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  • Charity Poker Tournament & Mixer

    • 30 May 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    • Hillsborough Racquet Club, 252 El Cerrito Ave., Hillsborough 94010

    Join Ivy+ alumni for an evening of poker and socializing, while raising money for a nonprofit tackling homelessness through innovative, scalable solutions.

    This annual event is open to players and non-players. Bring a partner or friend!

    • Cool Venue: Hillsborough Racquet Club is a private club, once an early 20th-century private polo clubhouse on a majestic tree-lined residential street.
    • Fantastic Food & Drink: Heavy appetizers, wine, and beer.
    • Fun: Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament with professional dealers + Blackjack tables (after you exit the poker tournament).
    • Beginners are Welcome! We always have beginners at the Final Table - we’ll teach you the game.
    • Fundraiser: A meaningful contribution will be made to the nonprofit Dignity Moves, which provides interim housing solutions to help address the homeless challenge in California and beyond. Dignity Moves is led by veteran Silicon Valley executive Elizabeth Funk (HBS MBA '96).  

    Only 100 tickets are available, and registration closes Thursday, May 29 (or when sold out), so register now! Dress to impress, and wear your Cornell red!

    This is an Ivy+ event organized by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California.

    REGISTRATION (includes heavy appetizers, dessert, and drinks)

    • Poker Affiliate Club Ticket: $155 for buy-in, food & 2 drinks 
    • Social Affiliate Club Ticket: $125 for food & 2 drinks 

    Register here: https://hbsanc.org/events/178722

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

    LOCATION

    Hillsborough Racquet Club

    252 El Cerrito Avenue (at Roblar Avenue)

    hillsboroughracquetclub.org/; (650) 343-2062

    TRANSPORTATION

    Limited street parking is available. The racquet club is a 10-minute walk from the ECR bus stop at El Camino Real & El Cerrito Avenue.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Anjai "AJ" Gandhi and Shalini Agarwal of the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California at info@hbsanc.org. 

    This event is co-hosted by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Stanford Peninsula Club, Stanford GSB Alumni Association, Dartmouth Alumni Association 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, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, London Business School, MIT Club of North California, Chicago Booth Club of Northern California, Carnegie Mellon SF Bay Area Network, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, INSEAD Alumni Association of SF Bay Area, Michigan Ross Alumni Club of SF Bay Area, and many others.


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  • Cornell Cares East Bay - Make Tails Wag!

    • 06 Jun 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Hopalong Animal Rescue, 1035 22nd Ave., #3, Oakland 94606
    • 10
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    Volunteer on Cornell Cares Day 2025 with Hopalong Animal Rescue in Oakland! Show your generous Big Red spirit at this popular volunteer event, while benefiting from a fun and rewarding experience with fellow alumni.

    Hopalong (now part of Marin Humane) has just moved into a new space, and volunteers will help with facility improvement, such as painting doors and hanging pictures. No experience necessary, and all supplies will be provided. You can feel good about helping to give rescue animals the life they deserve!

    Please wear clothes that you can get dirty; it might be helpful to bring a pair of work gloves if you have them. There will be a brief orientation, followed by volunteer activities. You must be 18 years or older to volunteer, and please do not bring anyone under 18 if you are volunteering.

    Registration closes on Thursday, June 5 at 5 pm, and is limited to 12 people. Wear your Cornell red!

    REGISTRATION (includes beverages and light snacks)

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members: $3

    Non-members: $5

    Due to venue requirements, no refunds on ticket purchases will be allowed. However, tickets are transferable for the same event. 

    LOCATION

    Hopalong Animal Rescue

    1035 22nd Avenue, Suite 3, Oakland 

    marinhumane.org/get-involved/hopalong-foster-program/; (510) 267-1915

    TRANSPORTATION

    Please park in the lot adjacent to the building, not in front of the building. Hopalong is a 19-minute walk from the 1T bus stop at 14th Avenue and E. 12th Street or a 22-minute walk from the 40 bus stop at Foothill Boulevard and 16th Avenue.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Mae Lum at maewlum@gmail.com.

    Event proceeds go towards operating costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and we receive no funding from Cornell University.

    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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  • Bangladeshi Supper Club - A Culinary Feast

    • 06 Jun 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Sanchez Drive, San Jose (exact address will be provided to registrants)
    • 1
    Register

    Come indulge in an authentic Bangladeshi supper, a feast for the senses, with an intimate gathering of fellow Cornell alumni! We'll be serving up a 6-course menu of dishes bursting with flavor and made with love. Expect mouthwatering rice dishes, tenderly spiced meats, flavorful vegetable curries, and an assortment of tantalizing sides and desserts. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a home-style feast with your new Cornell friends, featuring authentic recipes passed down through generations with a modern twist.

    The exact menu will be shared with registrants one week prior to the event. Expect a 6-course menu including a variety of meat, fish, vegetarian dishes and desserts. Home-made clarified cocktails will also be served. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks! 

    Only 8 tickets are available, and registration closes Friday, May 30 at 5 pm (or when sold out), so register now! Once you register, please email Tasnuva Tabassum no later than May 30 about any dietary restrictions.

    Get ready to experience the unique blend of sweet, savory, and spicy that defines Bangladeshi cuisine!

    LOCATION

    Sanchez Drive, San Jose (exact address will be provided to registrants)

    COST 

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members: $50

    Non-members: $60

    Due to venue requirements, no refunds on ticket purchases will be allowed. However, tickets are transferable for the same event. 

    TRANSPORTATION

    Parking lots and street parking are available. If you are planning to drink, please consider using a rideshare app.

    QUESTIONS? Please contact Tasnuva Tabassum '17.

    Event proceeds go towards operating costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and we receive no funding from Cornell University.

    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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  • Reunion in Your Region/Annual Meeting: Open to ALL members and non-members

    • 07 Jun 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Mission Bay, SF (address to be sent to registrants)
    • 15
    Register

    June is Reunion month! Are you looking for some Big Red joy right here in the Bay Area, regardless of your class year? No need to travel to Ithaca. You can hang out with other Cornellians here at home!

    Cornell NorCal will be hosting Reunion in Your Region in June - the same month as the university’s on-campus Reunion. This event will be combined with Cornell NorCal’s Annual Meeting, where we'll share the list of new board directors for the 2025-26 board year!

    All Bay Area alumni and guests are welcome. Come share ideas for future Cornell NorCal events! We will have light bites, beverages, and maybe even some fun trivia.

    Registration is limited and ends on Thursday, June 5 at 5 pm, so register today and wear your Cornell red!

    LOCATION

    Mission Bay, SF (address to be sent to registrants)

    COST (includes light bites and beverages)

    • Cornell NorCal dues-paying members: FREE
    • Guests of Cornell NorCal dues-paying members: $12 each
    • Non-dues-paying members and their guests: $12 each

    Due to venue requirements, no refunds on ticket purchases will be allowed. However, tickets are transferable for the same event. 

    TRANSPORTATION

    Street parking is available. The building is a 5-minute walk from the Mission Rock stop on the T Muni line or a 3-minute walk from the Mission Bay Blvd. North & 3rd St. stop on the 22 Muni bus line.

    QUESTIONS? Please contact Laura Bloch.

    Event proceeds go towards operating costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and we receive no funding from Cornell University.

    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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  • Woofs & Walks: Off-Leash Adventure at Pulgas Ridge

    • 14 Jun 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, Redwood City 94062
    • 5
    Register

    Lace up your hiking shoes and bring your pup! Join fellow Cornell alumni for a relaxed hike with your friendly dogs at Pulgas Ridge. Dog lovers are also welcome! We’ll walk through scenic trails, including a special area where dogs can be off-leash. Whether you're catching up with old friends or meeting new ones, this is the perfect way to connect—with beautiful Bay Area nature, your Cornell community, and some adorably loyal four-legged companions who love the great outdoors too!

    Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 366-acre site with six miles of trails, offering access to cool canyons and a ridge top with views toward the bay and surrounding hillsides. Group size will be limited to 10 participants to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone. 

    Please note:

    • Friendly and well-behaved dogs only.

    • Dogs must be on a 6-foot or less leash on all trails. We can let dogs off-leash in the 17.5-acre area located in the center of the preserve. For more guidelines about dog access, go to https://www.openspace.org/where-to-go/what-to-do/dogs. 

    • Please bring water for you and your dog, waste bags (please clean up after your pet), comfortable hiking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.

    • The meeting point is the Pulgas Ridge parking lot. Exact location will be sent to registrants. We will set off no later than 10:40 am.

    Registration ends on Friday, June 13 at 5 pm and is limited to 10 participants, so register now. Wear your Cornell red!

    REGISTRATION 

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: Free

    LOCATION

    Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, Redwood City

    www.openspace.org/preserves/pulgas-ridge

    TRANSPORTATION

    From Highway 280, exit Edgewood Road. Travel 0.75 miles northeast on Edgewood Road toward Redwood City. Turn left (north) on Crestview Drive, then immediately turn left on Edmonds Road. Follow Edmonds Road to the preserve entrance on the right.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Zoe Yang '21 at zy387@cornell.edu.

    Event proceeds go towards operating costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and we receive no funding from Cornell University.

    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 Alumni Night at SF Opera - Mozart's Idomeneo

    • 14 Jun 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    • War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., SF 94102

    Join an all-Ivy alumni curated opening night at the San Francisco Opera! Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and friends at the pre-performance social in the North Dress Circle.

    Come to socialize and to learn more during the pre-opera talk about Lindy Hume’s new production of Mozart’s sublime opera of faith and duty tested to the limits. Stunning projections of craggy coastlines and raging seas reverberate with Mozart’s majestic score.

    **PLEASE NOTE: In order to attend the pre-performance social, attendees must purchase a ticket to the evening's performance. A special discount code is available for Ivy alumni.

    Wear your Cornell red!

    REGISTRATION

    Please go directly to the special SF Opera box office website to purchase your discounted tickets with the discount code IVYLEAGUE30.

    SCHEDULE

    Doors open at 6:30 pm. Anyone arriving for the Pre-Performance Reception need to enter through the North Carriage Doors, which are on the courtyard side of the Opera House.

    • 6:30-7:20 pm: Pre-performance event (located in the North Dress Circle).
    • 7:20-7:30 pm: Attendees are seated before performance begins.
    • 7:30 pm: Performance begins (there is no late seating).

    LOCATION

    War Memorial Opera House
    301 Van Ness Avenue (at Grove Street), San Francisco
    patronservices@sfopera.com; (415) 864-3330

    TRANSPORTATION

    The War Memorial Opera House is a short walk from the Civic Center BART and MUNI stations as well as the Van Ness MUNI station. Multiple parking options are available within walking distance to the War Memorial Opera House.

    • Performing Arts Garage: Enter at 360 Grove, between Franklin and Gough. 
    • Civic Center Plaza Garage: Entrance on McAllister between Polk and Larkin.
    • Opera Plaza Garage: Entrance on Golden Gate between Van Ness and Franklin.
    • UC Law SF Garage: Enter on Larkin, between McAllister and Golden Gate.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Daniel Epstein at Columbia University Alumni Club of Northern California at dcepstein@gmail.com. For questions about the Cornell alumni group, contact Tasnuva Tabassum '17 at tt496@cornell.edu.

    SF Opera continues to encourage patrons to wear a mask when attending a performance to protect themselves. They will provide masks to any patron who wishes to wear one. 

    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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  • Private Social Club Mixer

    • 20 Jun 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Amador Social Club, 550 Montgomery St., SF 94111

    Set against the breathtaking skyline of San Francisco, the Amador Club Penthouse is a magnificent setting for an evening of conversation, curated cocktails & appetizers, and meaningful connections with your fellow Ivy+ alumni. Come enjoy this 21st century interpretation of the classic social club, which is normally open only to members and their guests.

    The Amador Club occupies the two penthouse floors (10th & 11th floors) at 550 Montgomery in the original Bank of Italy Building. Constructed in 1908, it remains one of the oldest and most recognizable structures in the Financial District. The 13,000-square-foot duplex penthouse showcases the original dark wood and hand-painted wallpaper, paying homage to the building's illustrious Gold Coast heritage.

    Come reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and expand your network among your fellow Ivy+ alumni in the sophisticated ambience of this private club in San Francisco. 

    Business casual or nattier is recommended. The club prohibits shorts, sandals, and sweats. In short, dress to impress - and remember to wear your Cornell red!

    Registration ends on Thursday, June 19 at noon or when tickets sell out, so register today!

    REGISTRATION (includes one signature cocktail and heavy appetizers)

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $79

    Register here: https://hbsanc.org/events/178731

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

    LOCATION

    Amador Social Club

    550 Montgomery St. (at Clay St.), 10th floor (penthouse level), San Francisco

    (415) 956-0506

    TRANSPORTATION

    Parking garages are available. The Amador is 6 blocks from the Montgomery BART station.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Anjai "AJ" Gandhi and Shalini Agarwal of the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California at info@hbsanc.org. 

    This event is co-hosted by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, 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, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, London Business School, and many others.



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  • Wine Cellar Singles Experience at The Battery (also on 8/9 and 8/10)

    • 08 Aug 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • The Battery, 717 Battery Street, SF 94111

    Imagine an evening where exceptional food, fine wine, and engaging conversation create the perfect atmosphere for meeting like-minded, accomplished singles in an intimate, upscale setting.

    This exclusive event at a private social club is limited to just 22 guests – 11 men and 11 women - from Harvard Business School and Cornell.

    The Wine Cellar Singles experience is a fine dining experience that ensures you’ll meet everyone in a relaxed yet curated way. Seamless seating rotations and thoughtfully designed interactions will spark conversation and create opportunities for genuine connection — all while enjoying a three-course gourmet dinner with fine wine and cocktails in an elegant private wine cellar at The Battery. The wine cellar is a gorgeous space that features walls crafted from reclaimed wine barrels, a cork ceiling, custom chandelier, and a backdrop of 3,000 bottles of hand-picked wine from around the world.

    To enhance the experience, Harvard Club Board Member and founder of Shannon’s Circle Matchmaking, Shannon Lundgren, will play a subtle yet strategic role in facilitating curated introductions, ensuring the optimal seating of guests and making it effortless to connect with those who truly align with you.

    This isn’t an ordinary dinner — it’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with fellow exceptional single alumni in an elegant, engaging setting on a summer night.

    • Friday, August 8, 6-9 pm (ages under 45)
    • Saturday, August 9, 6-9 pm (ages 45-60)
    • Sunday, August 10, 5:30-8:30 pm (ages over 55)

    Dress to impress -- and wear your Cornell red! This is an event organized by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California.

    Only 22 tickets are available per event, so early RSVP is strongly recommended! Only one ticket is allowed per registrant.

    REGISTRATION (includes three-course dinner, wine, and gratuities)

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $325 

    Register here: https://hbsanc.org/events/175571

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

    LOCATION

    The Battery

    717 Battery St. (at Pacific St.), San Francisco

    (415) 230-8000

    TRANSPORTATION

    Street parking and nearby parking garages are available. The Battery is 7 blocks from the Embarcadero BART station.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Shannon Lundgren of the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California at Swallis@mba1994.hbs.edu. 

    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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