Summer Greetings! We hope you had a chance to join us at some recent events, but if you couldn't we have a brief recap for you (so you'll know what you missed)! We also have some events planned for the rentree so you can put those in your calendars. Enjoy your vacances and see you in the Fall.
~ Nicolas Landrin, President
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The Annual Harvard and Yale Alumni Reception
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Ambassador Rivkin, Mrs. Tolson, Nicolas Landrin  | June 21, 2010It was a perfect summer evening on Wednesday, June 21, for the annual Harvard and Yale alumni reception. This year it was held at the stunning and auspicious Residence of the U.S. Ambassador. Alumni and their guests were able to mingle amongst
stately rooms and have a chance to meet the charismatic United States Ambassador Charles Rivkin and his lovely wife, Mrs. Susan Tolson. After welcoming remarks by Ambassador Rivkin, the seven recipients of the Harvard French Scholarship Award were presented by Nicolas Jabko. The Yale Club of France President Everett Hutt presented the Yale Book Awards donning a massive complete works of Shakespeare to three high school Juniors. After the presentations, guests could explore the magnificent rooms on the ground floor or the beautiful garden, bursting with colorful flowers dappled in the evening light. A record 220 people attended the event. The Harvard-Yale reception is a 20-year old tradition and we are delighted that the Ambassador and his wife have renewed the
hospitality of their predecessors. [Pictures from this event are online! Click here to view them.]
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A Swell 4th of July Picnic
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July 4th Picnic at the Eiffel Tower  | July 4, 2010
It was hot. It was sunny. And it was the perfect combination for a grand celebratory
4th of July picnic "au plein milieu" of the Champs de Mars lawn by the Eiffel Tower. Blankets were spread out and yummy cheese was spread on toasty bread. Wine was imbibed, but water was on hand to quench the thirst as over 45 alums and their friends gathered to chat about the weather, living in Paris and
what a fine way it was to celebrate America's 234th birthday. Carole Gardner, Kai Carver, Denise Silber and event organizer Claire Sulmers mingled with recent alums Rachel Pollack, Pamina Bellegarde and Dylan Bourguignon. A grand time indeed was had by all! |
Save The Dates!
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September 17, 2010
Fondation Louis Vuitton  |
It's not open to the public until 2011 but Harvard Club of France members have an
opportunity to walk the planks of construction as celebrated architect Christian Reynes provides a tour of the new Frank Gehry designed Louis Vuitton Foundation bridge, gallery, museum, café and interactive space. This exciting new project will be at the entrance of the Bois de Boulogne and the Jardin d'Acclimatation. There will be two tours of 20 people, both in the late afternoon.
September 29, 2010
The Marais district has been famous for many varied reasons over the centuries.
Today it is a quartier of many galleries and boutiques. Harvard Club of France members will have a unique opportunity to enjoy a private tour of four contemporary art galleries. This will be a "members only event" and also will be in the late afternoon.
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