This year, Suffolk’s Young Alumni have had the opportunity to attend a variety of social and networking events. For those of you who were not able to join us, here is what you missed:     

College and Business alumni meet and expand their network

Thursday, March 20, 2008

College and Business alumni met at The Kinsale Irish Pub & Restaurant to reconnect with former classmates, meet new friends, and expand their professional network during March’s monthly social. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres were served.  

 

Alumni are introduced to the "business" of buying and refinancing a home

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Facilitated by seasoned senior loan officer and Suffolk alumnus David Murray, JD’02, this "Life 101" workshop provided more than 30 alumni with a valuable introduction to the "business" of home buying and refinancing. Alumni learned about industry jargon, different loan types, and received an overview of how a sub prime meltdown may affect their ability to buy. The last program in the "Life 101" series, Estate Planning, is scheduled for Thursday, April 10.

Law alumni stay connected at 1st Thursday networking night 

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Law alumni met up at that familiar Suffolk watering hole, the Red Hat, where they reconnected with friends and chatted about the days when they were working towards getting their JD.

College and Business School alumni meet and expand their network at February’s 3rd Thursday Networking Night

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences and Sawyer Business School attended the 3rd Thursday Networking Night at Hurricane O’Reilly’s where they enjoyed the coziness and comfort of an Irish pub with the flair and fun of a French Quarter saloon and reconnected with old friends. 

Law alumni celebrate at February’s 1st Thursday Networking Night

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Law alumni enjoyed a night of mingling and reconnecting with friends at one of their favorite bars, the Red Hat.  

Alumni spend Super Tuesday in the North End 

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

College and Business School alumni joined George Mendoza, Executive Chef of Monica’s, one of the North End’s most chic restaurants, to taste exquisite Italian appetizers and desserts while sampling a variety of wines and learning some tips for selecting the perfect wine for any occasion. The food & wine pairing tasting was the second program in the "Life 101" series. The next program, Home Buying & Refinancing 101 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11.

The festivities continue at 3rd Thursdays

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Suffolk’s favorite watering hole—The Red Hat—was the destination for the 3rd Thursday Networking Night Series Spring 2008 Kick Off. The more than 30 College and Business School alumni who attended the event had an opportunity to hang out with old friends and to meet new people, including potential business contacts that they hope will aide them with one very important New Year’s resolution—find a new job. Good luck!

Alumni jump start their job search at the One-Stop Career Workshop

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

More than 30 alumni checked off at least one item on their list of New Year’s resolutions—launch a job search. The workshop, which served as a resume, cover letter, interview, and networking refresher, was facilitated by Michele Rapp, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services at Suffolk University. The program also provided the opportunity for alumni to network with one another as well as to practice their interview skills. Several seasoned alumni professionals volunteered to facilitate mock interviews with fellow alumni. This workshop was the first of four programs in a new series focused on Young Alumni.

College & Business School alumni “rock the season”

Thursday, December 13, 2007

A small group of alumni from the Classes of 1998 – 2007 braved the winter storm to celebrate the holiday season at the newly renovated Hard Rock Café in Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall with members of the Alumni staff.

Law alumni celebrate the season at Annual Law Young Alumni Holiday Party

Thursday, December 6, 2007

December’s 1st Thursday provided an opportunity to not only reconnect with former classmates, but also to celebrate the holiday season. The Living Room’s candle-lit lounge and comfy sofas was the place to be. Nearly 70 Law alumni attended this annual event.

And the networking continues . . .

Thursday, November 15, 2007

America’s oldest, continuously operating tavern—The Bell in Hand—served as the venue for November’s 3rd Thursday Networking Night. The nearly 30 alumni in attendance had an opportunity to reconnect with old classmates and to establish new contacts. Following the event, some alumni stayed at the Bell in Hand to enjoy live music by a local band. Congratulations to Miriam Ho McAvoy, MED’ 05, BS ’03, who won 2 Celtics tickets to the February 13th NY Knicks game.

Law alumni gather to celebrate the bar results at the 1st Thursday Networking Night

Thursday, November 1, 2007

November’s 1st Thursday Networking Night not only provided Suffolk’s Law alumni the chance to reconnect with former classmates and make new contacts, but members of the class of 2007 came together to celebrate and cheer passing the Massachusetts Bar Exam.  Congratulations!

Law alumni and students Get Smart! Alumni panel offers advice about starting a law practice

Monday, October 29, 2007

More than 20 law alumni and 30 law students attended an alumni-led panel presentation entitled "Starting Your Own Practice." John Anastasi, JD ’94 and Thomas Sullivan, JD ’94 of Lowrie, Lando, & Anastasi LLP presented the "nuts and bolts" of starting a practice as well as offered insights based on their experience. Attorney Anastasi and Attorney Sullivan invited five colleagues who had been instrumental in helping them launch the practice to participate in the presentation. The session is one of several workshops co-sponsored by the Alumni Association in partnership with the Law School Office of Financial Aid.  

Suffolk Alumni cheer on the Red Sox and Network at October’s 3rd Thursday Networking Night

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Kings Lounge, the official bowling lanes of the Boston Red Sox, was the perfect venue for the fall’s second 3rd Thursday Networking Night.  Nearly 30 alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences and Sawyer Business School ventured to this new locale to meet new faces and to reconnect with former classmates.  Some chose to make the evening a late night...cheering for the Sox in game five of the ALCS, bowling, or playing pool. Congratulations to Audrey Wang, MBA ’99, who won 2 roundtrip bus tickets on Suffolk’s 5th Annual Bus Trip to New York City. 

Law alumni expand their professional network at 1st Thursday Networking Night

Thursday, October 4, 2007

On the first Thursday of October, nearly 30 Suffolk Law alumni took a break from the courtroom or the boardroom to gather at one of Boston’s most sophisticated downtown venues—The Living Room. In this relaxed atmosphere, law alumni had the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, meet new friends, and to expand their personal and professional networks.

Celebrating more than a decade of Residence Life at Suffolk...The RA Reunion

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Former resident assistants (RAs) gathered at the Holiday Inn Government Center to celebrate an important milestone—more than a decade of residence life at Suffolk. The evening provided an opportunity to reminisce about “the good old days” of living in the residence halls and to rekindle old friendships. Following brief remarks by several members of the Suffolk Community, including Maureen Wark, Director of Residence Life and Summer Programs and Dean Nancy Stoll, alumni enjoyed a delicious dessert bar and dancing.

Back by popular demand...Thursday Networking Nights

Thursday, September 20, 2007

More than 30 alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences and Sawyer Business School attended the 3rd Thursday Networking Night Kick Off event at the Red Hat Café. Suffolk’s favorite watering hole provided the venue for alumni to take a break from the fast-paced office environment and schmooze with fellow alumni in a relaxed atmosphere. Congratulations to Dennis Caron, MBA’03, who won 2 Celtics tickets to the February 13th NY Knicks game. 

Suffolk’s 24-Hour Play Festival.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

They didn’t have to save the world in a day like Jack Bauer does on the popular TV show 24, but writers, directors, and actors eager to reclaim the spotlight teamed up with budding artists to write, rehearse, and perform a series of 10-minute plays at Suffolk’s 24-Hour Play Festival. 

Spearheaded by Theatre Coordinator Nora Long, the 24-Hour Play Festival provided the unique opportunity for Suffolk’s young alumni and current students with a passion for performance and theatre to work together to create a remarkable production. Professor Long explained "This is the first time we have brought our alumni and students together to create a theatrical event. We hope to create many more opportunities like this in the future."

Plays were written, rehearsed, and performed in a 24 hour period. A handful of props, including a table and two chairs and a children’s tricycle, served as inspiration for writers as they crafted their masterpieces. A lack of sleep prompted actors to occasionally ad lib a couple of lines; shocking audience members and keeping them at the edge of their seats. Each of the four plays was geared towards a college audience. 

To celebrate the success of the opening and closing performances, which unlike any other production occurred in the same day, festival participants were joined by Theatre Department faculty and staff for a Cast Party sponsored by the Alumni Association.