May 2008

Class Reunions

Organizer: Alumni Association
URL: http://alumni.caltech.edu/reunions/class_reunions

Description

Don't miss your reunion celebration! Undergraduate alumni celebrating their reunion (in 5 year increments, 5th through 70th - from the class of 1938 to 2003) are invited, including interested alumni from years surrounding the reunion classes.

Monthly Silicon Valley Lunch

Time: 12 - 1PM
Organizer: Alumni Association - Peter Tong '85
Contact: peter@ipventure.com

Description

This monthly lunch is an opportunity for alumni working or living in the Bay Area to meet each other and share ideas, interests, job prospects, and a great meal. This month's talk will be given by Dave Rossum '70 and is titled "Digital Audio: The Devil is in the Details."

Location:

Ming's Restaurant
1700 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650/856-7700
http://www.mings.com/

Directions:

Take the Embarcadero Exit east off 101 to the first traffic light. Ming's is located just across the street on the southeast corner.

RSVP Info:

RSVP to peter@ipventure.com. Tables will be reserved under the name "Caltech." This is a buy-your-own-lunch event.

Quantum Hoops in New York

URL: http://www.quantumhoops.com/

Description

"Quantum Hoops" is showing for a limited time in New York. Take your friends and family out to the movies and give them a taste of what makes Caltech so unique.

Location:

The Quad Cinema
34 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
212/255-8800
http://www.quadcinema.com/

Other Info:

"Quantum Hoops" chronicles the final week of the 2006 Caltech men's basketball season. Narrated by David Duchovny, the film explores the determination that Caltech students bring to their academic pursuits and to sports.

RSVP Info:

Attend the 6:15pm showing on Saturday, May 17 and meet in the lobby following the movie to head out for drinks with fellow Caltech alumni. Anyone interested should RSVP to Heather Dean '99 at dean@cns.nyu.edu.

Alumni Association Sundial Unveiling on the Caltech Campus

Time: 3 - 3:30PM
Organizer: Alumni Association
Contact: elizabeth@alumni.caltech.edu
URL: http://alumni.caltech.edu/sundial

Description

Join the Caltech community for the unveiling of the Alumni Association analemmatic sundial. Stand on the plinth and become a human timepiece, using your shadow to tell the current time. Alumni, students, faculty, staff and visitors are invited to the unveiling of this interactive public artwork. Learn more about analemmatic sundials and the Caltech Alumni Association sundial project at http://alumni.caltech.edu/sundial.

Location:

Winnett Quad
(Southeast corner of Winnett), Caltech Campus
Map

Seminar Day

Organizer: Alumni Association
Contact: patsy@alumni.caltech.edu
URL: http://alumni.caltech.edu/learning/seminar_day

Description

Join alumni and friends for the 71st annual Seminar Day at Caltech. Hear faculty presentations on current research and innovations, and reconnect with fellow alumni.

Caltech Football Reunion in Pasadena

Time: 12:30 - 2PM
Organizer: Alumni Association
Contact: patsy@alumni.caltech.edu

Description

All football lettermen are invited to join in the 50-year celebration and reunion of the Beavers' 1957 football team. The 1957 Beavers were the last team to post a winning record and defeat arch-rival Occidental. We'll recognize the members of the 1957 squad and recount highlights from that season. Wendell Jack, athletic director, will describe Caltech's current athletic status.

Location:

Avery Library
293 South Holliston Ave (near Del Mar at Avery House)
Pasadena, California

RSVP Info:

Watch your mail for the 2008 Seminar Day Program and registration packet. Register for this event with the form enclosed in that mailing.

Caltech Pranks Panel Discussion

Time: 1:30 - 2:30PM
Organizer: Alumni Association

Description

On Seminar Day, the editors of LEGENDS OF CALTECH III will be on hand with other prank "dignitaries" to discuss the hijinks and mischief of Caltech students past, present and future.

Location:

Beckman Institute Auditorium, Caltech Campus

Washington Post Scavenger Hunt in DC

Time: 10:30 AM-5 PM
Organizer: Alumni Association - Ben Aronin '05
Contact: aronin@alumni.caltech.edu

Description

Join fellow Caltech alumni and friends for a problem-solving
scavenger hunt. Washington-area Techers are teaming up for the
inaugural Washington Post Hunt. Compete with local and visiting
teams, have fun, and maybe even win one of the Florida vacation
prizes. Before the hunt, join us for a picnic breakfast in
Mt. Vernon Square.

Location:

Breakfast Location: Mt. Vernon Square, at 9th and K Streets NW
across the street from the Convention Center (Map)
Starting Location for the Hunt: City Center lot 10th & H Streets, NW Washington, DC 20001 (Map)

Directions:

Parking: Pay lots are available downtown, along with limited street parking.
Metro: Metro Center (Red, Blue, and Orange lines) or Gallery Place-Chinatown (Green, Yellow, and Red lines)

Other Info:

Sample clues and more details >>

RSVP Info:

RSVP online. Suggested team size is four people, though there is no enforced limit. You may arrange your own team(s) and sign up together or sign up to be placed on a team. Respond as soon as possible but no later than Friday, May 16 so that we can organize teams. This event is sponsored by the Caltech Alumni Association and is free of charge.

Rutledge Discusses Climate Change in San Francisco

Time: 6 - 8PM
Organizer: Alumni Association

Description

Join us for a reception and lecture with Caltech's Dave Rutledge. He will be on hand in San Francisco to discuss global climate change issues and fossil fuel production.

Location:

Westin Hotel San Francisco Airport
1 Old Bayshore Highway
Millbrae, California 94030
650/692-3500


Directions:

Map

Other Info:

Hubbert’s Peak, The Coal Question, and Climate Change
There is vigorous debate about the future of our supplies of oil, natural gas, and coal. In addition, there are efforts to predict the climate changes from consuming these fuels. There has been little effort to connect these two. In his talk, Dr. Rutledge will make projections for future fossil fuel production, and discuss the implications for alternatives, future carbon dioxide concentrations, and temperature.

Professor Rutledge is the Chair of the Division of Engineering and Applied Science at Caltech and the Tomiyasu Professor of Electrical Engineering.

RSVP Info:

RSVP online. There is no charge to attend this event. Guests are welcome.

Caltech-Occidental Concert Band at Carnegie Hall

Time: 8 - 11PM
Organizer: Alumni Association
Contact: events@alumni.caltech.edu

Description

Caltech alumni are invited to attend a performance of the Caltech Concert Band at Carnegie Hall. Tickets are available at a discounted rate to Caltech alumni, and further discounts are available for members of the Alumni Association. Click here for more information about the performance and the Caltech alumni and students involved.

One hour before the performance, join fellow alumni in
Carnegie Hall's Citi Cafe at 7:00 pm for cocktails and
beverages provided by the Caltech Alumni Association.

Location:

Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium
57th Street & 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019


Other Info:

Ticket prices:
$55 for CAA members
$65 for non-members
Not a member? Join now.

RSVP Info:

Call 626/395-6592 or email events@alumni.caltech.edu for more information, to register and order tickets by Friday, April 25.

Mauna Kea Telescope and Tiki Festival for the Class of '11

Time: 4 - 6PM
Organizer: Alumni Association
Contact: tami@alumni.caltech.edu

Description

Join fellow alumni and meet this year's frosh class as they complete their first year at Caltech. We're celebrating the class of 2011's accomplishments with a salute to Caltech's Mauna Kea Telescope by hosting a tiki-theme party. Wear an "aloha" shirt, or dress as your favorite planet (Plutos will be admitted).

Location:

Caltech Alumni House
345 S. Hill Ave
Pasadena

RSVP Info:

RSVP to Tami Penunuri at tami@alumni.caltech.edu or call 626/395-6852. Guests are welcome, and there is no charge to attend this event.

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