NorCal Hoyas

Big East Game Watch to Benefit MJM III Georgetown Scholarship Fund

2012-01-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

BIG EAST AT THE BUS STOP

Saturday, January 28th (First Game Starts at 9:00am)

Bus Stop, 1901 Union Street, San Francisco

2012 is shaping up to be another exciting year for Big East teams and we would love for everyone to join in the excitement for the Big East match-ups on Saturday, January 28th!

The Bus Stop will be donating $1/drink during the lineup of Big East games below to go towards the Matthew J Morahan '01 Georgetown Scholarship Fund and we will be selling tickets for a 50/50 raffle with the winner to be drawn after the Georgetown game.

Come Early and Come Thirsty!

http://www.hotlist.com/event/298579796855369

We had a great turnout last year and hope to get a great crowd again!

Mon Jan 9 | Hoya Game Watch

2012-01-04T11:14:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 9^th at 6pm

Bus Stop - 1901 Union Street at Laguna, San Francisco

Basketball season is in full swing and the Hoyas have moved up the rankings and currently sit at #9 in the nation. Join us as our Hoyas take on Cincinnati for a rare 6pm weeknight start.

Fri Jan 13 | Hoya New Years Extravaganza

2012-01-03T17:04:00.000-08:00

Friday, January 13, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)
Daffodil - 665 Bush Street - Lobby Level of Orchard Hotel

Tickets Info Here

Come celebrate the start of 2012 with your fellow Georgetown Alumni at our ANNUAL HOYA NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA!

Please join your fellow Bay Area Hoyas at Daffodil near San Francisco's Union Square. Buffet-style dinner & OPEN BAR Drinks are included in entrance ticket price! Also, pay for 2012 dues now to save on entrance and get discounted entry to all 2012 events!

Buy tickets in advance online for reduced price. The ticket price is $65 at the door for everyone. So come one and all and let's raise a glass together to a great year ahead in 2012!

We're hoping many of you can come and guests are most certainly invited and encouraged. Let's kick off 2012 in true Hoya style and spread the cheer throughout the year!

Festive Cocktail Attire.

Accessibility:

4-6 blocks from both Montgomery and Powell BART Stations
Parking garages nearby:
One on Bush Street between Grant and Stockton, another on the corner of Sutter and Stockton.

Nov 21 | Pre-game Happy Hour

2011-11-14T14:21:00.001-08:00

Where: The Brickyard (1787 Union St), Bridge Room
When: Monday, November 21, 6pm-8pm
What: Pre-Game Hoya Happy Hour

Details: The Hoyas tip off against Kansas in the first round of the Maui Invitational on Monday night at 8:50pm. Come join us for a Pre-Game Hoya Happy Hour at The Brickyard. We will have our own room (The Bridge Room), bartender, and specials - $3 domestic beer bottles, and $5 happy hour wines (1 red, 1 white). Plus, there will be 2 Flat Screen TV's that will have the Monday Night Football game on. Then, at 8pm, we will make the short walk to The Bus Stop to watch the game! Hope to see you there, GO HOYAS!

Please RSVP to norcalhoyas@gmail.com. Thanks

Nov 5 | A Day in Napa for Young Alums

2011-10-27T09:42:00.001-07:00

A Day in Napa
Saturday, November 5
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Napa Wine Tasting Trip Tickets - Click Here

Join other Georgetown alumni from the classes of 2008-2005 for a Napa Valley Wine Tasting bus trip. We will depart from San Francisco (SOMA-555 4th Street, between Branna & Bryant) and make stops at 3 Napa Valley wineries!

$40 covers the bus, winery tasting fees, and drinks on the way up. Friends of Georgetown, and friends in other classes are also welcome. Questions? Email Chris Katsaros at cmkatsaros@gmail.com, Robin Rector at robin.n.rector@gmail.com, or Caroline Gardner cem86@georgetown.edu.

Napa Wine Tasting Trip Tickets - Click Here [and use the code "hoyasaxa" to access the page]

Oct 19 | Virtual Networking for Alumni Entrepreneurs

2011-10-12T15:59:00.001-07:00

Virtual Networking for Alumni Entrepreneurs
A partnership between Georgetown Alumni Career Services
and Brazen Careerist

Oct. 19, 2011
3:55 p.m. (Pacific)

Georgetown University Alumni Career Services invites you to the first ever virtual networking event for alumni entrepreneurs! Using a chat roulette technology, virtual networking enables you to "speed network" online wherever you may be—home, work, in the library, or on the road.

Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur, contemplating an entrepreneurial endeavor or work with entrepreneurs, we hope you will join us!

To learn more and to register, click here.

Sept 15 | Welcome to the Neighborhood

2011-08-24T13:56:00.000-07:00

Whether you’re new to the area or returning to your hometown, you’re invited to meet and network with the Hoyas in San Francisco. Join recent undergraduate and professional school alumni from the Class of ’11 and members of your local alumni club to learn more about the Georgetown alumni community in your corner of the world.

Tonic
Sept 15 - 6pm
2360 Polk St - San Francisco, CA 94109
More info and RSVP

Aug 7 | Class of 2015 BBQ Send Off

2011-07-04T20:45:00.000-07:00

What: Please join us as we welcome a new class of Bay Area students into the Georgetown family.
When: Sunday, August 7, 2010, 11 AM - 2 PM
Where: Crissy Field Amphitheater, San Francisco (see below for a map and general directions)
What to bring: Your Hoya Spirit, Family and Friends, Warm Clothes (can be breezy and foggy in SF), and an appetite!

The Crissy Field Amphitheater
100 Yards South East of the Crissy Field Warming Hut
Corner of Marine Dr & Long Ave
San Francisco, CA
94123

Map of location

Please RSVP here

Congratulation to the Georgetown University class of 2015!

NorCal Hoyas at SF Food Bank Video

2011-02-07T15:31:00.000-08:00

On January 22, a couple of dozen Hoyas were on hand to help out at the SF Food Bank. Ken Fisher of Truth Be Told, a brand and filmmaking shop here in the Bay Area, was on hand to document this event. Ken graduated GU in 2001 and has been following his passion for film, consumer insights and doing good. Enjoy!

SF Foodbank/ GU Alumni from TruthBeTold on Vimeo.

Winter Events

2011-01-27T09:59:00.000-08:00

We got jobs!
Go Hoyas! / Game Watches
Full Calendar of Events

Jan. 29 | Hoyas vs. 'Nova Charity Event

2011-01-26T21:00:00.000-08:00

What: Hoya Hoops - Villanova Game / Charity Event
When: January 29, 2011, 9:00 am
Where: Bus Stop - 1901 Union Street @ Laguna San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 567-6905

Please join us for a special game watch at the Bus Stop in San Francisco. The Villanova Bay Area Alumni club will be joining us and the Bus Stop will be donating $1 for every drink purchased during the game to the Matthew J Morahan III '01 Endowed Scholarship Fund for Georgetown University.

We'll have everything you need to get you Saturday off to a tremendous start: a raffle, drink specials (yum Bloody Marys), and a bunch of sorry 'Nova fans. Join us to cheer on the Hoyas and help a great Georgetown-related cause.

Raffle items (all proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund) include

A basketball signed by the 2010-2011 Georgetown Men's Basketball Team
A basketball signed by the 2010-2011 Golden State Warriors
A full array of Georgetown paraphernalia and goodies

Men's Hoops NCAA First Round Game Watch - this Friday, March 18 at 6:50 p.m. at the Bus Stop

2011-01-16T13:27:00.000-08:00

The Georgetown Men's basketball team will open the 2011 NCAA tournament as the #6 seed in the Southwest Region, earning the school its 27th NCAA appearance and 38th post-season bid overall.

The Hoyas will play in Chicago Thursday against #11 seed "play-in" game winner of either VCU or USC. Game time is 6:50 p.m. Senior point guard Chris Wright will be back for the game after having surgery to repair his broken left (non-shooting) hand. For more information on the game, check out http://www.guhoyas.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031411aaa.html.

Join us at the Bus Stop (1901 Union Street, San Francisco) to cheer on the Hoyas!

July 29 | Oakland A's Game (Tailgate + Fireworks)

2011-01-07T07:05:00.000-08:00

UPDATE
1. Tailgate will take place in the southeastern part of Lot A, near gate A (see image)
2. Leave your sweaters and the fog in SF, get yourself to Oakland for this. Bring your friends and family.

Join us Friday July 29 to watch the Oakland A's take on the Minnesota Twins (7:05 start).

Bring the kids and family to the pre-game tailgate, say hello to your fellow Hoyas, watch the game from the 100 level (we've pre-reserved a block of seats) and then stick around for the post-game fireworks.

Tickets are only available online (through link below) and will be distributed before the game.

Jan. 18 | Happy Hour + Prof Catherine Tinsley: Why Is It So Difficult to Make a Decision?

2011-01-01T12:35:00.000-08:00

When: Tuesday, January 18th, 6pm-8pm
Where: Bullitt, 2209 Polk Street (cross St. Vallejo)
What: Come enjoy a Hoya Happy Hour with Guest Speaker Georgetown Professor Catherine Tinsley: "why is it so difficult to make a decision?".

Professor Tinsley’s research focuses on decision biases, particularly under conditions of risk and uncertainty. The article, Researching Risky Business - What managers, astronauts, and hurricane survivors alike can learn from near-misses, from the MSB Magazine highlights some of her interesting work into the reasoning behind decision-making.

$5 for members, $25 for non-members, $35 for membership and event
Ticket price includes beverages & hors d'oeuvres.

Please purchase tickets below as we will not be selling tickets at the door.

Jan 22 | Volunteer at SF Food Bank

2010-12-19T21:18:00.000-08:00

SF Food Bank
January 22, 2011, 9a - noon
900 Pennsylvania Avenue San Francisco, CA 94107, (415) 282-1900
Notes: Wear closed-toed shoes and warm clothing for this event.

The San Francisco Food Bank moves 400 tons of food through it's
warehouse every week. Join your fellow Hoyas in the fight against
hunger by helping the Food Bank sort, package, and ready the food for
distribution. Your volunteer support will mean that thousands of
pounds of food will be distributed to neighborhood pantries, soup
kitchens, senior centers, homeless shelters, and youth programs.

To RSVP please contact Jenny at hoganjr1@gmail.com.
If someone in your party is under 18 yrs old, please include their age.

January 7 | Georgetown Tech Alliance Happy Hour

2010-12-19T20:35:00.000-08:00

For more info visit the Georgetown Tech Alliance

January 13 | Hoya New Year Extravaganza!

2010-12-01T12:48:00.000-08:00

Thursday, January 13 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
NEW LOCATION: SIP Lounge
787 Broadway @ Powell San Francisco, CA

Please join your fellow Bay Area Hoyas at SIP Lounge in San Francisco's North Beach. We've rented out the entire location and will be serving appetizers and hosting an open bar. We're hoping many of you can come and guests are most certainly invited. Let's kick off 2011 in true Hoya style and spread the cheer throughout the year!
Tickets:
* Members, pre-pay by Wednesday January 12: $35 for individual, $55 for couple
* Members, at the door: $45 for individual, $65 for couple
* Club membership AND Ticket: $65
* Non-members: $60 per person

Not convinced? Check out the pictures from 2010 and 2009

Teilhard Conference

2010-11-16T23:14:00.000-08:00

Nov 18-21 @ Santa Clara University: Official Annual Teilhard Conference

(Pierre Teilhard de Chardin for A New Generation - http://www.facebook.com/l/88b47hpGM3250xSVeC3yzXxcECg;www.teilhardforanewgeneration.com/

As you may know, about a year-and-a-half ago, Georgetown lost a Jesuit close to so many students over decades - Father Thomas King, s.j.
Father King was foremost Teilhard scholar in the world, and many of us are so grateful to join him in studying Teilhard, about whom he was so passionate...

http://www.facebook.com/l/88b47N9DArxmMRa1ZB7yY3fIdcQ;www.teilharddechardin.org/events.html

Sept 16 | Welcome to the Neighborhood Happy Hour

2010-09-14T06:40:00.000-07:00

What: Welcome Class of 2010 to the Bay Area. Meet your local fellow alumni.
When: Thur, September 16, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Bus Stop, 1901 Union Street (at Laguna), San Francisco, (415) 567-6905

More info / RSVP here
If registration is closed, please just come to the Bus Stop and join us.
Update: we already have 85 RSVPs. Don't miss out on hanging with your fellow Hoyas.

After a lazy summer, we're back with the third annual "Welcome to the Neighborhood" event to welcome all the recent grads who have moved to the Bay Area. Happy hour drink specials will be available so please come by and raise a glass with us.

Photos from Class of 2014 Send-off

2010-09-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

Even the sun came out!

Photos from recent Wine Tour

2010-07-25T14:29:00.000-07:00

In May, we sponsored a tour of some wineries in Napa and Sonoma with ties to Georgetown. We hear that good times were had by all who attended. Pix below

Imagining Georgetown's Future with Pres. John DeGioia

2010-06-20T21:34:00.000-07:00

Georgetown University invites you to Imagining Georgetown’s Future with President John J. DeGioia

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Program

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Please reply by July 14, 2010, by visiting
http://alumni.georgetown.edu/Imagining_SanFrancisco

Watch “The Future of Health Care: Systems Medicine

2010-06-08T13:20:00.001-07:00

Last month the Georgetown Technology Alliance in collaboration with Georgetown University’s Alumni Career Services, presented “The Future of Health Care: Systems Medicine”. It was a lively discussion and reception, featuring Howard Federoff, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences at Georgetown University and Executive Dean of the School of Medicine.

For those of you who were unable to join us, please visit http://www.georgetowntechalliance.com/events/ to watch a video of Dr. Federoff’s lecture and to see photos from the event.

Norcal Hoyas - Haiti Volunteer Trip

2010-05-12T23:18:00.000-07:00

July 31st-August 7th - We are currently looking for medical volunteers (MDs, RNs, NPs, PAs) interested in going on a medical relief trip to Haiti. This trip will be organized through the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine, who runs a hospital in Port-au-Prince. We estimate the cost of flights from SF to Miami and Port-au-Prince, supplies, etc., to be approximately $1000/person. French/Creole language skills is a bonus, but not required.

Examples of needed specialties:
MDs/PAs

PICU/NICU (or ones who can function as such)
Generalists or ER (or generalists willing and able to function in an ER setting)
Anesthesiologists (esp. pediatric trained)
Surgeons of all specialties
ICU
Infectious diseases
Cardiology
Pulmonary
ENT

RNs/NPs

PICU/NICU
Pediatric med-surg/rehab
Adult med-surg/rehab
Adult ICU
Nurse anesthetists
OR (adult and peds)
ER (adult and peds)

If interested please email Elaine Kulm (elainekulm@gmail.com) or Meghan Mullen (meghan.a.mullen@gmail.com). Once we have an idea of the interest level, we will look into setting up an informational meeting in the next week or so.

We are checking on the ability to take EMTs/Paramedics/other first-aid responders and non-medically trained fluent French/Creole speakers. If you fit one of these categories and are interested, please contact Elaine Kulm (elainekulm@gmail.com) for further updates/details.

Alumni Job Search Group

2010-03-16T19:31:00.001-07:00

In the midst of a job search or career transition?
Interested in brainstorming with fellow job searchers?
Need a forum for discussing job search strategies?

Georgetown University Alumni Association, Alumni Career Services and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute introduce a pilot program

San Francisco Alumni Job Search Group
The group is now forming and is open to alumni who are in the midst of a job search, have lost their job, or who have an interest in career transitioning or re-entering the workforce. A trained alumni will be leading weekly two-hour meetings at a local coffee shop for a total of eight weeks. Discuss the entire job search (from resumes to networking to interviewing), expand your network and gain support from others.

Groups will most likely be up and running in April with an exact date to be determined by the leader.

This will group meet on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm.
The Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery
2331 Chestnut Street (Between Divisadero & Scott Streets), San Francisco
Exact start date will be distributed by the Job Search Group Leader as soon as it becomes available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.