Alumni Events
JULY 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008 - South Bay Graduate Business Alumni Council Meeting. Graduate business alums are invited to join us at Bennigan's, 4150 Great America Parkway in Santa Clara, 6-8:00 pm, for a monthly meeting to discuss upcoming alumni events and ideas. Please RSVP to GBalumni@stmarys-ca.edu.
Friday, July 18, 2008 - Class of 73 and 83 Pre-Reunion Party.
Alumni from the classes of ‘73 and ‘83 are invited to come out to Pyramid Alehouse in Walnut Creek from 7-10 p.m. for a reunion warm-up leading into the big event on Saturday. The $20 price includes all you can eat appetizers and a free drink ticket for those that RSVP ahead of time online.
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Friday, July 18-20, 2008 - Reunion Weekend 2008.
For the classes of '58, '63, '68, '73, '83, '88, '93, '98, and '03.
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Friday, July 18, 2008 - Class of 68 Reunion Golf Outing and Cocktail Reception.
Class of '68 alumni are invited to play golf at Castlewood Country in Club Pleasanton on Friday, July 18 at noon. Afterwards, you can go over to the home of classmate George Burtt for a cocktail reception. The green fee is $106 which can be paid at the course. All RSVPs need to be submitted by July 3. You can RSVP by contacting Chris Carter at ccarter@stmarys-ca.edu.
Friday, July 18, 2008 - Class of 93, 98 and 03 Pre-Reunion Party. Alumni from the classes of '93, '98 and '03 are invited to come out to Joe's of Lafayette from 7-10 p.m. for a reunion warm-up leading into the big event on Saturday. The $20 price includes all you can eat appetizers.
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Friday, July 18, 2008 - Class of 88 Pre-Reunion Party. Alumni from the class of ‘88 are invited to come out to the lower townhouses on campus from 7-10 p.m. for a reunion warm-up leading into the big event on Saturday featuring a taco truck with beer and margaritas. The $25 price includes dinner and drinks. Alumni are asked to pay when they arrive, but we would like you to RSVP ahead of time so we can get a head count.
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Friday, July 18, 2008 - Graduate Business Alumni Sunset Mixer. Alumni from graduate and undergraduate business and current business students are invited to come out to the Ferroggiaro Quad on campus from 6:30-8:30pm to meet our visiting Trans-Global Executive MBA (T-GEMBA) European students and our new T-GEMBA US students over wine, hors d'ouvres and classical music. Mingle and share local and global business experiences while watching the sun set over the hills. There will be a short talk by Robert Sher, Founder of CEO to CEO. This event is free. Feel free to bring a guest. Please RSVP to GBalumni@stmarys-ca.edu or call 925.631.4653.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - Team USA Olympic Volleyball Team Send Off.
The SMC Volleyball Team will host the USA Women’s Olympic team for a send-off dinner prior to their departure for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Fans will receive a unique opportunity to show support and interact with Team USA as it heads to China in search of a medal. The event will begin at 6:30 pm with a silent auction to be followed by dinner in the Soda Center on campus. Dinner will cost $100 per plate and a table of eight can be sponsored for $1,000. For more information, please contact Tom Carroll, Associate Director of Athletic Development, at (925) 631-8685.
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AUGUST 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - Seattle Alumni Chapter - Afternoon Reception.
Alumni, family, friends and future Gaels are invited to join Jake Chow ‘94 and Debbie Henry-Chow ‘91 as they host an afternoon reception at their home in Kirkland, Washington from noon to 3 p.m. Meet fellow alumni from the Pacific Northwest and welcome incoming students from the Seattle area into the SMC family before they pack their bags for Moraga. The afternoon will include heavy appetizers, beer, wine and soda. For more information, and to RSVP, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (925) 631-4200, alumni@stmarys-ca.edu or register online in Jerome. Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 30. Go Gaels!
Sunday, August 3, 2008 - High Potential Class of 2012 New Student and Alumni Potluck.
Join other High Potential Alumni as they welcome the new class of 2012 HP students. The program congratulating and welcoming our newest HP members to the College begins at 3 p.m. This is a potluck so bring your food, family and best wishes for our students. For more information and to RSVP please contact the Alumni Office at (925) 631-4200 or alumni@stmarys-ca.edu.
Monday, August 4, 2008 - A Conversation About Entrepreneurship, 6:00 to 8:30pm, Soda Center, SMC Campus. Starting your own business is one of the most exciting choices you can make. Entrepreneurial control, however, comes with its own risk. The rewards can be great, but there are no guarantees. Come join in a conversation with 3 local entrepreneurial successes. Get their inside stories and best ideas and advice on starting your business. Hosted by the SMC East Bay Graduate Business Alumni Chapter. This event is free and open to current students, friends, alumni, and colleagues. RSVP by July 31 to GBalumni@stmarys-ca.edu.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - An Afternoon at Sierra Sunset. Alumni and friends are invited to Sierra Sunset, the Lake Tahoe Estate of Clare and George Schmitt ‘65. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Zephyr Cove, NV, for an afternoon of great food, beautiful views and first-class entertainment. Special Guests include Brother President Ronald Gallagher ‘69, FSC, internationally renowned opera singer Louis Perkins Lebherz and musical companions. The 36-acre estate includes magnificent views of Mt. Tallac and a sandy beach. The opening scene of the 1960s television show, Bonanza, was filmed in the meadow that is now part of the estate. $50 per person with RSVP by July 25. $75 per person thereafter. Please RSVP by calling (925) 631-4200, alumni@stmarys-ca.edu or online.
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Sunday, August 10, 2008 - Summer Wine Festival. Come out to campus for the annual Summer Wine Festival (formerly named the Grand Wine Tasting). From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. there will be more than 20 wineries in the Soda Center. Along with great wine there will also be a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Lasallian Scholarship Fund which awards scholarships to children and grand-children of SMC alumni. RSVP before July 1 for the early-bird price of $35. View the full event description.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Don Perata Reception at the State Capitol. Join Brother President Ronald Gallagher along alumnus and Senate Pro Tem Don Perata '67 for a reception at the Capitol. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Sacramento at the State Capitol. For more information please call (925) 631-4200.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - A Conversation About Venture Capital,. Starting an enterprise takes money. Under-capitalization is often the Achilles heel of business start-ups. How do the venture capital firms decide which proposals to fund? What makes the difference between getting funding and not? Come join in a conversation with two veterans of the VC game. Get their inside stories and best ideas and advice on how to obtain the investment your business will require. Hosted by the SMC South Bay Graduate Business Alumni Chapter. This event is free and open to current students, friends, alumni, and colleagues. RSVP by August 18th to GBalumni@stmarys-ca.edu. The time of the event is 6-8:30 p.m. The location will be posted soon.
Saturday, August 30, 2008 - Sacramento River Cats Game.
The Sacramento Alumni Chapter cordially invites alumni, family and friends of SMC from the Sacramento area to Raley Field on to see the Sacramento River Cats take on the Fresno Grizzlies at a 7:05 p.m. game. This mini Battle of the Bay will offer a fun night for the whole family, including a pre-game Gael BBQ and fireworks show.
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SEPTEMBER 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008 - Men’s Soccer Alumni vs. Alumni Game.
Come out to the 2nd annual Alumni vs. Alumni game. The game will kick-off at 11:30 out on Garaventa. After the game, there will be a BBQ in the grove, followed by the men’s game vs. UC Irvine at 2:30.
Monday, September 8, 2008 - Northern California Gael Classic Invitational Golf Tournament. Please join us for the 29th Annual Northern California Gael Classic Invitational Golf Tournament at Discovery Bay Country Club in Byron, CA.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Hagerty Lecture: Hagerty's Forgotten Auctor: The Baron Von Hugel. Join others on campus 2-6:00 p.m. for a discussion and lecture and discussion led by Brother William Beatie regarding his observations on philosopher Baron Von Hugel.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - Graduate Business Alumni 6th Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner - 1pm, Diablo Country Club. SMC graduate business students and alumni are invited to this fun-filled golf tournament and dinner. This is a great networking opportunity, and a perfect way to reconnect with SMC. A discounted rate of $150 was obtained for SMC alums which includes green fees, dinner and wine. Non-golfers are most welcome to join us for dinner for a minimal fee. Please secure your spot for this popular event: GBalumni@stmarys-ca.edu.
OCTOBER 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008 - 8th Annual Frank Tucci Golf Party.
Please join us for the 8th Annual Frank Tucci Golf Party at Franklin Canyon Golf Course in Hercules, CA. All proceeds from this event will go to the Frank Tucci Endowment to benefit the SMC Men’s Rugby Team.
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