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Alumni Brunch this Sunday, Sept 25

kevin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:39:25 +0000

Just a reminder — we’re having an alumni brunch this Sunday, at Eduardo Vargas’s (he’s an alumnus), Chicha Lounge. We thought it would be a nice change from a happy hour, especially for those alumni that have responsibilities on weeknights. Please come, and RSVP if you can to help us get a sense of the numbers (Lorena – lmv1284 at gmail)

Sunday, September 25
12:00 PM

Chicha Lounge
Sinan Mansions,
Block 33, 47 Fuxing Xi Lu,
near Sinan Lu
思南路47弄33号,
近复兴西路

View venue details on SmartShanghai

Event: APSIA Event (Mon, Sep 19, 6:30 PM)

kevin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:07:28 +0000

We wanted to let alumni, particularly who are interested in or graduated from the graduate program at the School of Foreign Service to know there will be a reception by the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA).

Date: Monday, Sep. 19 2011
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location:
Swissnex Event Space
22F, Building A, Far East International Plaza
319 XianXia Road, Shanghai 200051, China
http://www.swissnexchina.org/about-us/contactus

Eleanor Monte Jones, Associate Director from the MSFS program will be there.
If you plan to attend, send your RSVP to msfsalumni@georgetown.edu.

There will be chance to mix and mingle with alumni from the following International Affairs graduate programs:

American University – School of International Service
Duke University – Sanford School of Public Policy
Georgetown University – Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies – The Graduate Institute, Geneva
Harvard University – John F. Kennedy School of Government
Johns Hopkins University – Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
Sciences Po – Paris School of International Affairs
Syracuse University – The Maxwell School
Tufts University – The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
University of California, San Diego – School of International Relations and Pacific Studies
University of Denver – Josef Korbel School of International Studies
University of Southern California – Master of Public Diplomacy

Boat Cruise Tonight (Mon Aug 22) and Final Game at Jing’an (Tue Aug 23)

kevin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:41:52 +0000

We just wanted to do a final post to let people know about the remaining events with the Georgetown delegation.
1. No pick up game today (canceled, sorry folks)
2. Boat Cruise (TONIGHT, meet at 7:00 PM at Portman)
3. Hoyas vs The Chinese Taipei Team – Tue Aug 23 7:00 PM at Jing’an Stadium

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Boat Cruise

TONIGHT, Monday Aug 22
Buses leave at 7:00 PM from Portman Ritz-Carlton (get there early!)
Event is free, and casual (no food or drinks)
Please RSVP to Paul Lanzone at pl263@georgetown.edu

Hoyas vs The Chinese Taipei Team

Tuesday, August 23, 7pm
FREE Entry – Doors open 6pm
Please note this is not a ticketed event and seating will be limited. Please arrive early to ensure you can find a seat. Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee seating.

Jing’an Gymnasium
123 Nanyang Lu, (Smartshanghai venue information)
near Xikang Lu
(main entrance is next to Lynn Restaurant, at 99-1 Xikang Rd, on the East side of Shanghai Centre)
南阳路123号，
近西康路
Google Map to Location

We hope to see you there!

Georgetown Basketball and President DeGioia

kevin — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 05:04:45 +0000

(NEW UPDATES 3: Location of Jing’an Stadium, games, times, ticketing information)
We want everybody to know — DO NOT MISS:

1. The Georgetown Hoyas in Shanghai for the Nike Festival of Sports
* Hoya Basketball Clinic at Shanghai Stadium – Sat Aug 20 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Shanghai Stadium
* Hoyas vs ~~Bayi Rockets~~ Liaoning Dinosaurs – Sun Aug 21 4:00 PM at Shanghai Stadium
* Hoyas vs ~~Shangdong Gold Lions~~ The Chinese Taipei Team – Tue Aug 23 7:00 PM at Jing’an Stadium
2. Georgetown President John DeGioia (Sat, Aug 20)
3. Pick up game with the Georgetown Hoyas (Mon Aug 22, 3:00 – 5:00)

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Georgetown Hoyas in the Nike Festival of Sports

Details around these events are still vague. We will post them on the website as we get them.

UPDATE: Ticketing information
http://www.georgetown.edu/hoyas-in-china-ticketing-info.html
It looks like the events are all free, and basically first come, first served.

Latest Info: UPDATED Aug 20

Basketball Clinic with Chinese Students
Saturday, August 20, 3pm
Shanghai Stadium – Nike Festival of Sport
FREE and OPEN to the Public
Any specific entry information to be posted ASAP

The Georgetown Hoyas vs. The Liaoning Dinosaurs
Sunday, August 21, 4pm
Shanghai Stadium – Nike Festival of Sport
Entry to the Festival and to the Game are FREE
The Festival opens at 3pm
Any specific entry information to be posted ASAP

UPDATED
The Georgetown Hoyas vs. The Chinese Taipei Team
Tuesday, August 23, 7pm
Jing’an Gymnasium
FREE Entry – Doors open 6pm
First come, first served, as the space is very intimate

123 Nanyang Lu, (Smartshanghai venue information)
near Xikang Lu
南阳路123号，
近西康路
Google Map to Location

Best links:

Nike Festival of Sports

August. 18-21, 3 p.m.-9 p.m.
Shanghai Stadium
666 Tianyaoqiao Lu, near Lingling Lu
天钥桥路666号，近零陵路
+ 86 21 6438 5200

Google Map to Shanghai Stadium

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President DeGioia Reception

Please do not miss this opportunity to meet President DeGioia in one of the most exclusive venues in Shanghai. This event will be open to all alumni and friends of Georgetown University, so please feel free to invite anyone who has an interest in Georgetown or “Global Universities and Diplomacy”.

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Shanghai Xijiao Guest House
No. 1921 Hong Qiao Road
RSVP: shanghaievent@georgetown.edu
Click here for the event details

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Pick up games with the Georgetown Hoyas

Mon Aug 22, 3:00 – 5:00
Xujiahui Park

We’ve been told that they want to keep this hush hush, but at the same time they want people to show up. Basically the basketball team will play with ANYONE who shows up.

Event: President John J. DeGioia in Shanghai (Sat, Aug 20)

kevin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:03:39 +0000

We’re very fortunate to have the president of Georgetown University, John J. DeGioia visiting Shanghai as part of the basketball team’s trip to China. This event will be open to all alumni and friends of Georgetown University, so please feel free to invite anyone who has an interest in Georgetown or “Global Universities and Diplomacy”.

Shanghai Event

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Shanghai Xijiao Guest House
No. 1921 Hong Qiao Road
RSVP: shanghaievent@georgetown.edu
google map

Beijing Event
Thursday, August 16, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing
27 Central North 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
RSVP: beijingevent@georgetown.edu

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On the occasion of
the Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball Team’s Trip to the People’s Republic of China

President John J. DeGioia

requests the pleasure of your company
at events for alumni and friends of Georgetown University

Featuring a discussion with Georgetown faculty on:
“Global Universities and Diplomacy”

Reception to follow

Alumni Talk: Reverse Mergers? (Thu 30 June)

kevin — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:54:52 +0000

Are reverse mergers a cheap alternative to IPO or a risky strategy for Chinese companies?
Come hear a discussion on the benefits and dangers of reverse mergers by a Georgetown Law alumni, Paul Schittek. Paul is an adjunct professor of law at East China Normal University of Politics and Law, and a partner at TIGERPACS law firm. He is a practicing New York attorney who specializes in structuring international business transactions and investments.

Paul will be talking about:
* What is a reverse merger?
* What are the legal issues in reverse mergers?
* Why are law firms and bankers encouraging companies to use this “backdoor method”?
* What is the reputation of reverse mergers in the USA?

Date and Location:
Thursday, June 30, 2011
10:00 AM
Renaissance Hotel
Zhongshan Park

Cost: 80 RMB