From Boston to San Diego to Hong Kong to London…Husky Nation reaches all corners of the globe. A great way to stay connected to Northeastern is through the Alumni Chapter Network. With programs like the Networking Exchange, faculty lectures, athletic events, and social gatherings, Alumni Chapters create a vibrant and engaged Northeastern community anywhere in the world.

Join the Chicago Alumni Chapter and get involved in activities which include community service days, Red Sox and Celtics games, the Networking Exchange, and family events. Through programs, events, communications, and volunteer opportunities, alumni will have the chance to interact with the more than 1,500 alumni, family, and friends living in the Chicago area.

Northeastern University’s momentum is at an all time high. There is not a more exciting time to connect with your alma mater than now. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action. Get involved today!

Go Huskies!

Jack Moynihan, MPA '93
Vice President for Alumni Relations and The Northeastern Fund

Upcoming Events

Chicago Alumni Chapter High Speed Networking Event
Take this opportunity to meet new people and explore a sampling of resources available at the Northeastern University Chicago Alumni Chapter networking event. For the first time since introducing networking events to the Chapter’s programming, we will be inviting alumni from the following Boston-area schools to participate: Babson College, Bentley University, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, MIT, Suffolk University, and Tufts University.

At this HIGH SPEED NETWORKING EVENT you will:

• Make more new business contacts in one evening than most people will make in 6 months
• Network with other professionals, one on one, a few minutes at a time
• Leave with a pocket full of business cards and a ton of new business connections
• Learn the art of networking in a digital age from Sima Dahl, President of Parlay Communications, Ltd.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
6:30 p.m.

Midtown Kitchen
203 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60601
*Midtown Kitchen is conveniently located next to the “L” trains. A pay garage is available in the building.

Registration
$20 per person
$5 of your total event fee will benefit The Northeastern Fund.

Admission includes hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar will also be available.

Register online now!

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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Chicago Alumni Chapter Day of Community Service
More details to follow

Past Events

Beanpot Telecast Party
Monday, February 1, 2010
Alumni met to cheer on the Huskies at the 54th Annual Beanpot Tournament on February 1, 2010 at Nic & Dino's Tripoli Tavern.

Husky Huys Teddy Bear Drive
November and December 2009
The Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Association teamed up to do a holiday teddy bear drive. Donations were given to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago

A Day at the Orchard
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Alumni and their families met at the County Line Orchard for a day of apple and pumpkin picking and enjoying the Orchard's festive activities.

Husky Power Hours: A Networking Event
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Alumni met for an evening of networking and building relationsips at the third Chicago Alumni Chapter Networking exchange.

2009 Northeastern Huskies Coaches Caravan
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Husky alumni, fans, and supporters joined to hear Athletic Director Peter Roby and a handful of coaches discuss the upcoming year and the future of the Athletic department.

Chicago River Canoe and Kayak Morning Paddle
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Northeastern graduates and their friends and family took a two hour guided cruise down the Chicago River on this wilderness-type experience.

Chicago Alumni Chapter Leadership Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2009
The leaders met to start planning events for the upcoming year. Contact Erica Rosenthal if you are interested in becoming involved with the Leadership Team.

Networking Exchange Event
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Alummni met at The Grillroom for the second successful networking event. The Husky advantage is alive and vibrant in Chicago!

Day of Service
Saturday, April 18, 2009
For the Chicago Alumni Chatper first annual Day of Service, volunteers worked with Friends of the Park to help clean up the Montrose Beach Dunes. The project was part of Chicago's Earth Day celebration, in which parks around the city were cleaned and prepared for the summer months. If you missed out this year, be sure to join us at next year's Day of Service.

Celtics vs. Bulls Basketball Game and St. Patrick's Day Party
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Alumni gathered on St. Patrick's Day to watch the 2008 NBA champions Boston Celtics battle the Chicago Bulls. The pre-game reception was held just down the road from the United Center at Stanley's on Racine.
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Ice Skating and Lunch in Millennium Park
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Alumni and their families enjoyed skating, lunch, and hot chocolate at the Park Grill.

Beanpot Game Watch
Monday, February 2 & 9, 2009
Alumni and friends met to cheer on the Northeastern Men's Hockey team in their battle for the 2009 Beanpot title.

Networking Exchange Kickoff Event
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Networking Exchange is devoted to helping alumni build their personal and professional networks. At our kick off event, alumni learned effective networking tactics from Growth Coach Sue Reardon and had the opportunity to test their skills during a speed networking session.