UBC Desert Days
UBC Desert Days
Brought to you by UBC Alumni Affairs and UBC Athletics.
Join us in Palm Desert from March 13 to March 15, 2012, for UBC Desert Days. With a tour of the Palm Springs Art Museum; a reception at the beautiful Bougain Villa with special guest Stephen Toope, president of UBC; the Sixth Annual Desert Classic Golf Tournament and Dinner; and the opportunity to attend a day of tennis at the BNP Paribas Open Tournament, UBC Desert Days 2012 offers something for everyone! Whether you’re a snowbird or a local, you’re welcome to join us for this exciting week of UBC activity in the warm and sunny desert. This is a time for UBC alumni and supporters to gather and celebrate their shared UBC connection.
Schedule of Events
Palm Springs Art Museum Talk and Tour
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
3:30 – 4:45 pm
101 North Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA, 92262 – map
Enjoy an afternoon guided tour of the Palm Springs Art Museum, prior to the UBC Alumni and Friends Reception at nearby Bougain Villa.
Park in the south lot of the Palm Springs Art Museum.
This event is free of charge.
Photo credit: Julius Shulman, and Juergen Nogai, William Burgess House, California, 2007, color digital lightjet print, Palm Springs Art Museum commission; © Juergen Nogai
Desert Days Reception
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Bougain Villa
Palm Springs, CA
Attend this exclusive cocktail reception with chef action stations. Take this opportunity to network with fellow UBC alumni and friends who spend time in the Palm Desert area or live in the region. Stephen Toope, UBC’s president, will be our special guest for the evening and will share news from UBC.
This reception is generously hosted at Bougain Villa, the home of Harold (BCom’69, LLB’70) and Dorothy Meyerman.
Parking and shuttle service from the south lot of the Palm Springs Art Museum (See address above). There is no parking at Bougain Villa.
6th Annual UBC Desert Classic Golf Tournament and Dinner
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Shotgun start 12:00 pm
Reception 5:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm
Classic Club
75200 Classic Club Blvd.
Palm Desert, CA, 92211 – map
This annual tradition is one of the highlights of our year. By attending the the UBC Desert Classic golf tournament, you’ll be helping our Thunderbird athletes. Net proceeds of the event will be matched by UBC Athletics and your donation will be directed to the permanent scholarship endowments of the Thunderbird team of your choice.
Costs for this event can be found below.
Attend the BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament
Thursday, March 15, 2012
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78200 Miles Avenue
Indian Wells, CA, 92210 – map
Watch the world’s best tennis players compete at the most-attended non-Grand Slam tournament in the world.
Tickets cost $55 and can be purchased as part of your UBC Desert Days registration.
UBC Desert Classic Tournament Costs
DINNER AND GOLF*
Individual: $200
Foursome: $800
DINNER ONLY
Individual: $75
*Includes green fees (as well as power cart, range privileges, unlimited bottled water, divot tool, ball marker and yardage book), buffet dinner and a donation of $75 (tax receipted) to the Thunderbird team of your choice.
RSVP for UBC Desert Days
Please register early as space is limited.
Coming from out of town?
We have a block of hotel rooms held at JW Marriott Desert Springs, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
The room rate is $219/night plus $25 resort fee*
Book your room by Friday, February 17, 2012.
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*Resort charge includes Self Parking, High Speed Internet Access, Local Calls, Evening Refresh, Bottled Water (2), Spa Fitness Center, The Greens – 18 hole putting course , Lawn Games and Golf Bag Storage at Resort
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