BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caltech Alumni - ECPv6.17.3.1//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:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 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:20260910T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T114500 DTSTAMP:20260902T224212Z CREATED:20260825T010845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T224212Z UID:42422-1789040700-1789040700@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (September) 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\, September 10\, 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-september/ 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/2026/09/Caltech-Together-1500X500-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T223448Z CREATED:20260807T215011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T223448Z UID:42150-1789128000-1789128000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Pasadena September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow Techers for lunch in Pasadena with host Nathan Hurvitz (BS ’86) and reconnect with alumni across industries\, interests\, and class years. Whether you want to continue a conversation about science and technology\, meet alumni working in your field\, or simply spend time with other Techers in the area\, this monthly gathering offers a casual way to stay connected to the Caltech community. \nNathan plans for this meetup to continue on the second Friday of each month. \nThis month’s meetup: Friday\, September 11\, noon–1:15 p.m. PTLocation: Foothill Restaurant\, 2835 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena\, CA 91107Parking: Available behind the restaurant\, accessible from Daisy AvenueMenu: Available on Foothill Restaurant websiteCost: No registration fee; guests purchase their own lunch. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-pasadena-september-2026/ LOCATION:Foothill Restaurant\, 2835 E. Foothill Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Caltech-Together-1500X500-12.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Hurvitz (BS %E2%80%9986)":MAILTO:nhurvitz@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260902T224403Z CREATED:20260818T024616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T224403Z UID:42335-1789300800-1789318800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Purcellville\, VA DESCRIPTION:See a private research-grade observatory in the Shenandoah Foothills.\nJoin fellow Caltech alumni\, postdocs\, and friends at the home of Mark Foster (BS ’82) for a summer afternoon centered around a rare look inside his private 0.6-meter research-grade observatory. \nMark will lead guests through the observatory and share a closer look at the equipment and setup behind it. Before and after the tour\, spend time poolside over a potluck lunch with members of the local Caltech community. \nWhat to expect \n\nA guided tour of a private 0.6-meter research-grade observatory\nTime to see the observatory’s equipment and setup up close\nPotluck lunch\, with dishes coordinated in advance\nPool access; bring swimwear and towels\nAn afternoon with fellow alumni\, postdocs\, and friends in the Shenandoah Foothills\n\nThis event is free to attend. The full address will be shared with registered guests before the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-purcellville-va-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Caltech-Together-1500X500-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Chen (MS %E2%80%9900)":MAILTO:zwschen@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260902T224949Z CREATED:20260817T222958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T224949Z UID:42311-1789304400-1789311600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Minnesota DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Techers for a family-friendly afternoon of roller coasters\, rides\, and attractions at Nickelodeon Universe. \nMake a day of it at Mall of America with family\, friends\, and fellow Techers from across Minnesota. Whether you’re there for the biggest rides or a more relaxed afternoon around the park\, it’s an easy way to have some fun and spend time with the local Caltech community. \nPlease complete both registration steps: \n1. Register with CaltechComplete the Caltech Together registration form to let us know you’ll be attending. \n2. Purchase Nickelodeon Universe ticketsPurchase tickets directly through Nickelodeon Universe. Ticket options include unlimited ride wristbands\, point passes\, and attraction bundles. \n  URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-minnesota/ LOCATION:Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America\, 60 E. Broadway\, Bloomington\, Minnesota\, 55425 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Caltech-Together-1500X500-17.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Lowry":MAILTO:philiplowry43@gmail.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T225359Z CREATED:20260825T190415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T225359Z UID:42441-1789644600-1789651800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:“What Guides Science Funding?” By Gary Greenburg\, Dušan Pejaković\, and Janet Coffey of the Moore Foundation\, moderated by Jane Frommer (PhD ’81)\nAs the funding landscape evolves\, private foundations are playing an increasingly important role in supporting highly innovative research. \nJoin us for a discussion of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s funded programs and learn about the foundation’s approach to science philanthropy and the strategies behind its funding. A deep dive into Moore-funded research in the physical\, life\, Earth\, and space sciences\, led by foundation program staff Dušan Pejaković\, Gary Greenburg\, and Janet Coffey\, rounds out the virtual tour of the foundation’s support for science. \nMeet Our Panelists and Moderator\nGary Greenburg\, PhD\, is a program officer in the Science Program at the Moore Foundation\, where he supports high-risk\, high-impact scientific research and the development of advanced scientific instrumentation. He earned a PhD in cell and developmental biology at Harvard\, conducted postdoctoral research at Rockefeller University\, and worked in biotechnology and science philanthropy before joining the Foundation. \nDušan Pejaković\, PhD\, is the program director for the Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative at the Moore Foundation. He earned his PhD in physics from The Ohio State University and conducted research at SRI International before transitioning to science philanthropy. At the Foundation\, he develops and manages philanthropic investments across physics\, astronomy\, and Earth science. \nJanet Coffey\, PhD\, is a program director at the Moore Foundation\, where she leads the Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative. She earned an undergraduate degree in human biology and a PhD in science education from Stanford\, and previously served on the faculty at the University of Maryland. Her career has focused on engaging the public with science through innovative approaches to learning with curiosity\, inquiry and authentic scientific experiences. \nJane Frommer\, PhD\, is a chemist and early practitioner of nanoscience whose research helped establish scanning probe microscopy (SPM) as a tool for chemistry and materials science.  Her SPM studies of imaging\, manipulation\, and measuring material properties of small collections of organic molecules took place at the IBM Almaden Research Laboratories and at the University of Basel. In earlier work in industry she created the solution state of electronically conducting polymers. Her Caltech doctorate was in organometallic chemistry. She is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society. Her honors include the ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry and the Perkin Medal for lifetime achievement in applied chemistry. \nRegister by Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 \nThis event will include a catered lunch with an assortment of sandwiches and salads. Drinks provided by the Moore Foundation. Attendance is capped at 80 people. \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-september26/ 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/2026/09/Caltech-Together-1500X500-19.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T180000 DTSTAMP:20260902T225101Z CREATED:20260818T014451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T225101Z UID:42303-1789840800-1789840800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: London DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. BST \nJoin the Caltech community in London for an alumni reception followed by LOLA LIVE! Comedy Theatre Lab.\nThe evening begins with a Caltech Alumni reception hosted by Sandra Tsing Loh (BS ’83\, DAA ’01)\, followed by LOLA (London Hosts Los Angeles) LIVE! Comedy Theatre Lab\, an audience-interactive performance. \nLOLA LIVE! is the highlight of the LOLA Theatre Festival\, September 16–20 \, featuring Brooke Adams\, Stockard Channing\, Melanie Mayron\, and Tony Shalhoub\, with Julian Fleisher and Michael Kostroff. The festival\, co-produced by Sandra Tsing Loh\, combines performances and audience workshops\, including science communication. \nCaltech alumni are encouraged to view the full week’s schedule\, join a workshop\, and perform. If you’d like to run your science through the festival’s performance rubric and receive two hours of training before performing\, contact Sandra at sandratsingloh@cs.com. \nRegistration\nPlease be sure to register in two places: \n1. Register with CaltechComplete the Caltech Together registration form to indicate your attendance. \n2. Purchase official LOLA LIVE! ticketsPurchase your ticket through the LOLA LIVE! website. \nPromotion Code: caltech \nEnter caltech exactly as shown. The code is case-sensitive. \nTickets are £25 and include both the Caltech Alumni reception and the LOLA LIVE! show. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-london/ LOCATION:Upstairs at the Gatehouse\, 1 North Rd.\, London\, N6 4BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Caltech-Together-1500X500-18.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Tsing Loh (BS '83%2C DAA '01)":MAILTO:sandratsingloh@cs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T180000 DTSTAMP:20260914T215826Z CREATED:20260831T220403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T215826Z UID:41996-1790269200-1790272800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of Members DESCRIPTION:The CAA Annual Meeting of Members will take place on Thursday\, September 24\, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT via Zoom. CAA members will hear from the Board of Director leaders and CAA staff about the organization’s accomplishments for fiscal year 2026 and learn more about plans for the coming year. \nRegistration closes on Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026. Please note that the meeting will not be recorded. \nThursday\, September 24\, 20265:00 – 6:00 p.m. PTOnline \nTo learn more about Annual Meeting of Members and to review the agenda\, click here. \nQuestions? Contact Theresa Szeto\, Senior Administrative Assistant to the AVP of Alumni Relations at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/annual-meeting-of-members-2026/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annual-Meeting-of-Members-Desktop-Landing-Page-1500-x-500-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260902T230037Z CREATED:20260826T193318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T230037Z UID:42472-1790434800-1790445600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Bay Area GOLD Social DESCRIPTION:Join GOLD Alumni from the Classes of 2016–2026 in the Bay Area\nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026Time: 3–6 p.m. PDTLocation: Roadrunner\, 580 California Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94104Cost: $5 \nCome together in San Francisco with Caltech undergraduate alumni from across the last decade\, with plenty of time to catch up\, meet someone new\, and see where a shared Caltech connection might lead. \nReconnect with familiar faces and meet alumni whose paths may not have crossed yours at Caltech. A conversation could lead to a new friend\, a future collaborator\, a career connection\, or simply someone you’ll be glad to know. With GOLD alumni building lives and careers across the Bay Area\, this is a chance to strengthen the connections that can matter long after the event ends. \nThat community continues to grow with each graduating class. For the Class of 2026\, this gathering marks the first official GOLD event in the Bay Area since graduation and an opportunity to meet alumni from across the last decade. For everyone else\, it is a chance to welcome the newest members of GOLD while expanding the circle of people who make the Bay Area Caltech community what it is. \nHosted by Eilleen Zhang (BS ’23) and Reeya Chenanda (BS ’23\, MS ’24)\, the gathering will take place at Roadrunner\, a San Francisco startup co-founded by Caltech alumni Ajay Natarajan (BS ’22) and Eugene Shao (BS ’22). \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-together-bay-area-gold/ LOCATION:Roadrunner\, 580 California St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Caltech-Together-1500X500-20.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eilleen Zhang (BS %E2%80%9823)":MAILTO:eilleeenz@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T114500 DTSTAMP:20260825T011158Z CREATED:20260825T011155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T011158Z UID:42427-1791459900-1791459900@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (October) 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\, October 8\, 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-october-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:20261010T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T143000 DTSTAMP:20260903T191040Z CREATED:20260902T173109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191040Z UID:42602-1791635400-1791642600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Los Olivos DESCRIPTION:Build Your Techer Community on the Central Coast\nTechers are spread throughout the Central Coast\, but opportunities to meet one another close to home can be few and far between. This lunch is a chance to bring that community together. \nMeet alumni from across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties\, make new connections\, reconnect with familiar faces\, and help shape what a stronger local Techer community could look like. Your ideas will also help guide future gatherings in the region\, from where and when they take place to the kinds of events alumni would most like to attend. \nRegistration includes one lunch entree\, salad\, or pizza from the Los Olivos Cafe lunch menu; one nonalcoholic beverage; tax; and gratuity. \nPlease register by Friday\, September 25. \nCan’t Make It on October 10?\nWe still want to hear from you. Complete the registration form to share which locations\, days\, and times work best for future Caltech gatherings on the Central Coast. Your feedback will help us plan opportunities that make it easier for Techers throughout the region to come together. \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-los-olivos/ LOCATION:Los Olivos Cafe\, 2879 Grand Avenue\, Los Olivos\, CA\, 93441\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Caltech-Together-1500X500-21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="David Eskinazi (MS %E2%80%9876)":MAILTO:deskinaz@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260723T184807Z CREATED:20260723T184610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T184807Z UID:41932-1792141200-1792335600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Techers for a weekend of discovery\, connection\, and Caltech tradition—right here in Pasadena. \nAlumni Weekend welcomes Techers from every class year\, degree\, and Caltech connection\, including undergraduate and graduate alumni\, former postdocs\, House communities\, clubs\, teams\, and affinity groups. Come back to campus for memorable events\, shared traditions\, and new ways to reconnect. \nThe deadline to register is Friday\, October 2\, 2026.Registration is required to attend Alumni Weekend events. \n \nFriday\, October 16 to Sunday\, October 18\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/alumni-weekend-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/2025/06/Desktop-Landing-Page-Banner_-1500-x-500.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T121500 DTSTAMP:20260909T203821Z CREATED:20260902T221552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T203821Z UID:42669-1792234800-1792239300@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients in Conversation DESCRIPTION:The Achievements Behind This Year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards\nJoin the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for a wide-ranging conversation about the ideas\, decisions\, and experiences that shaped their careers. Spanning computer science\, satellite communications\, space instrumentation\, and neuroscience\, the discussion will offer perspectives on innovation\, leadership\, discovery\, and the paths that led each recipient to lasting impact in their fields. \nThe conversation will feature Leonidas Guibas (BS ’71\, MS ’71)\, Eddy W. Hartenstein (MS ’74)\, Shouleh Nikzad (MS ’84\, PhD ’90)\, and David Van Essen (BS ’67)\, moderated by 2001 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Sandra Tsing Loh (BS ’83). \nLearn more about the 2026 recipients. \nRegistration \nThis program is included with Alumni Weekend registration and is available exclusively to registered Alumni Weekend attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Alumni Weekend URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/2026-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients-in-conversation/ LOCATION:Ramo Auditorium\, 1200 E. California Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91125 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Desktop-Landing-Page-Banner_-1500-x-500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260909T230638Z CREATED:20260909T225524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T230638Z UID:42725-1792321200-1792342800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:CAMP on Campus DESCRIPTION:Mentorship\, Career Conversations\, and Life After Caltech\nCAMP on Campus brings alumni back to Caltech to connect with students where their own Caltech experience began. Returning to campus gives mentors a chance to share what they have learned since graduation while helping students think more broadly about the many paths that can follow a Caltech education. \nWhether your path has been traditional\, unexpected\, technical\, creative\, entrepreneurial\, academic\, or hard to explain in one sentence\, your perspective can give students something they cannot get from a job posting\, class\, or online search. \nMentors will participate in four structured 45-minute mentoring sessions\, each pairing two alumni mentors with one student. The day also includes mentor orientation\, lunch\, and a debrief following the mentoring sessions. Preparation materials will be shared with mentors in advance. \nFollowing the program\, mentors are invited to continue the conversation over dinner at Alumni House beginning at 5:30 p.m. Mentors may bring one guest to dinner. \nPreliminary Schedule \n11:00–11:30 a.m. – Mentor arrival and check-in11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Mentor orientation and lunch1:00–2:30 p.m. – Two mentoring sessions2:30–3:00 p.m. – Break3:00–4:30 p.m. – Two mentoring sessions4:30–5:00 p.m. – Mentor debrief5:30 p.m. – Mentor dinner at Alumni House \nRegistration \n-Advance registration is required to be considered as a mentor. Please register by Sunday\, October 4.-Mentor participation will be based on student needs and matching\, so not everyone who registers will be selected. Alumni selected to serve as mentors will receive confirmation by Friday\, October 9.-The registration form will also ask whether you plan to attend the mentor dinner and whether you will bring a guest. \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/camp-on-campus/ LOCATION:Hameetman Center\, 1200 East California Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91125\, United States CATEGORIES:Mentorship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-43.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CALE":MAILTO:career@caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T235959 DTSTAMP:20260707T221656Z CREATED:20260203T175008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T221656Z 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:20270305T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270321T235959 DTSTAMP:20260626T185224Z CREATED:20260219T174327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T185224Z UID:39391-1804204800-1805673599@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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Stay Connected\nAccurate contact information ensures invitations reach the full Caltech community. Alumni and former postdocs globally 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 Alex Sessions\n \n Nico and Marilyn van Wingen Professor of Geobiology \nAlex Sessions is the Nico and Marilyn van Wingen Professor of Geobiology in Caltech’s Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. An organic geochemist by training\, Sessions is the author of more than 100 scientific publications on paleoclimate\, the marine carbon cycle\, microbial ecology\, and ancient life on Earth. \nHis research uses the stable isotope compositions of organic molecules recovered from cells\, water\, and rocks as tracers of microbial metabolic activity\, helping reveal how microbes interact with the physical world around them. His fieldwork has taken him around the world\, including to New Zealand. \nSessions directed the International Geobiology Course from 2017 to 2023\, leading 16 graduate students each summer through Owens Valley and the eastern Sierra Nevada to study the region’s geobiology. He also led field trips to New Zealand for graduating GPS students in 2015 and 2024\, exploring the unique geology of this tectonically active region. \nAs a geologist and avid outdoors enthusiast\, Sessions calls New Zealand his favorite playground and looks forward to sharing it with Techer travelers.\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/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:20260811T181029Z CREATED:20260203T202223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181029Z 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. \nThis trip is sold out. Please see the Caltech Alumni events calendar for more upcoming Techer Tours.  \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:20260219T175944Z 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