Director of Development, Alison Coles, and Alumni Engagement Officer, Kasia Senyszyn, will be travelling to the US in October and are looking forward to meeting alumni during their visits to New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston! Full details of their itinerary can be found below – some of the events will have limited spaces, so book early to avoid disappointment!
New York
Monday October 12th, 18:30-21:00
Stone Creek Bar & Lounge (140 E 27th St)
Behind the scenes of the UN: Join fellow alumni for a screening and discussion about the people who work behind the scenes at the UN. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online.
Washington DC
Tuesday October 13th, 19:30-21:30
Brooking’s Institute (1775 Massachusetts Ave NW)
Careers Café: Network with fellow alumni and friends, and ask mentors for advice to boost your career or help you figure out the next steps. Refreshments will be provided.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online.
Wednesday October 14th, 19:30-21:30
Inspiration Room, Hotel George (15 E Street N.W, Washington D.C 20001)
Alumni Reception: Help us celebrate the end of the 50th anniversary year and catch up with alumni in the area. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Chicago – Alumni Reunion Weekend
Join us for our special reunion events or take advantage of the fantastic opportunities arranged by Chicago Ideas Week
Friday October 16th, 18:30-21:30
Consul General’s Residence (Appt. 1661, 161 Chicago Rd, off Michigan Ave)
Alumni Reception: Hosted by the Deputy Consul General, join us for drinks and canapés and meet up with alumni in the area. Limited spaces available.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online by October 14th. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Saturday October 17th, 09:00-11:00
Union League Club (65 W Jackson Blvd)
Alumni Breakfast: Join the alumni team and special guests for an informal breakfast. Chat about your memories of Kent or ask questions about what it’s like today, and meet alumni from your area.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online.
Saturday October 17th 14:00-15:30
Loyola University Museum of Art (820 N Michigan Ave)
Exclusive private tour for Kent alumni: Join the Kent team for a private tour of the Loyola Museum of Art, exclusively for Kent alumni!
If you would like to attend this event, please register online.
Saturday October 17th, 18:30-21:30
Union League Club (65 W Jackson Blvd)
Dinner with speakers: Join fellow alumni for a sit-down meal as our special guest speakers Dr David Garman and Professor Adrian Jones (winners of the Innovation in Academia Awards 2015) discuss the theme of piracy in America. We are delighted to welcome to the dinner The Honorable Lisa Madigan (Keynes 1986), Attorney General of Illinois, who will deliver the opening address. Tickets cost £33/$50 for a three-course dinner and wine. Please contact alumni@kent.ac.uk if you have any special dietary requirements.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online by October 12th. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Seattle
Monday October 19th, 18:30-20:30
Maxwell Hotel Bar (300 Roy Street)
Catch up and drinks: Kasia Senyszyn invites you to join her for informal drinks and to catch up with fellow alumni in the Seattle area.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online.
San Francisco
Tuesday October 20th, 18:30-20:30
Cityscape Lounge (46th floor of Hilton SF Union Square)
Catch up with drinks: Join the Kent team for informal drinks and to catch up with fellow alumni in the Bay area. Current PhD student Claire Hurley will be available to talk about her research with the School of English and UC Berkeley.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online.
Los Angeles
Wednesday October 21st, 18:30-20:30
Wolf and Crane Bar (366 E 2nd St, Los Angeles)
Catch up with drinks: Join the Kent team and Johnnie Raines from the LA Chapter for informal drinks and to catch up with fellow alumni in the LA area. Current PhD student Claire Hurley will be available to talk about her research with the School of English and UC Berkeley.
If you would like to attend this event, please register online.
Boston
Friday October 23rd, 18:30-20:30
InterContinental Hotel Bar (510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston)
Chapter meeting and Kent Quiz: Think you know Kent? The Boston Chapter Committee welcomes you to join guests from Kent to catch up and take part in a special quiz! Bring a team or just turn up and join one, it’s up to you. Don’t forget – points mean prizes!
If you would like to attend this event, please register online.