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President's Message
My dear fellow alumni:
It is a great pleasure to introduce the first quarterly newsletter of the AUP Alumni Chapter of the Greater Washington, DC Area! This newsletter seeks to give voice to alumni in the area by providing topical news and information and highlights from AUP. You will also see a calendar of upcoming events either organized by our Chapter or related to the French culture we enjoyed together in Paris. We encourage you to get involved and to give input, and maybe share what is news with you, too. It never ceases to amaze me what a wonderfully interesting, varied, and global community we are.
The alumni who planned and enjoyed events together over the last two years share a vision which I hope is shared by all of you. Our objective is to build on the special experience of AUP and to recreate in some small way the unique community we enjoyed there. Just as important, we want to have fun doing all this and in the long run support the University that gave us the chance to be part of this small yet unique set of individuals.
We've already accomplished a great many things as a Chapter:
- Many of us get together regularly at French restaurants in the area and at occasional special events, such as last year's Bastille Day picnic. (We would love to have you join us!)
- We have organized to bring you a lasting Chapter (non-profit incorporation in 2006 and bylaws drafted in early March 2007).
- We are exploring ways to add value for our local AUP community.
- We are currently organizing groups to address communications, membership, and events.
We will add other areas as we mature, such as fundraising, and various program foci. For example, we are looking to expand an internship opportunity program for AUP students. This is all while enjoying the great social events and interaction with AUP! Please plan to be a part of it and make it your Chapter!
Sincerely yours,
Peggy Montgomery
Interim President, AUP Alumni Chapter of the Greater Washington, DC Area
AUPDC 2005-2006 Chapter Progress Report
The AUP Greater Washington, DC Area Alumni Chapter was established to provide a structure through which the several hundred AUP Alumni who live in the vicinity could support their alma mater. The formation of the chapter was initiated through the efforts of alumni volunteers and has taken place in interaction and consultation with the AUP Office of Alumni Affairs.
Read more...
AUPDC Chapter Bylaws
Chapter bylaws were drafted in March 2007.
Article 1
Purpose and Mission
1.01 The purpose of the AUP American University of Paris Alumni and Friends Chapter of the Greater Washington area (hereinafter referred to as AUPDC) is to promote the welfare of AUP and to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between AUP, its alumni and friends within the area. Read more...
Letter from Washington Area Alumni to the AUP President and Board of Trustees
The current AUP leadership has been especially creative in its effort to transform the school from a globally focused liberal arts college into a small world university of the first rank. Key elements of this initiative include partnerships with major institutions like New York University and the decision to establish a new campus on the Ile Seguin. Recognizing the challenge that such a move entails, in January several Washington area alumni sent the following letter of encouragement and support to President della Paolera and the Board of Trustees. Read more...
AUPDC Chapter Mission, Purpose, and Objectives
The American University of Paris Alumni Chapter of the Greater Washington and Atlantic States (AUP-DC) exists to conduct fundraising activities for AUP as well as be a presence for regional alumni and friends of AUP and to promote a lifelong community of personal, professional and intellectual connections among alumni and to the University. Read more...
AUPDC Chapter Events
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- Upcoming Events:
- 13 June: Drinks and/or dinner at Mon Ami Gabi
- http://www.monamigabi.com/
7239 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.654.1234
Come join us at our monthly gathering in Bethesda on Wednesday, June 13, from 6:00-6:30 until 8:30-9:00 or so.
The restaurant is near the Bethesda metro stop and several nearby parking lots have free parking in the evenings.
Please look for the AUP logo and ask the host for Peggy Montgomery or the American University in Paris group.
RSVPs are helpful (you can send a note to
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but come join us at the last minute, too!
- 14 July: Alumni and friends Bastille Day celebration
- Please check the AUPDC website soon for details.
- French-Culture Related Events in the Washington Area:
- Paintings of French Impressionist Eugene Boudin at the National Gallery of Art, East Building, through August 5.
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/boudininfo.htm
- Recent Chapter Events:
- 10 May: Alumni and friends dinner at Bistro d'Oc
- http://www.bistrodoc.com/home.html
- 29 April: Paris in Transition Photography Exhibit
- http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/parisinfo.shtm
 DC Area AUP alumni and friends met at the National Gallery of Art to view a collection of 19th and early 20th century photographs of Paris, many of which focused on the details of daily Parisian life. Followed by a tour of the Sculpture Garden, the group enjoyed wine and jazz within view of a replica of an Art Nouveau entrance to "Le Métro". |
| Brassïï: The Steps of Montmartre, circa 1936 |
- 11 April: Alumni and friends dinner at Bistro d'Oc
- http://www.bistrodoc.com/home.html
- 07 March: Alumni and friends dinner at Bistro du Coin
- http://www.bistrotducoin.com/
- 08 February: Alumni and friends dinner at Bistro du Coin
- http://www.bistrotducoin.com/
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