BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caltech Alumni - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T200000 DTSTAMP:20250710T195101Z CREATED:20250605T183935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T195101Z UID:34581-1752343200-1752350400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in New York DESCRIPTION:An iconic Manhattan rooftop. A view to match the conversation. \nJoin Caltech alumni\, postdocs\, and community members for an evening at 230 Fifth in New York City on Saturday\, July 12\, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EDT. Located in the heart of Manhattan\, 230 Fifth is one of the city’s most recognized rooftop venues\, offering sweeping views of the skyline—including a direct line to the Empire State Building. This informal gathering is a chance to connect across disciplines and generations with those who share a Caltech background. Whether you’re a longtime New Yorker or new to the area\, come enjoy an evening of conversation\, curiosity\, and connection—20 floors above the city. \nRegistration has reached capacity and is now closed.If you have questions\, contact Lance Taylor at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \nSchedule:6:00 p.m. – Check-in opens at the private 20th-floor lounge; food and beverage service begins6:45 p.m. – Welcome remarks from Caltech Advancement and Alumni Relations\, followed by continued networking and conversation8:00 p.m. – Program concludes; guests are invited to visit the rooftop for additional views and informal connections \nRegistration:$25 per person\, which includes hors d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and alumni gift$15 for Caltech graduates from 2015–2025 (use code NYGOLD25 at checkout) \nRSVP by: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About 230 Fifth\n \n 230 Fifth is New York City’s largest rooftop garden and one of its most iconic open-air venues. Situated in the Flatiron District\, it offers panoramic views of Manhattan—including an unbeatable view of the Empire State Building—and has hosted events for institutions\, startups\, and global organizations alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-new-york/ LOCATION:230 Fifth\, 1150 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10001 CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250626T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250626T200000 DTSTAMP:20250623T220817Z CREATED:20250509T214617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T220817Z UID:33868-1750960800-1750968000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Paris DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow Techers in one of Paris’s historic literary venues.\nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 26\, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. CEST\, as Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, president of Caltech and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics\, will share updates on the Institute’s latest research frontiers. After the program\, connect with fellow alumni and friends over refreshments in one of Paris’s most storied settings. \nRegistration is now closed.\nIf you have questions\, contact Mario Peraza at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nSchedule:\n6:00 p.m. — Guest check-in and arrivals\n6:45 p.m. — Presentation by Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, followed by Q&A\n7:30 p.m. — Networking and conversation\n8:00 p.m. — Event concludes \nLearn more about the venue.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum is Caltech’s ninth president and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics. He is an expert on the quantum mechanical nature of materials\, conducting research at Bell Laboratories\, IBM Watson Research Center\, and the University of Chicago\, where he served as Vice President for Research & Argonne National Laboratory and then Provost\, before moving to Caltech in 2014. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics with honors from Harvard University and a PhD in physics from Princeton University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-paris/ LOCATION:Hôtel Pont Royal\, 5-7 rue de Montalembert\, Paris\, 75007\, France CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T185943Z CREATED:20250513T181920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185943Z UID:33848-1750789800-1750798800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in London DESCRIPTION:A rare opportunity to explore a landmark of scientific history alongside fellow Techers.\nJoin fellow alumni\, postdocs\, and leaders across disciplines for an evening at the Royal Institution in London on Monday\, June 24\, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. BST. The evening will feature remarks by Thomas Fink\, PhD (BS ’94)\, founding director of the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences\, the UK’s only independent research center dedicated to full-time theoretical physics and mathematics\, and a presentation by Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, president of Caltech and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics. After the program\, guests can tour the Royal Institution’s museum and historic lecture theatre. \nRegistration is now closed.If you have questions\, contact Xochiltl Bravo at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nSchedule:\n6:30 p.m. — Guest check-in7:10 p.m. — Remarks by Dr. Thomas Fink\, London Institute for Mathematical Sciences7:15 p.m. — Presentation by Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, followed by a fireside chat with President Rosenbaum and James Arroyo on how Britain can support America’s scientists\, moderated by Dr. Fink8:15 p.m. — Continued networking and mingling; tours of the Royal Institution Museum and Historic Lecture Theatre9:00 p.m. — Event concludes \nLearn more about the venue. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Thomas Fink (BS '94)\n \n Dr Thomas Fink (BS ’94) is the founding director of the London Institute. He studied physics at Caltech\, where he won the Fisher Prize\, and did his PhD at Cambridge. He went on to do a postdoc at École Normale Supérieure in Paris and was a Junior Fellow at Caius College\, Cambridge\, working on statistical physics at the Cavendish Laboratory. While in Paris\, he became a Chargé de Recherche in the French CNRS. In 2011\, he founded the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences—the UK’s first independent research center for theoretical physics and mathematics\, where researchers can do research full-time. Ten years later\, the Institute moved into rooms at the Royal Institution in Mayfair. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Arroyo OBE \n \n James Arroyo OBE is director of the Ditchley Foundation and a former diplomat. He previously served as director for Europe and director for data at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. His work focuses on the societal\, governmental\, and commercial impacts of science and technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum is Caltech’s ninth president and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics. He is an expert on the quantum mechanical nature of materials\, conducting research at Bell Laboratories\, IBM Watson Research Center\, and the University of Chicago\, where he served as Vice President for Research & Argonne National Laboratory and then Provost\, before moving to Caltech in 2014. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics with honors from Harvard University and a PhD in physics from Princeton University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-london/ LOCATION:London Institute for Mathematical Sciences at the Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle Street\, London\, W1S 4BS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T203000 DTSTAMP:20250410T225851Z CREATED:20250410T225848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T225851Z UID:33200-1744909200-1744921800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:Join Silicon Valley’s vibrant Techer community of over 2\,000 alumni\, former postdocs\, parents\, and donors for an evening of connection and conversation. Reconnect with fellow alumni\, expand your network\, and hear from President Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics\, as he shares insights into the quantum nature of materials and engages with the community. \nJoin us at ASML for an evening of conversation over dinner. \nThursday\, April 17\, 20255:00 – 8:30 p.m. \n5:00 p.m. — Registration and check-in5:30 p.m. — Dinner begins6:15 p.m. — Presentation by Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, followed by Q&A7:30 p.m. — Dessert and coffee reception8:30 p.m. — Event concludes \nASML80 West Tasman Dr.San Jose\, CA 95134 \n$25 per guest which includes dinner and alumni gift$15 for recent alumni (2014-2024) \nRegistration closed on Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025 \nQuestions? Contact Karen Ravago-Ballaret at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n About the Speaker \nThomas F. Rosenbaum\, Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics\, is the ninth President of Caltech. He is an expert on the quantum mechanical nature of materials\, conducting research at Bell Laboratories\, IBM Watson Research Center\, and the University of Chicago\, where he served as Vice President for Research & Argonne National Laboratory and then Provost\, before moving to Caltech in 2014. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics with honors from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University. \nFrom Vanquishing Smog to Surfboard Design: Caltech Technologies Improving People’s Lives \nCaltech is famous for opening new scientific vistas: molecular biology\, gene sequencing\, nanoscience\, neuromorphic computing\, quarks\, quasars\, and seismology\, to name a few. Less familiar is Caltech’s role in translating fundamental discoveries into technologies that improve people’s lives.  These include catalytic converters to eliminate smog\, early electric vehicles\, modern-day electronics\, and even surfboard design.  Dr. Rosenbaum will touch on some of these accomplishments and the stories of the people behind them. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-silicon-valley/ LOCATION:ASML\, 80 West Tasman Drive\, San Jose\, CA\, 95134\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Caltech-in-Silicon-Valley-WP-Event-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T200000 DTSTAMP:20250423T163119Z CREATED:20250410T225938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T163119Z UID:33212-1743613200-1743624000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Washington\, D.C. DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Science and Art in D.C.\nExperience an extraordinary evening in Washington\, D.C.\, where scientific discovery and artistic expression are explored as one. Enjoy an intimate reception followed by a discussion with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne\, PhD (BS ’62) and acclaimed artist Lia Halloran. \nThe event begins with a pre-lecture reception at Tonic\, offering an opportunity to connect with fellow Techers over hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Following the reception\, attendees will walk to the National Academy of Sciences for a public lecture by Thorne and Halloran\, where they will discuss their collaboration\, offering unique perspectives on the cosmos through both scientific theory and artistic interpretation. \nWednesday\, April 2\, 20255:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nEvent Schedule5:00 p.m. – Pre-lecture reception & alumni mixer at Tonic6:15 p.m. – Walk to the National Academy of Sciences6:30 p.m. – Lecture and viewing by Kip Thorne & Lia Halloran8:00 p.m. – Event concludes \nLocations: \nReception:Tonic at Quigley’s2036 G St NW\,Washington\, DC 20036 \nLecture:National Academy of SciencesFred Kavli Auditorium2101 Constitution Avenue NWWashington\, DC 20001 \n$20 per guest which includes hors d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and alumni gift \nRegister by Monday\, March 31\, 2025 \nQuestions? Contact Xochiltl Bravo at info@caltech.edu or 626-395-6592 \nAbout the Lecture: The Warped Side of Our Universe\nPhysicist Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran will explore the intersection of science and art\, using poetry and paintings to illuminate complex astrophysical phenomena. Their discussion will delve into topics such as spacetime warping\, black holes\, and gravitational waves\, translating rigorous theoretical concepts into visual and literary forms. Through this conversation\, they will offer new perspectives on how artistic interpretation can deepen our understanding of the universe. \nFeatured Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kip Thorne\, PhD (BS ’62)\n \n A Nobel Prize-winning physicist\, NAS member\, and the Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics Emeritus at Caltech\, is the author of the best-selling books Black Holes & Time Warps: Einstein’s Outrageous Legacy and The Science of Interstellar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lia Halloran\n \n An award-winning artist who has exhibited widely in galleries and museums. She is an associate professor and chair of the art department at Chapman University in Orange\, California\, and is represented by the gallery Luis De Jesus Los Angeles. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-washington-d-c/ LOCATION:National Academy of Sciences\, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Caltech-in-2-1500-x-500-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR