FDA Alumni Association upcoming events

Luncheon with Karim Mikhail (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Join us for a casual luncheon with the Acting Director for the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Karim Mikhail, B. Pharm, MSc, on Wednesday, October 7 from 11:30-1:00.

Food will be served buffet-style with plenty of opportunities for connection!

Please note: This is an FDAAA members-only event. Please log in with your e-mail to see the available ticket options.

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The luncheon will be at Greek Village:

Greek Village

13476 New Hampshire Ave,

Silver Spring, MD 20904

If a ticket option is sold out, please join the waitlist! We'll re-allocate the ticket allotment closer to the event.

Luncheon with Tim Schell (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for a casual luncheon with Tim Schell, Ph.D, the Director for the Center for Veterinary Medicine, on Tuesday, November 10.

Food will be served buffet-style with plenty of opportunities for connection!

Please note: This is an FDAAA members-only event. However, current FDA staff who are interested in joining may attend.

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The luncheon will be near the Wiley Building at:

Franklin's

5123 Baltimore Ave

Hyattsville, MD 20781

If a ticket option is sold out, please join the waitlist! We'll re-allocate the ticket allotment closer to the event.

Sign up to Volunteer in the Community With FDAAA on Sat. Nov 14 (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Hi Everyone!

We received an overwhelmingly positive response to our proposal to organize group volunteer activities. Our first event will be supporting So What Else, a local organization whose mission is to improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in Maryland and Washington, DC. We'll be helping out on Saturday, November 14th with food distribution at their Food Rescue Bank in North Bethesda / Rockville.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the need is especially timely. Did you know that 35% of households in Montgomery County are currently experiencing food insecurity? This is a meaningful way to give back to our neighbors and a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow FDA alumni outside our usual settings.

What: Volunteering with the drive-up Food Rescue Bank
When: Saturday, November 14th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: So What Else Food Rescue Bank, 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852

A few important notes:

Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Which means that this is a great chance to volunteer alongside your kids or grandkids that are 10 years old and up.
Students can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for participating, so bring along their SSL form for a signature.
Youth volunteers need their parent/guardian to participate. This is not a drop off event.

We hope you'll join fellow FDA alumni for a morning of community, connection, and giving back!

If you have any questions, please reach out to lesliekenna@yahoo.com.