2011 Founders Day Events

See also: Top 11 Ways to Celebrate SAS Founders Day

Jacksonville, Florida

Wednesday, October 19
5 - 7 p.m.
River City Brewing Co.
835 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Hosted by Jennifer (Spring 1988) & Stephen Armstrong
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Come join the fun and rekindle the memories of your SAS experience on the outside deck of River City Brewing Company overlooking downtown Jacksonville and the marina on the St. Johns River. This happy hour event is open to all alumni, faculty, parents and friends of the SAS program in the north Florida/south Georgia area in recognition of the first voyage 48 years ago. Reservations not required but appreciated so that River City can plan accordingly.  Cash bar (full) and appetizers available. In the event you can’t make this celebration, please forward the invitation on so we can update the ISE database and help spread the word about future events and receptions.

Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, October 20
7 - 10 p.m.
Ormsby's Restaurant
1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318

Hosted by Ashley Epting (Fall 1997)
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Come ready to play indoor bocce, darts, pool and shuffleboard!

Boston, Massachusetts

Thursday, October 20
6 - 9 p.m.
The Red Fez
1222 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118-2108

Hosted by Karen Nelson (Spring 2003) & Paige Brewster (Fall 1999)
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The Red Fez  is easily accessible by car and a 1.5 mile walk (or a short cab ride) from Back Bay Station! Established in 1940 and reopened in February 2002, the Red Fez focuses on the specialties of the Middle East and the Mediterranean. We look forward to a fun, cultural event celebrating Semester at Sea's Founders Day!

Chicago, Illinois

Thursday, October 20
6 - 8 p.m.
Rock Bottom
1 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654

Hosted by Ronald and Elizabeth Silvia (Fall 2005)
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Appetizers will be provided. Enjoy beverages at your expense. Celebrate your memories and connect with fellow SAS alumni who live in the Chicagoland area!

Denver, Colorado

Thursday, October 20
6 - 8 p.m.
Breckenridge Brewery and Restaurant
2220 Blake Street, Denver CO 80205

Hosted by VA Barber (Fall 2004)
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The Breckenridge Brewery and Restaurant is located close to Coors Field in downtown Denver. SAS alumni bring your favorite memories and pictures. Feel free to wear your SAS gear. Family and students - this is the time to ask all of your questions and learn more from SAS staff and alumni. There will be SAS raffles and specials.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Thursday, October 20
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Home of Julie Kiefer
6235 Eller Creek Way, Fishers, IN 46038

Hosted by Julie Kiefer (Fall 1999, Summer 2004, Summer 2005)
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Come and share memories from your SAS voyage.  Appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided.  Alumni, please feel free to bring your own SAS memories, such as scrapbooks, to share.  Future voyagers, come with questions for alumni.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Thursday, October 20
7 p.m.
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Hosted by Meredith Tuntland (Fall 1998)
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Come for bowling, for the show, or both. And if you don't want to do either, you can still just come and hang out! Their complete menu is available online as well.

New Haven, Connecticut

Thursday, October 20
6 - 9 p.m.
Home of Barry & Hyla Vine
63 Country Club Drive, Woodbrige, CT 06525

Hosted by Barry & Hyla (Spring 1973) Vine
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Asian Tea /Supper

New York, New York

Thursday, October 20
5: 30 - 7: 30 p.m.
Bierhaus
712 3rd Avenue @ 45th Street

Hosted by Andrew Tsunis (Spring 1982)
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Great authentic German food and beverages and live music.

San Diego, California

Thursday, October 20
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
8980 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hosted by Brooke Salstrom (Fall 2001) & Pat Danylyshyn-Adams (Spring 1994, Spring 2003)
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We will be in the bar area where there are happy hour specials until 7p.m., but those under 21 can attend.

San Francisco, California

Thursday, October 20
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Schroeder's Restaurant
240 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Hosted by Teal Westbrook (Fall 2008) & Elaine Deutsch (Fall 1971, Spring 1974)
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We will be in the back room.

Washington, D.C.

Thursday, October 20
5 - 8 p.m.
Buffalo Billiards
1330 19th St NW Washington, DC 20036
(Located across from the Dupont Circle Metro station)

Hosted by Michelle O'Hara (Fall 2006) and Ashley Doucette (Fall 2006)
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Light Appetizers will be provided and happy hour specials are available until 7 p.m. Specials include $3 beers and half priced appetizers as well as half priced billiards/shuffleboard games. Come by after work and reconnect with your Semester at Sea friends in the DC area!

Portland, Oregon

Friday, October 21
5: 30 - 7: 30 p.m.
The Canvas Art Bar & Bistro
1800 NW Upshur Street

Hosted by Abby DenUyl (Fall 2000, Summer 2008)
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Happy hour food will be provided. Drinks are on your own. Enjoy mingling with alumni. If you're in the mood for being creative, art supplies are available.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Saturday, October 22
5: 30 - 7: 30 p.m.
Piebird
618 N. Person Street, Raleigh, NC 27604

Hosted by Erin Woods (Spring 2005)
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For the Founder's Day Celebration in Raleigh we will have a meet and greet over light dinner and pie. Feel free to bring prospective students, fellow alumni, pictures and of course great memories to share! 

Santa Barbara, California

Saturday, October 22
5 - 8 p.m.
Home of Roane Akchurin
1723 Mountain Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Hosted by Roane Akchurin (Spring 1988, Fall 2000, Fall 2006, Spring 2011)
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Fiesta Founders Day Happy Hour - the best TACO DAY ever!!! Wear/bring your favorite SAS gear!