Elon in NYC: April Update

Spring is here, which means there are plenty of happenings in April in NYC!?Below, please find the monthly newsletter with our latest alumni happenings and opportunities.

Upcoming events

April service event

Come support Xavier Mission with your fellow Elon alumni in NYC! We are teaming up to volunteer and give back by serving meals in the soup kitchen on Sunday, April 21. Spots are limited to 10 people, and a mask is required to volunteer.?Register here ->

Women of Elon: We work!

Join us for the next?Women of Elon (WE) event in NYC! Come and meet with members of Elon's Student Professional Development team for this special workshop & networking event with fellow NYC alumnae. The workshop will focus on navigating LinkedIn, getting the most out of your resume, and the career resources available to you from the SPDC as an Elon alumnae! We hope to see you on?Sunday, April 7! Register here->

Spring professional development event

We're hosting our next professional development event on Tuesday, April 16! The evening, titled "Navigating Professional Change and How to Take the First Step," will be an opportunity to come together, network, and engage with other professionals.?Save your spot->

Neighborhood happenings

Cherry blossoms opening

Spring has sprung in New York City! Only open for a few weeks, cherry blossom trees can be found all over New York. One of the best places to see them is in Central Park, specifically along the Jackie Onassis Reservoir. Peak bloom is usually mid-April, but keep an eye on the local news for more information about when they’ll open.

Pickleball in Central Park

With the arrival of spring comes the return of everyone’s new favorite sport - pickleball! The pickleball courts in Central Park reopen on April 7th through the beginning of October. Each court at Central Park can accommodate four to eight people. Full-price court rental options range from $80-$120 total per hour, depending on reservation time. Don't have a paddle? No problem - you can rent them there for $6.

Smorgasburg returns!

Another staple of the warm weather months to come is Smorgasburg, which will reopen March 31 at the World Trade Center and April 1-2 in Williamsburg and Prospect Park. You’ll be able to buy food from the nearly 100 vendors in each location while enjoying the beautiful weather that comes along with the spring months.

Alumni career spotlight

In honor of International Women’s Month, we are thrilled to spotlight alumni, Kate Reeder '11. Kate’s professional journey is inspiring as a woman in business, where she is the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Brand at United Sodas. She brings a fresh perspective to a company that reimagined premium sodas for the modern day consumer! Check out Kate’s full story.?