Fletcher Day

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Celebrate Fletcher Day

Fletcher Day, scheduled for Friday, October 27th, 2023, is a remarkable occasion that signifies the 90th anniversary of our very first day of classes in 1933. This momentous event provides a unique opportunity for Fletcher alumni, students, faculty, and staff to come together and celebrate our shared connections while exploring new ways to engage with our global Fletcher community.

Fletcher Day promises a wide array of engaging opportunities for participation, and we extend a warm invitation to you to join us in a manner that suits your interests and availability.

Live at Fletcher

Join Dean Gallagher and and Professor Sulmaan Khan for a live discussion in ASEAN at 9:00 a.m. EST, featuring Former Ambassador to China Winston Lord, F60, H87, and current Ambassador Nicholas Burns, both participating via Zoom. Following this engaging conversation, a reception in the Hall of Flags will offer coffee, a breakfast buffet, and mimosas to commemorate the start of Fletcher Day. Additionally, some special 90th Anniversary surprises will be unveiled in the Hall of Flags. This event is free, but we kindly request that you register here to ensure an accurate headcount.

Time Capsule Project

While at the reception, you'll have the chance to get a first look at our 90th Anniversary time capsule project. We welcome contributions from all Fletcher students, faculty, and staff between Fletcher Day and December 20, 2023. This time capsule will find its home in the Ginn Library, sealed with your contributions, to be opened in 50 years. It's our way of capturing this moment in our history to share with the future Fletcher community. To participate, visit the time capsule table in the Hall of Flags on Fletcher Day or drop off items at the admissions office.

Celebrate on Social Media

As The Fletcher School continues its incredible 90th Anniversary journey, we are excited to announce a global celebration on October 27th: "Around the World with Fletcher."

Here's how you can be part of the festivities:

  1. Embrace Your Swag: Dig into your Fletcher swag stash and don those shirts, hats, mugs, or anything that makes you feel connected to our extraordinary legacy.
     
  2. Capture the Moment: Strike a pose, capture a candid, or set up a scene that speaks to your unique Fletcher experience. The backdrop? Your corner of the world! Whether it's a bustling cityscape, tranquil countryside, or breathtaking coastline – let your surroundings tell your Fletcher story.
     
  3. Share and Tag: Post your photo on social media, tag Fletcher and email us at fletcheralum@tufts.edu. Your image will be a vibrant piece of our 24-hour global mosaic.
     
  4. The Countdown: On the big day, get ready for a whirlwind tour of Fletcher alumni pride! Every hour, we'll be sharing a new photo from a different part of the world, showcasing the incredible reach of our community. Together, we'll go “Around the World with Fletcher.”  
     
  5. Connect and Inspire: Engage with fellow alumni by liking, sharing, and commenting on their posts. Reconnect, reminisce and discover the shared bonds that make Fletcher truly special. 

Let's demonstrate to the world how our Fletcher community spans continents, cultures, and time zones, united by the pursuit of knowledge, diplomacy, and positive change.

Worldwide Celebrations

The Fletcher Day celebration is not confined to our campus. We have over 30 alumni clubs worldwide hosting events on October 27th! Each club has received a box of celebratory Fletcher Swag, and we can't wait to see photos of Fletcher pride from all corners of the globe.

We encourage you to wear your Fletcher hats, shirts, jackets, or simply don an orange outfit to immerse yourself in the spirit of the occasion. For complete details on the Club celebrations, please see below.

  • Thank you to all the Fletcher Club Leaders for making this possible! Please email fletcheralum@tufts.edu to RSVP unless otherwise stated If you don’t see an event listed for your city/state, please email fletcheralum@tufts.edu to plan one!

    Boston
    5 - 7 p.m. ET
    Union Club of Boston
    8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
    RSVP HERE

    Denver
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m. MT
    Improper City
    3201 Walnut St. Denver, CO 80205

    Los Angeles
    6 -  8 p.m. PT
    18 Folds
    430 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

    Minneapolis
    4:30 -  6:30 p.m. CT
    Wild Mind Ales
    6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419

    New York
    12 - 2 p.m. ET
    Café China
    59 W 37th St., New York, NY 10018
    RSVP HERE

    Pittsburgh
    4 - 6 p.m. ET
    BRAVO Italian Kitchen at the Galleria
    1500 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228

    San Francisco
    5:30 - 7 p.m. PT
    Barbarossa Lounge
    714 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

    Washington, DC
    6 - 8 p.m. ET
    425 Mass Apartments Rooftop
    425 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    BYOB - Light snacks provided

  • Thank you to all the Fletcher Club Leaders for making this possible! Please email fletcheralum@tufts.edu to RSVP or for more information. If you don’t see an event listed for your city/state, please email fletcheralum@tufts.edu to plan one!

    Argentina
    Buenos Aires
    7 p.m. ART
    At an alum’s residence

    Australia
    Melbourne
    6 p.m. AEST
    Good Heavens Rooftop Bar
    Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia

    Azerbaijan
    Baku
    4 p.m. AZT
    Prospective Students and Alumni Event
    ADA University, Room C206
    Ahmadbey Aghaoglu str. 61 Baku, 1008, Azerbaijan

    Belgium
    Brussels
    6 p.m. CEST
    Chez Felix
    Av. Félix Marchal 142, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium

    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Sarajevo
    6:30 p.m. CEST
    Karuzo Restaurant
    Dženetića čikma, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia & Herzegovina

    Brazil
    Sao Paulo
    12 p.m. BRT
    Rio Bravo
    Av. Chedid Jafet, 222 - Bloco B - CJ 32 - Vila Olímpia, São Paulo - SP, 04551-065, Brazil

    Canada
    Ottawa
    5 p.m. EST
    Mill St. Brew Pub
    555 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1R 1C5, Canada

    Toronto
    Thursday, Oct. 26
    7 p.m. EST
    Prospective Students and Alumni Event
    At an alum’s residence

    China
    Beijing
    6:30 p.m. CST
    SUPERFLY at The Opposite House
    Building 1 No 11 Sanlitun Road Chaoyang, Sanlitun Road, Beijing, China, 100027

    Shanghai
    Time and Location TBD

    Colombia
    Bogotá
    7 p.m. COT
    Vista Corona Bogotá
    Cl. 93a #12-09, Bogotá, Colombia

    England
    London
    12 p.m. BST
    Haidilao Hot Pot
    Unit 4, 5 Coventry St, London W1D 7DH

    France
    Paris
    8 p.m. CEST
    L'Enoteca
    25 Rue Charles V, 75004 Paris, France

    Georgia
    Tbilisi
    7 p.m. GET
    The Kitchen, Rooms Tbilisi
    14 Merab Kostava St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia

    Jamaica
    Kingston
    Time and Location TBD

    Japan
    Tokyo
    7 p.m. JST
    La Mensa jasmin
    Hiroo 4-2-24, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 University of the Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart Global Plaza (Building No. 4)

    Nepal
    Kathmandu
    Time and Location TBD

    Netherlands
    Amsterdam
    5 p.m. CEST
    Café Nieuw Amsterdam
    Haarlemmerstraat 75, 1013 EL Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Nigeria
    Abuja
    6 p.m. WAT
    The Living Room
    1 Thaba Tseka St, Wuse 2 904101, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

    Peru
    Lima
    Friday, Oct. 20
    7 p.m. PET
    Bar Inglés of the Country Club Hotel
    Ca. Los Eucaliptos 590, San Isidro 15076, Peru

    The Philippines
    Manila
    7 p.m. PHST
    Nikkei - The Podium
    Doña Julia Vargas Ave The Podium Mall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines

    Romania
    Bucharest
    7 p.m. EEST
    Animaleto House
    Strada Dianei 4, București 030167, Romania

    Serbia
    Belgrade
    Sunday, October 29
    Time and Location TBD

    Spain
    Madrid
    8:30 p.m. CEST
    Sua by Triciclo
    C. de Moratín, 22, 28014 Madrid, Spain

    Switzerland
    Geneva
    5 p.m. CET
    Soleil Rouge
    Bd Helvétique 32, 1207 Genève, Switzerland

    Taiwan
    Taipei
    6:30 p.m. CST
    At an alum’s residence

    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    7:30 p.m. GST
    Jones the Grocer at Emirates Golf Club
    Emirates Hills 2 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates