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• Ivy+ Lunar New Year Celebration

  • When
    01 Feb 2025
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    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Hillsborough, CA 94010 (address TBA)

  

  This all-Ivy event will kick off the prosperity of the Year of the Snake, symbolizing growth, flexibility, and adaptability. Let’s come together to honor the tradition of reuniting with friends and family for nostalgia, good luck, and an abundance of food. 

  Join us for a buffet-style dinner featuring a wide variety of delicious Chinese dishes from a Michelin-recommended restaurant and desserts from authentic vendors as we celebrate the Lunar New Year. Wine, whiskey, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be served. This festive occasion offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and expand your network in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

  You’ll also receive red envelopes with fortune cookies. Let’s see what meaningful sayings will be in your fortune cookies at the start of the Lunar New Year. We look forward to celebrating with you and ushering in the Year of the Snake together!

  Registration ends on Thursday, January 30, 2025 (or when sold out), so don't miss out!

  REGISTRATION

  Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $95

  Register here: https://hbsanc.org/events/156700

  Buy tickets in advance online; no tickets sold at the door. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  LOCATION

  This event will be held indoors at the spacious home of a Harvard Business School Club Board Member in Hillsborough. Details will be provided on the registration receipt.
  

  PARKING

  Limited street parking is available. Ride sharing is strongly recommended.
  

  QUESTIONS? Contact Anjai "AJ" Gandhi or Shalini Agarwal at info@hbsanc.org.

  This event is co-hosted by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, London Business School, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, MIT, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, and Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California.

  By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.
  

  
  

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• Wine Tasting in a Cave - Wente Vineyards, Livermore

  • When
    02 Feb 2025
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    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore 94550
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Start your new year's resolution to make new connections by joining your fellow alumni at a unique private wine tasting experience inside a cave! 

  This exclusive event will take place at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, the only wine cave tour in the East Bay. Your adventure includes a guided tour through their historic Livermore Valley wine cave, where you’ll delve into the winemaking process and sample some Wente Vineyards wines directly from the barrel. This unique wine tasting experience promises a memorable day of discovery, relaxation, and exceptional wine in one of California’s hidden gems, while you make new friends with your fellow Cornellians.

  This will be an experience like none other, and one of the most premium events we have ever offered, so sign up soon before it’s too late!

  Registration closes on Tuesday, January 28 at 5 pm, and is limited to 20 people. The ticketed price is all-inclusive (tax and tip are included) for this private group tour and tasting.

  Wear your Cornell red!

  REGISTRATION (includes tax and gratuity)

  Cornell NorCal dues-paying members: $110

  Non-members: $125

  Due to venue requirements, no refunds will be granted. However, tickets are transferable for the same event.
  

  LOCATION

  Wente Vineyards

  5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore 94550

  (925) 456-2300

  TRANSPORTATION

  A parking garage is located next to the winery. Please consider using a rideshare since you will be drinking at this event. Or get off at the closest BART station (Pleasanton) and use a rideshare to get to the winery.

  QUESTIONS? Contact Tasnuva Tabassum '17 at tt496@cornell.edu.

  Event proceeds go towards overhead costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
  

  By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Chinatown Food Tour: A Lunar New Year Celebration

  • When
    08 Feb 2025
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    10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    San Francisco Chinatown (meeting location TBA)
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a flavorful journey through San Francisco’s Chinatown! Join fellow Cornell alumni for a private guided food tour led by acclaimed SF Food Tours, offering a deep dive into the tastes, history, and culture of one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

  This immersive experience includes all tastings, a traditional sit-down meal, and fascinating insights from an expert local guide. From savoring dim sum at beloved eateries to exploring hidden alleyways and iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, this event promises a delightful blend of food, culture, and camaraderie.

  During this immersive experience, you’ll:

  • Taste authentic dishes such as dim sum, mooncakes, Peking duck, and more at top local spots.

  • Visit historic landmarks like the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory.

  • Explore bustling markets and hidden alleyways steeped in Chinatown’s history.

  • Enjoy a sit-down meal featuring a variety of traditional dishes, with options for dietary preferences.

  • Learn about Chinese tea traditions during an engaging tea tasting.

  Important Notes:

  •Vegetarian options are available at most stops. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.

  •Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for this immersive experience.

  Registration closes on Thursday, February 6 at 5 pm, and is limited to 10 people. The ticketed price is all-inclusive (tax and tip are included) for this private group tour and tasting. Don’t miss this unique celebration of food, culture, and community, so sign up today!

  Wear your Cornell red!

  REGISTRATION (includes food, non-alcoholic drinks, tax and gratuity)

  Cornell NorCal dues-paying members: $100

  Non-members: $125

  Due to venue requirements, no refunds will be granted. However, tickets are transferable for the same event.
  

  LOCATION

  The meeting point in San Francisco Chinatown will be provided after registration.

  TRANSPORTATION

  Transfer at the Powell Street BART station to the northbound T Muni, and get off at the Chinatown-Rose Pak station (1 stop). Alternatively, the Chinatown parking garage is located at 728 Pacific Avenue (between Stockton Street and Grant Avenue).

  QUESTIONS? Contact Alice Zhou at rz96@cornell.edu.

  Event proceeds go towards overhead costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
  

  By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ivy+ Backstage with SJ Sharks Team President

  • When
    11 Mar 2025
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    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose 95113
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Join local alumni from the Harvard Business School, Harvard, Kellogg, Wharton, and MIT for a memorable experience getting up close and personal with Jonathan Becher, who runs the San Jose Sharks professional hockey team. 

  Catch up with old friends, make some new ones, and enjoy this incredible opportunity that isn't available elsewhere to hear directly from the San Jose Sharks management about the intersection of technology, business, and hockey, followed by a Q&A. Buffet dinner and game ticket are included, as well as having a group picture taken on the ice after the game!

  Registration ends on Friday, March 7 at 5 pm or when tickets sell out, so register today!

  • 5:00-5:30 pm: Check-in opens and networking begins.
  • 5:30-7:00 pm: Reception and talk by Jonathan Becher, President of Sharks Sports & Entertainment.
  • 7:15 pm: Buffet-style dinner will be provided in the Penthouse Plaza. Two drink tickets will be provided to each guest to redeem at the Plaza Bar.
  • 7:30 pm: Puck drops against the Nashville Predators.

  Post-game: Group picture on the ice

  Wear your Cornell red!

  REGISTRATION (includes buffet dinner, two drinks, and game ticket)

  Cornell NorCal dues-paying members: $150

  Non-members: $175

  Due to venue requirements, all ticket sales are final and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. No refunds and no assigned seats.
  

  LOCATION

  The meeting point at the SAP Center will be provided after registration.

  TRANSPORTATION

  Parking and public transportation options are available here: www.sapcenter.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking.

  QUESTIONS? Contact David Lai '09 at dhl75@cornell.edu.

  Event proceeds go towards overhead costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
  

  By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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