Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Networking Event in Philly

Gettysburg College cordially invites BOLD Alumni to a unique Networking Event in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 1600 Market Street (Center Hall of the PNC Bldg.), 6:00-9:00 p.m. The event will feature not only Gettysburgians, but also alumni from Amherst, Hamilton, Middlebury and Trinity, along with fellow Centennial Conference schools Dickinson, F&M, McDaniel, Ursinus and Washington. What makes this special is that it will feature "speed networking," in which you'll meet with at least 12 different people for six minutes each, and the folks you meet with are based on your stated profession-type preferences.

The cost of the event is $31 and includes appetizers and soft drinks. You will receive a personalized schedule when you arrive at the door on Nov. 11. To register by the Nov. 5 deadline, send an e-mail to event organizer Craig Turet at psn2008@yahoo.com, and include the following information: Name, E-mail, Company & Position, Profession/Industry, Gettysburg College Class.

Don’t delay, as space is limited, and the event may fill up before Nov 5. If you have any questions, please contact Craig Turet directly at (215) 241-8821 or psn2008@yahoo.com, or Gettysburg alumni director Joe Lynch '85 at jlynch@gettysburg.edu or 717-337-6522.

Monday, October 26, 2009

BOLD Kick-Off

Thanks to everyone who "Came Home" for Homecoming Weekend 2009. We set an all-time attendance record and despite the rainy weather, people were in great spirits. Of the over 1300 alums who came back to the 'Burg, more than half of them were BOLD alumni. We were so excited to see such a great turnout.

The BOLD Council also held their first meeting over Homecoming Weekend. The Council had many great ideas about things they would like to try. You will be hearing more about the Council's initiatives over the next year. If you have any ideas you would like to contribute please feel free to e-mail us at bold@gettysburg.edu.

The weekend was capped off by the BOLD Kick-Off in the Attic. Over 450 alumni, friends and current students came out to help us celebrate the start of the BOLD young alumni program. Look for BOLD Kick-Off events in your city over the next year as we take this event on the road.

Best,

Jen Brennan '01
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations