This year, Suffolk’s Young Alumni have had the opportunity to attend a variety of social and networking events. For those of you who were not able to join us, here is what you missed: 

Real Estate 101
with guest speaker Donna Tritman EMBA’81

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
David J. Sargent Hall, 120 Tremont St.
1st Floor Function Room, Boston MA
FREE
light refreshments will be served

With housing prices at a low and a special federal tax credit being given to first-time homebuyers, this is a fantastic time to consider buying a home or property. But if you’ve never bought home before, it can be difficult to know if you are making a sound investment.  Join Donna Tritman, EMBA’81, for a session that goes beyond the typical homebuying seminar.  She will not only provide you with the resources to understand the process of buying and financing a home, but will also discuss buying residential property for investment and/or buying a multi-family dwelling as a starter home plus investment. 

Tools for Career Success
with Betsy McDowell MS’95

Monday, November 2, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Rosalie K. Stahl Center, 73 Tremont St.
1st Floor Amenities Room, Boston MA
FREE
light refreshments will be served

The secret to finding jobs in these tough times: cultivating and maintaining strong connections and using college resources and internships.-Boston Business Journal, 7/24/09

In a downsizing economy, it is easy to feel powerless when it comes to your career.  Yet whether you are looking for a new job or just looking to move up, preparing for the next step has never been more important. This seminar will focus on what you can control.  Betsy McDowell MS’95, Associate Director of Career Services at Suffolk University, will speak on everything from resume building, to developing relationships through Facebook and Linked In, to reviewing the career resources available to you as alumni.  

Networking 101
with guest speaker Ruth Hegarty BA’98, MS’00

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Rosalie K. Stahl Center, 73 Tremont St.
1st Floor Amenities Room, Boston MA
FREE
light refreshments will be served

Networking is a personal and professional necessity that often gets a bad reputation, yet it doesn’t have to be a dreaded drudgery. Done right, networking really can be a fun and effective way to meet new people, grow your business or career, gain confidence and enjoy yourself. This program by Ruth Hegarty, a certified coach and educator, will teach you the four key strategies to networking success, how to create and follow your individualized networking plan, what to do and say at any networking event, what materials you should you should and shouldn’t bring to networking events, how to identify the best networking venues for you and much more. 

College and Business alumni meet and expand their network

Thursday, March 20, 2008

College and Business alumni met at The Kinsale Irish Pub & Restaurant to reconnect with former classmates, meet new friends, and expand their professional network during March's monthly social. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres were served.  

 

Alumni are introduced to the "business" of buying and refinancing a home

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Facilitated by seasoned senior loan officer and Suffolk alumnus David Murray, JD'02, this "Life 101" workshop provided more than 30 alumni with a valuable introduction to the "business" of home buying and refinancing. Alumni learned about industry jargon, different loan types, and received an overview of how a sub prime meltdown may affect their ability to buy. The last program in the "Life 101" series, Estate Planning, is scheduled for Thursday, April 10.

Alumni spend Super Tuesday in the North End 

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

College and Business School alumni joined George Mendoza, Executive Chef of Monica's, one of the North End's most chic restaurants, to taste exquisite Italian appetizers and desserts while sampling a variety of wines and learning some tips for selecting the perfect wine for any occasion. The food & wine pairing tasting was the second program in the "Life 101" series. The next program, Home Buying & Refinancing 101 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11.

One-Stop Career Workshop

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

More than 30 alumni checked off at least one item on their list of New Year’s resolutions—launch a job search. The workshop, which served as a resume, cover letter, interview, and networking refresher, was facilitated by Michele Rapp, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services at Suffolk University. The program also provided the opportunity for alumni to network with one another as well as to practice their interview skills. Several seasoned alumni professionals volunteered to facilitate mock interviews with fellow alumni. This workshop was the first of four programs in a new series focused on Young Alumni.

College & Business School alumni “rock the season”

Thursday, December 13, 2007

A small group of alumni from the Classes of 1998 – 2007 braved the winter storm to celebrate the holiday season at the newly renovated Hard Rock Café in Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall with members of the Alumni staff.

Law alumni celebrate the season at Annual Law Young Alumni Holiday Party

Thursday, December 6, 2007

December’s 1st Thursday provided an opportunity to not only reconnect with former classmates, but also to celebrate the holiday season. The Living Room’s candle-lit lounge and comfy sofas was the place to be. Nearly 70 Law alumni attended this annual event.

Law alumni and students Get Smart! Alumni panel offers advice about starting a law practice

Monday, October 29, 2007

More than 20 law alumni and 30 law students attended an alumni-led panel presentation entitled "Starting Your Own Practice." John Anastasi, JD ’94 and Thomas Sullivan, JD ’94 of Lowrie, Lando, & Anastasi LLP presented the "nuts and bolts" of starting a practice as well as offered insights based on their experience. Attorney Anastasi and Attorney Sullivan invited five colleagues who had been instrumental in helping them launch the practice to participate in the presentation. The session is one of several workshops co-sponsored by the Alumni Association in partnership with the Law School Office of Financial Aid.  

Celebrating more than a decade of Residence Life at Suffolk...The RA Reunion

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Former resident assistants (RAs) gathered at the Holiday Inn Government Center to celebrate an important milestone—more than a decade of residence life at Suffolk. The evening provided an opportunity to reminisce about “the good old days” of living in the residence halls and to rekindle old friendships. Following brief remarks by several members of the Suffolk Community, including Maureen Wark, Director of Residence Life and Summer Programs and Dean Nancy Stoll, alumni enjoyed a delicious dessert bar and dancing.

Suffolk’s 24-Hour Play Festival.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

They didn’t have to save the world in a day like Jack Bauer does on the popular TV show 24, but writers, directors, and actors eager to reclaim the spotlight teamed up with budding artists to write, rehearse, and perform a series of 10-minute plays at Suffolk’s 24-Hour Play Festival. 

Spearheaded by Theatre Coordinator Nora Long, the 24-Hour Play Festival provided the unique opportunity for Suffolk’s young alumni and current students with a passion for performance and theatre to work together to create a remarkable production. Professor Long explained "This is the first time we have brought our alumni and students together to create a theatrical event. We hope to create many more opportunities like this in the future."

Plays were written, rehearsed, and performed in a 24 hour period. A handful of props, including a table and two chairs and a children’s tricycle, served as inspiration for writers as they crafted their masterpieces. A lack of sleep prompted actors to occasionally ad lib a couple of lines; shocking audience members and keeping them at the edge of their seats. Each of the four plays was geared towards a college audience. 

To celebrate the success of the opening and closing performances, which unlike any other production occurred in the same day, festival participants were joined by Theatre Department faculty and staff for a Cast Party sponsored by the Alumni Association.