2008 Events
(coming events are in green)
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NYC
Sun. May 18
3:00 p.m. |
Feel the Heat—Cat on a Hot Tin Roof!
Please join The Black Ivy Alumni League for a sizzling afternoon at one of the hottest (and fastest-grossing) tickets on Broadway—Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Hosted by Maisha Walker (Princeton ’94),
Petra E. Lewis (Columbia ’92 and
’98)
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Wshngtn, DC
Thur. May 15
6-9:00 p.m. |
The Black Ivy League's VI Graduation Celebration
Please join us for The Black Ivy League's Graduation Celebration and celebrate with our friends who are graduating from Grad School.
Hosted by Gerald Fils (Cornell ’03)
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NYC
Thur. Mar.27
7:00 p.m. |
Get Yours! Women’s History Month Keynote
Address by Amy DuBois Barnett
Please join The Black Ivy Alumni League and Brown University’s Inman
Page Black Alumni Council for a special Women’s History month event,
featuring keynote speaker Amy Dubois Barnett.
Hosted by Maisha Walker (Princeton ‘94),
Jodyann Blagrove (Brown ’98), Petra E. Lewis (Columbia ’92 and
‘98)
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NYC
Wed. & Thur. Mar.19 & 20
7:00 p.m.
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Black Ivy League Chews!
Please Join The Black Ivy Alumni League and the Chew dining club at Celebrity
Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s new, highly anticipated pan-African restaurant,
Merkato 55.
Hosted by Petra E.
Lewis (Columbia
’92 and ‘98)
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Houston
Thur. Mar. 6
6:00 p.m.
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Houston Black Ivy Alumni League Happy
Hour
The Houston Black Ivy Alumni League invites you to join us for a Happy Hour
at Open City Bistro.
Hosted by Veta J. Byrd (Yale Law ‘99) &
Kourtney L. James (Harvard ‘02)
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Wshngtn,
DC
Thur. Feb. 28
6:00 p.m.
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Celebrate Black Herstory Month & The Women Who
Make it Every Day
Please join us for a celebration of the great achievements Black Women have
made in shaping Black History. A panel of Black Women Professionals will
speak about networking, mentoring, and navigating the workplace. Please
invite your mentors so that we can also celebrate their great service to
the Black community. Men - come show your support in celebration of centuries
of Black Women's great achievements.
Hosted by Gerald Fils (Cornell ‘03)
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NYC
Wed. Jan. 30
5:00 p.m.
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A networking and career-development event with GE Commercial
Finance
Interested in exploring career opportunities at one of the premier commercial
lending institutions in the world? Then please join Columbia College's Black
Alumni Council and the Black Ivy Alumni League for a networking and career-development
event with GE Commercial Finance.
Hosted by Petra E. Lewis (Columbia ‘92 &
‘98), The Black Ivy Alumni League & Columbia's Black Alumni Council
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NYC
Sun. Jan. 27
2:00 p.m.
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Whitney Museum Group Tour for Kara Walker's My Complement,
My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love
Please join The Black Ivy Alumni League for a special group tour of Kara
Walker's retrospective at the Whitney Museum.
Hosted by Maisha Walker (Princeton ‘94) &
Petra E. Lewis (Columbia ‘92 & ‘98)
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Wshngtn, DC
Thur. Jan. 24
6:00 p.m.
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Black Ivy Alumni League V - Washington DC Cocktail Party
Making ‘08 Great (Welcome Back to School, Work and Play)
Please join us for our New Year, Primary Elections, Return to Grad School,
and Black Ivy Reunions Celebration.
Hosted by Gerald Fils (Cornell ‘03)
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2007 Events
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Chicago
Thu. Dec. 20
6:00 p.m.
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Chicago Holiday Celebration
Please join The Black Ivy Alumni League for cocktails and appetizers as
we celebrate the holiday season.
Hosted by Inger Burnett-Zeigler (Cornell ‘02)
& Dana Orr (Dartmouth ‘01)
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NYC
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Bridging the Gap
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canceled
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Houston
Thur. Nov 29
6:00 p.m.
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Houston Black Alumni League
Happy Hour and Mixer
Please join us for an evening of drinks and conversation as we support the
expansion of The League to H-Town!
Hosted By Kourtney James (Harvard College ‘02
and Veta Byrd (Yale Law ‘99)
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NYC
Mon. Nov. 26
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CareerNet: JPMorgan Chase Chairman & CEO Jamie Dimon Leadership and
Empowerment on Wall Street
Please join The Black Ivy Alumni League and Columbia College's Black Alumni
Council on Monday, November 26th for a spectacular networking and cocktail
reception at JPMorgan Chase.
Hosted by Petra E. Lewis (Columbia '92 and '98) &
The NYC CareerNet Team
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NYC
Sat. Nov. 17 |
Red, A Dance of Whimsy, Fantasy and Passion
Sponsored by FFR/Princeton BTGALA, Dartmouth GALA,
Columbia Pride, The Black Alumni of Dartmouth Association, The Association
of Black Princeton Alumni, The Black Alumni League and the Errol Grimes
Dance Group.
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NYC
Wed. Oct. 24 |
CareerNet: Think Globally, Impact Locally
Please join the Black Ivy Alumni League for networking and refreshments,
followed by an eye-opening talk on untapped global opportunities in manufacturing.
Hosted by Petra E. Lewis (Columbia
'92 and '98) & The NYC CareerNet Team
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Atlanta
Sat. Sep. 15 |
Atlanta Black Ivy League Fall Social
Please join us at Nancy's Pizza in Buckhead for an evening of socializing
and networking.
Hosted by Richard Desarmes (Columbia GSB '04), Karen
Ruffin (Princeton '86), Kimberly Hawkins (Cornell '01)
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Wshngtn, DC
Thur. Aug 30 |
Black Ivy Alumni League DC IV
Please join us for our Fourth League event in DC, a happy hour at Mahogany
(The restaurant above Bohemian). The elegant atmosphere, sense of refinement,
and service that anticipates your every need.
Hosted by Gerald Fils (Cornell '03)
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Los Angeles
Sat. Aug 4
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Black Ivy League Alumni Day at the Beach
Please join the Los Angeles Chapter of the Black Ivy Alumni League along
with a number of other professional Los Angeles based organizations for
a day at the beach!
Hosted by Reema El-Amamy (Yale Law '04) & Elon
D. Johnson (Columbia '98)
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Wshngtn, DC
Thur. Jul 26
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Black Ivy League DC Happy Hour III
Please join us for our Third League event in DC, a happy hour at Liv Nightclub
(11th and U). Liv is above the Bohemian Caverns.
Hosted by Gerald Fils (Cornell '03)
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NYC
Wed. Jul 18
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Black Ivy Chews!
Please Join The Black Ivy Alumni League, Columbia College Black Alumni Council
and the Chew dining club for an evening of elegant dining at Buddakan, one
of New York City's hottest restaurants.
Hosted by
The Black Ivy Alumni League
Columbia College Black Alumni Council
Petra E. Lewis (a.k.a. Tastemistress P.), founder of the Chew dining club,
C.C. '92 and C.U. SoA '98
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NYC
Sun. Jun 10
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Discount Tickets to August Wilson's Radio Golf
Don't miss this opportunity to see the New York performance of Radio Golf,
the final play by the late August Wilson, an American master.
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Atlanta
Sat. May. 19
7:00 p.m.
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Atlanta Black Ivy Alumni Mixer
You and your guest(s) are cordially invited to the Black Ivy League Alumni
Association - Atlanta Chapters first mixer for 2007. This is a great opportunity
to network in an informal setting with other black ivies and guests.
Hosted by
Richard Desarmes, Columbia GSB '04
Karen Ruffin, Princeton '86
Kimberly Hawkins, Cornell '01
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Los Angeles
Thur. Apr. 26
6:30 p.m.
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L.A. Black Professionals Mixer at Ciudad
Network & mingle with other African-American professionals in the LA Area
and learn more about these exciting organizations and how you can become
involved.
Sponsored by
African American Attorneys in Downtown
Firms ("AAADF")
The Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals
Black Ivy Alumni League Los Angeles
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Wshngtn, DC
Wed. Apr. 25
6:00 p.m.
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Black Ivy Alumni League DC Happy Hour II
Indulge in the Upscale Urban Night Life
Hosted by Gerald Fils (Cornell '03)
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NYC
Thu. Apr. 19
6:30 p.m.
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CareerNet: The New Harlem
There is a "New Harlem" emerging, with a new vanguard of entrepreneurs,
and enhanced vision for black-owned businesses in Harlem. Come join us for
wine and refreshments and hear our esteemed panelists' take on "The New
Harlem."
Hosted by The NYC CareerNet Team
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Chicago
Wed. Mar. 28
7:30 p.m.
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Chicago Black Ivy League's First Event of the 2007 Year!
The Black Ivy Alumni League invites you to join us for a Happy Hour at M
Lounge for an evening of networking over smooth spirits and live jazz music.
This is our first event of the year, so let's make it a fabulous one to
remember!
Hosted by Deidre-Ann Harper (Brown '00)
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Wshngtn, DC
Wed. Mar. 28
6:30 p.m.
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Inaugural Black Ivy League Washington, DC Happy Hour
Please join us for our First League event in DC, a happy hour at Ozio Martini
Lounge.
Enjoy the exquisite DC digs while sipping on their specialty Chocolate Martini
and Key Lime Pie cocktails.
Hosted by Gerald Fils (Cornell '03)
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New York
Thu. Feb. 15
6:30 p.m.
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Health, Happiness and Economics in the Black Community
See how living healthier can empower yourself and your community, and generations
to come...
Hosted by Ofiji Parris (Brown '98/'99)
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San Fran
Thu. Feb. 8
5:30 p.m.
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San Francisco Bay Area Happy Hour
Please come out for some farm-fresh soul food and wine at Farmer Brown Bar
and Restaurant.
Hosted by Nicolas King, (Yale '98)
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NYC
Wed. Jan. 17
6:30 p.m.
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CareerNet: The Passion for Success: what is the Relationship
between Money and Happiness?
a professional networking event with personal finance expert, 20 year advisor
to high net-worth individuals, and published author (The New York Times,
Crain's New York Business, Black Enterprise, recent book), David
Eaton (Princeton '83) Hosted by the NYC CareerNet Committee
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Los Angeles
Thu. Jan. 11
7:00 p.m.
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What does it take to succeed as a Modern Black Professional?
Inaugural Los Angeles Pan-Ivy Career Panel and Networking Event
hosted by Heather Davis (Yale '95, Columbia Law '98)
and Jody Armour (Harvard)
Funded by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale University
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2006 Events
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NYC
Sat. Dec. 16
5:00 p.m.
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Bridging the Gap
3rd Annual Pan-Ivy Student Event & Holiday Party
at the W hotel Union Square
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NYC
Sun. Dec. 10
2:45 p.m.
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Limited Special Tickets & Reception - The Alvin
Ailey American Dance Theater
Celebrate the holidays and experience a taste of African American history
and modernity with icon Judith Jamison and the Alvin Ailey American Dance
Theater.
Co-sponsored by ABPA, BAC, IPC NY and BADA
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NYC
Fri. Nov. 17
8:00 p.m.
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Limited Special Tickets & Private Reception - Daniel
Beaty (Yale '98)'s Emergen-See at The Public theater
The League helps you support Black Ivy League artists! Come and see this
controversial one man show, and then discuss with writer & actor Daniel
Beaty (Yale '98) at a special after show reception hosted by Daniel
and The Public Theater.
Co-sponsored by The Black Ivy Alumni League, Columbia University Black Alumni
Council (BAC) and the Yale Black Alumni Network (YBAN)
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NYC
Wed. Nov. 15
6:30 p.m.
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CareerNet: From Dream to Reality - Taking the Entreprenuership
plunge
a professional networking event with successful entrepreneur, bestselling
author and media darling Kathryn Finney (Yale EPH
'00) a.k.a. "The Budget Fashionista"
Hosted by the NYC CareerNet Committee
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Los Angeles
Thu. Nov. 2
7:30 p.m.
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BEING RESCHEDULED Los Angeles Happy Hour at The Bungalow
Club
Hosted by Reema El-Amamy (Yale Law '04) & Elon D. Johnson (Columbia '98)
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San Fran
Thu. Sep. 28
7:30 p.m.
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Inaugural Bay Area event at 111 Minna gallery and bar
Hosted by Nicolas King (Yale '98)
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Philadelphia
Thu. Sep. 28
6:30 p.m.
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Inaugural Philadelphia Area event at Savannah Soul. Food.
Bar.
Hosted by Angelique Jewell (Columbia '98, Penn GSE '04)
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Chicago
Wed. Sep. 27
7:00 p.m.
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Chicago Chapter Event - Part Deuce!!!
Hosted by Deidre-Ann Harper (Brown '00)
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NYC
Wed. Sep. 20
6:30 p.m.
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CareerNet: Black Success in the Legal Profession
a professional networking event with a panel of successful Black Ivy League
lawyers
Hosted by the NYC CareerNet Committee
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Los Angeles
Thu. Sep. 7
7:30 p.m.
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Los Angeles Happy Hour at eat. on sunset
Hosted by Reema El-Amamy (Yale Law '04) & Elon D. Johnson (Columbia '98)
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NYC
Sat. Aug. 12
11:00 p.m.
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The Black Ivy League Alumni & Friends Summer Bash
@ Providence. Cohosted by GFC. It only happens once a year...
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Los Angeles
Thu. Jul. 27
7:30 p.m.
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Los Angeles Happy Hour at Nic's Martini Lounge
Hosted by Reema El-Amamy (Yale Law '04) & Elon D. Johnson (Columbia '98)
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Chicago
Wed. Jul. 19
7:00 p.m.
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Chicago Chapter Official Inagural Event
Hosted by Deidre-Ann Harper (Brown '00)
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Atlanta
Sat. Jun. 24
7:00 p.m.
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Atlanta Black Ivy League Soiree
at the new home of Richard Desarmes (Columbia Business School '03)
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NYC
Tue. Jun. 13
6:30 p.m. |
CareerNet: Collette Ellis, Dartmouth '89
The Competent Advantage:
An Interactive Workshop to Analyze Your Personal Competencies for Personal
Growth and Career Advancement
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Los Angeles
Wed. Jun. 7
6:30 p.m.
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Los Angeles Black Ivy League Inagural Event
Hosted by Reema El-Amamy (Yale Law '04) & Elon D. Johnson (Columbia '98)
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NYC
Wed.
Apr. 12
6:30 p.m.
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An Ivy League and Seven Sisters Mixer Welcoming Our
Black and Latino & Latina Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Transgendered Alumni
Fashion 40, in the Loft upstairs
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Chicago
Fri. Mar. 31
8:00 p.m. |
Lydia Diamond's Stick Fly
Young Professionals Night in Chicago
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Sat.
Mar. 18
7:00 p.m. |
New York Performance of
Platanos & Collard Greens
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Thu.
Mar. 9
6:30 p.m. |
CareerNet: André Taylor
Your Mission, Your Brand, & Your Network:
Strategies for Professionals Ready for Breakthrough Success
a Professional Networking Event
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Sun.
Feb. 19
2:00 p.m. |
Black History Month Signature Event
Private Tour of the Slavery in New York Galleries
followed by a Special Reception sponsored by The Black Ivy Alumni League
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Thu.
Jan. 12
6:30 p.m. |
CareerNet: David A. Hinson, UPenn MBA
Black Ivy Alumni: Tools for Building and Managing Wealth
a Professional Networking Event
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2005 Events
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Sat.
Dec. 17
5:00 p.m. |
Bridging the Gap
2nd Annual Student Welcome Event
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Tue.
Nov. 8
6:30 p.m. |
The Macallan
Join Caspar MacRae, Brand Ambassador, in a tantalizing journey through The
Macallan range of savory delights.
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Thu.
Nov. 3
6:30 p.m. |
CareerNet: Lee Miller, HLS
The Art of Getting What you Want
a Professional Networking Event
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Thu.
Sep. 29
6:30 p.m. |
CareerNet: Malla Haridat, Columbia '97
Think Like an Intrapreneur: get your ideas heard!
a Professional Networking Event
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Tue. Jun. 28
5:30 p.m.
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NYC Mayoral Candidates Forum
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Thu. Jun.
23
6:30 p.m. |
CareerNet: Keisha Jones
You Inc: How to manage your personal financial life like a profitable
business
a Professional Networking Event
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2004 Events
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Sat. Dec.
18
6:00 p.m.
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Bridging
the Gap - Student Welcome Event
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Fri. Oct.
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Sat. Oct. 23 |
The Black Presence in the Ivy League: Where Do We Go From Here?
Pan-Ivy League National Conference
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Fri.
Aug. 13
10:30 p.m. |
'The Conclusion' @ Freight
Let's End the Summer Right...
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Thu. Jun.
3
7:30 p.m. |
New York Performance of
A Raisin in the Sun
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Thu.
May 6
7 p.m. - 1 a.m. |
Black Ivy Alumni League Atlanta Mixer
hosted by Jocelyn Patterson and Henry Hipps
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Thu. Apr.
29
7:00 p.m.
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'Groove Theory' @ Metronome
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Tue. Feb.
17
6:30 p.m. |
A Special Evening with Dr. Lowery Stokes Sims, Executive Director,
The Studio Museum in Harlem
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2003 Events
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Wed. Dec.
10
7:00 p.m. |
A Holiday Wine Sipper @ Atelier Art Gallery
Coordinated by our resident sommelier Felicia Gray
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Fri. Jul.
18
10:00 p.m.
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'The Legacy Continues' @ Etoile
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| Thu. May.
1 |
New Directions in Community Development with Cory Booker, Maurice
Coleman, King Downing, Basil Smikle, Jr., and Moderator, Esmeralda Simmons
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| Tue.
Apr. 1 |
Affirmative Action March on Washington
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| Thu. Feb.
27 |
Volunteer Career Panel at Public School 9
Teunis G. Bergen Learning Center
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| Sat. Jan.
11 |
Volunteer ABAFOILSS College Fair
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2002 Events
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| Sat. Oct.
19 |
Volunteer New York Cares Day
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| Wed. Jun.
19 |
Website Launch Party
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