June UW in NYC Alumni Events!


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Summer is just around the corner. Please see below for three exciting events coming up in June!

Pac-12 Alumni Cruise
It’s that time of year again! Please join the Pac-12 and all of our friends for another party cruise around NYC! The paddle wheel boat is fully equipped with a DJ, outdoor dance floor, cash bar, buffet and plenty of networking opportunities with fellow Pac-12 Alums.

When: June 20, 2013 6:30 – 10:30pm (Boat departs promptly at 7:30 and returns at 10:30pm)
What: Tickets are only $35 in advance; $45 at the dock (if available).
– Click here to buy tickets: http://nybuffs.com/2013/05/10/annual-alumni-cruise-2013/
Your name will be added to the list at the dock. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A PHYSICAL TICKET.
Rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.
Where: Cruise departs from Pier 40 in Manhattan at Houston and the West Side Highway.

*Must be 21 to board, proper ID and attire required*
New York-area Huskies Alumni Mixer
Meet and mingle with other alumni that made the most of their Husky experience through involvement in groups such as Greek Life, ASUW, GPSS, or The Daily. Lincoln Johnson, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Director of the HUB, will provide an update on the latest campus news, including the newly completed HUB and the Husky Stadium project. Please join us to make some new connections and catch up with old friends – hope to see you there!

When: Friday, June 21, 2013
Where: Public House – 140 East 41st Street, New York, NY 10017

Space is limited. RSVP at your earliest convenience to dunco@uw.edu or (206) 543-8278
(Appetizers and your first drink compliments of the UW; cash bar thereafter.)

40th Annual New York Salmon BBQ – Registration is now open!

Join us at the home of Lex Gamble, ’59 for an afternoon of great food and fun. A swimming pool and tennis court will be available so don’t forget your swimsuit and tennis racquet!

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Where: Lex Gamble’s home in Chappaqua, NY
Metro-North trains run regularly from Grand Central and shuttle service will be provided from the Chappaqua station.
Cost: $45 for UWAA members; $55 for non-members

More info and registration available here:

http://engage.washington.edu/site/Calendar?id=111941&view=Detail

Save the Date for the 40th Annual New York Salmon BBQ!


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The UW Alumni Association and the New York alumni chapter are getting ready for the 40th annual New York Salmon BBQ, hosted by Lex Gamble, ’59. It’s going to be an afternoon of great food and Husky camaraderie!

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1-5PM

Where: The Gamble Home, Chappaqua, NY

Please contact Meredith Falzone by email at mfalzone@uw.edu or by phone at 206-221-2492 if you have any questions. Invitations will be sent in May, so keep an eye out!

Husky Night at the World Trade Center


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Please join us for this exclusive event hosted by the Seattle campus. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeurves in a private space overlooking the 9/11 memorial along with fellow alumni while special hosts share insight into the issues related to the WTC’s retail development and policy after 9/11.

When: Thursday, May 16, 2013; 6-9PM

Where: 7 World Trade Center, 10th Floor – 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007

Cost (includes appetizers and a cash bar): $25 for UWAA members and young alumni* / $30 for non-members

*Undergraduates from the classes of 2008 to 2012

Follow this link for more information, registration, and a detailed schedule of the event: http://engage.washington.edu/site/Calendar?id=111981&view=Detail

 

HuskyFest Happy Hour 2013 – Next Wednesday!


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Hi everyone! The NYC HuskyFest Happy Hour is just one week away. As mentioned, we’re featuring 2 UWAA guest bartenders – JP Harlow and Renee Park (meet them below) – with tips going towards the UW scholarship fund. They’ll be going head-to-head in a competition to see who can raise more  tips, so please tip generously!

Guest bartending begins when we have 20 people at Galway Hooker, so arrive early and as always, feel free to invite friends, family and colleagues. See you next Wednesday!

When: Wednesday, April 24

Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Where: Downtown Galway Hooker - 133 7th Ave S

If you are interested in buying a Husky t-shirt, please email Libby @ libby.readel@gmail.com.