BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caltech Alumni - ECPv6.17.1//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: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/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 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: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: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 END:VCALENDAR