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Thursday, May 1, 6:30pm - 10:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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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.
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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125009
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.
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Friday, May 2, 4:30pm - 4:30pm (America/New_York)
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Join LBGTQ+ Services for the 2025 hybrid Lavender Graduation on Friday, May 2nd at 4:30 pm US Eastern Time to celebrate our LBGTQ+ MIT undergraduate and graduate/post doc students who have graduated or will be graduating in 2025 and the wonderful things they've accomplished. This event is in collaboration with and hosted by our friends at Alumnx Pride and the MIT Alumni Association.
Please make sure to RSVP and share within your networks so you can receive the information on how to participate. Graduates must RVSP to participate.
If you have any questions please feel free to email LBGTQ+ Services at lbgt@mit.edu.
The entire MIT community (students, alumni, staff, faculty, family, friends) is invited to enjoy and be with us on this date to recognize our grads. There will be music, speeches, graduate celebrations, a mini-dance party, and more. This event will not be recorded, but it will be a hybrid event as portions will be live streamed.
Please make sure to RSVP and share within your networks so you can receive the Zoom link to participate. You may also consider a gift to support LGBTQ+ students and programming.
If you have any questions please feel free to email LBGTQ+ Services at lbgt@mit.edu.
For 2025 Graduates: The registration deadline for graduating students to be included in the program is April 14th. Late additions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
MIT Diploma & Graduation
Changes to the way your first and middle names appear on your diploma can be made within the degree application without going through a legal name change. You would just need to change your name in WebSIS. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date. To read how to have the name you would like on your diploma please go to the Registrar's website here. You can also keep your legal name on your diploma but have your preferred name read out loud at graduation. To learn more about that please email Philip Clyff.
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Sunday, May 4, 10:00am - 12:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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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):
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.
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Sunday, May 4, 11:00am - 1:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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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.
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.
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Sunday, May 4, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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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.
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.
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Thursday, May 8, 6:00pm - 8:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable happy hour with Stanford South Bay Alumni, Dartmouth Alumni, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, MIT Club of Northern California!
Whether you're looking to catch up with old friends, make new connections, strengthen your local alumni network, or simply enjoy a casual evening out, this event is for you. With delicious food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect way to unwind and engage with the vibrant multi-school alumni community in the South Bay.
This is a self-hosted event so food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue. There are 20-30 rotating beers on tap, 3-4 wines, kombucha, Detroit-style Pies, & more!
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Thursday, May 8, 6:00pm - 8:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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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:
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
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.
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Friday, May 16, 7:30pm - 10:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Come join our fellow MITCNC dance performance enthusiasts to enjoy Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season featuring Alonzo King’s first collaboration with acclaimed jazz trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire, whose music blends beauty, virtuosity, and profound emotion. The program also includes the long-awaited return of King’s Scheherazade, a reimagining of the ancient One Thousand and One Nights, featuring a mesmerizing score by Grammy-winning tabla master Zakir Hussain. With LINES Ballet’s exquisite dancers bringing these works to life, the season promises an immersive experience of artistic innovation and transformative storytelling.
If interested, we can arrange to have a bite to eat in the area before the performance.
Deadline to purchase: Sat, April 26th
Note: No refund will be given once tickets are purchased
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Saturday, May 17, 2:15pm - Saturday, June 21, 8:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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“True creativity and innovation come from being able to stand at the intersection of art and science.”
—Walter Isaacson
The MIT Club of Northern California (MIT-CNC) invites you to Tango Saturdays—an inspiring series of Argentine Tango classes and live music events designed to awaken your creativity, deepen connection, and foster community. Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this program offers a warm, inclusive environment to explore the art of tango.
All events take place at a beautiful home art studio in Palo Alto (1680 Bryant Street), where you'll enjoy small class sizes and an inviting space designed to support your learning and creativity, supplemented by an online space at the MIT Dancers LinkedIn Group.
Time: Saturdays, 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: $99/person or $179/couple
Syllabus & Details: http://feelingflow.org/syllabus-tango-foundations-i
Learn the elegant and grounded movement of Argentine Tango in this beginner-friendly series. We’ll cover core vocabulary, musical connection, and improvisational tools to get you moving confidently in any social dance setting.
Time: Saturdays, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: $99/person or $179/couple
Syllabus & Details: https://www.feelingflow.org/syllabus-university-foundations-ii
For those with tango experience or graduates of Tango Foundations I, this class explores deeper musicality, navigation, and expression. Build fluency with circular movements, elegant pauses, and the joyful interplay of lead-follow dynamics.
Note: Tango Foundations I & II can be taken simultaneously.
Time: Saturdays, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: Free for class participants on non-concert weeks
Event Info: https://www.feelingflow.org/tea-tango
Unwind and practice your tango in a relaxed, welcoming environment, with live tango concerts on May 31st and June 21st.
Karn Verma is a passionate dance instructor specializing in Argentine tango and Cross Step Waltz, with roots in social dance from Stanford and professional training in Buenos Aires and Rome. He has taught at venues like Stanford’s Bechtel Center, Friday Night Waltz, and the Oshman Family JCC. In 2022, he founded Feeling Flow, a school that blends dance, meditation, and community through events like live music milongas and structured tango series. Outside of dance, Karn works in tech and healthcare innovation and practices Zen and Japanese tea ceremony.
Feel good: Experience the powerful blend of movement, music, and mindfulness.
Find your flow: Develop improvisational confidence and creativity.
Build community: Meet others who love to move and connect.
Other Dances?
Waltz Foundations I and II will be offered at the Menlo Park Community Center from April 9 to April 23. These three-week series are a great way to build or deepen your waltz skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Waltz Foundations I is ideal for beginners, while Waltz Foundations II is designed for dancers with some prior experience, both can be taken simultaneously. (enrollment is through the City of Menlo Park).
Spots are limited—reserve early to guarantee your place.
MIT alumni may bring up to three guests.
Questions? Email clubadmin@mitcnc.org or join the MIT Dancers LinkedIn Group.
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Saturday, May 17, 4:30pm - 4:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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By Popular Demand, MBA/Ivy+ Pickleball Social #2 at Bay Club Santa Clara!
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and there’s no better way to experience it than in a lively, social setting! Whether you're an advanced player or a first-timer, we've got a spot for everyone to jump in and enjoy the action. Snacks and refreshments will be included in your ticket.
Led by Derek Rungsea, the Bay Area’s #1 top rated and certified pickleball coach, you’ll not only get to learn the game or improve your skills, but also have a ton of fun in a high-energy, social setting!
This event will be co-hosted by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Stanford Peninsula Club, Stanford GSB Alumni Association, Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, London Business School, MIT Club of North California, Chicago Booth Club of Northern California, Carnegie Mellon SF Bay Area Network, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, INSEAD Alumni Association of SF Bay Area, Michigan Ross Alumni Club of SF Bay Area, Cambridge Alumni of the Bay Area and many others.
Join us for an unforgettable pickleball social! Spots are limited to 100 guests and will fill up fast.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PT (Social starts at 1:30pm, Pickleball at 2:00pm)
Location: Bay Club Santa Clara - 3250 Central Expy, Santa Clara, CA 950511
**Registration closes on Friday, May 16 at 12pm (or when sold out).
Tickets (includes entry, Pickleball play, snacks and refreshments):
Affiliated Clubs: $70
General Public: $80
**Buy in advance online before attending. No tickets sold at the door. No cash or check payments to be accepted.
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Sunday, May 18, 10:00am - 4:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Join MIT Bay Area alums for this first “Angel Island hike or bike”, around beautiful Angel Island. The island is located in the middle of SF Bay, w/ great views of San Francisco and surrounding areas. Angel Island is a California State Park with an interesting history. Learn more on the Angel Island State Park website here.
Hikers/Walkers:
You have many options. Here is a Strava link to a ~5 mile <600’ vertical gain hike around the paved Perimeter road… w/ lots of opportunities for side trips, views and snacks. This is a self-paced hike, so be sure to return to the ferry terminal in time to catch the 3:20pm departure (or wait until 4:50pm).
Bikers:
A suggested Strava route (link) is a ~11.5 mi <1200’ ride around the outer paved Perimeter road, then the inner gravel loop. There are many opportunities to explore other areas of the island, just pay attention to trails that don’t allow bikes. It is recommended to have 35mm+ tires for the gravel sections, so Gravel or Mountain Bikes are recommended. Road bikes are OK, but you may want to stay on paved roads & bring spare tubes or patch kit if you ride the gravel trails. A bike lock is recommended if people want to take the North Ridge Trail to the Mt Livermore Summit or other hikes, so pack appropriate shoes if that sounds interesting.
Bike Rentals:
The “Angel Island Company” web site says they rent bikes on the island, and bikes are first-come, first-serve. We will arrive on the 1st ferry of the day. People are on their own if they want to rent a bike, so this is shared for awareness only. Per their web site, a mountain bike rents for $64/day or e-bike for $99/day. (link)
What to Bring:
Weather can change quickly on the Bay, so bring layers in case winds pick up, and sunscreen and/or hats are recommended. Bring water and snacks to meet your needs. There are restrooms and water on the island, and a café & catina near the Ferry Terminal.
Note: Dogs are not allowed, per the Angel Island Web site (link)
Parking Near Ferry Building:
There are many choices, but one option is the Clay Street Garage (250 Clay Street San Francisco, 415.956.8002 or 628.219.3906). Their web site shows $10 on Sunday after 7am and <12 hrs. (link)
Car pools are encouraged. Reach out to people you may know to coordinate.
Ferry Schedule & Payment:
We plan to take 10:15am San Francisco Ferry (terminal gate B), and return on the 3:20pm ferry, so ~4 hours on the island. (Weekend Schedule). There is a 4:50pm departure if needed.
For Ferry Payments, a clipper Clipper Card or mobile wallet is required. They can be purchased on-line (recommended) or at the terminal (there may be a waiting line). Price listed is $15.50 each way. Details at the Golden Gate web site (schedule, fares & payment). It is recommended to get to the terminal by ~9:45-10am to ensure you get a seat, especially if it is a nice day. Bikers load their bikes on the lower deck when boarding (the crew will guide you).
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Angel Island is a CA State Park. A brief summary of the park with a map can be found here.
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Sunday, May 18, 10:30am - 1:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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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.
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.
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