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 –\u00a0some of the events will have limited spaces, so book early to avoid disappointment!<\/p>\n
New York<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Washington DC<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Wednesday October 14th, 19:30-21:30 Chicago \u2013 Alumni Reunion Weekend<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Friday October 16th, 18:30-21:30 Saturday October 17th, 09:00-11:00 Saturday October 17th 14:00-15:30 Saturday October 17th, 18:30-21:30 Seattle<\/a><\/strong><\/span> San Francisco<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Los Angeles<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Boston<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nMonday October 12th, 18:30-21:00
\nStone Creek Bar & Lounge (140 E 27th St)
\nBehind 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.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nTuesday October 13th, 19:30-21:30
\nBrooking\u2019s Institute (1775 Massachusetts Ave NW)
\nCareers Caf\u00e9: 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.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nInspiration Room, Hotel George<\/a>\u00a0(15 E Street N.W, Washington D.C 20001)
\nAlumni 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.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>.\u00a0Book early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n
\nJoin us for our special reunion events or take advantage of the fantastic opportunities arranged by Chicago Ideas Week<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nConsul General\u2019s Residence (Appt. 1661, 161 Chicago Rd, off Michigan Ave)
\nAlumni Reception: Hosted by the Deputy Consul General, join us for drinks and canap\u00e9s and meet up with alumni in the area.\u00a0Limited spaces available.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>\u00a0by October 14th. Book early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n
\nUnion League Club (65 W Jackson Blvd)
\nAlumni Breakfast:<\/em>\u00a0Join the alumni team and special guests for an informal breakfast. Chat about your memories of Kent or ask questions about what it\u2019s like today, and meet alumni from your area.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>.
\n<\/em><\/p>\n
\nLoyola University Museum of Art (820 N Michigan Ave)
\nExclusive private tour for Kent alumni: Join the Kent team for a private tour of the Loyola Museum of Art, exclusively for Kent alumni!
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nUnion League Club (65 W Jackson Blvd)
\nDinner 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<\/a>) 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 \u00a333\/$50 for a three-course dinner and wine. Please contact alumni@kent.ac.uk<\/a> if you have any special dietary requirements.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>\u00a0by October 12th.\u00a0Book early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n
\nMonday October 19th, 18:30-20:30
\nMaxwell Hotel Bar (300 Roy Street)
\nCatch up and drinks: Kasia Senyszyn invites you to join her for informal drinks and to catch up with fellow alumni in the Seattle area.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nTuesday October 20th, 18:30-20:30
\nCityscape Lounge (46th floor of Hilton SF Union Square)
\nCatch 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.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday October 21st, 18:30-20:30
\nWolf and Crane Bar (366 E 2nd St, Los Angeles)
\nCatch 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.\u00a0Current PhD student Claire Hurley will be available to talk about her research with the School of English and UC Berkeley.
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFriday October 23rd, 18:30-20:30
\nInterContinental Hotel Bar\u00a0(510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston)
\nChapter 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!
\n<\/em>If you would like to attend this event, please register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"