Georgetown Alumni - Club of Houston

Join the Club of Houston for

HOYAS HELP HOYAS NETWORKING INITIATIVE

Holman Draft Hall
811 Holman St.
Houston, TX 77002
Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00 pm CT

Please join us for a free networking, beer, and camaraderie event at Holman Draft Hall. Meet your fellow Houston Hoyas and, if you're in the job market, find yourself some valuable Hoya contacts!

Address & Parking: Holman Draft Hall is located at 811 Holman St., Houston, TX 77002. The "Ensemble/HCC" MetroRail Station is nearby. Parking is also available at a parking garage with the address of 3550-3700 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (the garage has entrances on Holman and Travis). Street parking may be available but be cautious about no-parking signs. If you take an Uber, Lyft or other ride service, there are drop off locations in the area.

TO REGISTER:
https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=7702&content_id=5176

A GREAT time was had by all in attendance at the Club's annual Holiday Party this past Thursday, December 1, held at Equal Part's Brewing in Houston's EaDo district.

Join Club of Houston for
"Humor, Beauty & Light"

A Private Tour of the
Kinder Building for Modern & Contemporary Art
Saturday, May 14, 2022
9:45 - 11 a.m.

Please join us for a private, Georgetown Club of Houston exclusive tour of the new Kinder Building for Modern and Contemporary Art on Saturday, May 14 from 9:45 - 11 a.m.

Our group tour begins on the peaceful museum grounds before the Kinder opens to the public. Our docent will guide us through compelling artistic and social themes illustrated in these unique collections featuring international and Houston-based artists. We hope you will join us for this customized tour that explores shared human experiences: “Humor, Beauty & Light through Contemporary Mediums. ”

RSVP Required By May 12: Please note that the Museum requires prior registration on or before May 12. The tour will be for about 1 hour. All ticket prices include "general admission" access to any of the three buildings of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston if you wish to continue to explore on your own afterwards.

For current members (and spouse) of our Club, the cost of the tour is $20. For this event, non-member alumni who work in non-profit or educational professions can register for $20.
For non-members (and spouse) of our Club, the cost of the tour is $45.

TO REGISTER:
https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=6898&content_id=4629

Event Safety Requirements: The University’s guidelines require each registered attendee (and their spouse or guest, if applicable) (i) to provide their name and email for contact tracing purposes and (ii) to show evidence at the event check-in that their COVID-19 vaccination or booster status is current. Please also note the museum encourages the use of masks for this tour.

Museum Security Requirements: Since our tour will begin prior to the Kinder opening to the public, we must provide the registration list in advance. Museum security will only allow those persons who are pre-registered to enter. For this event, "walk-ins" will not be able to participate.

Check-in at 9:45am, Lower Level of the Kinder: Please plan to arrive between 9:35-9:45 a.m. in order to park and walk to the check-in area. Museum staff will have a check-in table in the central atrium of the Lower Level in the Kinder lobby, Lower Level Arrivals Hall. Please see the visitor map PDF if you need more information on the location of the lower level.

Parking: Museum parking is available under the Kinder at 5500 Main St, Houston, TX 77004. We recommend parking at this Kinder Garage. The second closest garage to our meeting point is the Glassell Garage (5101 Montrose St.). The garages have a clearance of 7 feet. For more information on parking at the MFAH parking garages, please visit this visitor map PDF.

If you have questions for this event, please feel free to reach out to us prior to May 12 at [email protected]

Join the Georgetown Clubs of
Austin, Dallas Ft. Worth & Houston
for...
Pro-Tips
from Georgetown University's
Outdoor Education
Wednesday, March 9
6:45 - 7:45 p.m. CT
REGISTER HERE (virtual event): https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=6622&content_id=4441

Join Georgetown University's Outdoor Education for their best pro-tips to help you and your family plan your next trip outdoors. With Federal and State parks seeing record numbers of visitors in recent years, learn from experienced Hoya wilderness guides on how to make the most of the outdoors. Topics to be covered will include Wilderness First Aid, Navigation, Leave No Trace, Favorite Gear Tips, Introducing Young Children to the Outdoors…and more!

This is a FREE and family-friendly event, open to beginner and experienced outdoor enthusiasts alike. We will be hosting Kristoffer Nessler (S’15), Director of Outdoor Education and Interim Director for the Center for Student Engagement, and Hoya alumni who were guides as students.

For decades Outdoor Education has hosted countless outdoor adventure and camping programs from the Hilltop with the support of highly trained student leaders. Outdoor Education's core values seek to teach, inspire, and guide Hoya communities through fostering learning, personal challenge, reflection, and increased compassion for others and the environment.

Whether you participated in such programs when you were a student or as an alumnus you are taking up outdoor recreation for the first time, these pro-tips will help inspire you next adventure!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]

As a Georgetown graduate, you’re part of a 210,000 alumni family. Whether you’re a recent grad, resident of a new city, or looking to make some Hoya friends, we hope you’ll participate with your local alumni club for WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!

EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, September 23 | 6-7 p.m. CDT
ZOOM Link will be sent upon registration
Click HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://advcalendar.georgetown.edu/w2n/

We invite you to join us on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, to rekindle friendships, welcome new neighbors, and learn tips on how to get more involved with your alumni family.

So save the date! This year’s Welcome to the Neighborhood is Thursday, September 23!

To BECOME A MEMBER of the GEORGETOWN CLUB of HOUSTON: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=524&cid=1239&_ga=2.2655160.928289868.1630776889-1547551262.1630562444

FRIENDLY REMINDER:

Join the Club of Houston for
"Energizing Hoya Health with Tai Chi"
URL: https://www.sunandmoontaijione.com/about-tai-chi-taiji-one
Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Time: 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. CT
Video: https://fb.watch/6MvfusBCOh/
This is a FREE family friendly event to support Hoya health and well-being, open to all ages and skill levels!
Our fellow Georgetown alumnus, Coach Mickey Lee (C'05), will provide a brief introduction to holistic wellness and will lead us through an introductory class to help us de-stress, develop balance and gain flexibility and strength. Coach Mickey brought martial arts to the Hilltop as the founder and head instructor of the Georgetown University Tae Kwon Do Club from 2001-2015 (with the guidance of the late Great Grand Master Jhoon Rhee). Coach Mickey has won numerous national tournaments and has been featured on ESPN programs.
Coach Mickey’s extensive teaching experience integrates the best of traditional and modern values. His creativity makes accessible to students of all levels the many holistic health benefits found not only in Tai Chi but also other martial arts and yoga traditions.
Advance registration is required by Tuesday, July 27, 2021. For more information, please contact the Georgetown Club of Houston.
TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, CLICK HERE: https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=6104&content_id=4095

Join the Club of Houston for
"Energizing Hoya Health with Tai Chi"
URL: https://www.sunandmoontaijione.com/about-tai-chi-taiji-one
Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Time: 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. CT
This is a FREE family friendly event to support Hoya health and well-being, open to all ages and skill levels!

Our fellow Georgetown alumnus, Coach Mickey Lee (C'05), will provide a brief introduction to holistic wellness and will lead us through an introductory class to help us de-stress, develop balance and gain flexibility and strength. Coach Mickey brought martial arts to the Hilltop as the founder and head instructor of the Georgetown University Tae Kwon Do Club from 2001-2015 (with the guidance of the late Great Grand Master Jhoon Rhee). Coach Mickey has won numerous national tournaments and has been featured on ESPN programs.

Coach Mickey’s extensive teaching experience integrates the best of traditional and modern values. His creativity makes accessible to students of all levels the many holistic health benefits found not only in Tai Chi but also other martial arts and yoga traditions.

Advance registration is required by Tuesday, July 27, 2021. For more information, please contact the Georgetown Club of Houston.

TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, CLICK HERE: https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=6104&content_id=4095

FRIENDLY REMINDER as THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE TODAY!

Please join us on April 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM Central / 12:00 PM Eastern Time for our virtual Zoom event with Club of Houston friend Dr. Angela Stent! The event is FREE! Please click here to register: https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/.../index.aspx...
Renowned foreign policy expert Dr. Angela Stent examines Russia’s relationship with the United States in a new global environment. This event will be moderated by Leana Garipova, a Georgetown University Law alumna and corporate attorney at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
The event is FREE OF CHARGE
When: Thursday, April 22, 2021, 11:00 AM Central / 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Where: Register here: https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/.../index.aspx...
Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration
“Informed by its author’s distinguished career in government and academia, this account of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s worldview provides an important window into one of the key geopolitical challenges of our time. Casual observers and seasoned experts will benefit from Dr. Stent’s brilliant exploration of Putin’s strategy and its disturbing implications for the West.“ -
Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright
Angela Stent is Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and a professor of government and foreign service at Georgetown University. She is also a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and co-chairs its Hewett Forum on post-Soviet affairs. During the 2015 to 2016 academic year, she was a fellow at the Transatlantic Academy of the German Marshall Fund. From 2004 to 2006, she served as national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council. From 1999 to 2001, she served in the Office of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State. Her latest book, Putin’s World is available here for purchase: https://www.brazosbookstore.com/.../site/putin%27s%20world

Please join us on April 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM Central / 12:00 PM Eastern Time for our virtual Zoom event with Club of Houston friend Dr. Angela Stent! The event is FREE! Please click here to register: https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=5946&content_id=3990

Renowned foreign policy expert Dr. Angela Stent examines Russia’s relationship with the United States in a new global environment. This event will be moderated by Leana Garipova, a Georgetown University Law alumna and corporate attorney at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

The event is FREE OF CHARGE

When: Thursday, April 22, 2021, 11:00 AM Central / 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Where: Register here: https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=5946&content_id=3990
Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration

“Informed by its author’s distinguished career in government and academia, this account of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s worldview provides an important window into one of the key geopolitical challenges of our time. Casual observers and seasoned experts will benefit from Dr. Stent’s brilliant exploration of Putin’s strategy and its disturbing implications for the West.“ -
Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright

Angela Stent is Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and a professor of government and foreign service at Georgetown University. She is also a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and co-chairs its Hewett Forum on post-Soviet affairs. During the 2015 to 2016 academic year, she was a fellow at the Transatlantic Academy of the German Marshall Fund. From 2004 to 2006, she served as national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council. From 1999 to 2001, she served in the Office of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State. Her latest book, Putin’s World is available here for purchase: https://www.brazosbookstore.com/search/site/putin%27s%20world

BLUE AND GRAY DAY IS MARCH 23.
What is Blue and Gray Day? Over the course of 1,789 minutes, classes and regions will challenge one another to support scholarships at Georgetown.

Visit the link below between 6:11 p.m. on March 23 and 11:59 p.m. on March 24 to make your gift (which is tax-deductible) of any size to help your class and region win Blue and Gray Day. This website will track gifts minute by minute and you will be able to see how your class and region are doing in real time.
BLUE AND GRAY DAY LINK: https://blueandgrayday.georgetown.edu/?utm_source=March+2021+Club+Hub+Newsletter&utm_campaign=Alumni+Club+Emails+FY21&utm_medium=email

If you have any questions, you can contact Georgetown’s Office of Gift Administration at (202) 687-1690 about making a gift or about your giving history.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN 2021
Georgetown’s Office of Career Services offers many resources to support Hoyas in all stages of their careers. We will be highlighting some of these resources to support Hoyas during these challenging times.

Three months into 2021, are you looking to Reframe and Refocus Your 2021 Goals? In this webinar, they look at strategies for how to effectively design goals, the role that our brain plays in sustaining habits, and fresh ways you can get started: https://youtu.be/r3JO-M6EYWM

Looking to find greater calm as you navigate stresses and pressures in a time of pandemic? You can give this guided meditation a try in Calm in Your Career: https://youtu.be/6zlr3kD6Vrw

LEADING DIALOGUES ON DIPLOMACY AND BRIDGE BUILDING
Join Georgetown’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, for a conversation about Pope Francis’ recent historic visit to Iraq and its religious and political significance in The Pope's Visit to Iraq: An Historic Juncture: https://global.georgetown.edu/events/the-pope-s-visit-to-iraq-an-historic-juncture

DAHLGREN DIALOGUES
Georgetown hosted its latest Dahlgren Dialogue on March 18th, The Francis Factor at Eight Years: Global Impacts, U.S. Challenges. The Dahlgren Dialogues are a series of substantive conversations with experienced leaders on current topics at the intersection of faith and public life. They bring together respected policymakers, religious leaders, scholars, and other experts on pressing issues of our time. Watch the uploaded recorded video here: https://catholicsocialthought.georgetown.edu/

HOYA VIRTUAL NETWORKING
Connect with fellow alumni virtually while enjoying books written by Georgetown faculty, alumni, friends, and community members. The book clubs will allow participants to connect through private forums for discussions and networking. Alumni can participate in three programs:
- The Georgetown Alumni Professional Development Book Club
- The Georgetown Alumnae Book Club
- Georgetown Alumni Lifelong Learning Book Club
Each book will be focused on for two months-allowing plenty of time for reading and dialogue. Joining is completely free-the only requirement is obtaining a copy of the book.

You can join HERE: https://www.pbc.guru/georgetown/?utm_source=August+2020+Club+Hub+Newsletter&utm_campaign=Alumni+Club+Emails+FY21&utm_medium=email&utm_source=March+2021+Club+Hub+Newsletter&utm_campaign=Alumni+Club+Emails+FY21&utm_medium=email

Starting March 18th the Georgetown Alumnae Book Club will read This is All I Got by Lauren Sandler. The second book is focused on professional development, titled The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova. The Georgetown Alumni Lifelong Learning Book Club will read The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue.

Georgetown Alumni - Club of Houston updated their address.

Matthew Crommett (NHS’08)
Director, LH Capital, Inc. & Lyda Hill Philanthropies
cordially invites you to join a select group
in a by-invitation Zoom discussion.

"Now that we have COVID-19 vaccines,
who gets them? The ethics and equity of distributing SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and what it means for future pandemics."

featuring

The Honorable Mark Dybul, MD (C’85, M’92, H’08)
Co-Director of the Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, Professor of Medicine and Jesse Goodman, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Director of COMPASS, and Attending Physician at Georgetown and DC Veterans’ Affairs Medical Centers

moderated by

Carole Roan Gresenz, PhD
Interim Dean, NHS & Jacobs Endowed Professor

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
1:00 to 2:00 CST

Kindly RSVP by February 19 to the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCoV4obRkTugDCqvjr9CG7xvl5Nr0rCUrOTA_gatzUNcg7Iw/viewform