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Maintain Your NYU Connection

Your relationship with NYU doesn't end when you graduate. If you remain in the New York area, get involved with the Recent Alumni Network (RAN), a group of active, dedicated alumni who have graduated within the last ten years and want to maintain their NYU connections.



Past events have included:

Be the first to know about upcoming events by adding your name to the RAN listserv! Send a blank e-mail to: .

Our 2007-08 RAN co-chairs are:
 Lenny Zeiger (Steinhardt '98, '01) and Taffi Woolward (CAS '04)

Contact them at

2008 Spring Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 27, 4:00 pm

NYU ICE HOCKEY vs. LIU-CW Post
Show your support for NYU ICE HOCKEY! Join fellow alumni on Sunday, January 27, to cheer on the Violets as they face off against LIU-CW Post at Chelsea Piers.

Sunday, January 27
Game time: 4:00 pm
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
Pier 61
23rd Street & the Hudson River
http://www.chelseapiers.com/alsoDirections.htm
Admission is free; look for us in the stands under the "NYU" banner.

And join us for a pre-game happy hour at Chelsea Brewing Company, located at Pier 59. Cash bar, with complimentary appetizers from 2:00 until game time. RSVP is required for the happy hour. E-mail name, school and year of graduation, and number of guests to no later than Thursday, January 24.

You can show your support for the team by wearing NYU apparel. As always, alumni receive a 15% discount at the NYU Bookstore and Palladium's Sweat-N-Shop.
http://nyubook.collegestoreonline.com/
http://www.sweat-n-shop.com/

We look forward to seeing you on January 27. GO VIOLETS!

Friday, February 8, 6:00 pm

Join fellow alumni--and the entire NYU community--to show your support for NYU Basketball.
6:00 PM Women's Basketball vs. Case Western Reserve University
8:00 PM Men's Basketball vs. Case Western Reserve University

Coles Sports Center
181 Mercer Street (at Bleecker)

Join us between games in the Fencing Salle (Natatorium Level) for an alumni reception. Beer and wine compliments of the Violet Booster Club.

RSVP in advance for FREE ADMISSION to the games ($5 at the door).

To RSVP email full name and school/year of graduation to

Thursday, February 21, 6:00 pm

All-University Games
Join the ALUMNI team for the 2008 All-University Games as we compete against teams from all schools, as well as faculty and staff. Even if you do not plan to compete, we would welcome your attendance to help you re-connect with friends and cheer on your teammates. A t-shirt will be provided by the Alumni Team as well as food and beverage by the Games.

Events include:
Dodgeball, Volleyball, and Basketball;
Foosball, Rock-Paper-Scissors and Table Tennis;
Tug-of-War, Rockwall and Limbo;
Banner Design and Spirit

Coles Sports Center
181 Mercer Street (at Bleecker)

How to join the team: E-mail Alumni Team Captain Scott Dwyer ('01) at with the following information:
1. Full Name
2. Contact Infomation
3. Events you're most interested in -- in order of preference

Wednesday, March 26, 3:00-7:00 pm

Job Expo for Alumni and Graduate Students
This fair provides an opportunity for employers to meet with NYU alumni from a variety of career fields with an average work experience that ranges between 2 and 10 years. Proof of graduation (transcript, diploma or NYU Alumni card) required for entry.

The Puck Building
Grand Ballroom
295 Lafayette Street (at Houston)
New York City

For more information: http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/alumni/alu_career_fairs.php

Thursday, June 5, 6:30-8:30 pm

RAN Social in honor of the Class of 2008
Join fellow alumni and greet the newest group of NYU graduates--the Class of 2008--at this fun evening of socializing and networking. Also enjoy free hors d'oeuvres, great raffle prizes, and your first drink on us!

The Princeton Club of New York
15 West 43rd Street
(between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York City

For more information and to register: http://www.nyu.edu/alumni/events/ranpc.shtml

Tuesday, July 1, 7:05 pm

RAN and the New York Yankees!
Join fellow recent alumni and celebrate the final season at the Stadium as the New York Yankees take on the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, July 1 at 7:05 PM. And watch for "NYU Recent Alumni Network" on the scoreboard during the game.

Tickets are only $25 each (a $60 value). Limit two per person.

To purchase tickets, please call 212.998.6907 with your credit card information.

See you at the Stadium!

The New York Yankees strongly urge all fans to use public transportation when traveling to and from the Stadium. Directions are available here: http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/directions_parking.jsp

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Photos from Previous RAN Events