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  • Cornell NorCal Joins MIT: Grand Lunar New Year Celebration 🧧🧨

    • Sat, January 31, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Grand Palace 359 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA

    This event is hosted by the MIT Club of Northern California, welcoming Cornell NorCal and Stanford Alumni.

    Cornell NorCal is excited to ring in the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse with our friends from the MIT Club of Northern California! Join us for a fun-filled, grand celebration that brings together alumni, families, and friends from across the Ivy+ and Bay Area community.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to socialize, meet new friends, and catch up with old ones while enjoying a spectacular cultural evening. We will also be joined by alumni from Stanford, making this a true multi-school celebration.

    What to Expect

    • Feast Like Royalty: Enjoy a delicious traditional Chinese family-style banquet meal!
    • Spectacular Lion Dancing: Witness a powerful, live performance to ward off evil spirits and usher in prosperity.
    • Family Activities: Enjoy Lunar New Year-inspired toys, games, puzzles, and crafts for the kids.
    • Fun Photo Opportunities: Take fun pictures with festive accessories to commemorate the Year of the Fire Horse.
    • Ivy+ Networking: Connect with fellow Cornellians, as well as alumni from MIT and Stanford.

    Call for Talent: Optional Showcase

    The organizers are exploring the possibility of featuring a brief, informal talent showcase during the program. At this stage, they are gathering interest only. If you or your child would like to share a cultural, musical, or artistic talent, please fill out this form:Talent Interest Form.

    Know Before You Go
    • Dietary Restrictions: Due to the complexity of the family-style Chinese banquet, the venue cannot accommodate special dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). The menu will be posted soon.
    • Getting Here: The venue is conveniently located just 4 blocks from the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. Parking is available in the garage behind the bank.
    Hosts
    • MIT Club of Northern California (Host)
    • Cornell Alumni Association of NorCal (Partner)
    • Stanford Alumni (Partner)
    Remember to wear your Cornell red!

    WHEN

    Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST

    LOCATION

    Grand Palace 359 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA

    Located 4 blocks from South San Francisco Caltrain Station.

    REGISTRATION

    Registration link: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/events/149588

    Registration Deadline: January 17th, 2026. All attendance must be pre-registered by this date to ensure accurate headcount and seating.

    No registrations at the door, please ensure both you and your guest(s) are registered.

    QUESTIONS?  Contact the MIT Club of Northern California directly at Serena Chung (clubadmin@Mitcnc.org)

    Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.

    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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  • February Multi-School Joint Happy Hour @ Palo Alto

    • Thu, February 05, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Palo Alto, CA (exact address will be provided to registrants)
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable happy hour with Stanford South Bay Alumni and more amazing alumni communities!

    Whether you're looking to catch up with old friends, make new connections, strengthen your local alumni network, or simply enjoy a casual evening out, this event is for you. With delicious food, drinks, a live band, and welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect way to unwind and engage with the vibrant multi-school alumni community in the South Bay.

    Attendees will be paying for their own food and drinks.

    Following alumni clubs will be attending this event:

    • Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California (Cornell NorCal)
    • South Bay Stanford Alumni
    • MIT Club of Northern California
    • Georgetown Club of Northern California
    • Georgia Tech Alumni Association San Francisco Bay Area 
    • Imperial College London Alumni - Northern California
    • Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley
    • Cambridge Alumni of Northern California
    • Oxford University Society Northern California
    Feel free to bring plus ones from other schools — all are welcome (dog friendly patio, though children not allowed)!

    Remember to wear your Cornell red!

    WHEN

    February 5th, 2026 5:30-8:30 PM

    LOCATION

    Palo Alto, CA-94040, (exact address will be provided to registrants to the email used during registration).


    REGISTRATION

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

    No registrations at the door, please ensure both you and your guest(s) are registered.

    TRANSPORTATION: Parking available onsite, carpool coordination will be sent to registrants, public transportation also available.  

    QUESTIONS? Please contact Paris Hsu '16 with questions.

    Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.

    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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  • Multi-School Alumni Climbing

    • Sat, February 07, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Movement Sunnyvale 815 Stewart Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

    This event is hosted by the MIT Club of Northern California, welcoming Cornell NorCal and Stanford alumni.

    Join us for an afternoon of climbing and connection with alums from Cornell, MIT and other schools! We’ll have a bouldering session from 3:00–5:00 pm PT, where climbers of all levels can challenge themselves, cheer each other on, and enjoy the energy of the gym. Friends and +1s from all schools are welcome.

    Come for the climb, stay for the community!

    Each attendee will purchase their own climbing pass at the venue ($35 day pass, optional $7 gear).

    Pre-Event Checklist

    To help ensure a quick and easy check-in, please complete the following before the event:

    Hosts

    • MIT Club of Northern California (Host)
    • Cornell Alumni Association of NorCal (Partner)
    • Stanford Alumni (Partner)
    Remember to wear your Cornell red!

    WHEN

    Saturday, Feb 07, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST

    LOCATION

    Movement Sunnyvale, 815 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale

    REGISTRATION

    Registration link: HERE

    QUESTIONS?

    Contact the MIT Club of Northern California directly at Julia Belk (jabelk@alum.mit.edu)

    Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.

    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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  • Lunar New Year Lunch Banquet

    • Sat, February 21, 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Grand Palace Restaurant, 359 Grand Ave., South SF 94080
    • 16
    Register

    It’s the Lunar New Year! To celebrate the Year of the Horse, Cornell NorCal and the Cornell Asian Alumni Association are bringing together alumni in the Bay Area for a fun dining experience. A wide variety of traditional dishes will be the backdrop for reconnecting and reminiscing about shared experiences with your fellow alumni.

    The Grand Palace Restaurant is a dim sum tea house specializing in authentic Cantonese cooking. We will enjoy a pre-planned lunch menu, tea, and dessert, served family style. Other food and drinks ordered by a diner will be the responsibility of the diner.

    This event is the perfect way to socialize with your new and old friends, create new memories, strengthen your bonds with Cornell, and savor the rich flavors of an exquisite lunch.

    Registration ends on Thursday, February 19, so reserve your seats now! 

    Wear your Cornell red!

    LOCATION:

    Grand Palace Restaurant

    359 Grand Ave. (between Maple & Linden Ave.), South SF 

    Phone: (650) 872-1000

    COST (includes set menu, tea, all taxes, and gratuity):

    $45 for Cornell NorCal dues-paying members

    $55 for non-members

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

    TRANSPORTATION:

    Parking is available one block away in the Miller Parking Garage for a small fee and street parking is available close to the restaurant. Grand Palace is a 10-minute walk from the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. 

    QUESTIONS? Please contact John Lin '93.

    Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.

    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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  • Exclusive Meet with SJ Sharks Team President

    • Tue, March 03, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose 95113
    • 16
    Register

    This event is co-hosted with HBSANC (Harvard Business School Association of Northern California). 

    Join local alumni 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 Thursday, February 26 or when tickets sell out, so register today!

    • 5:15-5:45 pm: Check-in opens and networking begins.
    • 5:45-6:45 pm: Reception and talk by Jonathan Becher, President of Sharks Sports & Entertainment.
    • 6:45 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.
    • 7:00 pm: Puck drops against the Montreal Canadiens.

    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: $130

    Non-members: $150

    Tickets are issued one to two days prior to the event date through email.

    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. However, you may transfer your ticket to someone else if you are no longer able to make it.

    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.

    Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.

    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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