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Joint School Alumni Spring Happy Hour

Come join us, the partnered alumni groups at San Francisco Bay Area, to celebrate the Spring time together! 

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Let's reconnect and celebrate the spring together! The partnered groups of top U.S. University's alumni groups jointly host the happy hour for alumni to network and cheer for the beautiful weather of the Bay Area! 

*Cash Bar: each participant pays for the drinks and food they order.*

Cost: No Charge to attend

Where

Blackbird Bar
2124 Market Street
San Francisco, California

Jointly-hosting schools (alphabetical order):

Berkeley Haas Silicon Valley Chapter
Chicago Booth: Bay Area Alumni Community
Columbia Club of Northern California
MIT Club of Northern California
Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco and Silicon Valley
Northwestern Club of San Francisco
NYU Alumni Club in the Bay Area
University of Chicago Alumni Club of the Bay Area
Wharton Club of Northern California

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Learn More 2025-05-02 00:00:00 2025-05-02 03:00:00 UTC Joint M7 & Ivy School Alumni Spring Happy Hour   Register by Clicking Here Joint School Alumni Spring Happy Hour Come join us, the partnered alumni groups at San Francisco Bay Area, to celebrate the Spring time together!  Event Details Let's reconnect and celebrate the spring together! The partnered groups of top U.S. University's alumni groups jointly host the happy hour for alumni to network and cheer for the beautiful weather of the Bay Area!  *Cash Bar: each participant pays for the drinks and food they order.* Cost: No Charge to attend Where Blackbird Bar2124 Market StreetSan Francisco, California Jointly-hosting schools (alphabetical order): Berkeley Haas Silicon Valley ChapterChicago Booth: Bay Area Alumni CommunityColumbia Club of Northern CaliforniaMIT Club of Northern CaliforniaKellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco and Silicon ValleyNorthwestern Club of San FranciscoNYU Alumni Club in the Bay AreaUniversity of Chicago Alumni Club of the Bay AreaWharton Club of Northern California Driving Directions   MIT Sloan Club of Northern California

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ALL-IVY LOS ANGELES PRESENTS:
Spring Super Mixer

All-Ivy LA invites MIT and all partner school alumni to their Spring Super Mixer in West LA!  Click HERE to register on the luma event page - tickets are $25.

More from the event page and All-Ivy LA:

• Join us for the All-Ivy LA Spring Super Mixer on Thursday, May 1!  Last time we went way over capacity and had to turn people away. Since we hate to do that, we encourage you to register early. We anticipate this will be our biggest event yet, with some new features for better conversation and more meaningful mingling, namely:• AI-assisted matches• Conversation Corridors for industry-specific connections.
• ​Whether you want to make new friends, find a new gig, get a co-founder, find an investor, meet someone special, or just have some great conversations with super-interesting folks, All-Ivy LA is the place to be. Magic happens when a bunch of talented, highly motivated people come together.
• ​Recent guests have included: b-school prof, theoretical physicist, venture capitalist, biotech founder, NASA scientist, sustainability expert, entomologist, trauma surgeon, public-health filmmaker, computer vision expert, minesweeper roboticist, and White House economist. In other words, hundreds of seriously legit people like yourself! Check out the photo album and our Instagram page.
• ​​Location: A great spot with an outdoor patio in West LA, convenient to the 10 & 405 freeways.
• ​Parking: Street parking is easy and cheap but not infinite, so we recommend that you get there early.
• ​​About All-Ivy LA: We curate social events for graduates of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Penn, MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Oxford, Cambridge and other esteemed schools who live in the Greater LA area. All doctorates generally welcome.

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Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.
For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

anusood@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-02 01:30:00 2025-05-02 05:00:00 UTC All-Ivy LA: Spring Super Mixer ALL-IVY LOS ANGELES PRESENTS:Spring Super Mixer All-Ivy LA invites MIT and all partner school alumni to their Spring Super Mixer in West LA!  Click HERE to register on the luma event page - tickets are $25. More from the event page and All-Ivy LA: Join us for the All-Ivy LA Spring Super Mixer on Thursday, May 1!  Last time we went way over capacity and had to turn people away. Since we hate to do that, we encourage you to register early. We anticipate this will be our biggest event yet, with some new features for better conversation and more meaningful mingling, namely:• AI-assisted matches• Conversation Corridors for industry-specific connections. ​Whether you want to make new friends, find a new gig, get a co-founder, find an investor, meet someone special, or just have some great conversations with super-interesting folks, All-Ivy LA is the place to be. Magic happens when a bunch of talented, highly motivated people come together. ​Recent guests have included: b-school prof, theoretical physicist, venture capitalist, biotech founder, NASA scientist, sustainability expert, entomologist, trauma surgeon, public-health filmmaker, computer vision expert, minesweeper roboticist, and White House economist. In other words, hundreds of seriously legit people like yourself! Check out the photo album and our Instagram page. ​​Location: A great spot with an outdoor patio in West LA, convenient to the 10 & 405 freeways. ​Parking: Street parking is easy and cheap but not infinite, so we recommend that you get there early. ​​About All-Ivy LA: We curate social events for graduates of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Penn, MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Oxford, Cambridge and other esteemed schools who live in the Greater LA area. All doctorates generally welcome. URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125009Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California anusood@alum.mit.edu

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Yosemite Trip - Peak to Peak Challenge

Embark on an unforgettable weekend adventure, hiking the stunning waterfalls of Yosemite Valley! Immerse yourself in one of nature’s greatest masterpieces—Yosemite National Park—where towering waterfalls, ancient sequoias, and iconic cliffs like Half Dome and El Capitan await. In May, the park comes alive with vibrant wildflowers, rushing waterfalls, and lush greenery. It’s the perfect time to experience Yosemite in all its glory. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking beauty that surrounds you at every step!

We'll depart from the Bay Area early Saturday morning, May 3rd, for a scenic 4-hour drive to the park. Upon arrival, we'll hike the beautiful Vernal and Nevada Falls in the afternoon, then settle in for the night at Curry Village in cozy canvas tent cabins. On Sunday, May 4th, we'll tackle the Upper Yosemite Falls trail before heading back to the Bay Area in the evening.

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🚌 Transportation

Yosemite National Park is approximately 190 miles (about 4 hours) from the Bay Area.  Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation. To help facilitate carpooling, we’ll connect interested participants through WhatsApp or email. We highly encourage coordinating rides to make the journey more fun and eco-friendly.

🪪 Yosemite Entrance Fee: $35 per private vehicle. 🔗 View Yosemite Fees & Passes 

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🥾 Hikes Overview

Day 1: Vernal & Nevada Falls
💪 Difficulty: Hard
📏 Distance: 6.4 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
⏱️ Duration: ~4 hours
🌊 Highlights: Mist Trail, footbridge views, waterfalls up close

Day 2: Upper Yosemite Fall
💪 Difficulty: Hard
📏 Distance: 6.6 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 3,254 ft
⏱️ Duration: ~5.5 hours
🏞️ Highlights: Panoramic valley views, top of Yosemite’s tallest waterfall

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🍽️ Food & Beverages

All participants are responsible for covering the cost of their own food and drinks during the trip. Refer to the Detailed Itinerary below for planned dining locations and menus along the way.

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🏕️ Accommodation

We’ve reserved 19 unheated canvas tent cabins at Curry Village, a scenic spot right in the heart of the Yosemite Valley — near the base of Half Dome. While the lodging offers a campground vibe, Curry Village also provides: Public shower houses, Restrooms, Several on-site dining options
📍 More details about Curry Village.  🖼️ Take a VR tour of the tent cabins

Tent Assignment Breakdown (price included in ticket): 10 tents (Double Occupancy, $120 per person), 6 tents (Triple Occupancy, $80 per person), 3 tents (Quad Occupancy, $65 per person)
During registration, please list the names of those you'd like to share a tent with. Solo travelers? No worries — we’ll help match you with others and handle the coordination.
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🗓️ Detailed Itinerary

Saturday, May 3, 2025
6:00–10:30 AM – Drive from Bay Area to Yosemite (191 mi, ~4 hrs). ☕ Grab breakfast en route.
11:00–12:00 PM – Lunch Packaged Sandwiches, or (if time permits) @ Taqueria at Meadow Grill 🌮
12:30–5:00 PM – Hike Vernal & Nevada Falls (6.4 mi, 2,200 ft gain) 🥾
5:30–7:00 PM – Dinner @ Stevens Tent 🍽️
7:30–8:00 PM – Check-in @ Curry Village Canvas Tents (unheated) ⛺
9:00 PM – Drinks @ 1899 Bar 🍻

Sunday, May 4, 2025
8:00–9:00 AM – Breakfast TBD + pack lunch 🥪
9:00–10:00 AM – Check out of Curry Village 🧳
10:00–4:00 PM – Hike Upper Yosemite Fall (6.6 mi, 3,254 ft gain) 🏞️
4:30–6:00 PM – Scenic stops (if time permits): El Capitan, Tunnel View 📸
6:00–10:30 PM – Drive back to Bay Area (~4 hrs). 🍔 Dinner on the road

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🎒 What to Bring

Here’s an initial checklist of must-haves to help you stay comfortable and prepared:

🔦 Flashlight or headlamp (with extra batteries)
🛏️ Sleeping bag (Linen and light blanket provided, but a sleeping bag is still essential)
🧥 Layers: Warm jacket, rain jacket (needed for mist trail even on a clear day)
💧 Refillable water bottle (1L minimum)
👟 Hiking gear: Shoes with ankle support, hiking poles, sunhat, sunglasses
🧳 Duffle bag for 2 days + a daypack for hikes
🩴 Shower shoes (for public facilities)
😴 Earplugs (Quiet hours: 10 PM – 6 AM)
🧺 Sealable plastic containers to store food, snacks, and scented toiletries in bear-proof lockers

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🎒 Other Notes

Fitness: Both hikes of this trip are classified as hard and require participants to be in good physical condition. Please reach out to us if you want to go on the trip, but may not be interested in / doubtful about completing the hikes.

Travelling with Children: A limited number of tickets are available for children (6-10 years) and infants/toddlers (under 6 years). The two planned hikes are hard and may not be suitable for the small children. We will share recommendations for other activities suitable for children - the Yosemite Valley has plenty to offer for people of all ages.      

Safety: Please visit Yosemite Safety page to familiarize with various hiking safety, environmental hazards, and wild animals. 

Cellphone: Cellular network is only available in very few spots in and around Yosemite National Park. Ensure to download google maps ahead of time to navigate inside the park.    

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About Peak to Peak Challenge

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with the Peak to Peak Challenge! Calling all thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts to join us on a journey through the breathtaking Bay Area landscape. Gather your friends and immerse yourselves in the beauty of the great outdoors as you conquer five awe-inspiring peaks together. Whether you're an avid hiker or just looking for a unique way to connect with friends, this challenge promises unforgettable vistas and shared triumphs. Revel in the camaraderie, challenge your limits, and create lasting memories as you scale the heights of nature's grandeur. Don't miss out on the opportunity to forge stronger bonds while exploring the stunning peaks of the Bay Area. Lace up your boots, embrace the adventure, and join us for the Peak to Peak Challenge!

Contact

somavat@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-03 13:30:00 2025-05-05 04:30:00 UTC Yosemite Trip: Peak to Peak Challenge Yosemite Trip - Peak to Peak Challenge Embark on an unforgettable weekend adventure, hiking the stunning waterfalls of Yosemite Valley! Immerse yourself in one of nature’s greatest masterpieces—Yosemite National Park—where towering waterfalls, ancient sequoias, and iconic cliffs like Half Dome and El Capitan await. In May, the park comes alive with vibrant wildflowers, rushing waterfalls, and lush greenery. It’s the perfect time to experience Yosemite in all its glory. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking beauty that surrounds you at every step! We'll depart from the Bay Area early Saturday morning, May 3rd, for a scenic 4-hour drive to the park. Upon arrival, we'll hike the beautiful Vernal and Nevada Falls in the afternoon, then settle in for the night at Curry Village in cozy canvas tent cabins. On Sunday, May 4th, we'll tackle the Upper Yosemite Falls trail before heading back to the Bay Area in the evening. ________________________________________ 🚌 Transportation Yosemite National Park is approximately 190 miles (about 4 hours) from the Bay Area.  Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation. To help facilitate carpooling, we’ll connect interested participants through WhatsApp or email. We highly encourage coordinating rides to make the journey more fun and eco-friendly. 🪪 Yosemite Entrance Fee: $35 per private vehicle. 🔗 View Yosemite Fees & Passes  ________________________________________ 🥾 Hikes Overview Day 1: Vernal & Nevada Falls💪 Difficulty: Hard📏 Distance: 6.4 miles📈 Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft⏱️ Duration: ~4 hours🌊 Highlights: Mist Trail, footbridge views, waterfalls up closeDay 2: Upper Yosemite Fall💪 Difficulty: Hard📏 Distance: 6.6 miles📈 Elevation Gain: 3,254 ft⏱️ Duration: ~5.5 hours🏞️ Highlights: Panoramic valley views, top of Yosemite’s tallest waterfall ________________________________________ 🍽️ Food & Beverages All participants are responsible for covering the cost of their own food and drinks during the trip. Refer to the Detailed Itinerary below for planned dining locations and menus along the way. ________________________________________ 🏕️ Accommodation We’ve reserved 19 unheated canvas tent cabins at Curry Village, a scenic spot right in the heart of the Yosemite Valley — near the base of Half Dome. While the lodging offers a campground vibe, Curry Village also provides: Public shower houses, Restrooms, Several on-site dining options📍 More details about Curry Village.  🖼️ Take a VR tour of the tent cabins Tent Assignment Breakdown (price included in ticket): 10 tents (Double Occupancy, $120 per person), 6 tents (Triple Occupancy, $80 per person), 3 tents (Quad Occupancy, $65 per person)During registration, please list the names of those you'd like to share a tent with. Solo travelers? No worries — we’ll help match you with others and handle the coordination.________________________________________ 🗓️ Detailed Itinerary Saturday, May 3, 20256:00–10:30 AM – Drive from Bay Area to Yosemite (191 mi, ~4 hrs). ☕ Grab breakfast en route.11:00–12:00 PM – Lunch Packaged Sandwiches, or (if time permits) @ Taqueria at Meadow Grill 🌮12:30–5:00 PM – Hike Vernal & Nevada Falls (6.4 mi, 2,200 ft gain) 🥾5:30–7:00 PM – Dinner @ Stevens Tent 🍽️7:30–8:00 PM – Check-in @ Curry Village Canvas Tents (unheated) ⛺9:00 PM – Drinks @ 1899 Bar 🍻 Sunday, May 4, 20258:00–9:00 AM – Breakfast TBD + pack lunch 🥪9:00–10:00 AM – Check out of Curry Village 🧳10:00–4:00 PM – Hike Upper Yosemite Fall (6.6 mi, 3,254 ft gain) 🏞️4:30–6:00 PM – Scenic stops (if time permits): El Capitan, Tunnel View 📸6:00–10:30 PM – Drive back to Bay Area (~4 hrs). 🍔 Dinner on the road ________________________________________ 🎒 What to Bring Here’s an initial checklist of must-haves to help you stay comfortable and prepared:🔦 Flashlight or headlamp (with extra batteries)🛏️ Sleeping bag (Linen and light blanket provided, but a sleeping bag is still essential)🧥 Layers: Warm jacket, rain jacket (needed for mist trail even on a clear day)💧 Refillable water bottle (1L minimum)👟 Hiking gear: Shoes with ankle support, hiking poles, sunhat, sunglasses🧳 Duffle bag for 2 days + a daypack for hikes🩴 Shower shoes (for public facilities)😴 Earplugs (Quiet hours: 10 PM – 6 AM)🧺 Sealable plastic containers to store food, snacks, and scented toiletries in bear-proof lockers ________________________________________ 🎒 Other Notes Fitness: Both hikes of this trip are classified as hard and require participants to be in good physical condition. Please reach out to us if you want to go on the trip, but may not be interested in / doubtful about completing the hikes. Travelling with Children: A limited number of tickets are available for children (6-10 years) and infants/toddlers (under 6 years). The two planned hikes are hard and may not be suitable for the small children. We will share recommendations for other activities suitable for children - the Yosemite Valley has plenty to offer for people of all ages.       Safety: Please visit Yosemite Safety page to familiarize with various hiking safety, environmental hazards, and wild animals.  Cellphone: Cellular network is only available in very few spots in and around Yosemite National Park. Ensure to download google maps ahead of time to navigate inside the park.     ________________________________________ About Peak to Peak Challenge Embark on an exhilarating adventure with the Peak to Peak Challenge! Calling all thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts to join us on a journey through the breathtaking Bay Area landscape. Gather your friends and immerse yourselves in the beauty of the great outdoors as you conquer five awe-inspiring peaks together. Whether you're an avid hiker or just looking for a unique way to connect with friends, this challenge promises unforgettable vistas and shared triumphs. Revel in the camaraderie, challenge your limits, and create lasting memories as you scale the heights of nature's grandeur. Don't miss out on the opportunity to forge stronger bonds while exploring the stunning peaks of the Bay Area. Lace up your boots, embrace the adventure, and join us for the Peak to Peak Challenge! MIT Sloan Club of Northern California somavat@alum.mit.edu

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"MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU" EDITION!

MIT CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENTS:
MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club

We will continue discussion on D&P Chapter IX (Geodesics) and prior topics, including Anand's solution to exercise VIII.2.1.

The Technical Book Club is reading "Tensor Geometry" by Dodson and Poston, a differential geometry-centric introduction to general relativity.  We will continue to make use of Needham's "Visual Differential Geometry & Forms" and Tu's "Differential Geometry" to elucidate D&P's Chapter IX (Geodesics).  As we get deeper into D&P, we find that the quality of exposition is slipping, so we rely more heavily on other texts to elucidate the details.  Discussion on topics covered in prior meetings is always welcomed.  One of our aims with this meeting will be to agree upon a translation table among the various texts with their respective terminology and symbolic conventions for differentiation in all of its contexts.  Expertise on the subject is not required, as we are all learning from each other.

Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated to help our MITCSC event planning!

Online Meeting Details (Zoom):

• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8259902194?pwd=VGp6WForTWNSSVB0RnRxclFkTnlxUT09
• Meeting ID - 825 990 2194
• Passcode - 563797

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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/126208

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

peterm@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 17:00:00 2025-05-04 19:00:00 UTC MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club (Online) - Sunday 5/4/25 "MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU" EDITION! MIT CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENTS:MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club We will continue discussion on D&P Chapter IX (Geodesics) and prior topics, including Anand's solution to exercise VIII.2.1. The Technical Book Club is reading "Tensor Geometry" by Dodson and Poston, a differential geometry-centric introduction to general relativity.  We will continue to make use of Needham's "Visual Differential Geometry & Forms" and Tu's "Differential Geometry" to elucidate D&P's Chapter IX (Geodesics).  As we get deeper into D&P, we find that the quality of exposition is slipping, so we rely more heavily on other texts to elucidate the details.  Discussion on topics covered in prior meetings is always welcomed.  One of our aims with this meeting will be to agree upon a translation table among the various texts with their respective terminology and symbolic conventions for differentiation in all of its contexts.  Expertise on the subject is not required, as we are all learning from each other. Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated to help our MITCSC event planning! Online Meeting Details (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8259902194?pwd=VGp6WForTWNSSVB0RnRxclFkTnlxUT09 Meeting ID - 825 990 2194 Passcode - 563797 URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/126208 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California peterm@alum.mit.edu

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MITCSC PRESENTS:
SOUTH BAY BRUNCH + LGO SPRING FLING - MAY 2025

"MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU"

Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach on SUNDAY morning for brunch and mimosas!  In addition to the unique May 4th Star Wars theme, we invite MIT LGO alums to co-celebrate the LGO Spring Fling with us!  Be sure to arrive by 11:00 am for the discount - members of MITCSC and MIT Leaders for Global Operations enjoy free rise and shine brunch with one hour of unlimited mimosas/champagne!  Please register so we can reserve enough space.

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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/122137

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.

Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

missyand@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 18:00:00 2025-05-04 20:00:00 UTC South Bay SUNDAY Brunch + LGO Spring Fling - May 2025 MITCSC PRESENTS:SOUTH BAY BRUNCH + LGO SPRING FLING - MAY 2025 "MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU" Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach on SUNDAY morning for brunch and mimosas!  In addition to the unique May 4th Star Wars theme, we invite MIT LGO alums to co-celebrate the LGO Spring Fling with us!  Be sure to arrive by 11:00 am for the discount - members of MITCSC and MIT Leaders for Global Operations enjoy free rise and shine brunch with one hour of unlimited mimosas/champagne!  Please register so we can reserve enough space. URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/122137 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category. Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California missyand@alum.mit.edu

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MITCSC PRESENTS:
Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025 - Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels

Another baseball season, another MITCSC trip to Anaheim to see the Angels play on a Sunday afternoon.  Since going early in the season was well-received last year, we are going to making another spring trip this year, hopefully before the afternoon weather gets too warm.  We invite Caltech alums and families to join us this year!

As always, this is a fun family event.  In the past, kids have been invited onto the field to run the bases once the game has been completed, but we have not confirmed if the Angels still offer that opportunity.  Nevertheless, it promises to be a pleasant afternoon of Major League Baseball.

We will probably again suggest a pre-game gathering at the Golden Road Brewpub across the street from the stadium starting at 11:00 am. This will give everyone the chance to get lunch and not have to pay ballpark concession stand prices!  Parking is generally available at the brewery if you arrive early enough, though the brewery now charges a fee if you leave your car there for the game.  Otherwise, paid parking is available in the ballpark lots.

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/120548

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

jvward@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 20:00:00 2025-05-04 23:00:00 UTC Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025: Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels MITCSC PRESENTS:Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025 - Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels Another baseball season, another MITCSC trip to Anaheim to see the Angels play on a Sunday afternoon.  Since going early in the season was well-received last year, we are going to making another spring trip this year, hopefully before the afternoon weather gets too warm.  We invite Caltech alums and families to join us this year! As always, this is a fun family event.  In the past, kids have been invited onto the field to run the bases once the game has been completed, but we have not confirmed if the Angels still offer that opportunity.  Nevertheless, it promises to be a pleasant afternoon of Major League Baseball. We will probably again suggest a pre-game gathering at the Golden Road Brewpub across the street from the stadium starting at 11:00 am. This will give everyone the chance to get lunch and not have to pay ballpark concession stand prices!  Parking is generally available at the brewery if you arrive early enough, though the brewery now charges a fee if you leave your car there for the game.  Otherwise, paid parking is available in the ballpark lots. URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/120548 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California jvward@alum.mit.edu

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MBA COLLECTIVE SOCAL PRESENTS:
Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium

MBA Collective SoCal and Berkeley Haas Alumni Network of Los Angeles invite MIT and all partner school alumni to the Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium including industry leaders who will share their insights on investing in multifamily real estate! This event is in-person at the transformative West Edge Hines development at Bundy/Olympic in West Los Angeles.  Click HERE for more information and to register on the Berkeley Haas Luma event page.  MIT alums can use promo/coupon code MBACOLLECTIVE2025 to receive the discounted Cal alumni ticket price.

Multifamily real estate is more than an asset class—it’s a leading indicator of where commercial real estate is headed. In an uncertain market shaped by rising interest rates, evolving policies, and shifting capital flows, understanding this sector is key to navigating what’s next.

​This year’s symposium, hosted in partnership with the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association, brings together leading voices in real estate investment, development, and finance to explore how multifamily trends reflect broader CRE risks and opportunities.

​Attendees will gain actionable insights on market dynamics, investment strategies, and structural shifts shaping the industry’s future, while enjoying the opportunity to network with Berkeley Haas alumni, industry leaders, and peers in a cutting-edge venue designed by Hines, a global leader in real estate innovation. Heavy appetizers and an open bar (beer and wine) are included in ticket price.

The Distinguished Panel:

• Marc Schillinger – Senior Managing Director, JLL
• Kevin Shields – Chairman & Co-CEO, Griffin Capital
• Maggie Coleman – CIO, Real Estate Equity North America & Global Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Manulife
• Charlie Rose – Global Head of Credit, Invesco
• Pete Shearer – Senior Director, Hines

About MBA Collective SoCal:

MBA Collective SoCal events are joint events of nine Southern California MBA alumni organizations including:

Berkeley | Chicago | Columbia | Harvard
Kellogg | London Business School
MIT | Stanford | Wharton

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125520
Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.
For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

jagjitdhaliwal@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-09 01:00:00 2025-05-09 03:00:00 UTC MBA Collective: Berkeley Haas Real Estate Panel MBA COLLECTIVE SOCAL PRESENTS:Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium MBA Collective SoCal and Berkeley Haas Alumni Network of Los Angeles invite MIT and all partner school alumni to the Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium including industry leaders who will share their insights on investing in multifamily real estate! This event is in-person at the transformative West Edge Hines development at Bundy/Olympic in West Los Angeles.  Click HERE for more information and to register on the Berkeley Haas Luma event page.  MIT alums can use promo/coupon code MBACOLLECTIVE2025 to receive the discounted Cal alumni ticket price. Multifamily real estate is more than an asset class—it’s a leading indicator of where commercial real estate is headed. In an uncertain market shaped by rising interest rates, evolving policies, and shifting capital flows, understanding this sector is key to navigating what’s next. ​This year’s symposium, hosted in partnership with the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association, brings together leading voices in real estate investment, development, and finance to explore how multifamily trends reflect broader CRE risks and opportunities. ​Attendees will gain actionable insights on market dynamics, investment strategies, and structural shifts shaping the industry’s future, while enjoying the opportunity to network with Berkeley Haas alumni, industry leaders, and peers in a cutting-edge venue designed by Hines, a global leader in real estate innovation. Heavy appetizers and an open bar (beer and wine) are included in ticket price. The Distinguished Panel: Marc Schillinger – Senior Managing Director, JLL Kevin Shields – Chairman & Co-CEO, Griffin Capital Maggie Coleman – CIO, Real Estate Equity North America & Global Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Manulife Charlie Rose – Global Head of Credit, Invesco Pete Shearer – Senior Director, Hines About MBA Collective SoCal: MBA Collective SoCal events are joint events of nine Southern California MBA alumni organizations including: Berkeley | Chicago | Columbia | HarvardKellogg | London Business SchoolMIT | Stanford | Wharton URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125520Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California jagjitdhaliwal@alum.mit.edu

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This opportunity is courtesy of MIT Club of Chicago which is allowing us to participate remotely to support the efforts of the Science Committee at the Dallas Makerspace (DMS) to build a volunteering and STEM outreach partnership between the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at UNT, the MIT Club of DFW, and DMS.

Please register for MIT Club of Chicago virtual ticket to the lecture BEFORE registering for the in-person event at DMS (free to dues paid members). 

The in-person event at DMS will include the following:

1. DMS-MIT Special Guest Lecture:

On May 13th, the Dallas Makerspace and the MIT Club of DFW will jointly host an remote  special guest lecture featuring Professor Moungi Bawendi from the MIT Chemistry Department. Professor Bawendi will share about his groundbreaking work on quantum dots—nanoscale semiconductor materials that have revolutionized a wide range of applications including medical imaging, consumer electronics, and solar energy. There will be opportunities for questions at the end of the lecture.

About Professor Bawendi: Dr. Moungi Bawendi is the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Born in Paris, he moved to the United States as a child and went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harvard University, followed by a PhD in chemistry from the University of Chicago. In 2023, Professor Bawendi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry as a co-recipient for his "discovery and synthesis of quantum dots."

2. Tour of the Dallas Makerspace + Demos/Activities: 

A guided tour of the Dallas Makerspace will be provided. DMS offers a wide variety classes, equipment and resources including a machine shop, a hot glass shop, a metal shop, 3D printing, printmaking presses, a woodshop, science laboratory space, creative arts tools, a blacksmithy, an automotive shop, a ceramics studio, a jewelry studio and more. Demos and limited hands-on crafts and activities will be available (more details to come). A special discount on the first month of membership for MIT Alumni will be available for attendees.  

About the Dallas Makerspace: Dallas Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community workshop and laboratory sharing a 36,000sqft shop in Carrollton, TX. We are an organization of local artists, engineers, makers, and thinkers working together to provide tools and learning resources to the public. We use these resources to collaborate on individual and community projects in order to promote science, technology and art; while working and experimenting on innovative ideas to encourage learning within our community.

3. STEM Outreach Volunteering Information: 

Both the MIT Club of DFW and the Science Committee at the Dallas Makerspace are looking to expand their STEM outreach activities. We need your help! If you are interested in volunteering, this is a great opportunity to meet people already involved in these activities as well as STEM educators and student leaders. Together we can make a real impact. 

Event Details:

Light refreshments and food will be provided.
The exact room(s) for each part the event will be announced later. Information will be posted on the Science Committee area whiteboards on the day of the event.

• 6:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
• 6:15 Guest Lecture and Q&A with Professor Bawendi
• 7:30 Introduction to DMS+MIT STEM Outreach Volunteering Opportunities
• 8:00 Tours and Demos for MIT Alumni and STEM Educators

Registration Information:

MIT Alumni: To attend the in-person event at DMS, please register for both this event AND the virtual option ticket from MITCOC ($25): https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/123570

Registration for DMS Members: https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/events/view/24544 

Local STEM Educators: Please reach out to science@dallasmakerspace.org for an invitation (limited availability). 

 

Contact

greenorbs@dallasmakerspace.org

Learn More 2025-05-13 22:00:00 2025-05-14 01:00:00 UTC Dallas Makerspace + MIT Special Guest Lecture: Nobel Laureate Professor Moungi Bawendi - Quantum Dots & Unexpected Applications This opportunity is courtesy of MIT Club of Chicago which is allowing us to participate remotely to support the efforts of the Science Committee at the Dallas Makerspace (DMS) to build a volunteering and STEM outreach partnership between the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at UNT, the MIT Club of DFW, and DMS. Please register for MIT Club of Chicago virtual ticket to the lecture BEFORE registering for the in-person event at DMS (free to dues paid members).  The in-person event at DMS will include the following: 1. DMS-MIT Special Guest Lecture: On May 13th, the Dallas Makerspace and the MIT Club of DFW will jointly host an remote  special guest lecture featuring Professor Moungi Bawendi from the MIT Chemistry Department. Professor Bawendi will share about his groundbreaking work on quantum dots—nanoscale semiconductor materials that have revolutionized a wide range of applications including medical imaging, consumer electronics, and solar energy. There will be opportunities for questions at the end of the lecture. About Professor Bawendi: Dr. Moungi Bawendi is the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Born in Paris, he moved to the United States as a child and went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harvard University, followed by a PhD in chemistry from the University of Chicago. In 2023, Professor Bawendi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry as a co-recipient for his "discovery and synthesis of quantum dots." 2. Tour of the Dallas Makerspace + Demos/Activities:  A guided tour of the Dallas Makerspace will be provided. DMS offers a wide variety classes, equipment and resources including a machine shop, a hot glass shop, a metal shop, 3D printing, printmaking presses, a woodshop, science laboratory space, creative arts tools, a blacksmithy, an automotive shop, a ceramics studio, a jewelry studio and more. Demos and limited hands-on crafts and activities will be available (more details to come). A special discount on the first month of membership for MIT Alumni will be available for attendees.   About the Dallas Makerspace: Dallas Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community workshop and laboratory sharing a 36,000sqft shop in Carrollton, TX. We are an organization of local artists, engineers, makers, and thinkers working together to provide tools and learning resources to the public. We use these resources to collaborate on individual and community projects in order to promote science, technology and art; while working and experimenting on innovative ideas to encourage learning within our community. 3. STEM Outreach Volunteering Information:  Both the MIT Club of DFW and the Science Committee at the Dallas Makerspace are looking to expand their STEM outreach activities. We need your help! If you are interested in volunteering, this is a great opportunity to meet people already involved in these activities as well as STEM educators and student leaders. Together we can make a real impact.  Event Details: Light refreshments and food will be provided.The exact room(s) for each part the event will be announced later. Information will be posted on the Science Committee area whiteboards on the day of the event. 6:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks 6:15 Guest Lecture and Q&A with Professor Bawendi 7:30 Introduction to DMS+MIT STEM Outreach Volunteering Opportunities 8:00 Tours and Demos for MIT Alumni and STEM Educators Registration Information: MIT Alumni: To attend the in-person event at DMS, please register for both this event AND the virtual option ticket from MITCOC ($25): https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/123570 Registration for DMS Members: https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/events/view/24544  Local STEM Educators: Please reach out to science@dallasmakerspace.org for an invitation (limited availability).      Club of Dallas and Fort Worth greenorbs@dallasmakerspace.org

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Join us and other Sloanies in SF at the popular Spark Social SF for happy hour on Thursday, May 15 from 5-8pm PT! 

We will cover light apps. Excited to see everyone in good weather conditions! 

 

Contact

jimmy.park.js@gmail.com

Learn More 2025-05-16 00:00:00 2025-05-16 03:00:00 UTC May C-Function: Spark Social @ SF 5/15/2025 Join us and other Sloanies in SF at the popular Spark Social SF for happy hour on Thursday, May 15 from 5-8pm PT!  We will cover light apps. Excited to see everyone in good weather conditions!    MIT Sloan Club of Northern California jimmy.park.js@gmail.com

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MITCSC PRESENTS:  INAUGURAL NEWPORT BEACH BRUNCH - MAY 2025

Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Newport Beach on SUNDAY morning for our inaugural OC brunch!  The format is borrowed from the long-standing MITCSC Hermosa Beach brunch series.  Be sure to arrive and order by 11:00 am for the discount - MITCSC members enjoy free rise and shine brunch!  Please register so we can reserve enough space.

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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/124711

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.

Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

desi9@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-18 17:30:00 2025-05-18 20:00:00 UTC Newport Beach SUNDAY Brunch - May 2025 MITCSC PRESENTS:  INAUGURAL NEWPORT BEACH BRUNCH - MAY 2025 Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Newport Beach on SUNDAY morning for our inaugural OC brunch!  The format is borrowed from the long-standing MITCSC Hermosa Beach brunch series.  Be sure to arrive and order by 11:00 am for the discount - MITCSC members enjoy free rise and shine brunch!  Please register so we can reserve enough space. URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/124711 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category. Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California desi9@alum.mit.edu

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LA HIGH TABLE PRESENTS:
DR. JOHN VIDALE - SEISMIC SECRETS

We invite all Yale, MIT, and Princeton alums to join us for a Los Angeles High Table Mixer aimed at showcasing dynamic speakers in an intimate setting that facilitates connection with your fellow alumni.  This in-person event features Yale alumnus and current USC Professor John Vidale ‘81 who will speak about his work using seismic waves to probe earthquakes and Earth’s structure.  Come hear our speaker share sundry seismic secrets, and stay to network with fellow alums!

Date:  Sunday, May 18th

Time:  1:00 – 3:30pm PDT

Location:  We are lucky to have this event at the Hancock Park home of Sonia Molina (a Yale alum).  The exact address will be sent to all registrants a few days before the event.

Price:  $5. We also request you contribute to our potluck. Suggestions below.

Event format:  30 min mingling, 60 min High Table Program featuring Dr. John Vidale, 60 min networking and discussion post-talk with potluck refreshments.

About the speaker:

John Vidale is the Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California.  A noted seismologist, he has worked with seismic waves in many different contexts, from the study of earthquakes to the use of seismic signals to probe the Earth’s inner core.

Dr. Vidale was born in Philadelphia and grew up in several east coast states as well as New Mexico.  He entered Yale intending to go into physics, but soon realized he found geology more fun; he graduated in 1981 with a double BS in Physics and Geology.  He went on to earn a PhD from Caltech in 1986, followed by researcher appointments at UC Santa Cruz and USGS in Menlo Park.  Dr. Vidale joined UCLA as a professor in 1995 where he served as the head of the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics from 2002 to 2006.  In 2006, he moved to the University of Washington to direct the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and serve as the Washington State Seismologist.  Dr. Vidale has been a professor at the University of Southern California since 2017.  He is a former director of the Southern California Earthquake Center, which he led from 2017-2018.

Dr. Vidale has worked on a variety of projects related to earthquakes, Earth structure, volcanoes, and the hazards of strong shaking.  His early work focused on applying numerical methods to study earthquakes, including a widely cited formula for tracking the arrival of seismic wavefronts on a grid.  As the director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, Dr. Vidale monitored the Cascade volcanoes, explored how the area responded to strong shaking, and quantified the impacts on bridges and tall buildings.  He played a key role in the development of the earthquake early warning system used throughout the US west coast.  Dr. Vidale also uses seismic waves to probe the mysteries of the Earth's core; for example, he recently found that the shape of the core is changing over time.

Dr. Vidale has received numerous awards including election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2017, American Geophysical Union's James B. Macelwane Medal in 1994, and USC Dornsife's natural science communicator of the year for 2022-2023.

Potluck suggestions by first letter of your last name:

We ask that you please bring a dish to share for lunch. Suggestions by last name are below:

• A-E:  Desserts / Drinks
• F-K:  Salads / Appetizers
• L-Z:  Main Dishes

Parking & Accessibility:

Street parking is easily available.  There are a small number of steps between the street and the house.

Registration:

Use the registration button at the top of this page to sign up.  Space is limited to 50 participants, so register early and be sure to attend!  We especially welcome established alums in fields relevant to the talk and younger alums in all fields.

Questions?

For questions concerning registration for the upcoming High Table event, contact Jon:  la.hightable.reg at gmail.com.  For all other inquiries (speaking at or hosting a future High Table event, helping to organize future events, etc.) write to Seth:  la.hightable at gmail.com.

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/123233
For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

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Learn More 2025-05-18 20:00:00 2025-05-18 22:00:00 UTC LA High Table Mixer with Dr. John Vidale: Seismic Secrets LA HIGH TABLE PRESENTS:DR. JOHN VIDALE - SEISMIC SECRETS We invite all Yale, MIT, and Princeton alums to join us for a Los Angeles High Table Mixer aimed at showcasing dynamic speakers in an intimate setting that facilitates connection with your fellow alumni.  This in-person event features Yale alumnus and current USC Professor John Vidale ‘81 who will speak about his work using seismic waves to probe earthquakes and Earth’s structure.  Come hear our speaker share sundry seismic secrets, and stay to network with fellow alums! Date:  Sunday, May 18th Time:  1:00 – 3:30pm PDT Location:  We are lucky to have this event at the Hancock Park home of Sonia Molina (a Yale alum).  The exact address will be sent to all registrants a few days before the event. Price:  $5. We also request you contribute to our potluck. Suggestions below. Event format:  30 min mingling, 60 min High Table Program featuring Dr. John Vidale, 60 min networking and discussion post-talk with potluck refreshments. About the speaker: John Vidale is the Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California.  A noted seismologist, he has worked with seismic waves in many different contexts, from the study of earthquakes to the use of seismic signals to probe the Earth’s inner core. Dr. Vidale was born in Philadelphia and grew up in several east coast states as well as New Mexico.  He entered Yale intending to go into physics, but soon realized he found geology more fun; he graduated in 1981 with a double BS in Physics and Geology.  He went on to earn a PhD from Caltech in 1986, followed by researcher appointments at UC Santa Cruz and USGS in Menlo Park.  Dr. Vidale joined UCLA as a professor in 1995 where he served as the head of the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics from 2002 to 2006.  In 2006, he moved to the University of Washington to direct the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and serve as the Washington State Seismologist.  Dr. Vidale has been a professor at the University of Southern California since 2017.  He is a former director of the Southern California Earthquake Center, which he led from 2017-2018. Dr. Vidale has worked on a variety of projects related to earthquakes, Earth structure, volcanoes, and the hazards of strong shaking.  His early work focused on applying numerical methods to study earthquakes, including a widely cited formula for tracking the arrival of seismic wavefronts on a grid.  As the director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, Dr. Vidale monitored the Cascade volcanoes, explored how the area responded to strong shaking, and quantified the impacts on bridges and tall buildings.  He played a key role in the development of the earthquake early warning system used throughout the US west coast.  Dr. Vidale also uses seismic waves to probe the mysteries of the Earth's core; for example, he recently found that the shape of the core is changing over time. Dr. Vidale has received numerous awards including election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2017, American Geophysical Union's James B. 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Explore the World of Textured Art and bring home your masterpiece!

Are you curious about textured art? Unleash your creativity and join us for an inspiring workshop where you’ll create your own unique masterpiece!

Includes:
- A canvas to bring your vision to life
- High-quality texture paste for dynamic effects
- All necessary painting tools
- Refreshing drinks to keep you energized
- A selection of light snacks to enjoy

Don’t miss this opportunity to experiment with textures and express yourself artistically in a fun and supportive environment!

Registration:

- Fee: $30 per participant, Limit 8

About your Event Leader:

Janice Lam (MBA' 23)

I'm thrilled to be your host for this exciting themed party series. With a passion for creativity and a love for hosting seasonal events, I'm here to ensure we have fun while being creative. Join me to make each season a special celebration of our Sloan community!

About the Themed Parties:

Join us at our Seasonal Themed Party Series, where every season brings a new reason to connect, create, and celebrate! Immerse yourself in vibrant themes, hands-on DIY projects, and delicious seasonal treats that will inspire your creativity and warm your heart.

Let's make each season a special celebration of our Sloan community! Whether you're a crafty enthusiast or just love a good party, these gatherings are the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow Sloanies, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. Come together to design stunning decorations and share laughter-filled moments.

October 20 - Spooktacular Halloween Party with Pumpkin Carving

November 3 - Fall Party with Pumpkin Pie & Leafy Creations

December 8 - Christmas Party with Wreath Making

January 12 - Lunar New Year Party with Dumpling Making

February 9 - Love in Bloom: Valentine's Day Party with Flower Arrangement

May 18 - Spring into Textured Art

Learn More 2025-05-18 20:30:00 2025-05-18 22:30:00 UTC Themed Parties Part 6: Spring into Textured Art 05/18/2025 Explore the World of Textured Art and bring home your masterpiece! Are you curious about textured art? Unleash your creativity and join us for an inspiring workshop where you’ll create your own unique masterpiece! Includes:- A canvas to bring your vision to life- High-quality texture paste for dynamic effects- All necessary painting tools- Refreshing drinks to keep you energized- A selection of light snacks to enjoy Don’t miss this opportunity to experiment with textures and express yourself artistically in a fun and supportive environment! Registration: - Fee: $30 per participant, Limit 8 About your Event Leader: Janice Lam (MBA' 23) I'm thrilled to be your host for this exciting themed party series. With a passion for creativity and a love for hosting seasonal events, I'm here to ensure we have fun while being creative. Join me to make each season a special celebration of our Sloan community! About the Themed Parties: Join us at our Seasonal Themed Party Series, where every season brings a new reason to connect, create, and celebrate! Immerse yourself in vibrant themes, hands-on DIY projects, and delicious seasonal treats that will inspire your creativity and warm your heart. Let's make each season a special celebration of our Sloan community! Whether you're a crafty enthusiast or just love a good party, these gatherings are the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow Sloanies, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. Come together to design stunning decorations and share laughter-filled moments. October 20 - Spooktacular Halloween Party with Pumpkin Carving November 3 - Fall Party with Pumpkin Pie & Leafy Creations December 8 - Christmas Party with Wreath Making January 12 - Lunar New Year Party with Dumpling Making February 9 - Love in Bloom: Valentine's Day Party with Flower Arrangement May 18 - Spring into Textured Art MIT Sloan Club of Northern California