Summer Send-offs

The Summer Send-off Program is a University of Miami tradition that involves alumni or parents who host receptions for incoming UM freshmen and transfer students from their home town during the summer months. The receptions connect students with alumni and other students and make them feel a part of the University of Miami community before they even arrive on campus.

New and transfer students headed to UM attended the 2008 Los Angeles Summer Send-off hosted by Edward, B.S.E.E. ’72, M.D. ’75, M.S.B.E. ’01, and Joanne Dauer.

This year, 25 cities are hosting Summer Send-offs, allowing hundreds of University of Miami alumni and friends, parents and current and future students to meet, interact, and begin the University of Miami experience. Hosting a Summer Send-off is a great demonstration of generosity and love for the University as most of the cost, planning and promotion of the event is incurred solely by the host(s), and/or local alumni group.

Summer Send-offs 2009

Atlanta Saturday, August 8, 2009 Hosted by: Dean Myers, B.B.A. ’80, M.B.A. ’81, and The Coca-Cola Company	Austin Thursday, July 30, 2009 Hosted by: Cathy, David, and Will (Class of 2010) Swofford

Boston Sunday, August 9, 2009 Hosted by: Shari, Sam, and Bennet (Class of 2012) Pellows	Cape Cod Sunday, August 2, 2009 Hosted by: Debby, Tony, and Sam (Class of 2013) Green

Charlotte Saturday, August 1, 2009 Hosted by: Charlotte Alumni Club	Chicago Saturday, July 25, 2009 Hosted by: Ralph Alvarez, B.B.A. '76 and Jose Armario, M.S. ’03

Dallas Sunday, August 9, 2009 Hosted by: Hosted by Kathy, Michael, and Michael (Class of 2012) Crow	Detroit Saturday, August 8, 2009 Hosted by: Paul Koch, M.D., B.S. ’73

Houston Saturday, July 18, 2009 Hosted by: Houston Alumni Club	Jacksonville Sunday, August 2, 2009 Hosted by: Lenny Wallace, M.B.A. ’74

Los Angeles Saturday, July 18, 2009 Hosted by: Rod, J.D. ’76, Robin B.M. ’77, and Kirk, B.S.C. ’09 Dorman	Minneapolis Thursday, July 23, 2009 Hosted by: Leni D. Moore, David Moore Jr., and Peter Darrow (Class of 2009)

New York Long Island Nassau County Sunday, July 26, 2009 Hosted by: Shawn, B.B.A. ’84, Betsy, and Zach (Class of 2012) Elliott	New York Long Island Suffolk County Saturday, July 25, 2009 Hosted by: Leith, A.B. ’84, Robin, and Matt (Class of 2011) Baren

New York Manhattan Monday, August 10, 2009 Hosted by: Amy, Gary, and Jacqueline (Class of 2011) Churgin	New York Westchester County Thursday, July 30, 2009 Hosted by: Elise, Stuart, Thomas (Class of 2010), and Samantha (Class of 2013) Fraser

New Jersey Sunday, August 9, 2009 Hosted by: Andrew, B.B.A. ’80, and Cynthia Capone	Orlando Saturday, August 1, 2009 Hosted by: Orlando Alumni Club

Palm Beach Sunday, August 9, 2009 Hosted by: Katherine, Mark and Matthew (Class of 2013) Bellissimo	Philadelphia Sunday, August 9, 2009 Hosted by: Nancie Samet Lundy, B.B.A. ’80

Phoenix Saturday, July 11, 2009 Hosted by: Phoenix Alumni Club	San Diego Monday, August 10, 2009 Hosted by: Ace, M.B.A. ’79, J.D. ’82, and Gloria, A.B. ’80, Blackburn

Sarasota/Bradenton Saturday, August 8, 2009 Hosted by: Scott Tetreault, M.D. ’91	Southwest Florida Saturday, August 1, 2009 Hosted by: Edward, M.B.A. '83, and Linda Morton and The Southwest Florida Alumni Club

Tampa Saturday, July 18, 2009 Hosted by: Suzanne, Nick, and Sabrina (Class of 2010) Taldone	Virginia Saturday, July 25, 2009 Hosted by: Les, B.S. ’72, Connie, A.B. ’71, and Kate, B.S.C. ’04, Goldsmith

Washington, DC Sunday, July 26, 2009 Hosted by: Sue, Les, and Evan (Class of 2010) Goldman

For more information about Summer Send-offs in your area, contact the local alumni club leader or contact in your area, or contact the University of Miami Alumni Association at 1-866-UMALUMS.

Summer Send-offs

Summer Send-offs 2009

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