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Alumni Chapter of Long Island: 17th Annual Golf Outing
2022-09-27 11:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Garden City Country Club, 206 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
Join us for the Alumni Chapter of Long Island’s 17th Annual Golf Outing!
Enjoy a great round of golf with fellow Fordham alumni, family, and friends at the Garden City Country Club! This golf outing benefits the Long Island Scholarship in Memory of John Cifichiello, GABELLI ’68.

2022 Washington, D.C., Presidential Welcome Reception
2022-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hogan Lovells, 555 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Mary Anne Sullivan, TMC ’73, and Larry Petro; the Office of Alumni Relations; and the Alumni Chapter of Washington, D.C., cordially invite you to a complimentary reception for alumni, parents, and friends. Please join us as we welcome Tania Tetlow as Fordham’s 33rd president—the first woman and layperson to serve as president in the University’s history.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Hogan Lovells is a private venue, and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. RSVP by September 14.
Please note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required by Hogan Lovells. Upon registration, please send vaccination documentation to awoakes@fordham.edu.
As the cost of this event is being generously covered by our hosts, Mary Anne Sullivan and Larry Petro, please consider making a gift of $25 or more to support the Washington, D.C. Endowed Scholarship.

The Penn Club Membership Open House
2022-09-15 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Penn Club, 30 W 44th St, New York, 10036, United States
Kick off Homecoming weekend by visiting Fordham’s newest affinity partner, The Penn Club of New York, and learning how you can become a member of this prestigious midtown club.

Alumni Chapter of Northern California: 2022 Yankees at A's Baseball Outing
2022-08-27 18:07 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
Join the Alumni Chapter of Northern California for our 16th annual Fordham Alumni Night at the Oakland Coliseum as we cheer on the Bronx Bombers versus the Oakland A’s.
Seats are located in Lower Box 106, only a few rows off the field behind the Yankees’ bullpen. Alumni, family, and friends are welcome to join, and there is no ticket limit. Please note: All tickets are electronic and will be forwarded via the MLB Ballpark app to the email used by the primary registrant.
RSVP by August 12.
We are planning a pre-game social in the parking lot, details will be provided two weeks prior to the game.

2022 Spring Lake Presidential Welcome Reception
2022-08-25 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club, 1 Jersey Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ, 07762, United States
The Office of Alumni Relations and the alumni chapters of Northern New Jersey, Central New Jersey, and the Jersey Shore cordially invite you to a reception for alumni, parents, and friends. Please join us as we welcome Tania Tetlow, J.D., as Fordham’s 33rd president—the first woman and layperson to serve as president in the University’s history.
The event costs $65 per person and includes heavy passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and beer and wine.
Space is limited, and registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to register early as this event always sells out. RSVP by August 18.
Please consider making a gift of $25 or more to support Cura Personalis | For Every Fordham Student.

Alumni Chapter of Philadelphia: 2022 Nationals at Phillies Baseball Outing
2022-08-04 17:30 (America/New_York) | Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA, 19148, United States
Join the Alumni Chapter of Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park for Nationals versus Phillies! There are 25 tickets available for our group, so don’t miss out! Seats are located in the Pavilion (section 203).
Prior to the game, alumni and guests are invited to meet at Pass and Stow, a beer garden located inside the stadium at the third base gate (section 128) of Citizens Bank Park. Attendees can purchase food and drinks directly from Pass and Stow.
RSVP by July 28. We hope to see you there!

Alumni Chapter of Korea: 2022 Seoul Alumni Gathering
2022-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Seoul) | Tap Public, 33 Jong-ro, Cheongjin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
The Office of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Chapter of Korea cordially invite you to a reception for alumni, parents, and friends. Graduates of all classes and years are welcome to attend. Guests will be joined by Youngjae Lee, professor and associate dean for research at Fordham School of Law.
A selection of appetizers and beverages will be provided by the Office of Alumni Relations.
RSVP by June 24.

Alumni Chapter of Boston: 2022 Harpoon Brewery Event
2022-06-25 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave, Boston, 02210, United States
The Alumni Chapter of Boston welcomes alumni, family, and friends of Fordham for a fun afternoon at Harpoon Brewery. We have reserved a full-service table with beverages and snacks.
The ticket cost includes an assortment of beers and pretzels, valued at $25. Space is limited. RSVP by June 18.
We hope to see you there!

Alumni Chapter of San Diego: 2022 Baseball Outing
2022-06-23 18:15 (America/New_York) | Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Join the Alumni Chapter of San Diego for a Padres versus Phillies game at Petco Park! Come enjoy catching up with San Diego Rams in our group seating area, The Point, located in the outfield.
Guests can move around the stadium freely to enjoy the atmosphere, choose food and drinks of their liking, and watch the game together at The Point.
We will meet at Basic Pizza directly outside of the stadium entrance to distribute tickets. Please arrive between 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. and we will enter the stadium together.
RSVP by June 18. We hope to see you there!

Alumni Chapter of Dallas: 2022 Summer Happy Hour
2022-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sidecar Social, 5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, United States
Come kick off summer with the Dallas Rams for a happy hour gathering at Sidecar Social. Beat the heat and join us for drinks, snacks, and networking!
The Alumni Chapter of Dallas will provide an assortment of appetizers for the group. RSVP by June 13.
We hope to see you there!

Music, Mingling, and Magis with Father Mark S. Massa: Celebrating the Curran Center's 17 Years
2022-06-02 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Joseph M. McShane, S.J. Campus Center, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10458, United States
The board of the Francis and Ann Curran Center for American Catholic Studies invites you to join us for festivities honoring the Center’s founding director, Mark S. Massa, S.J. The event is cocktail attire and will be held in the Great Hall.
Honorary co-chairs: Constance A. Curran and Ruth C. Lipper
Agenda
6:30 p.m.: Reception | Hors d’oeuvres and small plates
7:30 p.m.: Dessert and program

Making It in America: AAPI Stories of Courage and Resilience
2022-06-02 18:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for this panel conversation as a part of the AAPI monthlong event series at Fordham. The event will bring together three speakers who will share their experiences of being AAPI in America, and how it has impacted their path to achieving the “American” dream.
The event is brought to you by the Asian American and Pacific Islander Alumni at Fordham (AAF) affinity chapter.

Orthodox Christian Studies Center 10th Anniversary Reception
2022-05-31 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Skadden Conference Center, 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Join us to honor Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center patrons Solon and Marianna Patterson, celebrate our 2022 scholarship and fellowship recipients, and support the center’s work!

All-Jesuit Pride Kick-Off Happy Hour
2022-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY, United States
The Rainbow Rams, Gabelli Pride, and Fordham OutLaws invite you to kick off Pride at Stonewall! We’ve also invited alumni from other Jesuit universities in the NYC area to join us for a night of drinks and dancing.
Registration from now through May 23 is $15 for three hours of open bar. From May 23–31, registration will increase to $20.
We hope to see you all there!

Alumni Chapter of Northern California: 2022 Mets at Giants
2022-05-23 18:45 (America/New_York) | Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States
Join San Francisco-area alumni as the best team in Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants, host the first-place New York Mets at Oracle Park. There are 60 tickets available for our group, so don’t miss out!
Seats are located in the Bleachers section for $20 each, and in the Club level for $26 each. Friends and family are welcome!
Get your tickets before they sell out!

Alumni Chapter of Phoenix Spring Social
2022-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Garden Bar PHX 822 North 6th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85003, 822 North 6th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
The Alumni Chapter of Phoenix welcomes alumni, family, and friends of Fordham from across the valley for a social happy hour gathering at Garden Bar PHX. The venue is situated in a 1914 California bungalow in the South Roosevelt District and is owned and operated by Kim Haasard, FCRH ’94.
Garden Bar PHX will be providing an assortment of charcuterie boards and discounted drinks. RSVP by May 13.
Join us as we kick off the spring season!

Alumni Chapter of Long Island Beer Tasting
2022-05-14 11:00 (America/New_York) | Sand City Brewery, 150 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757, United States
Join the Alumni Chapter of Long Island as we sample beers at the Sand City Brewery in Lindenhurst, a local brewery owned by Fordham College Rose Hill alumnus Bill Kiernan.
Bill will be providing a private tour of the brewery before we sample Sand City’s ales and lagers. Food trucks and live music will be on site!
Registration is $15 per person. RSVP by May 12.

Alumni Chapter of Staten Island: 2022 Brunch and Award Reception
2022-05-01 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Li Greci’s Staaten, 697 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10310, United States
Please join the Alumni Chapter of Staten Island for our annual gathering in celebration of men and women for others. Bishop Peter Byrne, FCRH ’73, will be honored for his service to New York.
This event costs $45 per person and includes a deluxe brunch buffet, beer and wine, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Cocktails are not included in this price, but can be purchased directly from Li Greci’s Staaten at the event.
RSVP by Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Alumni Chapter of Austin: 2022 Live Oak Brewery Visit
2022-04-30 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Live Oak Brewery, 1615 Crozier Lane, Del Valle, TX, 78617, United States
Howdy, Austin Rams! Whether you’re new to Austin or an old timer, come join the Alumni Chapter of Austin at the scenic Live Oak Taproom & Biergarten for a beer under the trees. We plan to discuss upcoming volunteering opportunities and chapter events while we enjoy a Saturday afternoon among Austin Rams.
Families and friends are welcome. Hope to see y’all there!

2022 Chicago Presidential Reception
2022-04-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Chicago Club, 91 East Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Patti Heller, PAR, and John Heller, PAR; the Fordham Alumni Chapter of Chicago; and Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, cordially invite you to a complimentary reception for alumni, parents, and friends. We hope you’ll join us in wishing Father McShane a fond farewell before he steps down at the end of the academic year.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Due to venue capacity, walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
As the cost of the reception is being generously covered by our hosts, Patti and John Heller, please consider making a donation of $25 or more to support the University’s new campaign, Cura Personalis | For Every Fordham Student.
Please note: Per the Chicago Club, proof of COVID-19 vaccination must be shown upon entry to the venue.

Forever Learning Week: Madison Square Park Walking Tour & Happy Hour
2022-04-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Old Town Bar, 45 E. 18th St., New York, NY, 10003, United States
Join Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers, FCRH ’01, for a stroll around the secrets of one of New York City’s oldest public gathering spaces. Discover the story behind the monument to New York City’s first public Christmas tree. Uncover a historic tree in the park with a special history rooted in the park’s name. Learn about the park’s role in the invention of baseball. Locate the hidden mausoleum right next to the park, which is one of only two in the whole city. And, of course, there will be some lesser-known Fordham connections as well.
After the tour, join us for delicious afternoon fare and drinks at Old Town Bar, owned and operated by alumnus Gerard Meagher, FCRH ’74.
This event is part of Forever Learning Week 2022, sponsored by the Fordham University Alumni Association.

Dulles Chair in Catholic Theology Installation and Inaugural Lecture
2022-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tognino Hall, Duane Library, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10458, United States
Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristina L. H. Traina as the Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., Chair in Catholic Theology and requests the pleasure of your company at her installation ceremony and inaugural lecture, titled “This Year’s Model: Updating Dulles.”
The lecture will be held in person and livestreamed, with a reception in Butler Commons immediately following the lecture. Please register in order to receive the link in advance of the lecture.

2022 St. Patrick’s Day Brunch & Parade
2022-03-17 10:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | The Yale Club of NYC, 50 Vanderbilt Ave., New York, NY, 10017, United States
The Office of Alumni Relations is proud to invite you to a special, pre-parade brunch featuring live Irish music. Our featured speaker will be Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University.
This event costs $45 per adult and $20 per child. Please note that all attendees must be fully vaccinated and will be required to show proof of vaccination in order to enter the Yale Club.

Launch of the O’Shea Center for Credit Analysis and Investment
2022-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The University Club, 800 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108, United States
The Gabelli School of Business has established a one-of-a-kind center dedicated to educating students, supporting alumni, and partnering with industry leaders across the global credit markets. The center was created by generous Centennial Campaign gifts from Robert O’Shea, GABELLI ’87, and Michele O’Shea, FCRH ’88, along with Michael Gatto, adjunct professor at Gabelli. Please join us as we celebrate the launch of the center that will be focused on bridging the gap between academia and financial markets.
Please note: Attendees must show a photo ID and proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are required to be worn upon arrival and in all areas of the University Club, with the exception of the Fordham event space.

2022 Tampa Brunch and Baseball
2022-03-12 10:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa, FL, 33614, United States
The Fordham alumni chapters of Tampa and Sarasota, as well as Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, cordially invite you to an afternoon of brunch and baseball to cheer on the Bronx Bombers as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates! We hope you will join us in wishing Father McShane a fond farewell as he prepares to step down as president at the end of the academic year.
This event costs $105 per person and includes a deluxe brunch buffet, beer, wine, mimosas, bloody Marys, and a Bullpen Club Rooftop Deck game ticket (an $80 value). Brunch will be held in the Pavilion. The Bullpen Club Rooftop Deck is located on the first base side of the field and is an all-inclusive food and beverage area.
Please note: Tickets will be distributed electronically. Detailed instructions for accessing and downloading tickets will be emailed closer to the event.
Space is limited, and this event will sell out. Registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.

Swanstrom-Baerwald Award Ceremony
2022-03-09 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Keating First Auditorium, 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10458, United States
The Swanstrom-Baerwald Award Ceremony honors Fordham Alumni who have shown excellence in the service of faith through the promotion of international peace and development. This year’s Swanstrom-Baerwald Award Ceremony will honor Bridget Bucardo Rivera, a 2009 graduate of Fordham’s International Political Economy and Development (IPED) program. She is currently a senior technical advisor for capacity strengthening for Catholic Relief Services (CRS), where she provides support to country programs to live out CRS’s commitment to partnership and local leadership through the effective strengthening of local partners, including faith-based organizations, civil society organizations, and government.

2022 Palm Beach Presidential Reception
2022-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Jordan Home, Address details will be emailed upon registration, Palm Beach, FL, United States
Jerry Jordan and Darlene Jordan, FCRH ’89; the Fordham Alumni Chapter of Palm Beach; and Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, cordially invite you to a complimentary reception for alumni, parents, and friends. We hope you’ll join us in wishing Father McShane a fond farewell before he steps down at the end of the academic year.
Please note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend this event. Upon registration, please send vaccination documentation to jleblanc11@fordham.edu.
As the cost of the reception is being generously covered by our hosts, Jerry and Darlene Jordan, please consider making a donation of $25 or more to support the University’s new campaign, Cura Personalis | For Every Fordham Student.
Address details will be emailed upon registration.

2022 Miami Presidential Reception
2022-02-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Bacardi USA, Inc., 2701 South Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Elena Wilson and Rick Wilson, FCRH ’82; the Fordham alumni chapters of South Florida and Miami; and Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, cordially invite you to a complimentary reception for alumni, parents, and friends. We hope you’ll join us in wishing Father McShane a fond farewell as he prepares to step down as president at the end of this academic year.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Bacardi USA Inc. is a private venue, and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
As the cost of the reception is being generously covered by our hosts, Elena and Rick Wilson, please consider making a donation of $25 or more to support the University’s new campaign, Cura Personalis | For Every Fordham Student.

2022 Naples Presidential Reception
2022-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Royal Poinciana Golf Club, 1600 Solana Road, Naples, FL, 34105, United States
Linda Stavropoulos and Bill Stavropoulos, PHA ’61; the Fordham Alumni Chapter of Southwest Florida and Naples; and Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, cordially invite you to a complimentary reception for alumni, parents, and friends. We hope you’ll join us in wishing Father McShane a fond farewell before he steps down at the end of the academic year.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Please note: Due to venue capacity, walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
As the cost of the reception is being generously covered by our hosts, Linda and Bill Stavropoulos, please consider making a donation of $25 or more to support the University’s new campaign, Cura Personalis | For Every Fordham Student.

2022 Puerto Rico Presidential Reception
2022-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, 100 Dorado Beach Drive, Dorado, 00646, Puerto Rico
Marie Napoli, PAR, and Paul Napoli, GABELLI ’89, PAR; the Fordham Alumni Chapter of Puerto Rico; and Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, cordially invite you to a complimentary reception for alumni, parents, and friends. We hope you’ll join us in wishing Father McShane a fond farewell as he prepares to step down as president at the end of the academic year.
As the cost of the reception is being generously covered by our hosts Marie and Paul Napoli, please consider making a gift of $25 or more to support the University’s new campaign, Cura Personalis | For Every Fordham Student.
