Cornell Northern California Alumni Association upcoming events

SF Luxury High-Rise Resident & MBA/Ivy+ Alumni Connection Party (Sat, August 22, 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join MBA/Ivy+ Alumni and San Francisco’s Luxury High Rise building residents for a new series of elevated social gatherings.

Hosted by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, this special evening brings together residents from many of San Francisco's most prestigious luxury high-rise buildings alongside members of more than 20 MBA and Ivy+ alumni organizations for an evening of meaningful conversation, new friendships, and exceptional networking.

Whether you are new to the city or have lived here for years, this event is designed to connect remarkable people who value community, intellectual curiosity, and great company in an elegant setting.

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. PT
Location: East Cut (SoMa), San Francisco (**The precise venue address will be shared with approved registrants prior to the event.)

This event marks the launch of an ongoing series of curated luxury social gatherings that will bring together residents of San Francisco's premier residential buildings with MBA and Ivy+ alumni communities throughout the Bay Area.

We look forward to welcoming residents from buildings including Millennium Tower, Avery, Lumina, The Infinity, One Rincon Hill, Four Seasons Private Residences, and other premier residential communities, together with alumni from leading universities and graduate business schools.

This event will be co-hosted by 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, Duke Northern California, 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.

Space is intentionally limited to foster a high-quality experience and meaningful conversations.

Please note: This is an independent event and is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with The Millennium Tower, its HOA, management, or residents association.

REGISTRATION (includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks)

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

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

LOCATION

East Cut (SoMa), San Francisco
**The precise venue address will be shared with approved registrants prior to the event.

TRANSPORTATION

Street parking is available.

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

Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here. Cornell NorCal is a 501(c)(3) non-profit alumni club that receives no funding from Cornell University.

Event proceeds go toward overhead costs and supporting newly admitted students from the SF Bay Area.

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.

Small Group Meetups with Tony Chen ('12) (Sun, August 23, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Chen (’12) is a fellow alum who is traveling around America. He aims to connect Cornellians with each other (he doesn't work for Cornell, it's just for fun). So he's hoping to meet Cornellians in informal small gatherings while visiting the San Francisco Bay Area in August. Let's show him a warm welcome to the Bay Area by coming to hang out at one of the upcoming dates. He'll be hosting casual hangouts across the Bay Area from August 23–30, so come say hi, meet new faces, and reconnect with old friends over coffee, food, or a stroll. See registration link below.

Schedule:

Sunday, August 23

9am–12pm - Palo Alto: Gregorys Coffee, 660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
2pm–4pm — Walnut Creek: Gott's Walnut Creek, 1275 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
6pm–8pm — San Jose: San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110

Monday, August 24

6pm–8pm - Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Diner, 909 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Tuesday, August 25

6pm–8pm - San Francisco: Spark Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA 94158

Wednesday, August 26

7pm–9pm - Santa Clara: The Melt, 3939 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Thursday, August 27

6pm–8pm - San Francisco: Pier 23, San Francisco, CA 94111
8pm–10pm - San Francisco: Exploratorium, 15 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

Friday, August 28

6pm–8pm - Berkeley: Noodles Fresh, 2430 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Saturday, August 29

11am–12pm - Sausalito: Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
2pm–4pm - Napa: Oxbow Public Market, 610 1st St, Napa, CA 94559
5:30pm–7:30pm - Sacramento: Mendocino Farms, 1610 R St, Sacramento, CA 95811

Sunday, August 30

10am–12pm - San Francisco: Presidio Tunnel Tops, 210 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94129
2pm–4pm - Fremont: Moka & Co, 40667 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
5pm–7pm - Palo Alto: The Melt, 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Who Can Come: All Cornellians and their guests - informal gathering, no age restriction.

Cost: Free

Registration: Sign up directly with Tony: https://forms.gle/Aywq2C82oZpwAEmi8;

Questions? Contact Tony Chen at LC465@cornell.edu. In case you want to text him - (202) 415-5342

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.

Cornell Cares East Bay - Calling All Animal Lovers! (Sat, August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Volunteer with Milo Animal Rescue at Point Richmond for Cornell Cares! This is the eighth time we have shown our generous Big Red spirit at this popular volunteer event, while benefiting from a fun and rewarding experience with fellow alumni.

There are countless ways that you can help make a difference for the many animals currently awaiting adoption. Volunteers can help with animal care tasks, such as brushing dogs and socializing cats, or maintenance of the facilities.

We will meet at the Milo facility at 220 S. Garrard Blvd. in Point Richmond at 10 am; please plan to arrive on time. Plenty of street parking is available. There will be a brief orientation, followed by volunteer activities. Children must be at least 12 and accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Registration closes on Thursday, August 27 at 5 pm (or when registration is full), and is limited to 15 people. Please register everyone who's attending, including your children. If your plans change, please notify Mae Lum at maewlum@gmail.com so that your spot can go to another Cornellian.

Wear your Cornell red!

REGISTRATION

FREE for Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members.

LOCATION

Milo Animal Rescue

220 S. Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond 94801

milofoundation.org; (510) 900-2275

TRANSPORTATION

Street parking is available. Or take the #72 bus from the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station and get off at S. Garrard and Canal Boulevards.

QUESTIONS? Contact Mae Lum at maewlum@gmail.com or Shiryn Shilileh '04 at shiryn@comcast.net.

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.

Bangladeshi 6-Course Tasting Menu (Sat, August 29, 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Come indulge in an authentic 6-course Bangladeshi tasting menu with an intimate gathering hosted at a Cornell Board Member’s home! We'll be serving up a 6-course menu of dishes celebrating fall flavors and peak produce.

Previous menus: Mota/menu

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a unique fine-dining experience prepared in a home kitchen with your new Cornell and Ivy+ friends, featuring authentic recipes passed down through generations with a modern twist. Check out our instagram.

Hand-crafted cocktails/mocktails will also be served.

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

REGISTRATION:

Complete registration on Mota.

Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $90 (use discount code 'BIGRED' during booking).

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

What's included:

6-course menu including desserts
Hand-crafted cocktails/mocktails
Special accommodations (such as vegetarian replacements) can be requested when booking on Resy or at www.motadining.com.

Dress code: remember to wear your Cornell red!

LOCATION

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Questions? Please contact Tasnuva Tabassum' 17

Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here. Cornell NorCal is a 501(c)(3) non-profit alumni club that receives no funding from Cornell University.

Event proceeds go toward overhead costs and supporting newly admitted students from the SF Bay Area.

September Multi-School Picnic Mixer @ Golden Gate Park (Sun, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

This event is hosted by South Bay Stanford Alumni

Join us as we embrace the sunny weather with an alumni happy hour to reconnect and celebrate together.

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, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect way to unwind and engage with the vibrant multi-school alumni community in SF.

Feel free to bring plus ones from other schools — all are welcome!

Register at https://luma.com/wp91l85m

Following alumni clubs will be attending this event:

South Bay Stanford Alumni
MIT Club of Northern California
Georgia Tech Alumni Association San Francisco Bay Area
Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco and Silicon Valley
Cambridge Alumni of Northern California
Cornell Northern California Alumni Association
Cal Alumni of San Francisco
Harvard Club of San Francisco
NYU Alumni Club in the Bay Area

Remember to wear your Cornell red!

WHEN

Sep 20th, 2026, 12-6pm

LOCATION

Golden Gate Park (exact address will be provided to registrants to the email used during registration).

QUESTIONS?

Contact the Stanford Young Alumni - Bay Area (Ling Li) directly at lingli6@alumni.stanford.edu or Paris Hsu at paris.hsu88@gmail.com

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.