Wharton Club Of DC

Free Webinar: How to Talk About Wellness at Work

As we return to the office and begin the process of "getting back to normal", all of us are faced with a brand-new responsibility we're carrying into our jobs: workplace wellness. Led by Wharton alum, Edyta Satchell, "America's Wellness Expert." 

Managing the College Process to Achieve Brilliant Outcomes, with Beth Walker & other Top Advisors

Learn from top advisor Beth Parker & her colleagues how smart parents (& grandparents) find the right school for the right price. Discover a comprehensive financial plan to cut your costs in half. All welcome. Register early: limited number of places

Monthly Wharton DC Virtual Coffee Hour, free for all Wharton DC Members

Free connections and networking for Wharton DC Members. Includes 3 breakouts. All welcome.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Rebuilding a Legacy

Free update on what has been done - and lies ahead - for the outstanding French cathedral in the heart of Paris

#MiamiTech 2.0 – Creating next gen S Florida tech companies together!

Business, investment, and job opportunities in S Florida tech are exploding! Learn what Wharton leaders are doing today in this hot sector.

Virtual Newsmaker: Dr. Anthony Fauci April 6, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of Natl. Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, will discuss latest developments in COVID-19 pandemic and US vaccination

Virtual Newsmaker: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack

Vilsack is slated to speak about some of his priorities including transforming America’s food system, creating fairer markets for producers, ensuring equity, and developing new income opportunities with climate smart practices. All welcome.

Virtual Newsmaker: Mercy Corps CEO plans to highlight countries in crisis March 25

Mercy Corps chief executive Tjada D’Oyen McKenna plans to address humanitarian efforts to protect the world’s most vulnerable communities during a global pandemic at a National Press Club Headliners Virtual Newsmaker event at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25

Managing the College Process to Achieve Brilliant Outcomes, with Beth Walker & other Top Advisors

Learn from top advisor Beth Parker & her colleagues how smart parents (and grandparents) find the right school for the right price. Discover a comprehensive financial plan to cut your costs in half. All welcome. Register early: limited number of places

Managing the College Process to Achieve Brilliant Outcomes, with Beth Walker & other Top Advisors

Learn from top advisor Beth Parker & her colleagues how smart parents (and grandparents) find the right school for the right price. Discover a comprehensive financial plan to cut your costs in half. All welcome. Register early, as limited number of places

"Passover Virtual Cooking Demo," with Famous Chef Michael Solomonov

The James Beard Foundation award-winning Philly chef will demonstrate how to cook the perfect Passover meal, from charoset to mina (Sephardic pie) with ground beef, cardamom, & coffee, just in time for the holiday—and share the recipes too! 

"Food for Thought" - and for your body and soul:

Passover dishes, varied Israeli food, Irish stew from O'Donnell's on St. Patrick's Day March 17, Italian cuisine - and even Blood Orange French Toast & Mimosa

Parnes, Allen prepare to discuss 'Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency'

Amie Parnes, senior correspondent for The Hill, & Jonathan Allen a senior political analyst for NBC News, will discuss their book, 'Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won The Presidency', at a Press Club Headliners Virtual Book Rap. All welcome.

Women in Sustainable Businesses: Five Top Women Execs

Join the SACC-Carolinas, Georgia, & DC for a webinar highlighting International Women's Day on March 8. The panel features four women who have had a positive impact on sustainability in their fields of work. All welcome.

"The History of Jewish Deli," with Ted Merwin

In New York, Baltimore, D.C. & other American cities, the delicatessen was the lifeblood & linchpin of the Jewish community. The “soul food” and atmosphere it dished up became a quintessential part of American culture for Jews and non-Jews alike.  Al

How to Improve Your Health & Reduce Viral Risks - Dr. Russell Jaffe, MD

He's Fellow, Health Studies Collegium, Chairman & CEO, Perque Integrative Health: Staying healthier, cutting Covid & other virus risks. Should you get a Covid vaccine? How his business thrived before & during the pandemic. All welcome. Members free.

The Path Forward: Vaccines with Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky, WG'96

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will be a critical option for patients around the world as the only vaccine candidate with a one-shot regimen. It can also be kept in a standard refrigerator, making it easier to store & administer. All welcome.

Virtual Newsmaker: U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond

Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, will discuss its mission and accomplishments of the space force in its first year as an independent branch. All welcome.

Plant-based/Plant-forward diets: Trend or Revolutionary Health Boost

Plant-based/Plant-forward diets - the fastest growing culinary trend in the country. It is changing the way chefs & restaurateurs plan their menus. Four experts will discuss their own journey into plant-based living, how to take back your health. All wel

Lead Remote Teams Differently: Best Practices - Dr. Deborah Smith Cook-POSTPONED!

Deborah will lead us through a discussion of the best practices for leading, motivating, and holding remote teams accountable, and overcoming challenges of a hybrid team. All welcome. Members free.

A Conversation with Bob Chapek, Indiana U. B.S. ’81, CEO, The Disney Company

From Bloomington to Disneyland: Join us on Friday, February 19, 2021 for a live interview with Disney CEO Bob Chapek. Promises to be a fascinating discussion of his background and how he helped Disney navigate the pandemic. All welcome.

Redrawing the Curve: New Paradigms in Healthcare, at Wharton Health Care Business Conference

Challenges, old & new, push healthcare players to disrupt the norm, sparking innovation throughout the industry. Join us to exchange experiences across sectors & understand how key leaders are creating new healthcare paradigms.

NASA Invites Public to Share Thrill of Mars Perseverance Rover Landing Feb 18 2021

NASA is inviting the public to take part in virtual activities and events as the agency’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover nears entry, descent, and landing (at about 3:55 PM EST) on the Red Planet. All welcome.

Big Savings for Wharton Club Members: Service to Get You Better Known!

Ensure the news media finds you and that you are found in Google search:** Get an ExpertClick(R) press room -- search engine optimized - including your social media plugins. ** Send News Releases that push out 10 ways including Google News

Virtual CARNIVAL and MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES AROUND THE WORLD

The 2021 celebrations for Carnival and Mardi Gras, by Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) with participation of Embassies of Brazil & Trinidad Tobago plus Venice &  New Orleans All welcome.

Eli M. Rosenbaum, W76, WG77: Justice Dept. efforts to bring hidden Nazis to justice

Mr. Rosenbaum discusses challenges & results experienced in four decades of continuing U.S. Justice Dept. efforts to pursue perpetrators of World War II Nazi crimes who found safe haven in the U.S. All welcome.

Virtual Newsmaker: Girl Scouts of America (GSA) Interim CEO Judith Batty Thursday, Feb. 11

GSA Interim CEO Judith Batty will deliver a live national address on how the organization has pivoted in their operations since the pandemic began, persevered in this “new normal” and what we can expect moving forward, including the annual anticipated

Virtual Headliner: Panera CEO Niren Chaudhary on the future of restaurants

Chaudhary, CEO of the Panera Bread Co. bakery-restaurant chain, will discuss how the restaurant industry is working to survive in a time of reduced or no capacity, changing restrictions, & continuing uneasiness about dining out. All welcome.

James Joyce Birthday Celebration

Featuring Bob Kolodney, Michael Gordon, Robert Aubry Davis & Christopher Griffin. With fascinating graphics, such as Ulysses Dublin map, birthday script, fireworks & film screening, thanks to OLLI-DC.

Virtual Book Event: Bill Novelli, Penn Alum, Wharton Award Recipient, "Good Business”

Bill Novelli, a pioneer of social marketing, will discuss his book, Good Business: The Talk, Fight, Win Way to Change the World. All welcome.

Meet Two of the Amazing Honorees of 49th Wharton Award Celebration - Hear their inspiring stories

In a year when we needed heroes, all of this year's Honorees overcame more challenges, as they had for years: Marilyn Carlson WG'81, David Fajgenbaum M'13, WG'15, Betsy Glick, C'86, Tony Surak, WG'96

Virtual Event: PCW (Princeton Club of Washington)/Princeton Diversity Discussions

Please join them for their next event in their series of discussions on diversity. This event is open to all -- PCW members and the public.

Virtual Newsmaker: AMA president to deliver national address on COVID-19 recovery

American Medical Association President Dr. Susan R. Bailey will deliver a live national address on Tuesday, Jan. 12, on the lessons learned from COVID-19 in 2020. All welcome.

Vision of 2020 - and a Preview of 2021: Highlights in Video & Text

Highlights of Wharton Club of DC activities the past 15 months. Includes new ages: BC = Before Covid; DC = During Covid; and AC = After Covid. Thanks for your support!! Have a Safe & Happy New Year!

Meet the Amazing Honorees of this Year's 49th Wharton Award Gala - Hear their inspiring stories!

In a year when we needed heroes, all of this year's Honorees overcame more challenges, as they had for years: Marilyn Carlson WG'81, David Fajgenbaum M'13, WG'15, Betsy Glick, C'86, Tony Surak, WG'96

Musical therapy

In spring semester 2020, COVID-19 swept across the world & cause

COVID-19 meets Higher Education: Fissures exposed & opportunities revealed

In spring semester 2020, COVID-19 swept across the world & caused chaos throughout higher education, highlighted the industry's shortcomings. This session review how process management can provide lasting transformation to higher education.

Northwestern’s Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design Thought Leaders Lecture: Pluriversal

Join Northwestern’s Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design (HCI+D) for an engaging conversation about past, present, & future of design. This year, the Beyond Computers & Cognition group has met weekly to discuss pluriversal design.

Giant Food: A Look into the 84-Year-Old Favorite Local Supermarket

Featuring Leila Tannous, a key executive on Giant's Strategy Team. All invited to session in Wharton DC's "Future of Food" and "Future of Sustainability" Series

Irina Sanchez de Lozada: 5-Day "Perfect Match Job" Free Challenge

A CEO's Secrets of Surviving the Pandemic: Mary Beall Adler, Award-Winning CEO, Georgetown Bagelry

How an Entrepreneur, Author (Who Scooped My Bagel? One woman's story of love, loss & success), Bagel Baker, Creativity Coach & Mother Survived Covid, & Bageled On. All invited.

Bryan Wish, CEO BW Missions - Your Path From Expert to Thought Leader: 

How to Craft Your Pathway to Belonging. All invited.

YMCA of Metro Washington & BCC Rotary Present the 38th Annual Turkey Chase Charitable Race

A virtual - and virtuous - way for you to help support at-risk youth and families across the DMV. Any anyone, anywhere, can participate!

Celebrate the Light: Columbia Lighthouse Virtual Anniversary Celebration

Rare . All invited 

What is next for YOU in your career?

Featuring Wharton alum and top Career Growth Strategist Irina Sanchez de Lozada, SVP, Citibank, & Founder, Success from Within Ltd.: Creator of the world-renowned Aligned Career Mastery(TM) System (ACM). All welcome.

How Might We Drive Profitability Through Sustainability in the Food Supply Chain?

Rebooting the Food Supply Chain. Featuring Richard Tracy, expert dedicated for 15 years to reducing food loss & waste by improving cold supply chain  All invited to session in Wharton DC Club's "Future of Food" series

HENRI MATISSE ONLINE: Painting with Scissors by LONDON DRAWING GROUP

This is one of two online drawing classes where tutor Frances Stanfield guides you through Matisse's playful approach to art-making. This second session adopts Matisse's use of scissors as an image making tool

Dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial & Founder, Sister Cities Intl.

Dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, honoring the 34th President of the United States and Founder of Sister Cities International. Several ceremonies open to public. All invited.

How to Live to 100 Years or More, with a Bethesda Top Doc, Dr. Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP

If you’re interested in adding MORE YEARS to your life...and More LIFE to your years... You'll get terrific tips from a top Doc,. All invited to this session in the Wharton DC Club's "Future of Healthcare" series

HENRI MATISSE ONLINE: Painting with Scissors by LONDON DRAWING GROUP

This is one of two online drawing classes where tutor Frances Stanfield guides you through Matisse's playful approach to art-making. This second session adopts Matisse's use of scissors as an image making tool

Israel Ministry of Tourism & Museum of Jewish People to host grand reopening of core exhibition - Co

To announce the newest renovations to the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has partnered to host a special Grand Reopening Webinar on Wednesday, September 9 at 1 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. PST. All invited.

Inaugural Wall Street Journal Jobs Summit: Succeed in the Search - Comp Program

The Covid-19 pandemic has upended the job market. Industries on hiring sprees have scaled back, but some can't staff up fast enough. For new graduates, recently unemployed or & those contemplating a career change

Drug Abuse & Deaths in America: Zoom with Dan Schneider, "The Pharmacist" of Netflix, & Miss America

Rare opportunity to hear from two people on a mission to end drug abuse: Dan Schneider, featured in inspirational Netflix series, and Camille Schrier, whose mission to have Americans "Mind Your Meds". All invited 

Wharton DC Summit Series: The Pandemic and Higher Education: Crisis, Innovation and Transformation

Popular Wharton DC Innovation Summit session featuring top leaders, from Duke & Georgetown, who are co-directors of the Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leaders

Major Film Festivals Across the World Join to Announce We Are One: A Global Film Festival

You have a virtual "front row seat" to 10-day digital festival, produced & organized by Tribeca Enterprises. Features programming from 20 festivals including Berlin, Cannes, & Venice, enabling audiences to experience global array of films

All Star List of Speakers for 2020 Wharton DC Innovation Summit

Join us on May 26 & 27 to gain insight and inspiration from these business and thought leaders in funding, tech, healthcare, supply chain, human capital & much more

6th Wharton DC Innovation Summit - COVID-19: Pivot, Reboot Rebound, is Virtual, Empowers Innovators

This continues the Wharton Club of DC's initiative with diversified top Strategic Partners, speakers and attendees to help entrepreneurs and innovators move ahead, despite turbulent times. The Summit mission has remained constant at all 6 Summits.

A Special Message: Progress by Penn Prof Dr. David Fajgenbaum on Drugs to Treat Covid-19

David, an MD and Wharton MBA, is leading research to track all drugs being used to treat COVID19. His research could save lives. And his story is amazing: saving his own life and those of others with rare diseases.

Reimagine the Future Summit: Speaker Schedule

The first two days garnered many testimonials. The world class leaders speaking on the 3rd day will generate even more praise, for strategic insights that help you boost your career and business

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking

The Do's and Don'ts of an Online Pitch: John Niland, Author & Coach

Online selling is not the same as face-to-face selling. Time flows more quickly, it’s easy to lose the attention of your client, & it’s harder to establish trust. In this webinar, we address 5 key issues

A Day of Complete Self-Care Online Event with Wellness World-Changers

From the comfort of your own home immerse yourself in a day filled with free experiences to relax, recharge and heal your spirit. Take a vacation and indulge your mind, body and spirit with nourishment that feeds your total well-being!

Update: What COVID-19 Government Benefits Are Now Available to the Self-Employed & How Do I Get Them

The CARES Act provides financial assistance to individuals & businesses negatively impacted by Covid-19. The presentation will summarize the benefits & explain how to apply for the 4 different types of aid.

What COVID-19 Government Benefits Are Available to the Self-Employed & How Do I Get Them?

The CARES Act provides financial assistance to individuals & businesses negatively impacted by Covid-19. The presentation will summarize the benefits & explain how to apply for the 4 different types of aid.

The Acceleration of Analog to Digital: How the Coronavirus Will Change Marketing Forever

Featuring: John Sculley (Wharton alum & former Apple CEO & PepsiCo CEO & President, co-founder Zeta Global) and David A. Steinberg (co-founder, CEO Zeta Global), who's founded Two Billion $ Unicorns.

Virtual Concert at Embassy of Hungary, Live from New York

The Ambassador has invited to this concert, before his departure back to Budapest. It features.most fascinating pianists of our time, recently awarded prestigious Franz Liszt Award, Mr. Adam Gyorgy. Enjoy!

Andrea Bocelli, Livestreaming: Music for Hope on Easter Sunday

Free Concert with one of the world's greatest perforrmers. Live from the Duomo, Cathedral of Milan. All invited to attend and be inspired, regardless of your faith.

Joint Networking with French-Amer. Chamber, Oxford Univ. Alumni, Oxford Biz, Sciences Po and Mo

Wharton Club Members welcome to attend. Please put your name on the waitlist, if the regular spots are filled. POSTPONED

Outthinker Virtual Summit 2020 Agenda: Leading in Times of Unprecedented Uncertainty

Timing of 10 or world's top business minds on each of 2 days of this Virtual Summit.

Outthinker 2020 Virtual Summit: Leading in times of unprecedented uncertainty

[Webinar] Get cutting-edge insights on strategy, innovation and transformation from the world’s top business minds. 2 Days / 20 Speakers / 20 World Class Speakers — 100% of profits from sales being donated to non-profit organizations.

Wharton Club of DC: Response to Covid-19 Disruption

Adjustment to the "New Abnormal," by temporarily suspending and deferring all in-person programs. Instead, we are switching to virtual programs to keep you connected and moving forward, where possible

Second Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball at the elegant, historic Perry Belmont Mansion.

You are invited to Ring in Mardi Gras 2020 in the District in style for a great, local cause in one of D.C.'s premiere luxury venues, the elegant, historic Perry Belmont House. Join us for evening of masked fun benefiting the Trust for the National Mall

6th Annual Innovation Summit: 2020 & Beyond: Creating & Owning Your Future

Our 2020 Summit again connects innovators & potential funders, other resources. 3 tracks: Disruptive Technologies (e.g., AI/Big Data, Blockchain, 5G); Funding (VC/Angel, Pitchmasters, 2 more); Future of Healthcare, more. Rates rise 3/10

Premiere Screening of “Guru Nanak: The Founder of Sikhism - Life and Legacy"

National Press Club presents the premiere screening of the upcoming public television documentary “Guru Nanak: The Founder of Sikhism - Life and Legacy". Wharton Club Members & Guests Welcome.

National Press Club Communicators' Summit 2019 Explores....

The Future of News, Communicating with Journalists, The Science Behind Better Communicating, Legal Issues Facing Practitioners. Mike McCurry, White House press secretary under President Bill Clinton, will share his insights & experience on crisis communic

Headliners Book Event with Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich: Trump vs. China

Gingrich will discuss new book, “Trump vs. China: Facing America’s Greatest Threat,” and explain why he believes China’s rise to prominence poses single biggest challenge to America’s continued prosperity & security. Wharton Club Members & Guest

Savor the Culinary Excellence of the Renowned Blue Duck Tavern at the Gala

You are invited to join us for a spectacular evening at the 48th Wharton Award Dinner: terrific cuisine, contacts, maybe a bit of magic, and an opportunity to celebrate with top Wharton and Penn alums and WMV business leaders.

Outstanding Honorees at the 48th Annual Joseph Wharton Award Dinner, including

Lisa Bolden is a graduate of The Wharton School of Business with a MBA in finance and public/nonprofit management, and Spelman College, with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Chemistry.Upon graduating from Wharton, Ms. Bolden accepted a position as an investment

Keynote David Morey's New Bestseller: Innovating Innovation - Free for Summit Attendees

who Register from April 12 to Thursday, April 18, an extra bonus in addition to Early Bird rates! Described by renowned Wharton Professor Jerry Wind as "The battlefield manual for change leadership."

Gary Shapiro, President & CEO of CTA (Cons. Tech. Assn.) to Speak at Wharton DC Summit

Author of Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation to be part of the May 7 Summit's Midday Panel of Top Experts on how today's disruptive technologies transform how business is done and society itself

Outstanding Keynote, General Session, and Panel Speakers at 2019

The 2019 Wharton DC Innovation Summit Features Thought Leaders in 4 Sessions each of Disruptive Technologies, Funding, and The Future of (Healthcare, Work, Cities, Food) Tracks, plus IP Workshop

5th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit New Website is Up!

Summit Features Outstanding Keynotes, General Session & 3 Breakout Tracks: Disruptive Tech, Funding, Future of (Cities, Food, Healthcare, Cities. Everyone interested in Innovation & Entrepreneurship invited!

5th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit: Disruptive Technologies - Your Path to the Future

Our 2019 Summit again connects innovators & potential funders, other resources. 3 tracks: Disruptive Technologies (e.g., AI/Big Data, Blockchain, 5G); Funding (VC/Angel, Pitchmasters, 2 more); Future of Healthcare, more. Rates rise 3/31

Special Rates at Canopy by Hilton for Wharton DC Innovation Summit Attendees

Rates valid until April 22 for those attending the Summit. Can get special rates for this trendy hotel just one block from the Summit at Pinstripes, Pike & Rose, N. Bethesda, MD

Headliners Book Event: After Virginia Tech: Guns, Safety, and Healing in the Era of Mass Shooting

Award-winning journalist Thomas Kapsidelis & VA Tech massacre survivor Kristina Anderson will explore experiences of survivors in decade after deadliest mass shooting on a college campus. Wharton Club Members & Guests welcome.

Headliners: Jean Case's New Book - Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs & Purpose

Case currently serves as Chairman of Board of National Geographic Partners and on boards of Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure & White House Historical Association. Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Rapidly Growing List of Strategic Partners for May 7 Wharton DC Innovation Summit

Attendance by Members & guests of top groups expands your universe of potential partners, customers, funding sources & colleagues: 4 Ivy Clubs, Chicago Booth B-School, Amer. Sustainability Leaders. Council, Soc. of Physician Entrepreneurs

Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Honest Tea, Exec Chair of Beyond Meat, To Open 2019 Summit

Seth Goldman, who also Innovation Catalyst for Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands business unit, will be our opening keynote. He will share his story of his journey & lessons learned to overcome challenges

Embassy of the Philippines Has Invited Us to a Reception & Briefing

His Excellency Amb. Romualdez has invited us to a Reception & Briefing at his Historic Chancery. Stimulating way for you to learn why "It's More Fun in the Philippines" - & one of world's fastest growing economies, as you enjoy their cuisine.

$187 Billion CVS plans to be a health care center

Article about CEO Larry Merlo comments at stimulating luncheon attended by Wharton Club Members & guests. Merlo announced a $100 million, five-year commitment to target underserved communities with free health screenings, tackle opioid epidemic & more

Screening of Putin's Witnesses, a documentary about events that brought Putin to power

Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Chinese Embassy: Special Dinner Reception, Film Viewing & Discussion

The Chinese Embassy has invited us to Reception, Screening of 'Better Angels' about Chinese-American relations, & discussion with film's director and producer. Other top alumni & professional clubs are joining us on this special occasion.

The Splendor of the Chinese Embassy: A Great Work of Art, A Home to Great Art Works

A truly exceptional building - itself a "great work of art," and

Take Deep Dive into Digital Strategy with HBS Prof Sunil Gupta

Wharton Club Members & guests invited to join Harvard Business School Club of DC with Google Campus DC as they welcome Professor Sunil Gupta for a talk on his recent book, Driving Digital Strategy.

Attention All Quakers, Wharton or Otherwise: 2018 Penn Homecoming!!!

Check out the schedule, focusing on Arts & Culture at Penn
Reserve your hotel room ASAP for best availability

National Press Club Communicators' Summit 2018 - Today's Biggest Challenges:

New Technologies & Inter-Generational Communications. Frank Sesno, Keynote. How media organizations use AI, other technologies & re-purpose news content to reach readers across various audiences. Wharton Club Members invited.

Headliners Book Event with Penn Prof. Dr. Paul Offit & "Bad Advice"

Dr. Paul Offit, award-winning expert on vaccines, immunology & virology & co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine credited with saving hundreds of lives every day, will discuss his latest book: “Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians & Activists Aren’

Hamilton: The Man and the Musical

Join us for a multimedia presentation on Hamilton’s biography and his depiction on stage to examine his accomplishments, discuss his relationship with Aaron Burr, and reflect on the accuracy of the smash Broadway musical.

Headliners Book Event with Mark Leibovich: 'Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times"'

On Thursday, October11, Leibovich will share his 4-year odyssey into the belly of "the big game" and the NFL. Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Headliners Event: Dan Abrams, Lincoln's Last Trial: Murder Case that Propelled Him to Presidency

In “Lincoln’s Last Trial,” author & ABC News chief legal affairs anchor Dan Abrams puts the reader in the juror’s seat and unravels the pivotal, high-stakes proceedings. Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Options for You to See or Otherwise Experience the Essence of Hamilton

Here's your Lin-Manuel 'Miranda' warning: More about the lottery for $10 tickets at DC's Kennedy Center and elsewhere. Other ways to enjoy the essence of the show if you can't get - or afford - tickets.

Headliners Book Event: Sean Spicer & 'The Briefing'

Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary under President Trump, will share his new book The Briefing: Politics, The Press, and The President. Wharton Club Members invited. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

A 'Clear+Vivid' Conversation with Actor Alan Alda

In “Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda,” Alda interviews prominent people across all industries who are experts at influencing and relating to others. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

*A perfectly magical, red & blue evening!* Fabulous dinner 'CAPPED' off with Stanley Cup

Our Gala celebrated our Club's Golden Anniversary - and special fellow alums who had "gone for the gold - and the goaled" of Wharton/Penn degree, career achievement, and giving back through public or community service.

To Celebrate Club's 50th Anniversary, Join Us with a Star-Studded Galaxy of Honorees

HE Emanuel Gonzalez-Revilla, W88, Panamanian Amb.; Stephanie Katz, WG90, CETA Benefit Cons.Grp.; David Morey, W78, DMG Global; Jeff Grass, WG99, buySafe, LiveSafe; Dr. Ann Kelley, CW76, Renowned Neuroscientist; Tom Lantry, WG67, Entrepren, Philanthropist

Headliners Film Screening & Discussion: Chappaquiddick

Two of film’s executive producers and screenwriters,Taylor Allen and Andrew Logan, will discuss their film with Washington at a special screening. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Book Rap - Fox News Channel's Bret Baier's New Book: Three Days in Moscow-CANCELLED

Renowned journalist Bret Baier will discuss his new book, Three Days in Moscow - Ronald Reagan & The Fall of the Soviet Empire.
Wharton Club Members invited to this stimulating event. Comp for President's Club & Lifetime Members

Small Business Administration leader McMahon touts impact of tax cuts

Wharton Club Members & guests among those present, provided many of questions that she answered

Jeff Adler, Vault Consulting Market Research, Lectures at Wharton

Brings Together Marketing Professor with Two Generations of Students

Incredible Expert Panel to Explore the Current & Future Uses of Drones

All interested in innovation & entrepreneurship welcome to attend our Friday, February 16, 2018 program

Whether you have a One-Track Mind, or work on Many Tracks,....

The Wharton DC Innovation Summit Will Help Keep You & Your Team on Track....to Greater Success from Your Innovation Initiatives. You're invited to view our New Summit Video.

Latin é’s CEO, Jason Torrico, is newest addition to Wharton DC Innovation Summit lineup

Through its two channels - Latinpreneur & LETNetworks - Latin é is #1 provider of English language content focused on American Latino culture. U.S. Hispanic market now totals $1.5 Trillion.

SUMMIT – University Centers for Entrepreneurship & Innovation: A Powerful Platform for Building Co

Learn about 3 of these university centers in the Metro DC area - at George Mason, George Washington, and U.MD-College Park, and opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs (whether alums of those schools or not) in the DMV

WHARTON SUMMIT FEATURE SESSION – Special Government Resources for Innovative Entrepreneurs

Huge Federal, state, & local resources are available to those in the know. These Billions of Dollars each year thru SBIRs, SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Dev., Commerce Minority Bus. Dev., more from MD & Montg. County. Attend to learn how to get your sha

WHARTON SUMMIT FEATURE SESSION – Apex Panel on Major Disruptors: AI, Blockchain, and IoT

Learn from visionaries about the present and future of major disruptors: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Blockchain, & IoT - the Internet of Things. and ready-to-use ideas for your work teams.

Summit Attendees: Special Rates to Stay at the Marriott Bethesda North, Parking Info

Convenient, fabulous, newly updated place to stay before, during & after the Innovation Summit, at SPECIAL RATES for Summit attendees
PARKING info for attendees NOT staying at hotel

WHARTON DC SUMMIT FEATURES: Keynotes Who Led Companies from Tiny Startups to Billion Dollars+

David Trone, Founder & Owner of Total Wine & More, and Reggie Aggarwal, Founder & CEO of Cvent, will share "lessons learned" at the Summit of how they have succeeded using innovation, entrepreneurship and more to power their success

IP-Driven Innovation: Patent Protection for the Modern Entrepreneur

Have you ever had one of those light bulb moments? Creative inventions fuel today’s economy and have made inventors & investors billions of dollars.

WHARTON SUMMIT FEATURE – Procurement: Will the Government Buy My Innovative Products & Services?

Technology changes fast, while the federal government struggles—& usually fails—to update procurement policies to match.
Expert panel addresses creative ways to bring new technologies (& firms) to enable the federal government’s mission

WHARTON SUMMIT FEATURE SESSION – The VR Paradigm in Healthcare

What does Virtual Reality (VR) have to do with PTSD and med schools?

*Learn about Big Ideas & Solutions* from Great Minds that DON'T Think Alike

The Wharton DC Summit has a rich history of making things happen. And if you want to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN – and meet diverse other leaders who are doing so and may be able to help you do so...

4th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit: Design & Run Your Innovation Playbook

What are the Big Ideas that will disrupt some businesses & fuel growth of others?
The Summit features 80+ keynote & other leading speakers using innovation & entrepreneurship to power ahead
Everyone interested in innovation - Wharton alum or not

Crowdfunding Workshop to Focus on Keys to Successful Fundraising

Do you want to learn how to raise up to $50 million in equity for your startup, small business, real estate venture or social enterprise without seeking a dime from venture capitalists or angel investors?

Fascinating Wharton Connection of UCLA QB Josh Rosen: Football and School 'Don't Go Together'

Sports Illustrated article about a little known aspect of Joseph Wharton's legacy.......

Volunteers Sought for College Bound, to Help Students in Grades 8-12

Wharton Club members and others sought to help this important program
Great way to give back

Snyder Cohn Celebrates 90 Years of Success

Congrats to Eddie Snyder, W'68, and past Wharton Award recipient
for leading his team to this milestone, while doing many good deeds
for worthy nonprofits in the community!

In Fond Remembrance of Thomas F. Lantry, WG'67

We are sorry to report the passing of a dear friend of many fellow alums,
a strong supporter of our Club, and a highly accomplished man of diverse talents.
We have extended condolences to his loved ones on behalf of our Club & Tom's fellow alums

A New Benefit Worth MORE than the Registration Fee for the Innovation Summit

If you're looking for a great way to spread the word about your innovative business, yourself,
or another newsworthy person or topic, this is a terrific way to do it.
The sooner you register, the greater the benefit you - or your company - gets!

Innovation Summit Sessions to Help You DESIGN - and RUN - Your INNOVATION PLAYBOOK More Successfully

Healthcare and Smart Cities tracks with four sessions each to help your team win,
Plus other choices to stimulate your CREATIVITY and COLLABORATION,
as You and Your Team Improve your RESULTS

Your invitation to view an amazing transformation & what it may mean to you

A creative idea, and what it took to make it happen -
from Inspiration to Implementation and Realization

David Trone, Wharton MBA & Owner/President of Total Wine & More, to Keynote at 4th Summit

Innovation, entrepreneurship and much more have propelled Total Wine from startup to a $2.5 billion business
Learn from David Trone how he and his team became the leader in their industry

WHARTON DC LEADERSHIP FORUM: LOUDOUN COUNTY : LIVE, WORK & PLAY WHERE ANYTHING IS #LOUDOUNPOSSIBLE -

Welcome to our series designed to bring together decision-makers &
thought leaders to help executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, & others connect:
Learn more at this breakfast from - and meet - the leadership in Loudoun

BOOK RAP WITH FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S BRET BAIER ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK: THREE DAYS IN JANUARY

Renowned journalist Bret Baier will discuss his new book,
Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower's Final Mission
Wharton Club Members invited to this stimulating event

WHARTON DC LEADERSHIP FORUM: TRANSITIONING TO OR FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - REGISTER NOW!

Welcome to our series designed to bring together decision-makers &
thought leaders to help executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, & others connect:
Official of Pres. Transition Office, 4 who share secrets of successful transitions

A CONVERSATION WITH FRANK SESNO ABOUT ASKING QUESTIONS

Renowned journalist Frank Sesno will discuss his new book,
Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions and Spark Change
Wharton Club Members invited to this stimulating event

2017 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION: EVENTS, BALLS

For Wharton Club Members, we provide access to information
about Inaugural Week events, including programs before
the Inauguration, the Inauguration itself, and various balls

CELEBRATE & MEET KATIE LEDECKY & OTHER MONTGOMERY COUNTY OLYMPIANS

Everyone invited to join in the festivities!

46TH ANNUAL WHARTON AWARD DINNER HONORS TOP WHARTON ALUMS. REGISTER NOW TO CONNECT!

The best way each year to connect with other Wharton alums,
plus meet and learn from inspirational business leaders:
More Information about David & Robert Trone, Bruce Lane,
H.E. Roman Macaya Hayes, Nancy Itteilag

GENERAL MANAGER - DC - FAST GROWING B2C COMPANY SERVING WOMEN

Wharton Club Members invited to learn more about this exciting opportunity

ATTENTION ALL QUAKERS, WHARTON OR OTHERWISE: 2016 PENN HOMECOMING

Check out the schedule, focusing on Arts & Culture at Penn
Reserve your hotel room ASAP for best availability

WHARTON DC QUARTERLY LEADERSHIP FORUM

Welcome to our new series designed to bring together decision-makers &
thought leaders to help executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and others connect
Combining news from those moving our area forward, with connections to help you benefit

FINE DINING IN DC METRO: THE DMV....

and we don't mean the Dept of Motor Vehicles
One is a top 10 2016 Restaurant of Year from Food & Wine
Plus two fabulous places in Bethesda, another in DC

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STAND UP AND BE COMIC: FROM MBA TO COMEDIAN..........

and that's no joke.
Go to the blog, or listen to the interview on Sirius XM 111,
Wharton Business Radio

45TH ANNUAL WHARTON AWARD DINNER HONORS LEADING WHARTON & PENN ALUMS

Amanda E Eversole, WG13, SVP., US Chamber of Comm.
Devin Schain, C88, Founder, CEO, CampusDirect
Dan Tangherlini, WG01, COO, Artemis Real Est.
Alfred C Liggins, III, WG95, CEO, Radio One & TVOne
Sign up now!

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