Welcome to the COMmunity Update, a COM alumni e-newsletter updating you on COM & BU events.
News
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COM Kicks off Entrepreneurial Competition
On Wednesday, October 17, COM officially kicked off the Harold G. Buchbinder Entrepreneurial Media Studies Competition. The year-long competition is open to first-year graduate students in COM and will give them an opportunity to create, research and develop a business plan supporting innovative products and services in the communication field. Winning presentations will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in grant money.
Do you have a story of a business venture you’d like to share with COM? Email the alumni office at comalum@bu.edu!
California Laughin’
Last month, laughter echoed across Los Angeles as comedians and BU alumni Bruce Fine, Elon Gold, Jamie Kaler and Jeffrey Ross performed at Comedy in a Digital Age hosted by Jason Alexander, the first annual benefit event to support the Boston University Los Angeles Internship Program. Following up that event, BU in LA presents Comedy in the Digital Age—A Symposium. The event will begin with a screening of Res. Life, COM’s second student-produced comedy pilot, before a two-hour panel discussion about the impact of technology on creation, content, delivery, and democratization of comedy talent and information. Read more in the events section below.
Film and Television Department Recognized in Hollywood ReporterThe Department of Film and Television was recently recognized in the Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 12 programs in the country. The article, published on October 2, cites the BULA Internship Program and alumni networks as its greatest strengths. It also mentions the broad curriculum as an advantage enjoyed by film and television students.
Red Sox, COM Students Sweep
While the Boston Red Sox were taking out the brooms in Colorado, COM advertising students completed a sweep of their own in the student category at the 47th Annual Hatch Awards presented by the Ad Club. Brian Pope won a silver and bronze bowl, while Jason Johnson and George O’Connor won bronze bowls in the student category.
Reunion Weekend, Fall 2008
Beginning this year, reunion weekend will no longer take place during commencement. New plans are underway for a fall reunion weekend in 2008—a perfect time for alumni to return to campus and enjoy the New England autumn. Stay tuned for more information in December’s COMmunity Update.
Events
For a complete listing of events in your area, be sure to visit the "Events" section of the Boston University Alumni Web for updated listings and events around the nation.
New England Region
Providence, RI: November 15
Rhode Island and Southeast MA Alumni Connections Night
The Hi Hat (3 Davol Square) and the BU Alumni Club of Rhode Island proudly host this Alumni Connections Night. Networking and socializing begin at 6:00 p.m. and $5 at the door includes appetizers and live music. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP to the Office of Alumni Relations at 1.800.800.3466 or alumclub@bu.edu.
Boston, MA: November 15
An Inspirational Lecture with Dr. Bertrand Piccard
Swiss scientist and adventurer Dr. Bertrand Piccard will be speaking about his experience co-piloting a hot-air balloon that circumnavigated the globe in 19 days. Please join us for this inspirational lecture at the Boston University Photonics Center at 10 a.m. The lecture will conclude with a Swiss style reception provided by the Consulate of Switzerland. Admission is free, but please RSVP to emil@shareboston.org by November 9th.
Hyannis, MA: December 1
Cape Cod Holiday Pops: Home for the Holidays
Join the BU Alumni Club of Cape Cod & the Islands at the Cape Cod Symphony - Barnstable Performing Arts Center (744 West Main Street), for this special show touted as "...the ONLY way to start the season on the Cape!" Featuring soprano Megan Weston, the Chatham Chorale, the Extol Bell Choir, the Barnstable High School Gospel and Honors Choirs and Conductor Jung-Ho Pak. Cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. The event begins at 8:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by November 6 to B. Danovitch (2 Johnson Lane, W. Yarmouth, MA 02673) by sending a check payable to BU Alumni Club of Cape Cod & the Islands
Falmouth, MA: December 8
Cape Cod Christmas Luncheon
Celebrate the holidays at the Coonamessett Inn (311 Gifford Street) with your friends in the BU Alumni Club of Cape Cod and the Islands. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Entrée options include: Baked stuffed shrimp: Three jumbo shrimp with crabmeat stuffing or Chicken marsala: Breast of chicken sautéed with wild mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in a marsala sauce. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members and guests.
Please RSVP by November 30 to B. Danovitch (2 Johnson Lane, W. Yarmouth, MA 02673) by sending a check payable to BU Alumni Club of Cape Cod & the Islands. Please include name, school and year of graduation, address, telephone number, e-mail address, guest(s) name(s), guest(s) school(s) and year(s) of graduation, address and entree choice(s).
Northeast Region
New York, NY: November 8
New York Real Estate and Construction Forum
Whether you work in the housing industry, or just want to catch up with alumni, join the BU Alumni Club of Greater New York from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Princeton Club of New York (15 West 43rd Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues) for a discussion with experts in the Real Estate and Construction industry. The $60 admission fee covers lecture, beer, wine and appetizers. RSVP to the Office of Alumni Relations at 800.800.3466. Panelists include:
- Justin Green (COM'99) - Founder and CEO of HaysVentures LLC
- Howard L. Slavin (SMG'85) - Director of Asset Management - L&L HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
- Susan M. Spelios (CAS'80) - Director North American Real Estate - Citi Global Wealth Management
- Special Guest Moderator: Joya Dass (COM'97) - Business anchor, WABC/Businessweek
Bernardsville, NJ: November 8
Dinner at Le Petit Chateau
Join James Stamas, Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration and Scott Cutaneo (SHA’89) Chef/Owner of the highly acclaimed Le Petit Chateau for an evening of fine dining in the French Country Tradition for BU alumni, parents and friends. The dinner will be at 7 p.m. and will cost $75 per person. RSVP to the Office of Alumni Relations at 800.800.3466 or alumclub@bu.edu.
Philadelphia, PA: November 10
Renoir Landscapes: Breakfast and Private Tour
Come for breakfast. Stay for the art. Experience Renoir Landscapes at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Benjamin Franklin Parkway) with the BU Alumni Club of Philadelphia. This exclusive pre-opening event begins at 8:30 a.m. and costs $47, which includes grand continental breakfast, a private tour of the Renoir exhibit and general museum admission. For more information or to RSVP by November 5, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800.800.3466 or 617.353.5261.
New York, NY: November 14
New York Young Alumni Connections Night
The Boston University Alumni Club of Greater New York invites you to an evening of young alumni social networking at Mustang Harry’s (352 7th Avenue, between 29th & 30th Streets). The night begins at 6:30 p.m. $5 at the door provides hours of drink specials, appetizers and door prizes. RSVP to the Office of Alumni Relations at 800.800.3466 or alumclub@bu.edu.
New York, NY: November 24
Red Hot Hockey Pre-Game Pep Rally
You are invited to show your Terrier Pride by joining the Friends of BU Hockey and the Boston University Alumni Club of Greater New York at the Club Bar & Grill (inside Madison Square Garden on the Club Terrace – Four Pennsylvania Plaza). Pre-game festivities will feature special guests: President Robert A. Brown, all four Boston University members of the 1980 gold medal–winning Olympic hockey team, Rhett (the BU Mascot), food and soft drinks, a cash bar, face painting and a silent auction. RSVP to the Office of Alumni Relations at 800.800.3466.
Please note, the $20 admission does not include a game ticket. Tickets for the BU fan section are available for purchase by emailing alumclub@bu.edu.
Southwest Region
Los Angeles, CA: December 3
Comedy in the Digital Age – A Symposium
Please join us for the next BU in LA special event, Comedy in the Digital Age—A Symposium. The symposium will take place at the Chaplin Theater in Hollywood and will feature a panel of comedy and technology executives discussing the impact of technology on the creation and content of comedy talent and a screening of Res Life, a sitcom pilot directed and produced by BU Film/Television students. The screening will be at 7 p.m., followed by the panel discussion at 8 p.m. Admission is free to all BU students and alumni. Please RSVP to Katy Passanisi at buinla@bu.edu or 323.571.4535
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