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• Devil’s Slide Coastal Trail Hike

  • When
    22 Feb 2020
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    5981 California Coastal Trail, Pacifica, CA 94044
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Don't miss the opportunity to hike the Devil’s Slide Trail with Cornell alumni and friends.  You’ll be treated to incredible views of ocean and surf - and might even spot a Gray Whale heading north with its calves.
  
  

  Join Cornell University alumni and friends for an exhilarating hike of the Devil’s Slide Coastal Trail.

  
  

  Devil’s Slide has an infamous history.  The 1.5 mile stretch was originally part of the Pacific Coast Highway.  Unfortunately this segment of the highway had a notorious bad foundation for a road - which happened to edge along a narrow shelf above the ocean, with steep cliffs ascending and descending on both sides. During winter months landslides were common. Accidents regularly sent cars and trucks tumbling down the cliff. After years of debate, a bypass tunnel was built through Montara Mountain, and Devil's Slide, the roadway, was closed to vehicles.  

  
  

  In 2013, this stretch of road was reopened as a hiking trail with stunning cliff views of the rugged pacific ocean.  If we’re lucky, we may get glimpses of whales or seals - especially during January as Gray Whales migrate north to Alaska.

   

  Date:  Saturday, February 22nd 2020 at 1:00PM.  Please arrive 10 minutes early.

  
  

  Location:  Meet at *Southern* Devil’s Slide trail parking lot right before the entrance to the Tom Lantos Bypass Tunnels on Route 1 (https://goo.gl/JpS5mo).  The trailhead is adjacent to the parking lot (5981 California Coastal Trail, Pacifica, CA 94044).

  GPS coordinates: 37.572525 -122.516399

  
  

  Trail Length: Approximately 3 miles total - for the out and back hiking trail. 

  
  

  Post Hike Meal: We will announce the restaurant location (in nearby Half Moon Bay) via email the night before the hike.

  
  

  Special Notes:  Wear RED so we can easily keep the group together.  Make sure you dress in layers, since even on nice days it can get windy, and sometimes the fog can come in surprisingly quickly. 

  
  

  Cost:  $2 members/non-members

  
  

  For more information, please contact:

  
  

  Anthony Asta

  Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California

  Director of Outdoor Activities

  aja28@cornell.edu

  Ph: 607-339-1557

  
  

  Hamid Kahn

  hak8@sbcglobal.net

  
  

  Candace Choe

  chc87@cornell.edu

  
  

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• Angel Investing 101 with Cornell, Penn, and Columbia

  • When
    26 Feb 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    DLA Piper Law Office in Palo Alto, 2000 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  • Spaces left
    21

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  Join us for an evening with Golden Seeds focused on learning about angel investing and how entrepreneurs connect with potential investors. This event will include a short presentation from the local chapter of Golden Seeds and female entrepreneurs at different stages of fundraising here in Silicon Valley. The audience, entrepreneurs and presenters will break into small groups to explore three discussion points.

  
  

  About Golden Seeds:

  Golden Seeds is a firm dedicated to pursuing investment returns through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and the people who invest in them. The group was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New York City, with active chapters in Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, New Jersey, New York and Silicon Valley and active members throughout the country.

  
  Agenda:
  6:30 PM: Networking and Reception*
  7:00 PM: Angel Investing 101
  7:30 PM: Breakout Sessions

  8:30 PM: Networking
  

  *Reception to include light hors d’oeuvres and wine. This event is generously sponsored by Pennington, LLP.
  
  Location:
  

  DLA Piper Law Office in Palo Alto

  2000 University Avenue

  Palo Alto, CA 94303

  
  

  Parking:
  

  Free surface-level parking available. 
  
  

  Cost:
  $5 Members

  $10 Non-Members

  
  

  Event proceeds go towards overhead costs and funding two Cornell endowed scholarships--the Ira B. Degenhardt Tradition Fellowship and the Peter E. Lee Tradition Fellowship. Learn more about the scholarships here. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
  

  
  

  Please contact Jennie Huo, '07 with questions.
  

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• CSV Presents: Democracy in America

  • When
    27 Feb 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Morrison & Foerster, 755 Page Mill Rd A, Palo Alto, CA 94304

  Democracy in America: The Race to Super Tuesday

  Panel Discussion | Q&A | Reception

   

  Thursday, February 27, 2020 | Palo Alto | 6:30–9:00 p.m.
  Friday, February 28, 2020 | Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) | 6:30–9:00 p.m.
  Saturday, February 29, 2020 | Costa Mesa | 2:30–5:00 p.m.

   

  Democracy in America: The Race to Super Tuesday – Political parties. Citizen participation in politics and civic life. Free and fair elections. The rule of law, the constitution, and individual rights. These concepts are important aspects of a democratic American society. What are the challenges to democracies? How will these ideals endure in the next decade and beyond? What is the impact of technology and media on society? Come hear from alumni and Cornell faculty experts.

  
  

  
  

  Featured Speakers:

  Alexandra E. Cirone, Assistant Professor, Department of Government, Himan Brown Faculty Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University
  Mark Jackson '81, JD '85, Director of the First Amendment Clinic and Adjunct Professor of Law, Cornell Law School
  Darry Sragow '66, Senior Counsel at Dentons US LLP; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science at University of Southern California and Publisher of the California Target Book

   

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  Palo Alto

  Los Angeles

  Costa Mesa

  Cost: $25 general admission $15 young alumni (2010–2019)   Questions: Contact Kate Van Dalsem   This event is supported by the West Coast Alumni Affairs team, the College of Arts and Sciences and Cornell Law School.

  
  
  

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• CSV 20/20 Conference: Tech in Focus

  • When
    24 Mar 2020
  •  
    2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

  
  Celebrating its 20th year, Cornell’s marquee event on the West Coast brings together alumni interested in learning and networking in the tech space. From the very beginning, the goal of this program has been to develop a strong network of alumni and friends in the Bay Area, building support for each other and for students looking to move west. Looking back over the years, it’s wonderful to see how many speakers and event participants are still involved with the program; a true testament to the spirit of this Cornell community. CSV20/20 will offer a look back at Silicon Valley over the many years, and forward to the future. Presentations by alumni, faculty and university leadership will highlight the impact of Cornell research on some of today’s most pressing issues, and current students will share their experiences in academic research, project teams and entrepreneurial endeavors.

  
  

  Featured Guest: Martha E. Pollack

  Speakers: C. Lindsay Anderson, Lance Collins, Todd Glass, Andy Kessler, David Lodge, Mary Nichols, Bill Nye, Armando Olivera, Felicity Yost

  
  

  Schedule:

  • Keynote Address
  • Engineering at Cornell - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow feat. Dean Lance Collins
  • Cultivating Entrepreneurship at Cornell - A Student Pitch Session
  • Big Red Talks - Entrepreneurs who are Changing the Game
  • Accelerating Energy Transitions: The Role of Technology and Regulation in Innovation
  • My Cornell Story - Bill Nye ’77, “The Science Guy”, CEO of the Planetary Society
  • University Update

  Use promo code CSVGA128 for $5 off!

  
  

  Registration link: https://cornelluniversity.imodules.com/s/1717/alumni/event.aspx?sid=1717&gid=2&pgid=21088&content_id=18994.

  
  

  Check out highlights from last year’s event here!
  

  
  

  Questions: Contact Kate Van Dalsem

  
  

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• Ivys Night at the Catharine Clark Gallery

  • When
    26 Mar 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Catharine Clark Gallery, 248 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Spaces left
    34

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  Join us for a night of exhibits viewing, networking and socializing at the art gallery located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood that is the hot spot for the art scene. Meet the owner and director of the Gallery, Catharine Clark, a fellow Ivy League (Univ. of Penn) graduate who has generously offered to extend an invitation to this private event to all the bay area Ivy League school alumni clubs. Co-hosts with the Penn Club of SF include the Brown Club of the San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, Princeton Club of Northern California, and many others.

  
  

  Established in 1991, Catharine Clark Gallery exhibits contemporary art in all disciplines. In response to each exhibition, they also curate changing presentations of video and time-based genres within a dedicated media room.

  
  

  Directions/Location:

  Located within San Francisco's emerging DoReMi arts district (comprised of adjoining neighborhoods Dogpatch, Potrero Hill, and the Mission), Catharine Clark Gallery is situated in proximity to leading arts venues such as California College of the Arts (CCA), the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, the Museum of Craft and Design and Minnesota Street Project, as well as several contemporary fine art galleries.

  
  

  Parking:

  Street parking is available along and surrounding Utah St, though it can be difficult to find spots during the weekdays. Several paid lots are within two blocks of 248 Utah St in the Design District. Recommended lots:

  - 350 Rhode Island St, Garage Hours: 6:30am - 7:00pm. $9 all day flat rate.

  - SFDC parking lot: Located directly across from 101 Henry Adams Street (between 15th and Alameda). $12 all day flat rate.

  
  

  Event proceeds go towards overhead costs and funding two Cornell endowed scholarships--the Ira B. Degenhardt Tradition Fellowship and the Peter E. Lee Tradition Fellowship. Learn more about the scholarships here. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

  
  

  Questions? Please contact Jennie Huo, '07 or Alison Harrigan,'10.

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• Beer Garden Mixer with Cornell, Wellesley and Penn (San Mateo)

  • When
    03 May 2020
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Fieldwork Brewing Co San Mateo Taproom, 3030 S Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Come join Cornell NorCal, Wellesley Club of Silicon Valley, and Penn Club of Silicon Valley for a casual get-together at an outdoor beer garden!
  

  
  

  Gather, toast, and enjoy with a sampler flight, beer by the glass, and fresh beer filled “to go” in growlers and Crowler cans! The venue also features 2 fire pits and Bocce Ball (first-come first-served).

  
  

  Fieldwork Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in Berkeley, CA with a focus on exceptional, honest beer-making. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Location:

  Fieldwork Brewing Company San Mateo Taproom

  3030 S Delaware St.

  San Mateo, CA 94403

  
  

  Street parking available; Caltrain accessible

  
  

  Link to Draft Beer List

  Link to Food, Wine, and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Menu

  
  

  Notes:

  1. No food/drink is included in the registration ticket. Cash bar!

  2. RSVP Required to aid in the planning of this event. Our mixers are popular and sell-out early.

  3. Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the venue. The venue also partners with Roam Burger which will easily deliver food to you if you want more food options.

      
  Event proceeds go towards overhead costs and funding two Cornell endowed scholarships--the Ira B. Degenhardt Tradition Fellowship and the Peter E. Lee Tradition Fellowship. Learn more about the scholarships here. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

  
  Please contact Jennie Huo, '07 and Peter Wang, '02 questions.
  

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