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Reunion season for alumni in Kazakhstan

January 10, 2013
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It’s been a busy time for CEU alumni in Kazakhstan. On Saturday, Jan. 5 several alumni met for a reunion in Almaty. Held in a local café, the event was the first of its kind for two of the attendees. A reunion in Astana is currently being planned.

The Jan. 5 reunion came on the heels of a Christmas gathering last month at the home of chapter leader Dilyara Teshabayeva. The event drew more than 10 people, including the Hungarian ambassador, and featured a potluck dinner and games.

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Bulgarian alumni group sees FB membership boost

January 7, 2013
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The Bulgarian chapter of CEU Alumni and Friends saw a boost in the number alumni joining its Facebook group last month, bringing its total membership to 110.

The increase came in advance of the group’s reunion in Sofia, on Dec. 27, 2012. The event drew 35 alumni to the Betahaus 'co-working space' and café.

In addition to reconnecting with fellow alumni, the group heard two presentations by alumnus Evgeni Evgeniev on national and cultural innovation in Bulgaria.

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Large turnout for Slovak alumni reunion

January 2, 2013
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Approximately 30 persons attended last month’s reunion of the Slovak chapter of CEU Alumni & Friends. 

The group, a combination of older and younger alums as well as current students, met on December 19 at a Bratislava brewery. Event organizers described the turnout as "record breaking." It was a great opportunity for friends and former classmates to reconnect. 

“We stayed and talked a lot,” said chapter leader Elena Bianchi. “Maybe because we haven’t seen each other for a couple of months.” 

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Belarusian alumni chapter celebrates 10 years

January 2, 2013
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The Belarusian chapter of CEU Alumni & Friends celebrated its tenth anniversary during a December 27th reunion in Minsk.

Held at a local café, the meeting was opened by chapter leader Siarhei Salei, who spoke of the chapter’s history and activities. Special guest was Kananovich Uladzimir (MEDS ’96), who shared his experience of being one of CEU’s Belarusian first students. The group also welcomed its newest member, Katerina Shelkovich.

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"Save a Student" campaign aids finals-stressed students

December 12, 2012
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As part of their "Save a Student" campaign, CEU Alumni Scholarship Recipients (ASRs) are distributing hundreds of care packages to fellow students grappling with finals and the accompanying anxiety. These "Exam Survival Kits" contain snacks like fresh fruit and muesli bars - and the implicit support of CEU alumni and friends.

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