First Friday Speaker Series - Emily Carlson

Event Details
Friday February 1, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Event Name: February First Friday

Description: Ellen Breyer
Chief Executive Officer, Hazelden Foundation

Since its 1949 founding in a lakeside farmhouse in Center City, Minn., the Hazelden Foundation has grown into one of the world's largest, most-respected, and best-known private alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in the world. Thousands of people from all 50 states and 42 foreign countries have turned to Hazelden to find expertise and quality care.

In 2002, Ellen Breyer was named chief executive officer of the Hazelden Foundation. At the time, the nonprofit had a negative operating budget. Breyer led the organization through a refocusing that has included additional efforts with outreach, expansion into new markets and a comprehensive rebranding effort. The organization has realized an operating surplus the last two years which is allowing the organization to focus on new forms of treatment.

Luncheons begin at noon and the cost is $25. No refunds will be made and no tickets will be sent. Seating is open, so please allow enough time if you are meeting someone at the luncheon. Pre-registration is required.

Location: The Depot, 225 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis

Directions:
From south: Take I-35W north to “Downtown Exits” on left. Take Fifth Ave. exit. Go straight on Fifth Ave. nine blocks to Washington Ave.

From north: Take I-35W south to Highway 280 South. Follow Highway 280 south to 94 west. Take 94 west to the 5th Street exit. At the bottom of the exit, veer to the left and proceed around the Metrodome. Take a right onto 5th Ave. and proceed to Washington Ave.

From west (via I-94): Take I-94 east to the 4th St. exit. Follow 4th St. to 5th Ave. S. and turn left. Follow to Washington Ave.

From west (via I-394): Take I-394 east to Washington Ave. Turn right on Washington Ave. to 5th Ave. S. and turn left.

From east: Take I-94 west to the 5th St. exit. At the bottom of the exit, veer to the left and proceed around the Metrodome. Take a right onto 5th Ave. and proceed to Washington Ave.

Contact: Register online with a credit card by clicking the following link. Registration deadline is January 25th.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the First Friday Series please contact UST Alumni Association, (651) 962-6430 or ustalumni@stthomas.edu.