Upcoming US alumni events
Details of alumni events taking place in Washington DC, Chicago and New York in March and April 2019.
Washington DC - 26 March 2019
Join the University of Edinburgh Alumni Club of Washington DC for a talk by Professor Charlie Jeffery, Senior Vice-Principal and Professor of Politics at the University of Edinburgh.
Charlie Jeffery is one of Scotland's foremost experts on constitutional change. He will survey the political terrain of the UK as the appointed Brexit day - 29 March 2019 - approaches. Will the UK leave? If so, with or without a deal? And what are the effects of Brexit - on the economy? On the UK’s political parties? And on the UK’s standing in the world?
The talk will be followed by a drinks and canapé reception giving you the chance to catch up with old friends, make new connections and to find out how you can stay involved with the University.
Event details
- Date: Tuesday 26 March 2019
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Location: The World Bank (J Building), 701 18th Street, N.W., Washington, DC, 20006
This event is ticket only so please make sure you register in advance via theEventbrite booking page.
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Chicago - 27 March 2019
Join Professor Charlie Jeffery, Senior Vice-Principal and Professor of Politics at the University of Edinburgh, for informal alumni drinks.
As well as catching up with old friends and making new connections, it will be a great chance to hear about recent achievements and exciting future developments at the University.
Event details
- Date: Wednesday 27 March
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Location: Sheraton Grand Chicago (CHI Bar), 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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New York - 4 April 2019
Join fellow University of Edinburgh alumni for an exclusive Scotland Week event in New York.
This event will feature a talk and performance by Dr Lori Watson, a lecturer in Scottish Ethnography at the University. An expert in contemporary traditional music practice, Lori will give an insight into creative innovations in her field followed by a short performance. A drinks reception will follow.
Event details
- Date: Thursday 4 April 2019
- Time: 19:00-21:00
- Location: New York City, venue TBC
Venue details will be confirmed in due course but if you would like to book your place for this exciting event, please register via Eventbrite.
We are delighted to have a number of activities taking place that week aimed at celebrating Scottish culture and heritage, culminating in the Annual New York Tartan Day Parade on Saturday 6th April where we hope to see as many of you as possible. Details on the parade and the wider programme will be available soon.
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