Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Georgetown Night at Nationals Park
September 12 at 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour | 6:45pm Game
500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Cost: $70/ non-members; $10 off for Club members

Come out and show your Hoya pride as the Nationals host Georgetown University Day! Join Georgetown alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Hoyas take over the ballpark for a day. Get the evening started at Mission Navy yard with drinks and help us welcome new Hoyas during our Welcome to the Neighborhood event (free to attend, see event details). After a drink and some bites, head over the ballpark and join your fellow Hoyas to cheer on the Nat's! Each ticket is just $70 and includes a co-branded Georgetown/Nationals quarter-zip & a $20 voucher for food/drinks at the game!

DC Club members will receive an email with a promo code for $10 off the ticket price. Register here

https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=9378&content_id=6344

Reminder to renew your membership today. All memberships as of July 1 have lapsed. https://secure.advancement.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=1147&cid=2029&_ga=2.243723206.2146323027.1724106944-1392529526.1721524655

Save the Date: September 12th Welcome to the Neighborhood (W2N)
Alumni Clubs and Alumni contacts across the globe host W2N events every fall to welcome Hoyas to their new cities. Join us for the D.C. W2N at Mission Navy Yard before heading over to cheer on the Nats as they take on the Miami Marlins (see Georgetown Night at Nat's Park event for more details and to register).

Stay tuned for more details regarding registration. W2N is free to attend.

Alumni Dinner Club Series Returns at Bresca!
August 23 at 7 p.m.
Bresca DC 1906 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Menu: Chef’s Tasting
Cost: $158 per person (exclusive of tax, gratuity, & any other beverages and additions you may choose to add on).

Reservation Details: To secure your spot for this exclusive event, a non-refundable deposit of $30 is required. This ensures your place at our table and allows us to prepare a seamless and unforgettable dining experience for you. Join us for an extraordinary culinary journey at Bresca DC, where gastronomic innovation meets intimate elegance. This will be a Chef’s Tasting Experience offering a unique opportunity to savor a meticulously curated menu that highlights the finest seasonal ingredients and the creative artistry of Bresca’s renowned chefs.

As we ramp back up our Alumni Dinner Series, we welcome any suggestions for restaurants! Please send all questions and suggestions to [email protected].

DC Salsa Night | Georgetown & Harvard Alumni
Thursday, August 15 at 7-10pm
Café Citron, 1343 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Register here.

Have you been looking to brush off your dancing shoes, or maybe you’ve been looking to pick up some new moves? Get ready to spice up your summer with an unforgettable evening of salsa dancing! Join fellow Hoyas (Georgetown University) and Crimson alumni (Harvard University) at Café Citron for a night of rhythm, fun, and connections.

Whether you're a salsa pro or have two left feet, this event is perfect for everyone. Grab your partner, or some friends, and come join us for Salsa dance lessons in a vibrant, lively atmosphere.
Tickets are $25/person. Your ticket gives you access to an AMAZING salsa dancing lesson, a welcome drink, and small bites will be available. Club members will receive an email with a promo code for $5 off the ticket price.
See you on the dance floor! Please note that this event is 21+.

https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=9351&content_id=6326

Juneteenth Visit: Facing Georgetown’s History through Art
June 19 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm​​​​​​​
Lauinger Library, Fourth Floor Gallery​​​​​​​
In observance of Juneteenth, join The Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies, Georgetown University Library and the Georgetown Women’s Alliance for a community gathering to learn about the exhibit “Facing Georgetown’s History through Art.” This event will explore the artwork that emphasizes the enduring legacies of slavery for Georgetown, the descendants of the GU272, and the artists themselves.

Save the Date: Hoyas with Pride Historical Walking Tour
June 22nd 1:30-3:30pm

The DC Alumni Club is partnering with Hoyas with Pride to put on a historical walking tour this June. Our friends from Hoyas with Pride say, "a fter a successful LGBTQ+ walking tour event in Dublin at John Carroll Weekend, Hoyas with Pride would like to host more LGBTQ+ historical walking tour events. This tour will focus primarily on the Dupont Circle area, where a number of moments in DC (and national) LGBT history took place, some of the long standing (and some now closed) LGBT bars in the area, where organizers such as Frank Kameny planned their actions, etc." The tour would be open to all ages, though it would likely end at a bar which would be 21+.

Please be on the look-out for more details and the registration link soon.

Refreshments will be served.

Save the Date: Moderate 6.6 Mile Urban Trek
Saturday, June 15th at 9.30 a.m.
We will be meeting at the front doors of the National Cathedral. The route includes: Cleveland Ave., - Connecticut Ave. with a one-mile loop at the Zoo (passes provided) - CT Ave to Tilden Street - breeze by Hillwood Gardens, not going in - Tilden to Reno Road - Rodman Street - 36th Street - Cathedral - 3101 Wisconsin Avenue.

Please bring water! We will take humidity into consideration on this trek and modify accordingly; trekkers are welcome to leave at any point, join us for any portion they can or try for the whole trek.

Island Time Happy Hour (21+)
June 14 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Columbia Island Marina - George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA

Come join the Georgetown Club of DC for a tequila tasting and good vibes this June. At the event, you will have the chance to taste a variety of different tequilas (at least 6) and discover your favorite; all while connecting with people, building relationships, and creating memories through passion for great spirits. Register here.

https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=9207&content_id=6230

Hoyas Give Baxa Dumbarton Oaks Restoration

May 4, 2024 at 9 am
3058 R St. NW, Washington, D.C.

Please join us for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa Event as we help to restore the historic Dumbarton Oaks Park in the heart of Georgetown.

Date & Time: Saturday, May 4th (9am-1pm)
Meeting Location: Lovers’ Lane - approximately 200 feet east of R Street and 31st Street NW; it's signposted by a green-on-white wooden plaque reading, “Dumbarton Oaks Park, Open Dawn to Dusk.”
Bring : We recommend wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts, socks, and closed-toe shoes for protection, and bringing a water bottle.
We Supply: gloves, tools, training, snacks, and supplementary water.

To register to join us, please see below.
https://alumni.georgetown.edu/connect/join-groups/regional-clubs/hoyas-give-baxa/

Hoya in Health Happy Hour
April 30, 2024 at 6 pm
Mission Navy Yard
1221 Van St. SE, Washington, D.C.


The DC Club invites you to join us for a healthcare happy hour. This event will be co-hosted by Hoyas in Health, a group that is currently in the GUAA alliance incubation period. Hoyas in Health aims to cultivate a community for Hoyas committed to fostering professional development, promoting intellectual engagement and growth, and facilitating personal connections in the healthcare space.


See Below to RSVP.
https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=9055&content_id=6115

Alumnus’ Historic Gift Paves the Way for More International Students in Business

After overcoming financial struggles as an international student, an alumnus created a scholarship—the largest international undergraduate scholarship in Georgetown’s history—to smooth the path for future Hoyas.

See below to read more about this special gift.

https://today.advancement.georgetown.edu/giving-news/2024/business-alumnus-makes-historic-gift-to-establish-international-undergraduate-scholarship/

GGD Fellows will be on campus in five days on to engage with each other, with prominent U.S.-based thinkers, and with our students, faculty, and a wider public.

Check out our full line-up of events & RSVP https://buff.ly/3Q49TfR

Alum Chef Aaron did not disappoint!
Last night, ten of us gathered at Alumni House to learn how to make Thai food from him. It was terrific. It's always great to see fellow Hoyas doing well.

Hoyas in Health Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
Mission - Navy Yard
6-8 pm

Join us for a happy hour at Mission Navy Yard co-hosted by Hoyas in Health. The event is aimed at fostering professional development & connections in healthcare. Open to all, whether presently in healthcare or not. TJ Senker, President, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital & MedStar Union Memorial & Senior Vice President, will speak.

This is a free event with food/drink specials.

Register now: https://tr.ee/KbR0QkiW-q

DC! Just a couple more hours for

1,789 minutes of friendly competition and camaraderie to make a difference for Georgetown!

Today, we showcase our Hoya pride and celebrate the traditions that make Georgetown exceptional.

Join with classmates and neighbors around the world, as we directly support thousands of Hoyas following in our footsteps.

At the end of the day, two classes and two regions will be named our 2024 Blue and Gray Day winners:.

the class with the most donors
the region with the most donors
the class with the highest overall participation rate
the region with the highest overall participation rate
Each of our winning classes and regions will unlock $50,000 in crucial funding for Georgetown, for a total of $200,000!

https://blueandgrayday.georgetown.edu/

Hoyas Give Baxa - Save the Date!
Saturday May 4

Hoyas Give Baxa is an opportunity for Georgetown alumni, family and friends to lead for the greater good. Each year, local alumni clubs across the globe gather for a day of service and living into our commitment to be women and men for others. We will announce the service project next month. Hoyas Give Baxa is Saturday, May 4, 2024. Save the date!

The Second Annual Sr. Thea Bowman Lecture: Let Us Resolve to Make This Week a Holy One
March 19, 2024 at 4 pm
Sr. Thea Bowman Chapel, Copley Hall

The Office of Mission & Ministry hosts the Sr. Thea Bowman Lecture to celebrate the life and legacy of Sr. Thea Bowman. This annual lecture will highlight African-American Spirituality within Catholic and Protestant communities, and deepen collaboration, support, and unity. We are pleased to welcome Rev. Zina Jacque, Ph.D., as this year’s lecturer. A pastor, and scholar, her witness resonates with Sr. Thea’s vision for the church, grounded in the experience of the African-American Christian community. Dr. Jacque serves as the assistant to the Pastor for Small Groups at the Historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.

RSVP to [email protected].

There will be a reception in Copley Formal following the lecture.

Just back from Thailand, Chef Aaron will show us how to prepare two classic Thai dishes: papaya salad and pad krapow (stir fry with basil). This cooking demonstration provide instruction, tips, recipes, and ideas on plants you can grow so you have the freshest ingredients at your fingertips.

To register: https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=8978&content_id=6064

Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. The Georgetown Club of Metro DC is the flagship club of the Georgetown University Alumni Association.

Burn Book: A Conversation with Kara Swisher
March 14, 2024 at 4 pm
Gaston Hall, Georgetown University

When tech titans crowed that they would “move fast and break things,” Kara Swisher (SFS'84) was moving faster and breaking news. While still at Georgetown, Swisher got her start at The Washington Post as one of the few people in journalism interested in covering the nascent internet. She went on to work for The Wall Street Journal, joining with Walt Mossberg to start the groundbreaking "D: All Things Digital" conference, as well as pioneering tech news sites. Swisher has interviewed everyone who matters in tech over the past three decades, including Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Sheryl Sandberg, Meg Whitman, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg, right as they presided over an explosion of world-changing innovation. Part memoir, part history, Burn Book (2024) is a chronicle of tech’s most powerful players by award-winning journalist Kara Swisher.

To RSVP, click here.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burn-book-a-conversation-with-kara-swisher-sfs84-tickets-827466784427

Mark your calendar, DC Hoyas! Blue and Gray Day, Georgetown's giving day, starts on March 19 at 6:11 PM.

Learn more about and how your class or region can make a difference for Georgetown: https://g.town/3wAUdtS

Online Georgetown Dialogue: “Catholic Sisters Working to Eradicate Human Trafficking"

March 6 at 12:30-1:30 p.m. via livestream

In early March, Catholic Sisters Week shines a light on the faith, spirituality, mission, and community building of women religious internationally. To recognize Catholic sisters, this dialogue will lift up their critical work to address and eliminate human trafficking, which threatens the lives, dignity, and hopes of so many vulnerable people, especially women.

The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University are bringing together four outstanding leaders in this vital work to explore questions.

Register here.

https://catholicsocialthought.georgetown.edu/events/catholic-sisters-working-to-eradicate-human-trafficking

DC Hoyas Away Game Watch - St. John's

Cheer on Supreme Cook and the Hoyas as they battle the Johnnies in Madison Square Garden! This year's team has been a blast to watch this year - come hang with your fellow Hoyas and watch this exciting game. We'll host the game watch Duffy's Irish Pub in Dupont Circle, just a couple of blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro. There will be food and drink specials. Hoya Saxa!

Saturday, March 9, 2024
12 pm - 2 pm
Duffy's Irish Pub
2153 P St. NW
Washington, DC

Register here.
https://alumni-resources.georgetown.edu/s/1686/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=8783&content_id=5931

Join us for a conversation moderated by Steve Case, co-founder of AOL, about Kara Swisher’s new book “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.”

Burn Book: A Conversation with Kara Swisher (SFS'84) Join us for a conversation moderated by Steve Case, co-founder of AOL, about Kara Swisher's new book "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story."

Hoyas Give Baxa - Save the Date!
Saturday, May 4 2024

Hoyas Give Baxa is an opportunity for Georgetown alumni, family and friends to lead for the greater good. Each year, local alumni clubs across the globe gather for a day of service and living into our commitment to be women and men for others. We will announce the service project next month.

Georgetown University Women's Forum
Feb. 22-24
Inter-Continental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf

The Georgetown University Women’s Forum, sponsored by the Georgetown University Alumni Association, celebrates Georgetown women from each of the nine schools and includes phenomenal plenaries, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. From law to business, policy to science and government, technology to the public sector, the Forum features discussions on timely and intersectional issues while uniting and strengthening the Georgetown community.

The two-day Forum provides an opportunity for smart, passionate Georgetown alumni from across the country and abroad to share experiences, ideas, and expertise around women and gender issues. All are welcome to attend!

The 2024 Georgetown University Women's Forum is back in person! All are welcome to join us February 22-24 to celebrate and learn from Georgetown women with interactive workshops,
discussions on intersectional issues, and more. Register today here.
https://womensforum.georgetown.edu/

John J. DeGioia, President of Georgetown University, requests the pleasure of your company for the conferral of an honorary degree upon Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Founder and President of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa,
and Executive Director of the Institute on Gender, Law, and Transformative Peace.

Honorary Degree Ceremony & Oliver Tambo Lecture with Leymah Gbowee - Georgetown University John J. DeGioia President of Georgetown University requests the pleasure of your company for the conferral of an honorary degree upon Leymah Gbowee 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Founder and President of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, and Executive Director of the Institute on Gender, Law, an...