.
1/12/08
Ivy League New Year Holiday Cocktail Reception
Scottsdale, AZ (The Phoenix Ivy Council)
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E 2nd Ave (480-874-4666)
Come celebrate the new year with Ivy alumni & guests.
Cost: $70 pp thru 12/31, $75 pp after 12/31. (Price includes: hors d’oeuvres, jazz foursome, cash bar; attendees included in drawing for Phoenix Symphony tickets).
1/13/08
New Learning, New Ways, New Meanings
Featuring Harriette Hemmasi, Joukowsky Family University Librarian
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, The Friedman Study Center, Sciences Library, corner of Thayer and Waterman Streets (meet in the ground floor lobby)
Harriette will discuss the ways in which new technologies are transforming the information landscape. She will also speak on the role that libraries can play in supporting ongoing campus initiatives to integrate technology into teaching and to create virtual avenues to scholarly resources. Cost: Premium club members: free; other club members & their families: $10; non-club members: $15; children under 14: free.
1/13/08
Monthly Book Club: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
6:00 pm, Location & directions provided upon RSVP
Cost: $5-$7 to cover cost of dinner provided.
1/14/08
Winter Party with the Jabberwocks
Bethesda, MD (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
7:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Please join fellow alumni for snacks, drinks, conversation and entertainment courtesy of the Jabberwocks. Helen Barold ’87 has graciously volunteered to host this event. Cost: Free.
1/16/08
Dinner Featuring Paula DeBlois ’89
Vero Beach, FL (Brown Club of the Treasure Coast)
The Club at Pointe West, 1999 Pointe West Drive, off Rte 60
6:00 pm, Cocktails
7:00 pm, Dinner followed by program
Paula DeBlois, director of alumni relations, will be speaking on “Brown University Reaching Out to Alumni Across the Country and the World.” Hear first hand what is happening at Brown!
Cost: $40 pp (includes choice of Tornedos of Veal/Filet of Salmon and Pineapple Tart/Mango Sorbet and cash bar).
1/17/08
Evening at the Symphony
Featuring Virtuoso Violist Jennifer Stumm
New Haven, CT (Brown Club of Greater New Haven)
7:30 pm, Woolsey Hall, Yale University, 500 College St (corner of College and Grove Sts)
Following the concert gather with fellow alumni at a new New Haven restaurant, Bespoke, for drinks and to meet violinist Jennifer Stumm and maestro William Boughton. Cost: $35 for alumni and guests; $28 for young alumni (’00 – ’07). Seats are premium first balcony, right side, regularly $57 each, and are limited in quantity.
1/17/08
Women in Politics: Why They Don't Run for Office and What Happens When They Do
Featuring Professor Jennifer Lawless
Washington, DC (Pembroke Center Associates)
The City Club of Washington, 1300 I Street, NW
6:30 pm, Reception
7:30 pm, Program
Professor Lawless will talk about her research into the manner in which gender affects the decision to run for office, her findings that women are substantially less likely than men to seek elected office, and her own experience as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. Hosted by Nancy L. Buc '65. Cost: Free.
1/19/08
Hiking Pinnacle Peak
Scottsdale, AZ (Brown Club of Arizona – Phoenix-Tempe)
10:00 am, Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. 102nd Way (1 mile south of Dynamite and Alma School)
Bob Salter ’63, leader of the Anthem Mountain Toppers and a geologist, will lead a hike with a running commentary on the rocks along the way. It is a moderate hiking trail -- about 3 miles round trip with about 500 ft. of elevation gain in each direction. Meet in the parking lot at the trail head. Wear hiking boots or very sturdy walking shoes, carry at least a liter of liquid, wear a hat and bring a walking stick if desired. Cost: Free.
1/19/08
Winter Concert with The Brown Derbies
Stamford, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County and Fairfield County Chapter of BASC)
St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2810 Long Ridge Road
2:00 pm, Refreshments
2:30 pm, Concert
Cost: Applicants to Brown and their families/current students: free; club members: $5; non-club members: $10.
1/20/08
Cocktail Party Featuring The Jabberwocks
Cranbury, NJ (Brown Club of Central New Jersey)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Cranbury Inn, 21 South Main Street (609-655-5595)
Join fellow alumni and friends for food, drink, and entertainment by the Jabberwocks, Brown's oldest (59 years!) a cappella group. CDs will be on sale for your continued enjoyment.
Cost: Club members: $15; non-members: $25 (includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar).
1/22/08
Book Club Meeting: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP.
Exploring Indian identity, both self and tribal, this is a semiautobiographical chronicle of Arnold Spirit, aka Junior, a Spokane Indian from Wellpinit, WA. It is the story of a bright 14 year old teen’s determination to both improve himself and overcome poverty, despite the handicaps of birth, circumstances, and race. Cost: Free.
1/25/08
IvyPlus Happy Hour Bowling Event
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago and Yale Club of Chicago)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Lucky Strike Lanes, 322 East Illinois
Ring in the new year with the IvyPlus Group's first young alumni event of 2008. Join fellow IvyPlus young alumni for bowling on reserved lanes at Lucky Strike and cocktails. Cost: TBD.
1/26/08
20th Annual Black History Month Booklover's Breakfast
Featuring Professor John Edgar Wideman
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
8:30 am - 11:30 am, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna
John Edgar Wideman, professor of Africana studies, is the author of more than 18 works of fiction and nonfiction. His new novel, Fanon, blends fiction, biography, and memoir to evoke the life of philosopher and political activist Frantz Fanon, author of The Wretched of the Earth.
Cost: $35 pp (includes breakfast). Proceeds benefit Enoch Pratt Free Library.
1/26/08
Association of Class Leaders Volunteer Training
Boston, MA (Association of Class Leaders)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Join fellow class leaders for an informative session on: “How to Best Lead Your Class in the Upcoming Years.” Cost: Free.
1/26/08
Cocktail Reception
Featuring Assistant Professor Jennifer Lawless
Boston, MA (Association of Class Leaders and Brown Club of Boston)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Join class leaders and club members for a complimentary cocktail reception and hear Jennifer Lawless, assistant professor of political science, speak on her insights into the 2008 campaigns and elections. Cost: Class leaders & club members: free; non-members & guests: $10.
1/26/08
Men's Basketball Alumni Day
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundtion)
Meehan Auditorium, 235 Hope Street
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Men's Basketball Alumni Game (OMAC - court 3)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Bears Den Buffet Lunch (Pizzitola Center - Joukowsky Room)
3:00 pm, Men's Basketball Game, Brown vs. Yale (Pizzitola Center)
Post-Game, Meet and greet with Head Coach Craig Robinson (Joukowsky Room)
All alumni, parents and friends of Brown Basketball are invited to return to College Hill for annual alumni day. Get your sneakers out of the closet to play in the always competitive alumni game. A lunch buffet will be provided in the Bears Den prior to the start of the Brown vs. Yale basketball game. Finishing off the day, an alumni reception with light fare, beer and wine will be held after the conclusion of the basketball game. Cost: $10 pp for the entire day; children under 10 are free.
1/26/08
Women's Ice Hockey Alumnae Day
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundtion)
Meehan Auditorium, 235 Hope Street
11:30 am, Women's Ice Hockey Alumnae Game (Meehan Auditorium)
1:00 pm, Family Skate (Meehan Auditorium)
2:30 pm, Reception/Lunch (Meehan Auditorium/Davis Lounge)
4:00 pm, Brown Women's Ice Hockey vs. Colgate (Meehan Auditorium)
Come back to College Hill and join alumnae, parents and friends of Women's Ice Hockey for the annual alumnae day. Enjoy an alumnae game as well as a post-game reception. Afterwards, show your support for the Brown Bears as the Women's Ice Hockey team faces off against Colgate University. Cost: $10 pp; children under 10 are free.
1/27/08
Book Club: Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Cost: Free.
1/28/08
Dinner
Berlin, Germany (Brown Club of Germany – Berlin Branch)
6:30 pm, Mumbai Haus, Skalitzer Str. 94a, 10997 Berlin/Kreuzberg (030 695 34 98)
Join fellow alumni for a dinner of Indian cuisine. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.
1/31/08
Children at Play: An American History
Featuring Professor Howard Chudacoff
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Houston)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Reception with Cocktails
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presentation, discussion and Q&A
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Howard Chudacoff, professor of American history, will talk about his new book, Children at Play: An American History, his research, and give historical depth to debates that continue to rage over what constitutes appropriate child’s play. Cost: $15 pp.
1/31/08 – 2/11/08
Cruise the Panama Canal
From Costa Rica to Miami on the Crystal Symphony (Brown Travelers)
One of the top-rated Brown Travelers programs. Relax aboard your luxurious vessel as you visit many fascinating ports of call, from the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean en route through the Panama Canal and finally to the Atlantic Ocean. Brown Faculty: Lea Williams, Emeritus Professor of History. Cost: From approximately $2,595.
Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).
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