Elon – Washington, DC Alumni Chapter

Find out the latest Elon alumni events in the DC area!

1/25/12 – National Networking Day

Join the Elon Alumni Association’s regional chapters and clubs for the first alumni National Networking Day. This event brings Elon graduates together in cities nationwide to tap into the Elon network, share experiences and enhance professional contacts.

The Washington, DC Alumni Chapter will be hosting its event at District Chophouse in the Vault Room. Complimentary appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
6:30pm until 9:00pm

District Chophouse is accessible via the following metro lines:

  • Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station (Green, Red, Yellow)
  • Archives Metro Station (Green, Yellow)
  • Judiciary Square Metro Station (Red)

More details are available on the Facebook event page.

 

1/5/12 – In Your Neighborhood Social: Alexandria

Our monthly happy hours are back after a brief hiatus (and busy fall)! Join us to network with Elon alumni at our new “In Your Neighborhood” series of networking socials. We’ll be in Old Town this month at Vermilion Restaurant.

Happy Hour specials are available until 7 p.m.

$2.75 Draft Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Yuengling or Miller Lite
$5 House Wines
$5 Select Cocktails
$5 Select Appetizers

 

View the Facebook event page.

11/19 – Dance Marathon for Charity!


Miss the days of Elonthon? Join DC’s inaugural 13 hour Dance Marathon event consisting of games and entertainment. 100% of the funds raised by this event will go to Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Please join us or donate to help support the cause!

Join the Team for $35 or Donate: http://www.helpmakemiracles.org/team/elonalumni

Embassy Suites Washington, D.C. Convention Center

9/14/2011 – “Welcome to the City” Event

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Join us for the DC chapter’s largest gathering of the year to celebrate Elon’s newest alumni who have settled in the D.C. area.

Wednesday, September 14 · 6:30pm – 9:30pm
The Exchange – Washington, DC

We had more than 150 alumni last year and plan to have more this year. Come connect with other alums in D.C. and make our younger alums feel at home in a new city.

Complimentary appetizers will be served and exclusive Elon discounts on beverages.

There will be lots of Elon gear to win!

Let us know you’re coming on Facebook!

9/22/11 – “In Your Neighborhood” Social: Annapolis

September 22nd – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Join fellow alumni in the Annapolis area for a networking social at Mike’s Crab House. Great chance to mingle with alumni from the Baltimore chapter too!

Mike’s Crab House - Annapolis Maryland

Planning on attending? Let us know on Facebook!

Elon Alumni Golf Tourney a Success!

Photo from Elon University

CLIFTON, Va. – Over 60 Elon alumni, parents and friends gathered on the links at Westfields Country Club on June 10 for the second annual Elon DC Alumni Chapter Golf Tournament, hosted by the chapter and the Phoenix Club. The group, which included new Phoenix head football coach Jason Swepson and Elon Director of Athletics Dave Blank, enjoyed a successful day on the course and dinner following the golf outing. The DC chapter also made a $1,000 contribution to the Phoenix Club.

To see the rest of the article visit Elon’s website…and check out all the pictures of the event on the Elon Athletics Photo site and through ElonPhoenixClub’s twitter feed.

 

7/21/2011 – Top Golf Outing

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Join us in July for our 4th annual summer happy hour and networking social at TopGolf! Whether you have a low handicap or are just learning, come out and enjoy golf, food and drinks. 

There will be reserved bays. All playing cards include free club rental and unlimited use of the putting green. There are also 36 holes of mini golf, so bring your family and friends!

For more information and directions, visit http://topgolf.com/alexandria/.

TopGolf
Thursday, July 21 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm 

6625 S. Van Dorn Street

Alexandria, Virginia

7/30/11 – Alumni Night at the Washington Nationals

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Summer is almost here so mark your calendar for this favorite past-time! We’re headed to the Washington Nationals game on Saturday, July 30th for the 7:05 pm game against the Mets. Our tickets will be all together on the 3rd base side (don’t worry…it’s in the shade!)

We’re also going to be gathering for a picnic at the park this year featuring…

  • Burger Bar!
  • BallPark Hot Dogs 

  • Mustard Potato Salad 

  • Water Melon Wedges 

  • Potato Chips 

  • Assorted Sodas and Bottled Water 

Tickets will be $35 (details are still being worked out).  (This is usually a value of $45 but we are able to offer it to our alumni chapter at a reduced cost.)

A link to buy tickets will be posted soon. Check back!

 

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Elon Alum Missing in DC Area – Matt Hill, ’08

Updated 5/29/11: Matt Hill has been found safe and unharmed.

*URGENT DC Alert*

Elon University alum, Matt Hill ’08, is missing.

Last seen Tuesday, May 24th at 10:30am at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Also missing is his 1996 Black Honda Civic LX. DC plate DT2747

Matt is a white male, 6’0″, 165lbs with blue eyes, dirty blond/light brown hair. If you have any information to his whereabouts, please call: Officer McClam (Metro PD): 202-730-1903

Visit this Facebook Page for updates and more details.

6/4/11 – Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Saturday, June 4, 8 am
National Mall

The Elon University D.C. Alumni Chapter has put together a team to walk/run in the Komen Global Race for the Cure 5K on the National M
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Visit Our Team Page to:

  • Register to walk/run with the Elon team
  • Donate to help us reach our fundraising goal

Register by April 15th for only $35 Up to 75 percent of the money raised by the Komen Global Race for the Cure stays in the D.C. area to fund breast cancer screening, treatment, and education programs through the National Capital Area Grant Program.

Facebook event page.