BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caltech Alumni - ECPv6.17.3//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: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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T123000 DTSTAMP:20250602T183735Z CREATED:20250425T011433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T183735Z UID:33808-1750501800-1750509000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Portland DESCRIPTION:Spend your Saturday morning with fellow alumni and their families at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Admission is free for all registered guests and includes access to the museum’s standard exhibits\, as well as the submarine tour\, planetarium\, and theater. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-portland/ LOCATION:OMSI\, 1945 SE Water Ave.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97214\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jasmine Sears (BS '11)":MAILTO:jasmine.sears@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T130000 DTSTAMP:20250605T185117Z CREATED:20250602T200058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T185117Z UID:34492-1750332600-1750338000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:CRISPR and Gene Therapy: Join Us for a Luncheon Discussion\nDate: Thursday\, June 19Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Location: Moore Foundation1661 Page Mill Road\, Palo Alto\, CA 94304 \nTo attend\, please register here. Attendance is limited to 80.If you would like lunch\, please pay $30 by Monday\, June 17\, at 4:00 p.m. PT to our alumni volunteer David Adler via:– Venmo (last 4 digits of his phone number: 7164)– PayPal \nWe look forward to seeing you\,Peter Tong \nCRISPR Revolution: The Next Chapter in Gene TherapyWith Matthew Porteus\nRewriting the genome to treat genetic diseases or develop new classes of drugs has been discussed for decades. Progress in the 2000s was limited—but the field transformed with the discovery of the CRISPR/Cas9 nuclease system\, a bacterial mechanism used to fight infection. \nThe Nobel-winning discovery\, published in 2012\, was a test-tube experiment that simplified genome editing to two components: a protein that cuts DNA and a short RNA sequence that guides the protein to a specific genomic site. \nMultiple investigators adapted this robust\, highly specific\, and easy-to-use DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) to treat patients with serious genetic diseases. In 2023\, the first genome-editing drug\, Casgevy\, was approved. \nCasgevy is now used worldwide to treat sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia—two severe disorders affecting red blood cell function. Still\, Casgevy represents just version 1.0 of genome editing. \nI will discuss how we can harness CRISPR/Cas9 as a true word processor for the genome\, not just a tool for correcting typos. I’ll also address current challenges in genome editing and gene therapy—and what the future may hold. \nAbout the Speaker\nMatthew Porteus\, MD\, PhD\, is the Sutardja Chuk Professor of Definitive and Curative Medicine and a professor of pediatrics at Stanford University. He also holds appointments at Stanford’s Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and the Maternal & Child Health Research Institute. \nHe serves as director of the Stanford Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine and co-executive director of the Laboratory for Cell and Gene Medicine\, Stanford’s cell and gene therapy GMP facility. \nDr. Porteus was recently elected president of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy for the 2026–27 term. \nHis research focuses on developing genome editing as a curative approach to disease\, especially hematologic conditions such as sickle cell disease\, as well as diseases affecting other organ systems. \nDr. Porteus earned his undergraduate degree in history and science from Harvard University\, where his honors thesis examined the recombinant DNA controversy of the 1970s. He completed his MD and PhD at Stanford\, followed by clinical training in pediatric hematology/oncology at Boston Children’s Hospital and postdoctoral work with Nobel Laureate David Baltimore at Caltech. \nIn addition to his research\, he continues to care for patients as an attending physician on the Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Service at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. He is committed to bridging clinical practice and research to develop innovative\, curative therapies. \nHe has served on the 2017 National Academy Study Committee on Human Genome Editing and currently sits on the scientific advisory board for WADA on cell and gene doping. He is a scientific founder of CRISPR Therapeutics and a cofounder of Graphite Bio and Kamau Therapeutics\, and sits on several other scientific advisory boards. Dr. Porteus is a strong advocate for developing transformative medicines in partnership with—and accessible to—global communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Alumni Volunteers‍\nThe following alumni work together to serve you: Avni Gandhi\, Dave Adler\, Jane Frommer\, Mike Klein\, Susan Huynh\, and Peter Tong URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley/ 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=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T133000 DTSTAMP:20250605T183847Z CREATED:20250423T190647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T183847Z UID:33693-1749728700-1749735000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch 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 12\, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 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/ 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/Chicago:20250525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T130000 DTSTAMP:20250515T144445Z CREATED:20250429T200605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T144445Z UID:33895-1748170800-1748178000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Houston Alumni Brunch DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Caltech alumni for brunch on Sunday\, May 25\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, hosted in Houston by Thor Hanson (BS ’64\, PhD) and Dan Liebling (BS ’02)\, chair of the Caltech Alumni Association Board of Directors.\n \nThis informal gathering will include conversation about future alumni activities. Bring your ideas or simply enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with Techers in the area.\n \n \n \nCost: $45 per person\nIncludes:\n\nOne entrée (see selections below)\nDessert\nIced tea and coffee\nTax and gratuity\n\nMenu Options\n\nDuck Chilaquiles – Fried egg\, tomatillo salsa\, duck confit\, tortilla chips\, queso fresco\, shaved radish\, red onion\nRustic Smoked Texas Brisket Hash – Cheddar\, two eggs\, jalapeño hollandaise\, Texas toast\nShrimp and Grits – Tasso ham\, white cheddar grits (gluten friendly)\nFried Chicken Salad – Cheddar\, bacon\, hard-boiled egg\, lemon-caper dressing\n\n \nRegister by Monday\, May 19\, 2025\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/save-the-date-houston-alumni-brunch/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lodge\, 2011 Ella Blvd.\, Houston\, Texas\, 77008 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-Houston-1500-x-500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T173000 DTSTAMP:20250423T015533Z CREATED:20250410T225700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T015533Z UID:33267-1747467000-1747503000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Seminar Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Caltech community for the 88th Annual Seminar Day on May 17. 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 17\, 2025\n7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (PT)\nBeckman 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/ 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/2025/02/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:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T204151Z CREATED:20250423T193829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T204151Z UID:33724-1747328400-1747337400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Monthly Webinars DESCRIPTION:For our next webinar\, Milton Chang will discuss\, “50 Years in Business … And Still learning.”He will be interviewed by Jane Frommer (PhD ‘81). \nDate: Thursday\, May 15Time: 5:30-7:00pm Pacific \nAfter the webinar\, you’re invited to talk to the speaker and mingle with other alumni in a post-webinar social via a Zoom meeting. \nWe look forward to seeing you.Peter Tong (BS ’81\, PhD ’85) \n \n50 Years in Business and Still LearningBy Milton Chang (PhD ’69)\nMilton will describe the best practices for starting and building a company and will also describe his recent experience in starting a consumer product business (BonsaiHeirloom.com). \nHe will offer a point of view on how techers can excel in any field\, by broadening what we know to making the most of our superb problem-solving skills. \nHe will use his new venture to illustrate some of these points\, including why he chose bonsai\, how he evaluated the opportunity\, positioned the company for sustainable competitive advantage\, set up a low overhead infrastructure to be the lowest cost producer\, and used eCommerce marketing techniques to develop the business. \nMilton (PhD ’69) is an entrepreneur and an angel investor who mentors entrepreneurs. He is the author of Toward Entrepreneurship (www.miltonchang.com). \nMilton pivoted to tech entrepreneurship soon after graduating from Caltech. He was President and CEO of Newport Corporation and New Focus\, taking both companies public. He has successfully incubated more than a dozen startup companies. Recently he started Bonsai Heirloom\, an e-commerce business. \nMilton earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with highest honors from the University of Illinois\, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Caltech. He also earned an executive MBA from Harvard. \nHe was awarded Distinguished Alumni by both Caltech and the University of Illinois. Milton has served on the Visiting Committee of NIST and on an SEC advisory board. \nIn addition to incubating Bonsai Heirloom\, he is a board observer on PhotonPharma\, and advises several tech companies\, including Coreshell Technologies. \nMilton is a Trustee of Caltech. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n  Our Alumni Volunteers‍\nThe following alumni work together to serve you: Avni Gandhi (PhD ’15)\, Dave Adler (BS ’83)\, Jane Frommer (PhD ’81)\, Mike Klein (BS ’79)\, Susan Huynh (BS ’96)\, and Peter Tong (MS ’81\, PhD ’85)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/webinar-50-years-in-business-and-still-learning/ LOCATION:Online 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=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T163000 DTSTAMP:20250410T225645Z CREATED:20250410T225642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T225645Z UID:33292-1747308600-1747585800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Half Century Club Reunion 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 1975. The Half Century Club includes all alumni (of all degrees!) who graduated 50 or more years ago. Events also include recognition of the milestone classes of 1975\, 1970\, 1965\, 1960\, 1955\, 1950\, and 1945. Enjoy a reunion weekend filled with engaging conversations\, endless inspiration\, and cherished traditions. Reconnect with Techers at the Half Century Club Reception with President Thomas F. Rosenbaum and Professor Katherine T. Faber\, the Half Century Induction and Milestone Dinner with Provost David Tirrell\, sessions with beloved faculty\, House gatherings with current students\, and more! \nThursday\, May 15 to Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\nCaltech CampusPasadena\, CA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/half-century-club-reunion/ 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:20250511T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T110000 DTSTAMP:20250425T231822Z CREATED:20250424T234236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T231822Z UID:33765-1746952200-1746961200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: San Diego Second Sunday (May 2025) DESCRIPTION:Held on the second Sunday of every month\, this hike explores scenic trails across the region. This month\, join fellow alumni for a 5.5-mile loop hike through Del Mar Mesa Preserve on Sunday\, May 11\, at 8:30 a.m. Expect roughly 500 feet of elevation gain\, a mile-long shaded tunnel under scrub oaks\, mesa views\, vernal pools (likely dry)\, and a scenic ridge trail. \nMeet at the trailhead just south of the 56 freeway on Carmel Valley Road: Google Maps \nAlumni\, family\, and friends are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-san-diego-second-sunday-may-2025/ LOCATION:Del Mar Mesa Preserve CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matthias Blume%2C PhD (BS %E2%80%9987)":MAILTO:matthias@ucsd.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:20250417T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T133000 DTSTAMP:20250410T225854Z CREATED:20250410T225850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T225854Z UID:33183-1744890300-1744896600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch 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 meetup takes place every third Thursday of the month. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, April 17\, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. \nLocation: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245 \nMenu: Available on Brewport’s website.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP via Email URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-april/ 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/2025/02/Caltech-Together-LA-South-Bay-Featured-Image-and-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T164500 DTSTAMP:20250411T000413Z CREATED:20250410T225900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T000413Z UID:33170-1744555500-1744562700@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Black’s Beach and Coastal Canyon Hike DESCRIPTION:Held on the second Sunday of every month\, this hike explores scenic trails across the region. This month\, Caltech alumni are invited to join a 5-mile coastal canyon loop hike beginning at the southernmost corner of the Torrey Pines Gliderport parking lot. The route includes Black’s Beach\, Sumner Canyon\, Scripps Institution of Oceanography\, the Mushroom House\, the Ho Chi Minh Trail\, and the Salk Institute. \nThe hike includes approximately 800 feet of elevation gain. Low tide is expected at 3:45 p.m.\, making beach access ideal. \nBring water\, lunch\, and snacks. Family and friends are welcome. \nQuestions? Contact Matthias Blume\, PhD (BS ’87) at matthias@ucsd.edu. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/blacks-beach-and-coastal-canyon-hike/ LOCATION:Torrey Pines Gliderport\, 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matthias Blume%2C PhD (BS '87)":MAILTO:matthias@ucsd.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