Schedule of Events

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

A Discussion on St. Augustine with Provost James O'Donnell

Meet with Georgetown Provost James O'Donnell, Augustine's latest biographer, as he reflects on 40 years of reading and thinking about one of the most powerful intellects and personalities in the shaping of the Western tradition. Scholars used to agree that he was a paragon of virtue and holiness—but now, he has increasingly become a focus of controversy. Did the adolescent pear thief really find the holiness he sought? What can we learn from his quest? Weigh in at San Francisco's Commonwealth Club during this precursor to the intellectual engagement of John Carroll Weekend. Register and buy tickets here.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Catholic San Francisco

Join professor Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, Ph.D., on a bus tour highlighting the Catholic history, art and architecture of San Francisco. Start your afternoon at Mission Dolores, the oldest original intact mission in California. Founded on June 29, 1776, Mission Dolores is San Francisco's oldest structure. We will also visit the first Catholic cathedral of San Francisco, historic Old Saint Mary's, which sits at the intersection of Chinatown and the Financial District. Our tour will end with a visit to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, known as "New Saint Mary's," a stunning example of the fusion of contemporary art and architecture in modern American Catholicism.
(8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m., $50; $45 young alumni)

Women and Men for Others: Volunteer with St. Anthony Dining Room

John Carroll Weekend provides us with the annual opportunity to gather together in service and solidarity with a community organization in our host city. This year, we will partner with St. Anthony Dining Room, a central resource for homeless and hungry San Franciscans since 1950, to serve lunch and share conversation with those in need of both. A short walk from the Fairmont, St. Anthony Dining Room will welcome John Carroll Weekend volunteers to drop in for shifts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
(9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

"From Bits to Billions: The Story of Silicon Valley"

You've got a first-class ticket to the Bay Area's vanguards of the high-tech industry. After taking a narrated ride through Highway 101, Silicon Valley's main artery, you'll stop for a behind-the-scenes look at Facebook and enjoy lunch and a presentation and telepresence demonstration from Cisco, one of the world's leaders in networking and communication technology. Georgetown Technology Alliance members will share insiders' stories about the people and philosophies that have made this region an incubator of new ideas.
(10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., $65; $60 young alumni)

"Mary in the Catholic Imagination"

Georgetown professor Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, Ph.D., will explore the definitions, roles and presentations of the Virgin Mary in the visual culture of Roman Catholicism in this illustrated lecture. Witness Mary in a myriad of cultural expressions, including catacomb frescoes, single-panel paintings and altarpieces. To provide ample historical and theological background, we'll also discuss a variety of apocryphal, patristic, conciliar and devotional documents, including the Protoevangelium of James and the Golden Legend, in terms of their relevance to the popular reception of the Madonna and Marian imagery.
(1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., $20; $18 young alumni)

Georgetown Crew Cocktail Reception

(5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., free)

President's Welcome Reception

John Carroll Weekend will officially commence with an elegant reception at San Francisco City Hall, a Beaux Arts landmark in the heart of the city's Civic Center. This magnificent tribute to the French Renaissance has been called San Francisco's "crown jewel"—an apt name, considering the sparkling 24-carat gold that adorns its dome, fifth-largest in the world. Georgetown President John J. DeGioia and special guests will welcome attendees to reconnect with old friends and get acquainted with new ones in the Rotunda, as they admire the marble staircases and intricate carvings of City Hall's premier gathering space.We are unable to accept payment on-site at this event. Please register and make your payments for this event at the Fairmont Hotel beforehand.
(6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., $85; $77 young alumni)

Chimes Night

A timeless Georgetown institution, the Chimes will kick off the weekend as members from multiple generations unite for an evening of song. Since 1946, the Chimes have entertained countless Hoyas on Georgetown's campus, singing a cappella doo wop, classic rock and barbershop harmonies with unique stage presence and flair. Enjoy the music in the company of fellow alumni at the Laurel Court Restaurant and Bar at the elegant Fairmont Hotel.
(9 p.m., free) 

Ballroom Exhibition and Dancing

Georgetown University Board of Regents members Robin Kencel (C'80) and Scott Morse (F'74, MSFS'83) will perform examples of American Smooth and International Standard ballroom dance styles with their dance competition partners and instructors. Bring your dancing shoes and waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep the night away at the Fairmont Hotel.
(9 p.m., free)

Friday, April 29, 2011

Morning Mass

(8 a.m. - 9 a.m.; free)

"Biotechnology: Past and Present" and "The Future of Medicine"

Witness the newest developments in medicine with two panel discussions in South San Francisco, the Bay Area's hub of biotechnology. "The Future of Medicine: Regulatory Science, Biotechnology, and Ethics" will feature Robert Clarke, Ph.D., D.Sc., of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, who will moderate a conversation with Georgetown University Medical Center Executive Vice President Howard Federoff, M.D., Ph.D., Patrick Maguire, M.D., Ph.D. (M'80), and Maggie Little, Ph.D., director of Georgetown's Kennedy Institute of Ethics. The second half of the program, "Biotechnology: Past and Present," will be moderated by Durga Bobba (MBA'96) and feature this year's Patrick Healy Award recipient, C. Richard Schlegel, M.D., Ph.D, and Grant Pickering (MBA'97), president and CEO of Juvaris BioTherapeutics.
(8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., $50; $45 young alumni)

Hiking the Headlands

See why the Bay Area has long been a nucleus of the environmental movement as you hike the breathtaking Marin Headlands with an experienced conservationist and learn more about Headlands Institute's approach to field science education. A hilly area in southern Marin County, the Headlands are famous for their stunning views of the Bay Area, including a must-see panorama of the Golden Gate Bridge.
(8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., $50; $45 young alumni)

"Real Presence: Challenges to Relationships and Spirituality in a Technological World"

Jeanine Turner, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Communication, Culture and Technology (CCT) and Rev. Philip Boroughs, S.J., Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministry, will examine the intersection of spirituality and technology based on CCT's research on undergraduate students and in the workplace. They will discuss the tensions that arise in developing and maintaining relationships with family, friends and co-workers and offer tips on developing your consciousness of the divine in a world of constant messaging.
(9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., $20; $18 young alumni)

Georgetown Crew Team Alumni Row

(9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $22; $20 young alumni)

Women and Men for Others: Volunteer with St. Anthony Dining Room

John Carroll Weekend provides us with the annual opportunity to gather together in service and solidarity with a community organization in our host city. This year, we will partner with St. Anthony Dining Room, a central resource for homeless and hungry San Franciscans since 1950, to serve lunch and share conversation with those in need of both. A short walk from the Fairmont, St. Anthony Dining Room will welcome John Carroll Weekend volunteers to drop in for shifts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
(9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

"Media and Technology: The Next Wave of Innovation"

Thanks to the emergence of new communities in social networks, social gaming and social commerce, along with technological advances in mobility, connected televisions and 3-D visuals, media and technology are blurring together more than ever. This phenomenon is creating a fundamental shift in how we enjoy content, manage our lives, communicate with our friends and conduct business. What does this mean for living and working in years to come? Could there possibly be as much change in the next three years as there has been in the previous three? What's the next big thing? Join the following panelists as Kara Swisher (F’84), co-executive editor of D: All Things Digital, moderates a discussion and debate on the future in media and technology:

  • Greg Foster (B'84), Chairman and President of Filmed Entertainment, Imax
  • Tim O'Shaughnessy (B'04), CEO and Co-Founder, LivingSocial
  • Chris Sacca (F'97, L'00), Managing Director, Lowercase Capital
  • David Wehner (C'90), Chief Financial Officer, Zynga

This panel is co-sponsored by the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance and the Georgetown Technology Alliance.
(10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., $35; $32 young alumni)

An Excursion to CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

Join us for a picnic lunch on the San Francisco Bay and a specially-tailored program for kids of ages four and older at the Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education. Explore interactive exhibits and see beautiful gardens and amazing live animals. Your child will also have an opportunity to participate in two unique sessions: "Ice Investigators" and "Fur, Feathers, Scales or Exoskeletons." The afternoon will begin with a picnic lunch at Coyote Point Park and free time to explore the museum before we head into the interactive sessions. Parents with children younger than four are welcome to attend and take advantage of the grounds and engaging exhibits. Picnic lunch and transportation to and from the hotel are provided.
(11 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., $35)

"Walking the Beat: A Visit to North Beach"

Join Georgetown English professor Michael Collins, Ph.D, on a stroll through historic North Beach, the birthplace of the Beat Generation. A highly anticipated John Carroll Weekend tradition, Collins' tour will explore the clubs and cafés frequented by Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg before a visit to the famous City Lights Bookstore, which is still owned by Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the 1956 publisher of Ginsberg's influential poem, Howl. Schedule permitting, our tour will include a visit the Beat Museum and Saint Francis of Assisi Church, which once served the Italian immigrant community of North Beach. [This tour will be offered twice each day on Friday and Saturday]
(12 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., $50; $45 young alumni)

Georgetown Global Forum Focus Series: "The Innovation Factor: Driving Impact in Education and Social Entrepreneurship"

Each year, Georgetown convenes international leaders in academia and the public and private sectors to confront contemporary world issues. Join us as we explore this year's theme, "The Innovation Factor: Driving Impact in Social Entrepreneurship and Education," with two interactive discussion panels, a distinguished keynote speaker and lunch at the Fairmont.

In the first panel, senior executives of businesses, media outlets and citizen sector organizations will investigate the implications of social entrepreneurship as a crossroads of purpose, impact and innovation. Are social entrepreneurs customers of the technology sector, or are they a key force that drives the sector's innovation? We'll discuss the cooperation and tension that defines the relationship between social entrepreneurs and social media. The second panel, which will focus on modern issues facing international institutes of higher education, will feature leaders of education innovation and heads of global universities in a discussion on new paradigms for an academic world without borders.

All John Carroll Weekend participants are invited to attend. Check the John Carroll Weekend website frequently for the latest updates on featured panelists and speakers.
(12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., $85; $50 young alumni)

"Art and Terrorism"

In an illustrated lecture, professor Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, Ph.D., will examine the under-discussed relationship between the world of art and the diverse political, social and cultural realities that fall under the umbrella term "terrorism." Explore a variety of historic and contemporary examples of the intersection between art and terrorism, including the 1566 Reformation destruction in the Netherlands, the decapitation of the "kings" on the facade of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the sacking of Iraqi museums and the destruction of icons that followed the restoration of religious practice in Russia. The lecture will also consider the effects of Sept. 11 on the role of museums as public educational and cultural institutions that represent terrorism in permanent collections, special exhibitions and coordinated educational programming.
(1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., $20; $18 young alumni)

"Innovation on the Hilltop: Honing Hoya Entrepreneurs"

Policymakers and business leaders constantly cite entrepreneurship and innovation as the foundation of job creation in America. This panel, moderated by McDonough School of Business Director of Entrepreneurship Initiatives Jeff Reid, will explore potential avenues through which Georgetown can promote successful entrepreneurial ventures. We'll discuss the White House’s new “Startup America” initiative, Washington, D.C.’s entrepreneurial renaissance and related courses and activities at Georgetown. Alumni have already been successful in founding innovative businesses like GridPoint and LivingSocial—how can Georgetown improve its support system for student and alumni entrepreneurs? Panelists include:

  • Will Finnerty, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, McDonough School of Business
  • Sandeep Dahiya, Professor of Finance & Entrepreneurship, McDonough School of Business
  • Julia Farr Connolly, President, Georgetown University Alumni Association and entrepreneur
  • Melissa Bradley, CEO, Tides Foundation
  • Marley Majcher, Founder, The Party Goddess

(2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., $20; $18 young alumni)

Heritage Walking Tour of Chinatown

Experience Chinatown on a guided walking tour led by San Francisco native and fellow Hoya Robert Yeargin (L'81). An immigration judge and volunteer tour guide for San Francisco Architectural Heritage, Yeargin invites you to see Chinatown from the vantage point of an insider who knows the culture and history of the community. Visit a fortune cookie factory and the oldest temple in Chinatown, founded in 1852, and explore the maze of Chinatown's alleys. Learn about the history of Chinese immigration in America and the community's efforts to rebuild after the infamous earthquake and fire of 1906. [This tour will be offered once on Friday afternoon and once on Saturday afternoon.]
(2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., $50; $45 young alumni)

Georgetown Law Reception with Dean William Treanor

Join Georgetown Law’s Dean Treanor for a reception honoring 2011 John Carroll Award winners Philip T. Inglima (C'84, L'88) and The Hon. M. Margaret McKeown (L'75, H'05).  The event will be held in the Great Hall at the historic James R. Browning United States Court of Appeals Building. While you’re there, take a docent-led tour of the magnificent Beaux Arts structure that survived both the 1905 and 1989 San Francisco earthquakes.
(4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., $25; enter on 7th and Mission – government-issued ID required)

LGBTQ Reception: "Change-Makers: Finding Home on the Hilltop"

Join Georgetown’s LGBTQ Resource Center in historic San Francisco for its third annual John Carroll Weekend gathering. The reception will recognize the achievements of LGBTQ and allied alumni and honor your contributions to the world and the Hilltop. This will be a gathering of trailblazers, change-makers, dreamers, innovators—and above all, proud Hoyas. Celebrate with Paul Tagliabue, chairman of  Georgetown’s board of directors and former commissioner of the National Football League, his wife, Chan Tagliabue, and senior administrators from the university community as we announce exciting news about the future of the center, reconnect with friends and come together to commemorate your time at Georgetown University.
(5 p.m. - 7 p.m., free)

NHS Reception

Join School of Nursing & Health Studies’ Interim Dean Julie DeLoia for a cocktail reception, where she will discuss overall priorities for enhancing and enriching the student learning experience. She will also highlight the school's new online graduate nursing initiative, which is the university's first online degree program. The online initiative, “Nursing@Georgetown: Master’s in Nursing Delivered Online,” features Web 2.0 technology that creates a highly interactive learning environment online. Attendees will witness a firsthand demonstration of the transformational technology that is used to power this distance education program.
(5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., free)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Reception

Marvel at the striking architecture of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art as you gain exclusive access to the first West Coast museum devoted to contemporary art. Attendees will delight in the murals of the Haas Atrium, punctuated by the museum's signature turret, and socialize amid the cutting-edge decor of the Schwab Room. Built in 1995, this new building is a testament to the city's dedication to innovation and a stylish setting for our celebration of Georgetown. SFMOMA Director Neal Benezra will offer remarks.We are unable to accept payment on-site at this event. Please register and make your payments for this event at the Fairmont Hotel beforehand.
(6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., $100; $90 young alumni)

"An Evening at Village A West"

Join your fellow Hoyas for a West Coast version of those unforgettable Georgetown block parties. Recall the joys of Hoya nightlife as you dance to a spirited band at a rooftop party while relishing the panoramic city views from a stunning dance floor and outdoor terrace. Don't miss this unique evening of camaraderie, music and libation at the Metreon, one of San Francisco's hippest venues.
(9 p.m. - 1 a.m., $40; $35 young alumni)

Saturday, April 30, 2011

"Tax Planning for the Rich and Famous"

Curious about the tax plans of the ultrawealthy? Whether you’re working on estate tax legislation or just want to brush up on the best strategies for managing your money, this enlightening and entertaining session will answer all of your post-April 15 questions. Along with a full breakfast, this event will feature Mark Vorsatz (Parent’14) and Joe Toce (C’73), two of the founders of WTAS, a tax specialty firm that serves more than 3,000 of the country’s most successful families and individuals. The authors of Tax Economics of Charitable Giving, Mark, a San Francisco local, and Joe, a New Yorker, will offer timely financial insight from both coasts.
(8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., $40)

"Walking the Beat: A Visit to North Beach"

Join Georgetown English professor Michael Collins, Ph.D, on a stroll through historic North Beach, the birthplace of the Beat Generation. A highly anticipated John Carroll Weekend tradition, Collins' tour will explore the clubs and cafés frequented by Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg before a visit to the famous City Lights Bookstore, which is still owned by Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the 1956 publisher of Ginsberg's influential poem, Howl. Schedule permitting, our tour will include a visit the Beat Museum and Saint Francis of Assisi Church, which once served the Italian immigrant community of North Beach. [This tour will be offered twice each day on Friday and Saturday]
(9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., $50; $45 young alumni)

"Eating Healthier, Buying Local, Living Better"

Hear from leaders of the slow food movement in northern California, where much of our nation’s produce is grown, and peruse the Ferry Building’s famous farmer’s market with expert tips on the best food stalls. Slow food, the antithesis of fast food, originated in the Bay Area and celebrates organic food that is grown and consumed locally. The advent of big box supermarkets has sharply reduced advances in local produce, although farmers’ markets are gradually slowing the trend toward mass-marketed and –produced food. On this panel, experts in food, nutrition and agriculture, including Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways and Alessandra Ghini of Embarcadero Partners, will introduce innovations in food production and distribution that will help you lead a healthier life and support the environment.
(9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., $35; $32 young alumni)

"Dreamers, Innovators and Achievers: Breakfast and Round Table Discussion with Hoya Women"

This discussion and networking event is sponsored by the Georgetown University Alumni Association, the Georgetown Women's Center, the LGBTQ Resource Center and the Alumnae Task Force. Enjoy breakfast while you listen to a panel of alumnae share their experiences. Panelists include:

  • Michelle Doty Cabrera (F'99), Senior Consultant, California State Assembly Committee on Human Services
  • The Hon. Randa Trapp (L'85), Judge, San Diego Superior Court
  • Melissa Bradley (B'89), CEO, Tides Foundation
  • Julie Mikuta (C'91), Partner, New Schools Venture Fund
  • Martha Guzman-Aceves (F'99), Cultivo Consulting
  • Maurine Murtagh (B'68), Consultant, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and UNITAID
  • Winnie Stachelberg (C'86), Senior Vice President for External Affairs, Center for American Progress

From founding nonprofits to establishing their own businesses, from being among the first online bloggers to working in global networks and forums, our alumnae are dreamers and trailblazers. Many have also changed our world just by being who they are: Hoyas. Connect, reconnect and talk about the ways in which women—diverse by race, ethnicity, age, class, sexual orientation and religion—have contributed to the Hilltop.
(9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., free)

Women and Men for Others: Volunteer with St. Anthony Dining Room

John Carroll Weekend provides us with the annual opportunity to gather together in service and solidarity with a community organization in our host city. This year, we will partner with St. Anthony Dining Room, a central resource for homeless and hungry San Franciscans since 1950, to serve lunch and share conversation with those in need of both. A short walk from the Fairmont, St. Anthony Dining Room will welcome John Carroll Weekend volunteers to drop in for shifts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
(9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

"Building a Green House from the Ground Up"

An expert alumna, Jennifer Fonstad (F'88), will debunk common myths about environmentally friendly construction, using her Platinum LEED-certified home as an example. Learn about the design, green materials and building strategies of an eco-home—as well as the benefits, challenges and trade-offs of going entirely green. Fonstad will prove that you don't have to sacrifice design, comfort or cost objectives to build a green home.
(11 a.m. - 12 p.m., $20; $18 young alumni)

Experience San Francisco's Legendary Exploratorium

An experience not to be missed, the Exploratorium, which bills itself as "the museum of science, art and human perception," is one of San Francisco's most popular attractions. You and your children will test your sense of touch during a visit to the world-famous Tactile Dome—an extraordinary excursion through total darkness—and explore interactive exhibits that merge the wonders of art and science. This program includes a boxed lunch.
(11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., $30 / $40 with Tactile Dome visit)

Luncheon with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi

The Hon.  Nancy Pelosi (H’02, Parent ’88, ’89, ’91) will host a conversation on innovation with Clay Christiansen, who Forbes magazine recently called  "one of the most influential business theorists of the last 50 years." The Harvard Business School professor's 1997 book, The Innovator's Dilemma, was hailed by Forbes for "introduc[ing] in elegant terms the notion of ‘disruptive innovation,’ which explains how cheaper, simpler or unexpected products and services can bring down big companies.”
(12 p.m. - 2 p.m., $125; $112 young alumni)

"Global Challenges in the 21st Century" with Dean Carol Lancaster

Join Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Dean Carol Lancaster (F'64) as she highlights the global challenges facing the U.S. in the 21st century. In an era of scarce resources, how do we provide for our national security while meeting basic human rights? How do we foster a climate of global coordination and cooperation? What are the implications for Georgetown students and how are they being prepared to face these challenges?
(2 p.m. - 3 p.m., $20; $18 young alumni)

Heritage Walking Tour of Chinatown

Experience Chinatown on a guided walking tour led by San Francisco native and fellow Hoya Robert Yeargin (L'81). An immigration judge and volunteer tour guide for San Francisco Architectural Heritage, Yeargin invites you to see Chinatown from the vantage point of an insider who knows the culture and history of the community. Visit a fortune cookie factory and the oldest temple in Chinatown, founded in 1852, and explore the maze of Chinatown's alleys. Learn about the history of Chinese immigration in America and the community's efforts to rebuild after the infamous earthquake and fire of 1906. [This tour will be offered once on Friday afternoon and once on Saturday afternoon.]
(2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., $50; $45 young alumni)

Tour the de Young Museum with Rev. Leo O'Donovan, S.J. (C'56)

Founded in 1895 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors for more than 100 years. In 2005, the de Young Museum unveiled a new state-of-the-art building that integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape in an inspiring multi-faceted facility. Designed by the renowned Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and San Francisco's own Fong & Chan Architects, the new de Young provides San Francisco with a landmark museum that showcases priceless collections of art from the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific, as well as American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries.
(2 p.m. - 5 p.m., $75; $68 young alumni)

Voices of Influence: Digital Interviews with Dean Peter Krogh

For over twenty years, from the mid-1980s to the 21st century, Walsh School of Foreign Service Dean Emeritus Peter Krogh conducted some 200 television interviews with foreign leaders and influential Americans who shaped foreign policy--including Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jeane Kirkpatrick and King Hussein of Jordan. These remarkable interviews from his award-winning public television series have been digitized and are part of Lauinger Library’s permanent collection. At this unique event, Dean Krogh will provide a narrative snapshot, walking us through the highlights of these interviews with some of the 20th century's international powerhouses and offering commentary on the challenges we faced then and now – nuclear proliferation, global warming, the Arab-Israeli conflict and international terrorism. Dean Krogh will add insight and personal reflections about the lives and views of his illustrious subjects. Join us as we showcase Lauinger Library's cutting-edge use of digital technology, which keeps these invaluable interviews alive.
(3 p.m. - 4 p.m., $20; $18 young alumni)

"Yahoo!'s Perspective on Business & Human Rights"

This dynamic panel will feature Michael Callahan (F'90), vice president, general counsel and secretary of Yahoo; Ebele Okobi-Harris, director of Yahoo's Business & Human Rights Program; and Paula Newberg, director of Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy. Moderated by Master of Science in Foreign Service Director Anthony Clark Arend (F'80), the panel will be followed by a reception for MSFS alumni, friends and supporters. 
(3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., $35; $32 young alumni)

"The Problem of God" with Dean Chester Gillis

Join Georgetown College Dean Chester Gillis as he examines the religious dimension of the human experience in this classic Georgetown lecture. We'll confront the problem of knowledge, the relation between faith and reason, the multiplicity of religions and changes among religious adherents. The problem of God has not gone away; it has simply gotten more complicated.
(4 p.m. - 5 p.m., $20; $18 young alumni)

Memorial Mass and Vigil

(5 p.m. - 6 p.m., free)

Third Annual Multicultural Reception

The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Affirmative Action welcomes you to its third annual Multicultural Reception. Join fellow alumni, family, faculty and friends to celebrate your accomplishments and the strides that Georgetown is making toward becoming a more inclusive community.
(5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., free)

John Carroll Awards Banquet

In the same building that hosted the drafting of the United Nations Charter, the alumni association will bestow its highest honor on five alumni and one friend of the university in recognition of their dedication to Georgetown's mission of excellence, service and leadership. The highlight of our weekend of engagement and exploration, this black tie event will take place at the flagship Fairmont Hotel. Known as "the White House of the West" for its accommodation of every president since William Howard Taft, the Fairmont is a particularly appropriate venue at which to honor a university with such prominent ties to the world of politics. Remarks from President DeGioia and a tribute to the honorees make this an evening not to be missed.
This is a black tie event.
(6:30 p.m., $225; $205 young alumni)

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Farewell Brunch

Before departing on your return journey, join your fellow Hoyas as we conclude and celebrate John Carroll Weekend with brunch on Sunday morning.
(9 a.m. - 11 a.m., $45; $40 young alumni)

Sunday Mass

(9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., free)

Women and Men for Others: Volunteer with St. Anthony Dining Room

John Carroll Weekend provides us with the annual opportunity to gather together in service and solidarity with a community organization in our host city. This year, we will partner with St. Anthony Dining Room, a central resource for homeless and hungry San Franciscans since 1950, to serve lunch and share conversation with those in need of both. A short walk from the Fairmont, St. Anthony Dining Room will welcome John Carroll Weekend volunteers to drop in for shifts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
(9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

VIP Tours of Wine Country

After three days of cultural enrichment, you'll want to stick around for Sunday afternoon's trip to Napa and Sonoma valleys, where you'll indulge in the luxury of an exclusive tour of alumni-owned vineyards—no need to wait in lines or fight for a spot at the tasting bar! Two bus groups, one for each valley, will travel to these beautiful wine-growing regions, where alumni vintners wait to welcome you and show off their collections. Take advantage of this can't-miss northern California experience, which includes lunch and tours of two different wineries.
(11 a.m. - 5 p.m., $125; $112 young alumni)

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