BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caltech Alumni - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caltech Alumni X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caltech Alumni REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20251202T231501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T200042Z UID:37410-1778716800-1779062399@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Half Century Club Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come back to Pasadena for a weekend of activities celebrating Half Century Club alumni and the newest Half Century Club inductees from the Class of 1976. The Half Century Club includes all alumni (of all degrees!) who graduated 50 or more years ago. Events will include recognition of the milestone classes\, sessions with beloved faculty\, House gatherings with current students\, and more! \nThursday\, May 14 to Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/hcc-2026/ LOCATION:California Insitute of Technology\, 1200 East California Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91125\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Half-Century-Club-Wordpress-Landing-Page-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T131500 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260325T185938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203127Z UID:40141-1778759100-1778764500@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (May) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow alumni for lunch\, connect with others in your field\, talk science\, and share Caltech memories. Whether you want to discuss research\, revisit campus stories\, or meet new Techers in the area\, it’s a great way to stay engaged. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, May 14\, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.Location: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Menu: Available on Brewport’s website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-may/ LOCATION:Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-South-Bay-Monthly-Lunch-1500x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20251202T233837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T021330Z UID:37423-1778860800-1778878800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Milestone Class Dinners DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Techers on Friday\, May 15\, 2026\, for the Milestone Class Dinners at the beautiful Athenaeum on the Caltech campus. Milestone dinners will join the spring schedule in 2026 along with campus tours\, house happy hours\, Seminar Day\, and more. This year’s celebration highlights all graduating classes ending in ‘1 and ‘6 and will be open to all milestone class members and any other alumni and guests who want to join the celebration—and that includes your class! \nDinners are open to all milestone class members and any other alumni and guests who want to join the celebration. \nFriday\, May 15\, 20264:00–9:00 p.m. (PT)Student Houses and the Athenaeum\n  URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/milestone-class-dinners-26/ LOCATION:California Insitute of Technology\, 1200 East California Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91125\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Milestone-Class-Dinners-Desktop-Landing-Page-Banner_-1500-x-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20251202T232840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T200538Z UID:37416-1778918400-1778950800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Seminar Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Caltech community for the 89th Annual Seminar Day on May 16. This one-day hybrid event will bring together the Caltech community from around the world to learn about the latest research and discoveries from Caltech faculty\, alumni\, and current students across various fields of science\, technology\, engineering\, and more. Hear engaging faculty lectures from all Divisions\, check out presentations from undergraduate and graduate student research\, visit exciting labs\, and tour the beautiful campus. Return to Beckman Auditorium for a full day of talks\, questions\, and answers — or join virtually and stream all sessions from anywhere the world! \nSaturday\, May 16\, 20267:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (PST)Beckman Auditorium and Online\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/seminar-day-2026/ LOCATION:California Insitute of Technology\, 1200 East California Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91125\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seminar-Day-Desktop-Landing-Page-Banner_1500X500_Green.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260327T214920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T215037Z UID:40246-1779013800-1779019200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:A Morning at the National Gallery of Art\nMeet up with fellow Techers in the Washington\, DC area for a guided museum experience at the National Gallery of Art. This gathering will be hosted by Susan Chen (MS ’00) and continues a series of Caltech Together events in DC\, following last year’s museum meetup at the National Academy of Sciences. The program will feature a guided tour of America 250\, the National Gallery’s collection of American art in the West Building\, offering a focused look at works that reflect the nation’s artistic and cultural history. This event offers a small-group setting to connect with other Techers while exploring one of the country’s leading art collections. \nAdvance registration required. \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-washington-d-c/ LOCATION:National Gallery of Art\, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20565\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Caltech-Together-1500X500-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Chen (MS %E2%80%9900)":MAILTO:zwschen@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T133000 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260430T182402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T182406Z UID:40554-1779363000-1779370200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:“AI Agents as Universal Task Solvers”\nThursday\, May 21\, 202611:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. \nMoore Foundation1661 Page Mill RoadPalo Alto\, CA 94304 \nTo attend\, please click this link to register for the event. \nRSVP by May 17\, 2026Price: $32 per personAttendance is capped at 80 people \nThe catered lunch will include an assortment of sandwiches and salads. Drinks will be provided by the Moore Foundation. \n“AI Agents as Universal Task Solvers”by Stefano Soatto\, VP at AWS Agentic AI\nScaling laws predict that AI agents will steadily improve and eventually exceed human performance across a wide range of tasks. Yet at the limit lies a form of inference that involves no intelligence at all: with enough compute and memory\, a model can brute-force any verifiable task without learning anything. This raises a basic question: if scaling alone does not foster intelligence\, what does? \nI will argue that the answer is time. Building on results by Solomonoff and Levin\, I will show that the value of learning is measured not by a reduction in uncertainty — as in classical induction — but by a reduction in the time needed to solve new tasks. Data can make a universal solver exponentially faster\, with the speed-up governed by the algorithmic mutual information between past experience and unforeseen tasks. \nConnecting these ideas to modern AI requires rethinking what computation means for large language models. I will show that LLMs are maximalistic models of computation — universal\, like Turing Machines\, but operating through entirely different mechanisms. Once time is properly accounted for\, scaling laws reveal an inversion: beyond a critical point\, increasing resources improve benchmark accuracy while diminishing conceptual depth — a savant regime in which models improve while learning less. \nAbout the Speaker\nStefano Soatto is a Vice President at AWS Agentic AI\, and a Professor of Computer Science at UCLA. He received his PhD in Control and Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology (MS ’93\, PhD ’96)\, his D.Ing from the University of Padova\, Italy\, and was a postdoctoral scholar at Harvard University. He is a Fellow of the ACM and of the IEEE. \nTo attend\, please click this link to register for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Alumni Volunteers‍\nThe following alumni work together to serve you: Avni Gandhi\, Dave Adler\, Eilleen Zhang\, Jane Frommer\, Ralph Pursifull\, Reeya Chenanda\, Susan Huynh\, and Peter Tong. \n \n Register for the Event URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley-may-2026/ LOCATION:Moore Foundation\, 1661 Page Mill Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94304\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-Silicon-Valley-1500x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T190000 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260430T212838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T192014Z UID:40520-1780765200-1780772400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in London Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:A London Happy Hour Not to Miss\nTechers in London and across the UK are invited to join fellow alumni\, postdoctoral scholars\, parents\, and members of the Caltech community for an early summer gathering at The Lighterman in King’s Cross. \nThe evening will feature drinks\, light bites\, and the opportunity to spend time with others who share the Caltech experience across research\, engineering\, entrepreneurship\, finance\, and academia. The happy hour will take place from 5:00–7:00 p.m. BST in a relaxed canal-side setting. \nQuestions? Contact Mario Peraza at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \nFree to attend. Advance registration required.Registration ends Friday\, May 29\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-london-happy-hour/ LOCATION:The Lighterman – Cananside Bar\, 3 Granary Square\, London\, N1C 4BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Image-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T131500 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260504T192245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T192248Z UID:40601-1781178300-1781183700@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (June) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow alumni for lunch\, connect with others in your field\, talk science\, and share Caltech memories. Whether you want to discuss research\, revisit campus stories\, or meet new Techers in the area\, it’s a great way to stay engaged. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, June 11\, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.Location: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Menu: Available on Brewport’s website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-june-2/ LOCATION:Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-South-Bay-Monthly-Lunch-1500x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T235959 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260330T162145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162857Z UID:40329-1784937600-1785110399@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Tables for Techers DESCRIPTION:Tables for Techers: One Weekend\, Tables Worldwide\nTables for Techers is a global event that brings the Caltech community together through intimate\, local gatherings where curiosity meets conversation over great food. Last year\, over 800 Techers gathered at events across the U.S. and the world. Whether you’re an undergrad\, grad student\, postdoc\, alumnus\, or faculty member\, there’s a table you can host or a seat you can take during this special weekend in July. \n– Host Registration: Monday\, March 30 to Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026.– Guest Registration Friday\, June 5 to Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026. \nSaturday\, July 25 – Sunday\, July 26\, 2026\nVarious times and locations worldwide \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/tables-for-techers-2026/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tables-for-Techers-WordPress-Desktop-Landing-Page-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T235959 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20250410T225500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194107Z UID:33314-1786320000-1786665599@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Total Solar Eclipse with a Taste of Spain DESCRIPTION:Experience the 2026 Total Eclipse in SpainThis program is sold out.\n\n\nOn August 12\, 2026\, a total solar eclipse will cross northern Spain. Join fellow Techers in Zaragoza\, a historic city along the path of totality\, for an immersive experience that combines science\, exploration\, and community. \nThis program offers a rare opportunity to witness one of nature’s most striking phenomena while engaging with experts and alumni. In addition to the eclipse\,participants will explore Zaragoza’s rich cultural and scientific heritage \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nStay Connected\nAccurate contact information ensures invitations reach the full Caltech community. Alumni and former postdocs in Europe are encouraged to share this event or provide updated contact details at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nFeatured Guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Douglas Duncan (BS ’73)\n Emeritus faculty member in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences of the University of Colorado \n \nDr. Douglas Duncan is an astronomer at the University of Colorado and former director of the Fiske Planetarium. He was part of the team that first identified sunspot cycles on other stars and later worked on the Hubble Space Telescope. \nA member of The Explorer’s Club\, he has traveled to the North Pole and provided science commentary for outlets such as Chicago Public Radio\, the History Channel\, and BBC Horizon. An award-winning educator\, he has led eclipse-viewing trips worldwide. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/total-solar-eclipse-with-a-taste-of-spain/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Techer Alumni Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Taste-of-Spain.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T235959 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260203T175008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T180048Z UID:39344-1793664000-1795046399@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Bali\, Singapore\, Thailand & Angkor Wat DESCRIPTION:A Four-Country Journey Through Southeast Asia\n\n\nBegin in Bali\, where village life\, sacred temples\, and centuries-old irrigation systems offer insight into daily traditions shaped by spirituality and landscape. Continue to Singapore to experience a dynamic blend of historic neighborhoods and modern architecture\, from cultural enclaves to iconic civic landmarks and gardens. In Thailand\, discover Bangkok from the water and on foot as you trace royal history at the Grand Palace\, observe daily life along the Chao Phraya River\, and explore the ruins of Ayutthaya\, the former capital of Siam. Conclude in Cambodia with an in-depth exploration of the Angkor Archeological Park\, including Angkor Wat\, Angkor Thom\, and Ta Prohm\, where monumental stone temples and intricate carvings reveal the scale and ambition of the Khmer Empire. This small-group experience features deluxe accommodations\, expert guides\, immersive cultural encounters\, and a comprehensive meal plan with wine at dinner. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Stay Connected\nAccurate contact information ensures invitations reach the full Caltech community. Alumni and former postdocs in Europe are encouraged to share this event or provide updated contact details at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nFeatured Guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dehn Gilmore\, PhD\n Professor of English\, Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences \n Dehn Gilmore is professor of English in Caltech’s Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences. She is the author of The Victorian Novel and the Space of Art: Fictional Form on Display (Cambridge University Press\, 2014) and is currently completing a group biography and cultural history of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Britain titled The Improvers: The Schuster Siblings and the Remaking of Modern Britain. \nHer scholarship focuses on the Victorian novel and visual culture\, with work appearing in Victorian Studies\, Victorian Literature and Culture\, Nineteenth-Century Literature\, LA Review of Books\, and History of Photography\, among other publications. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/bali-singapore-thailand-angkor-wat/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Techer Alumni Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SHS_708487252_AngkorWat.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270505T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270521T235959 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260219T174327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T175050Z UID:39391-1809475200-1810943999@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:New Zealand: Land of the Long White Cloud DESCRIPTION:From Harbors to Fiords\nBegin in Auckland\, set between two natural harbors shaped by volcanic geology and maritime trade\, where a guided introduction and curator-led visit to the Auckland Museum provide context on Maori taonga and cultural history. Continue to Wellington for panoramic views from Mount Victoria and an evening exploration of Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary\, an ambitious urban conservation project focused on restoring endemic species. \nCross Cook Strait to the South Island and arrive in the Marlborough wine region\, where climate and terrain converge to produce world-class vintages. Travel along the Kaikoura coast for a whale-watching excursion in nutrient-rich waters influenced by deep ocean currents before continuing to Christchurch\, a city balancing heritage and post-earthquake innovation. \nBoard the TranzAlpine Train across the Canterbury Plains and into the Southern Alps\, then walk through temperate rain forest to view Franz Josef Glacier\, where geology and climate intersect in dramatic fashion. Conclude in Queenstown with visits to Arrowtown\, panoramic views from Bob’s Peak\, and a cruise through Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park. This small-group journey features first-class accommodations\, expert guides and lecturers\, immersive cultural experiences\, and a comprehensive meal plan with wine at dinner. \nA Caltech faculty leader will be announced and will accompany the group to provide additional academic insight throughout the journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n Stay Connected\nAccurate contact information ensures invitations reach the full Caltech community. Alumni and former postdocs in Europe are encouraged to share this event or provide updated contact details at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/new-zealand-land-of-the-long-white-cloud/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Techer Alumni Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-1500-x-500-px-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270731T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270803T235959 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260203T202223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T202226Z UID:39393-1816992000-1817337599@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Total Solar Eclipse by the Sea: Gibraltar DESCRIPTION:A Front-Row View of a Rare Astronomical Event\n\n\nJoin fellow Techers in Gibraltar to observe the August 2\, 2027 total solar eclipse\, the longest to cross land in decades. From this carefully selected location along the path of totality\, experience over four minutes of darkness with favorable weather conditions\, coastal cooling\, and unobstructed horizons optimized for scientific observation. \nLed by veteran eclipse expert Dr. Douglas Duncan\, this small-group program combines structured talks\, guided eclipse viewing\, and discussion of solar physics\, celestial mechanics\, and observational techniques. Participants will observe the eclipse from the Sunborn Gibraltar\, a permanently docked super-yacht hotel offering a stable viewing platform\, along with curated cultural excursions in southern Spain and Gibraltar. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Stay Connected\nAccurate contact information ensures invitations reach the full Caltech community. Alumni and former postdocs in Europe are encouraged to share this event or provide updated contact details at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nFeatured Guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Douglas Duncan (BS ’73)\n Emeritus faculty member in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences of the University of Colorado \n \nDr. Douglas Duncan is an astronomer at the University of Colorado and former director of the Fiske Planetarium. He was part of the team that first identified sunspot cycles on other stars and later worked on the Hubble Space Telescope. \nA member of The Explorer’s Club\, he has traveled to the North Pole and provided science commentary for outlets such as Chicago Public Radio\, the History Channel\, and BBC Horizon. An award-winning educator\, he has led eclipse-viewing trips worldwide. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/total-solar-eclipse-by-the-sea-gibraltar/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Techer Alumni Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-1500-x-500-px-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270917T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270926T235959 DTSTAMP:20260511T211855 CREATED:20260219T175941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T175944Z UID:39707-1821139200-1822003199@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Greece: Athens & Kalamata DESCRIPTION:From City-States to Coastlines\nBegin in Athens\, where classical ideals of governance\, philosophy\, and architecture shaped the foundations of Western civic life. Ascend the Acropolis to stand before the Parthenon and explore the Acropolis Museum\, where artifacts and architectural fragments illuminate daily life in ancient Greece. Stroll through vibrant neighborhoods where contemporary culture unfolds alongside millennia-old ruins. \nTravel south to the Peloponnese to explore Mycenae\, the Bronze Age citadel associated with Agamemnon and Homeric legend\, before continuing to Kalamata along the Messenian Gulf. Walk through the remarkably preserved ruins of ancient Messene\, then consider the discipline and legacy of Sparta. In the hilltop city of Mystras\, trace the layers of Byzantine history through monasteries\, churches\, and palaces set against a dramatic mountain backdrop. \nStand at the starting line of the first Olympic Games at ancient Olympia and reflect on the enduring power of ritual and athletic competition. Along the way\, examine the agricultural and culinary traditions that define the region\, from olive cultivation and oil production to local wines and coastal cuisine. Evenings invite leisurely walks beneath bougainvillea-draped balconies and shared meals that celebrate the rhythms of Greek life. This small-group journey features deluxe accommodations\, expert guides and lecturers\, immersive archaeological and cultural experiences\, and a comprehensive meal plan with wine at dinner. \nA Caltech faculty leader will be announced and will accompany the group to provide additional academic insight throughout the journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n Accurate contact information ensures invitations reach the full Caltech community. Alumni and former postdocs in Europe are encouraged to share this event or provide updated contact details at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/greece-athens-kalamata/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Techer Alumni Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-1500-x-500-px-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR