TICKETS FOR THE 2011 FALL BALL ARE SOLD OUT.

Ticket sales have officially closed and refunds will no longer be offered. 

If you can no longer attend the Fall Ball you may transfer your ticket to another student.  Please email ptmbaa@gmail.com with that information by Thursday, November 3rd at midnight. 

As a reminder please bring picture id with you to check-in at the event.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 5th!

The Smith School Part-time MBA Association would like to cordially invite current students, alumni, faculty, administration, and guests of the Smith School to the annual Fall Ball.  The Fall Ball is the PTMBAA’s signature event, bringing together the Smith graduate school community for an evening of networking and socializing.

Location and Time

The PTMBAA Presents:

The 2011 Fall Ball "Old Hollywood"

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Renaissance Hotel, Congressional Ballroom

999 Ninth Street NW, Washington, DC. 

6:30 p.m.: Networking and cocktails

7:30 p.m. Dinner and Keynote Address

Dessert, Drinks, Dancing until midnight

Keynote Address

An important theme carried throughout the Smith MBA program is the hand-in-hand relationship between business and social responsibility. 

Melissa Carrier,Executive Director

Smith School Center for Social Value Creation

will discuss the issue of tackling global issues with creative business solutions.

Menu

Salad:

Mesclun greens with pickled red onions, crumbled feta cheese,

tomato relish and white balsamic vinaigrette

Served with a herbed goat cheese crostini

Entrees Please choose 1:

• Grilled Atlantic salmon with a red wine butter emulsion served with seasonal vegetables and pesto pasta
• Double breast of chicken with a forest mushroom duxelle served with seasonal vegetables and rice pilaf
• Asian Wild Mushroom Custard (Vegetarian)
  

Desserts: 

Chocolate fondue bar with fruit, cake, and various other dippers

Beverages: 

A full open bar along with soft drinks and juices

is included for enjoyment for the entire evening.

MBA Students Supporting Student Businesses

The PTMBAA is excited to announce that this year's Fall Ball will be utilizing and supporting student businesses.

Photography Services: Sam Bishop, 3rd year Part-Time DC Evening student

DJ Services: Anthony Moniello, a 2nd year Full-time student 

Ticket Sale Information

• Early bird Ticket Sales: September 25th - October 5th.The ticket price is $55. Each purchaser may buy a maximum of two tickets.

• RegularTicket Sales: October 6th - November 1st.  The ticket price is $65 Each purchaser may buy a maximum of two tickets.

Special Room Rate

We have reserved a limited number of rooms at a specail rate of $169 for the night of the Fall Ball.  To take advantage of this special rate please click on this link:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasrb?groupCode=rhsrhsa&app=resvlink&fromDate=11/5/11&toDate=11/6/11

For the guests who prefer to call Central Reservations (1-800-228 9290) they need to ask for RH Smith School Ball rate.

Parking/Transportation

The hotel is Metro accessible: Gallery Place (Red, Yellow, Green) or Metro Center (Red, Orange, Blue).  Additionally, valet and self-parking is available at the hotel.  Please visit the hotel website for information:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/wasrb-renaissance-washington-dc-downtown-hotel/

Post Fall Ball Happy Hour

For those students interested in enjoying the evening later into the night the BUMO 714 DC Negotiations class has arranged a post-Fall Ball Happy Hour.  Details are below:

Location: Public Bar, 1214 B 18th St Washington, DC 20036

http://www.publicbardc.com/

Guest must state that they are with UMD's after party, so that they may receive a wrist band and be granted express entry. Otherwise, those who do not use this code word at the door for security, will have to stand in line and will not receive a liquor band for the specials that are noted below:

$3 P. Blue Ribbon
$5 Kettle One
$5 mini jäger or Svedka Vodka bombs