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2001 - Past Events [top]
Penguins vs. Caps Hockey
December 11, 2001 -- Final score: Tie -- Penguins 2, Caps 2. Believe or not,
nearly 90 Carnegie Mellon alumni, family, and friends attended the game at the MCI Center in
D.C. Thanks to Tim Liu (H&SS1985), for getting the tickets.
Happy Hour at Gordon Biersch
December 11, 2001 -- More than 50 Carnegie Mellon University alumni, family, and friends attended
our last happy hour of the year held at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in downtown
D.C.
Happy Hour at Poli-Tiki
August 22, 2001 -- More than 20 Carnegie Mellon graduates joined another 50+ alumni from
other Pennsylvania universities for a happy
hour at Poli-Tiki, a Polynesian-themed bar on Capitol Hill. Thanks to Brian
Dean (H&SS1990) and Lori Weiss (CIT1995) for organizing this fun event.
Lunch with Professor Sandra Slaughter
August 6, 2001 -- Over a dozen alumni gathered at Cafe Paradiso in D.C.'s
Cleveland Park area for an informal lunch with Dr. Sandra Slaughter, an
Assistant Professor of Information Systems at GSIA. She hosted an interesting
discussion of recent/future trends in corporate systems strategy, spending, and
hiring plans. The luncheon was coordinated by Clinton Gatewood from the Office
of Alumni Relations.
Alumni Social with ECE Professor Bruce Krogh
June 25, 2001 -- An alumni social was held with Electrical and
Computer Engineering Professor Bruce
Krogh as the guest of honor. Thanks to Bill Scholtz (CIT1962) and Lori
Weiss (CIT1995) for
organizing.
Happy Hour at Mackey's Pub
March 15, 2001 -- Though Carnegie Mellon's heritage is rooted in Scotland,
nearly 30 alumni celebrated St. Patrick's Day a little early at Mackey's Pub
on L Street, NW in Washington, D.C. Thanks to Michelle Sobers (MCS1998) for setting up the happy hour!
Hexagon Revue
March 11, 2001
-- Nearly 20 Carnegie Mellon alumni and guests spent an afternoon at Duke Ellington School
of Arts in Georgetown enjoying "Washington's only original, political, satirical, musical comedy
revue", Hexagon. Each year a corps of talented area volunteers come together to
write, produce and perform an original show. Thanks to Lois Findlay (GSIA1991) for
organizing this alumni event. We hope to see you next year!
Entrepreneurship Seminar
February 28, 2001 -- About 20 alumni attended an evening seminar on
"Entrepreneurship in the New and Uncertain E-conomy" held in
Arlington, Va. The audience learned some great lessons from the three
panelists:
-
Greg Eoyang
(CIT1987), President and founder of
Westlake
Consulting Group
-
Sean Kish (HEINZ1995), Investment manager of the Dinner Club investment fund at New
Vantage Group, an investment advisory firm
-
Tom Klaff (GSIA1993), CEO and founder of Reliacast,
an Internet software start-up company
Post Network Washington Happy Hour
February 21, 2001 -- After the annual Heinz Network Washington event, D.C. area alumni gathered at
Mr. Henry's on Capitol Hill.
Thanks to Teresa Allison (HEINZ1999) for organizing the event.
Happy Hour at the Rock Bottom Brewery
February 8, 2001 -- Nearly 40 alumni socialized at the Rock Bottom
Brewery in Arlington, Va. Thanks for joining us and we hope to see you at the
next happy hour!
Planning Meeting
January 24, 2001 -- A half dozen alumni gathered to plan some very fun events for the upcoming
months.
2000 - Past Events [top]
Happy Hour at the Brickskeller
December 7,
2000 -- Dozens of alumni socialized at the Brickskeller Saloon in Washington,
D.C. and sampled from the hundreds of beers available. Now, what was the name of
that beer from that country south of the equator on the other side of the
world?
DC Heinz Happy Hour
November 14, 2000 -- D.C. area alumni of the Heinz school gathered at Politiki
and the Penn Avenue Pourhouse on Capitol Hill for an enjoyable happy hour.
Thanks to Teresa Allison (HEINZ1999) for organizing the event.
College Fairs
A big thanks to the volunteers who represented
Carnegie Mellon at various college fairs held throughout the metropolitan area in September
and October 2000. Thanks to Peter Rapp (CIT1973, CIT1976, GSIA1976) for organizing this important effort
to serve the University.
Happy Hour at the Big Hunt Club
September 21, 2000 -- About a dozen or so alumni ventured out to the Big Hunt Club in Washington,
D.C. for a fun happy hour.
Happy Hour at the Rock Bottom Brewery
August 10, 2000 - A happy hour was held at the Rock Bottom Brewery
in Arlington, Va., one of our regular locations.
Heinz Alumni Wine Tasting Party
August 5, 2000 - The Heinz DC Alumni committee held a wine tasting party to
welcome Professor Jim Peters to the Washington, D.C. Peters left his position at
the Heinz School to join the University of Maryland in the fall.
Planning Meeting
July 20, 2000 -- Several alumni gathered at Rock Bottom Brewery in Arlington,
Va. to plan upcoming alumni events. Join the planning team today!
Summer Kick-Off Happy Hour
June 8, 2000 -- To kick off the summer, we held a happy hour at the Sign of the Whale
in downtown D.C. Thanks to Michelle Sobers (MCS1998) for setting up this event.
Faculty Seminar
June 1, 2000 -- Professor Donald Marinelli, co-director of the Entertainment Technology
Center and an Associate Professor of Drama and Arts Management, spoke to
40 alumni at a recent faculty seminar held in Arlington, Va.
Hockey Night
March 30, 2000 -- A group of alumni went to see the Washington Capitals hockey team
play the Pittsburgh Penguins at the MCI Center.
College Fair Nights
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the college fairs at Essex
County, Cantonsville, Anne Arundel County, and Charles County in March
and April 2000.
Planning Meetings
Several good ideas were discussed at the planning meeting held on
January 11 and March 2, 2000. We are still seeking volunteers to help.
Happy Hour at Carpool
February 17, 2000 -- Dozens of alumni shot some pool and talked about their
Carnegie Mellon days at the Carpool in Arlington, Va. Thanks to Michelle Sobers
(MCS1998) for organizing this happy hour.
Post Network Washington Happy Hour
February 15, 2000 -- After the annual Heinz Network Washington event, D.C. area alumni gathered at Politiki
and the Penn Avenue Pourhouse on Capitol Hill.
Thanks to Teresa Allison (HEINZ1999) for organizing the event.
1999 - Past Events
[top]
Happy Hours all Over Town
December 2, 1999 -- More than 25 alumni gathered at Mr. Days in Arlington,
Va. to
watch the Steelers play. Unfortunately, they lost 20 to 6 to Jacksonville.
Thanks to Lisa Leonardo (IM1993) for organizing the happy hour.
November 11, 1999 -- Thanks to Adam Vincent,
H&SS1998, and
Sam Baker (H&SS1998) for organizing the happy hour held at the Red River Grill in
D.C.
September 23, 1999 -- Dozens of alumni enjoyed themselves at the popular
Brickskeller in D.C. with hundreds of beers
from around the world. Thanks to Michelle Sobers (MCS1998) for setting up the happy
hour.
August 24, 1999 -- More than 30 alumni gathered at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery in Bethesda,
M.D. Thanks
to Astrid Rapp (H&SS1997) for organizing this event.
July 15, 1999 -- Another fun happy hour event was held at The Rock in
D.C. near the MCI
Center. Thanks to organizers Sam Baker (H&SS1998) and Lori Weiss (CIT1995).
June 17, 1999 -- Lori Weiss
(CIT1995) and
Astrid Rapp (H&SS1997) organized a happy hour at Clarendon Grill in Arlington,
Va. to
jump start the alumni events for the summer.
Planning Meetings
March 3, April 7, August 31, 1999 -- The planning committee is working hard
to make sure we have some great events this year.
Hexagon
Sunday, March 14, 1999 -- Nearly 30 alumni and friends watched the
43rd annual revue titled "20,000 Leaks Under D.C." Afterwards, about 100
cast and crew joined a reception hosted by the alumni group.
1998
- Past Events [top]
College Fairs
September thru November 1998 -- A dozen or so alumni volunteered to
talk to prospective students at various college fairs for high school students
in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Thanks to Tim Babilon (H&SS1988),
for organizing the volunteers.
Legg Mason Tennis Tournament
July 21, 1998 -- A handful of alumni watched some tennis before
a storm rained out the day's events. Before the rain, we were able to enjoy
a reception sponsored by Princeton Review. There's always next year.
Hexagon Revue: Oaf of Office
March 15, 1998 -- About 20 alumni,
family, and friends mingled with 50 cast and crew after a hilarious time. Thanks
to Tim Liu (H&SS1985) for organizing the event.
Happy Hour at the Brickskeller
March 3, 1998 -- Nearly 30 alumni enjoyed beer from all over
the world and friendly conversation.
1997 - Past Events [top]
Jared Cohon, Carnegie Mellon President, visits Washington,
D.C.
September 11, 1997 -- Nearly 200 alumni heard Dr. Cohon speak
about his background, ideas, and plans for Carnegie Mellon as the newest president.
A question and answer sessions followed a reception held at the Willard
Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Legg Mason Tennis Tournament
July 15, 1997 -- A handful of alumni watched Michael Chang battle his way to victory in the Legg Mason Tennis
Tournament in Washington, D.C. Thanks to Tim Liu (H&SS1985) for organizing
the event.
Happy Hour and Pool at Buffalo Billiards
May 20, 1997 -- About 30 alumni and guests played pool, mixed and mingled,
and had a great time at Buffalo Billiards in downtown D.C. Thanks to Norma Nieto
(IM1993) for organizing the event.
Hexagon
Revue
March 9, 1997 -- More than 20 alumni and guests enjoyed both the Hexagon
musical and comedy revue as well as the reception with the cast and crew
afterwards.
1996 -
Past Events [top]
Happy Hour
September 19, 1996 -- A bunch of alumni had such a great time at a happy
hour, we don't even remember where it was held!
Planning Meeting
September 17, 1996 -- A planning meeting was held in Arlington, Va. and
featured Michael Murphy, Carnegie Mellon's Dean of Student Affairs.
Legg Mason Tennis Tournament
July 16, 1996 -- About a dozen alumni weathered the heat to watch some great
tennis.
Picnic
July 14, 1996 -- More than 30 alumni gathered in Maryland for a summer picnic, enjoying
grilled food and cooling off in the pool. Thanks to Mike Oldak (CIT1969) for hosting this
year's picnic.
Boilermakers Jazz Band
April 28, 1996 -- Several alumni enjoyed a nice afternoon listening to the
tunes of the Boilermakers Jazz Band.
Hexagon
Revue
March 24, 1996 -- More than a dozen alumni, family, and friends attended the
Hexagon Revue and Cast Party. Thanks to Bill Bean (CIT1939) for organizing this annual
event.
Happy Hour at the Brickskeller
February 1, 1996 -- Rain did not deter more than 40 alumni who dried
themselves out and emptied a few bottles of beer at the Brickskeller in downtown
D.C.
1995 -
Past Events [top]
Faculty Seminar
November 18, 1995 -- Dr. Morgan Granger, department head of Engineering and
Public Policy, spoke at our annual faculty seminar organized by
Stanley Skalka (CIT1960).
Picnic
June 25, 1995 -- We kick off the summer with a sunny and fun-filled picnic
in Maryland. Thanks to Mike Oldak (CIT1969) for hosting this
year's picnic.
Carnegie Mellon's Philharmonic Orchestra at the Kennedy
Center
April 1, 1995 -- Alumni, family, and friends enjoyed the sounds of Carnegie
Mellon's own
philharmonic orchestra at the Kennedy Center's Concert Hall. The event was
directed by Juan Pablo Izquierdo and featured faculty guest artists Julius Baker
on the flute and Andres Cardenes on the violin.
Hexagon
Revue
March 12, 1995 -- More than a dozen alumni, family, and friends attended the
Hexagon Revue and Cast Party. Thanks to Bill Bean (CIT1939) for organizing this annual
event.
Happy Hour
February 16, 1995 -- Whitey's in Arlington, Va. was the scene for drinks and
good conversation with local alumni.
1994 -
Past Events [top]
Happy Hour
December 8, 1994 -- Local Carnegie Mellon alumni gathered at Ireland's Four Provinces in
downtown D.C. for an enjoyable happy hour.
Ethics Seminar
November 5, 1994 -- Nearly 30 alumni and guests heard Dr. Peter Madsen,
executive director and senior lecturer at Carnegie Mellon's Center for the Advancement of
Applied Ethics. The seminar was held at American University and was organized by
Stanley Skalka (CIT1960).
Picnic
August 6, 1994 -- Nearly 50 alumni gathered for a summer picnic in Maryland, enjoying
grilled food and cooling off in the pool. Thanks to Mike Oldak (CIT1969) for hosting this
year's picnic.
Seminar on "Is American Government
Working?"
February 26, 1994 -- Several dozen alumni attended the seminar with Richard
Smith, associate dean of H&SS as well as a specialist in American politics,
and John Modell, professor of history and associate department head.
1992 -
Past Events [top]
Reception for Dr. Robert Mehrabian
June 5, 1992 -- More than a hundred alumni attended a reception for Dr.
Robert Mehrabian, president of Carnegie Mellon University at the Ritz-Carlton
Hotel in downtown D.C.
Pre-1992 Events [top]
For events before 1994, please visit our Archives
section.
