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MIT Alumni Association offers career services to all alumni regardless of your where you are in your journey. Let MIT help you find your next opportunity. 

During this session, Megan Strosnider, Assistant Director of MIT Alumni Career Programs will guide you through the many career resources that they have available for all MIT alumni.

Resources include, but are not limited to:

• The Alumni Advisors Hub, where you can connect with fellow alumni to have career conversations centering around a variety of topics, including job search, resume review, industry transitions, and mock interviews
• Our MIT Alumni Job Board, which you can use to browse potential job opportunities that may interest you, many of which are posted by your fellow alumni
• The Career Masterclass Collection, which includes free access to the following 5 self-paced career courses:  Accelerate Your Job Search with ChatGPT, Build a Resume and Cover Letter That Wins Interviews, Land the Perfect Job with LinkedIn, Land Your First Tech Job, and Find Your Fit
• MITAA Alumni Career Design Fellowship, a 4-week professional development program we offer with Mission Collaborative, where you can design and take actionable steps towards the next move in your career alongside fellow alumni. 

Our webinar recordings:

• ChatGPT for Your Job Search, January 2024 webinar with career development speaker and author, Jeremy Schifeling
• Resume Revamp Workshop, October 2023 webinar with resume expert Heather Rothbauer-Wanish
• Skip the Schmooze: 3 Introvert-Friendly Job Search Strategies, January 2025 webinar also led by Jeremy Schifeling

Contact

euterpe@alum.mit.edu

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Celebrate Star Wars Day at the MIT Club of DC Annual Meeting & Picnic!  At this event, MITDC members and their guests can relax with fellow alumni, enjoy good food, play lawn games, and vote for next year's MITDC board while enjoying the beautiful view of the Potomac River. Attendees will also have an opportunity to win fun raffle prizes.  As it is Star Wars Day, the grand prize will be a Lego Millennium Falcon Set!

Lunch is included in this event. The menu includes: Pesto Baked Salmon, Pulled Chicken BBQ + buns, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Cookies, Lemonade and Iced Tea. Acoholic drinks may be purchased at the Island Time Bar and are the responsibility of the attendee.

This event is for dues paying members. Not a member?  No worries!  We have bundled tickets + discounted membership tickets at checkout.  Discounts for MIT10 are also available. Partners may attend for free.

See you there, and May the Fourth be with you!

Contact

syu@mitdc.org

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This is a pay-as-you-go event for food and beverage.

Contact

sgoswami@alum.mit.edu

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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!

Contact

zeniaadi@alum.mit.edu

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Join your fellow MIT alumni for an evening of entrepreneurship and device innovation in the DMV region! Alum Dr. Gil Blankenship, '67, SM '69, PhD '71, will share some stories about what he has learned while starting companies that make hardware. There will be networking time and a chance for you to pitch your company.

Hosted in collaboration by the MDC Studio, a startup studio dedicated to building medical technology companies from the ground up, and Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF), attendees will get a chance to learn about the new HJF Innovation Ecosystem, empowering the development and commercialization of military medical innovations.

Come and discover local resources and support for device innovations, pitch your ideas (no experience needed!), and mingle with innovators, experts, and future collaborators while enjoying light refreshments and drinks!

Contact

nao@alum.mit.edu

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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

Contact

arunbordoloi@alum.mit.edu

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Tango Saturdays at MITCNC-dance

“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.

Tango Foundations I

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.

Tango Foundations II

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.

Tea & Tango: Live Music & Practica

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.

About the Lead Instructor

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.

Why Join?

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.

Contact

clubadmin@mitcnc.org

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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.

Register (on external website)

Contact

sagarwal@alum.mit.edu

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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 1^st 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.

Contact

mchaudoin@sloan.mit.edu

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Join us at The Liberty Tavern for great food and great conversation in the heart of Arlington. 

Metro: Located 2 blocks from the Clarendon Metro Station (Orange, Silver)

This is pay-as-you-go event.

Contact

abraham@alum.mit.edu

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cdwarka@mitcio.com

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Join the fourth Laugh & Learn session of the Professional Development Series!

Educators and engineers Marie-Louise Murville and Malcolm Knapp have teamed up to teach essential professional skills often overlooked in traditional education, such as conflict resolution and handling difficult people. Unlike conventional training programs, Laugh & Learn blends best-practice methodologies with humor, making skill development both engaging and enjoyable.

Participants will not only learn practical strategies for real-world challenges but also engage in role-playing exercises in private breakout sessions. You’ll even watch live demonstrations of “right way/wrong way” scenarios to reinforce key concepts.

Our fourth session is titled “Conflict Resolutions Skills – Development Path Disagreements.”  (You do not need to have attended any of the earlier sessions to join the fourth!)

In this session, we explore the unique dynamics of project decision-making conflicts and why they demand approaches distinct from previous conflict types covered in our series. You'll learn techniques for crafting compelling arguments that foster resolution rather than resistance. Expect interactive role-playing, including responding to disagreements such as: 'Your idea is obviously wrong. In my 20 years of experience, I have never seen it done that way.'

How would you navigate this conversation productively? Join us to practice and refine these skills!

Presenters

Marie-Louise Murville, MIT ’82, ’84, LBS ‘94, Engineer, Educator, Entrepreneur, CEO, GoalsHabitsSkills, LLC, Adjunct Faculty, American University’s Kogod School of Business, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-louisemurville/

Marie-Louise Murville has over 25 years of executive and Board level experience in business, consulting, and venture capital.  Marie-Louise Murville is the founder and President of GoalsHabitsSkills, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at American University’s Kogod School of Business where she teaches management information systems, technology strategy, and data analytics in the MBA program.  She is a visionary with a track record of turning ideas into reality.  In 2010, she created Delight Me, Inc. to empower people to achieve their personal and professional goals.  Previously, she founded and built medical device/biotech company Noxilizer Corporation, was a venture capitalist with Charles River Ventures and Lazard Technology Partners, and a consultant with Arthur D. Little, Inc. She earned both a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well as a Masters in Management from the London Business School.

 Malcom Knapp, Columbia ’05, ‘06, Engineer, Consultant, Mentor, MFHK Consulting, https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmknapp/

Malcolm Knapp has over 15 years of experience as a product manager, engineer, and instructor. He is the founder of the Engineer Accelerator, a mentoring program designed to help engineers successfully transition into professional careers. Previously, he has developed and taught courses for UC Berkeley, Lam Research, and various corporate clients. As a consultant, Malcolm has worked with startups across diverse sectors, including consumer, industrial, medical, and manufacturing industries. His expertise spans customer discovery, product innovation, and efficient product delivery. He is also the creator of Orbis Analysis, a cutting-edge design sprint methodology that accelerates product prototyping by identifying unknowns, resolving conflicts, and eliminating ambiguities at the earliest stages of development. Malcolm holds a combined B.A./B.S. in Science, Technology & Society, and Electrical Engineering from Pitzer College and Columbia University and a Master of Science from Columbia University.

 Special guests and breakout room facilitators:

• Sven Romberg, American University, ‘07, Educator, Storyteller, Anthropologist https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-romberg-46a2914/
• Zach Wilks, Columbia ’00, Michigan ‘97, Lawyer, Storyteller, Mentor, https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-wilks-6855a1277/
• Alyssa  Guo, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-guo-8991547/

Session Format:

Duration: 60 minutes

• 1-2 min introduction
• Best Practices Frameworks: 20min
• 30 Min Breakout – Role-playing game to practice key techniques and phrases for effective communication
• 5 Recap/close

Contact

murville@alum.mit.edu