Welcome to the Washington, D.C. Metro Alumni Chapter!

As the first Regent University alumni chapter, this chapter has continued to provide its alumni with opportunities to connect and network with their peers, faculty, and staff from the university. We are excited about the many developments yet to come as this area continues to grow in scope and influence.

Whether you're interested in socializing with your school-specific affinity group or with the university wide chapter as a whole, this is the place for you! Please consider getting involved and be sure to keep your information up-to-date in the online directory. This will ensure that you consistently receive information about what is happening in your area. If you have questions, concerns, or ideas, please feel free to let us know!

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Williamsburg, VA

Park Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Picnic Lunch:

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Black Forest Picnic Area

Space is limited! Order your tickets today!

$30 - Alumnus and immediate family only

$50 - Additional guest

$12 - Season pass holders

(includes lunch and alumni t-shirt only)

Price includes all-you-can eat picnic lunch • Vegetarian option available upon request

$10 parking fee not included

Payment is due no later than May 19.

Your reservation will not be confirmed until payment is received.

Tickets are non-refundable.

For Additional Information:

Call 888.294.ALUM or email alumni@regent.edu

Enjoy More Summer Fun!

Turn in your ticket, plus an additional $14.95, at Busch Gardens Guest Services, and receive a Virginia Resident Fun Card* good for unlimited admission to Busch Gardens through September 1, 2008.

*Fun Card available to Virginia residents only.

Officer Selection

The 2006-2007 Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter executive officers have served their region faithfully over the last year and have done an amazing job for their region. Unfortunately, their term will come to an end in October, so it's time for new talent to step in. The Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter will be selecting officers at the end of October 2007. These officers will serve a one (1) year term and will include a President and eight (8) Affinity Group Chairs. If you have a passion for developing alumni networks in the Washington, D.C. metro area and if you are a gifted leader, consider applying for a position on your chapter's Executive Committee.

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Share Ideas

Interested in getting involved with your local chapter? Complete our short survey to share what you are looking for in your regional chapter. The information that you provide will be passed on to your chapter leaders to further enable them to serve you and your peers as your chapter moves forward.

Announcements

Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter Job Bank

Do you have some great employment leads? Would you like to see more of your fellow Regent alums in your organization or place of employment? Are you searching for some new career opportunities?

In an effort to facilitate a supportive network of alumni, the Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter is developing a job bank for posting both employment opportunities and employment needs.

Interested? Visit our new page.

News

Annual DC Alumni Reception on Capitol Hill - 2008

Once again, Washington, D.C. Metro Alumni gathered at the Rayburn House Office Building to kickoff the new year. The event featured special guests Dean Alan Arroyo (School of Education), Dean Jeffrey Brauch (School of Law), Dean James Downey (School of Undergraduate Studies), Dean Charles Dunn (Robertson School of Government), Dean Rosemarie Hughes (School of Psychology & Counseling), Dean Michael Palmer (School of Divinity), Dr. Harry Sova (School of Communication & the Arts), and Associate Dean Bruce Snyder (School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship). Alumni enjoyed a time of networking and fellowship, both with at their school's reception table as well as with alumni from across the university, while enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres served by the Capitol Hill caterers. Alumni in attendance expressed their anticipation for future receptions as this annual event continues to grow in popularity.

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Regent DC Alumni Chapter Gets Car & Scholarship for Domestic Violence Burn Survivor

By Chuck Paris, President, DC Alumni Chapter

The Lord used the Regent DC Alumni chapter to arrange for a car and a scholarship for domestic violence survivor, Yvette Cade. Last year, Yvette Cade, a Prince George’s County, Maryland resident was doused with gasoline and set on fire by her ex-husband when he entered her place of work. The crime was captured on the store surveillance camera. Yvette Cade survived the incident and shared her story on “Oprah” and “Nancy Grace.” Her former husband was sentenced to life in prison.

On opening night, July 21, 2006, Yvette Cade was the special guest of honor at the Magnifique (magnifique.us) production of INFINITAS, a dramatic musical that deals with domestic violence and redemption. INFINITAS was performed in Alexandria, VA. Regent University’s Washington, DC campus and the DC Alumni chapter were sponsors of INFINITAS.

On INFINITAS opening night it became known that Yvette Cade utilizes the subway to get around. The DC Alumni chapter informed Mr. Warren Harper, Business Manager at Don Beyer Volvo in Falls Church, VA (donbeyervolvo.com) of Yvette’s situation. Mr. Harper is the father-in-law of attorney Brian Geno (Regent Law ’87)(novaattorney.com) who attended INFINITAS with Mr. Harper and witnessed Yvette’s attendance at the performance.

Mr. Harper shared Yvette’s needs with Don and Mike Beyer who authorized the dealership to present Yvette with a car. The presentation will take place at Don Beyer Volvo on August 19th at 1PM. The event is open to the public.

Also during the INFINITAS run, it became evident that God is preparing Yvette Cade for a ministry involving domestic violence prevention, awareness, and education. The Regent DC Alumni chapter informed Regent Undergrad in Virginia Beach of Yvette’s story and asked them to provide a two-year scholarship in Communication for her to complete a Bachelors degree. Yvette already has an Associates degree in computer science. Dr. Ryan will make the scholarship presentation at an invitation only noon luncheon on August 22, 2006 at the DC campus.

As Yvette Cade continues her media interviews on news programs and in the press, God will be using Regent University to prepare her for her new ministry. Yvette is committed to serve the Lord and she is a blessing to all that have the opportunity to meet her. For more information on Yvette, see her website (yvettecadfund.org). Please keep her in your prayers as God prepares her for greater service and as she raises funds to incorporate her new ministry.