Welcome to the MIT Club of Princeton!
The MIT Club of Princeton was established in 1975 as a nonprofit business, professional, educational and scholastic organization affiliated with the Alumni Association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Club's goals are to serve as a focus of alumni activity in the areas of central New Jersey and nearby Pennsylvania, to promote the business, professional and academic interests of MIT Alumni/ae, to inspire friendship among them and to foster a continuing relationship with the Institute. The Club strives toward these goals by arranging lectures, plant tours, cultural activities and social events throughout the year for its members and their families and friends.
Preview our Upcoming Fall Events
The MIT Club of Princeton sponsors many events, driven by the interests of our membership. There are lecture series, social events such as the summer BBQ and holiday potluck, monthly happy hours, wine tastings, museum and opera events, business networking events, IvyPlus activities and family friendly excursions, to name a few. We're working hard to serve you! If you have an idea for an event, we welcome your feedback.
IvyPlus Young Alumni Happy Hour Friday, 6:30pm, September 26th
Come have fun! Meet with other young alumni at our first fall IvyPlus happy hour at Triumph Brewery. Guests are welcome.
Apple and Pumpking Picking at Terhune Orchards Saturday, 12:00pm, October 11th
Join in a family-friendly day of apple picking and other fun at at Terhune Orchards! Enjoy live music, pony rides, tractor drawn wagon rides, the Corn Stalk Maze, theFarm Trail, pumpkins, and, of course, apple picking.
Theatre Trip to Sophocle's "Antigone" Saturday, 8:00pm, October 18th
Join us for a Theater Trip to Sophocle's "Antigone" by the Rutgers Theatre Company! Rutgers graduate school in drama is among top 5 in US. The actors are highly accomplished before entering RU and several graduates are now professionals in cinema & theater. Please RSVP by October 1st. This play is almost sure to be sold-out! MIT Playgoers- Let's Go! You won't be sorry!
Entrepreneurship in the US/India Corridor
Entrepreneurship in the US/India Corridor Wednesday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, October 8, 2008
Learn about opportunities in the US-India corridor and how you can avail of them.
- Hear about the size and scope of the opportunities, the big picture and the specific challenges from people on the ground in both countries.
- Sectors that are booming, those that are nascent, and ones running into headwinds.
- Learn about practical, innovative approaches to leverage opportunities for venture capital and private equity in the US-India corridor
Fee: TiE, MIT, Princeton Members, Alumni & Staff - $20, Non-members: $40
To register or obtain more information see our events page.
2008 Elections
The results are in... We are pleased to announce a new slate of leaders for the 2008-2009 year. Please join us in congratulating this dynamic and exceptional group of alumni volunteers and supporting MIT by attending our upcoming events.
Officers and Board of Governors
President- Len Newton (also the founding President of the Club), Secretary- Nancy Hall, Asst. Secretary- Jim Manganaro, Treasurer-open, Asst. Treasurer- Stephanie Thomas, VP Membership- Doris Ju, VP Communications- Open, VP Programs-Open, VP Partnerships- Larry Ward, VP Young Alumni-Open.
Board of Governors: Alicia Nash, Shahla Wunderlich, Eberhart Wunderlich, Gary Pajer, David Smith, Greg Smith, Danielle Bonhomme, Ram Iyer, and Frank Modica.
If you have an interest in becoming more actively involved in the MIT Club of Princeton, please note open positions which offer opportunities to work on projects ranging from corporate governance, lectures and plant tours, to social events and new programs and initiatives. YOU make the time commitment that suits your needs. All MIT alumni are welcome and encouraged to participate. Set the direction of the club and shape the future! For more information on available positions, please see Board of Governors or contact Stephanie Thomas at sjthomas@alum.mit.edu.
Membership Drive
By joining the MIT Club of Princeton, you can maintain ties to the Institute and increase the benefit of your MIT experience. Members have full access to an exciting schedule of events at special member rates. Please join us for 2008-2009.
Annual 2007 Newsletter
Please see our News stories for our annual Fall 2007 Newsletter.
Rave Reviews
Summer BBQ a big success
On Saturday, August 9th, the MIT Club of Princeton held its annual summer picnic at the home of Win and Linda Cody, in Cranbury NJ.
We had a wonderful turnout for the picnic and approximately 60 people attended the event on a near perfect summer day. Attendees included some of the teachers whom the club sponsored to the MIT SEPT program. It was great to spend the afternoon with fellow alums and enjoy such wonderful food, fellowship, and delightful conversation. Special thanks to our hosts, Win and Linda Cody, for opening up their beautiful home and pool to us and making this year's picnic such a wonderful event! It was a wonderful way to start off the new membership year and we look forward to seeing all our members at events throughout the year!
World Hurricane Expert comes to Princeton
That was a fantastic talk. Prof. Emanuel is one of the world's experts on the physics of hurricanes. His study of physical oceanography and atmospheric physics provides his a unique perspective of how these incredible phonemena occur. While discussing the history of hurricanes, their names, Mayan roots for the name hurricane and their formation, development and ultimate demise, Prof. Emanuel also discussed the effects of coastal human inhabitation on climate change. While he does not see much change in the number of annual hurricanes, he sees an increase in intensity over the years.
The event was attended by about 75 MIT alumni,several local high school students and the general public (because of the writeup in US-1). The talk was preceded by a showing of the PBS Nova documentary 'Hurricane Katrina: The Storm that Drowned a City'.
Dinner with MIT Alumni Association President, Harbo Jensen PhD '74
On Thursday, November 1, 2007, the MIT Club of Princeton hosted a dinner for current and past volunteers in the Princeton area with special guest, Harbo P. Jensen, PhD '74. Dr. Jensen is the 113th President of the MIT Alumni Association with a term for the 2007-2008 year.
The dinner was held at the home of Ram Iyer, President of the MIT Club of Princeton. There were 23 alums, many Education Counselor volunteers, a parent connector, board members and some new faces. There were also four past presidents of the club in attendance. Dr. Jensen spoke recent events at MIT and current initiatives underway. He previewed pictures of some of the new buildings that have gone up on campus. He engaged the audience with a discussion of the energy and biotech initiatives of President Susan Hockfield.
MIT Club of Princeton IvyPlus Wine Tasting
The MIT Club of Princeton hosted an IvyPlus winetasting event on Sunday, April 29, 2007. According to Larry Ward, VP of Partnerships, over 35 members and their guests attended the event which was held at Crossing Vineyards in Washington Crossing, PA. Attendees enjoyed tasting an assortment of wines and cheeses in an intimate setting and a good time was shared by all! Tom Carroll, Sr., one of the owner's of the winery, eagerly imparted his extensive knowledge of wine and attendees learned quite a bit about the various wines, wine tasting, and the winemaking process while enjoying a spectacular view of the vineyard's 15 active acres.
Please see our News stories for complete event highlights.
Event Planning
Please let us know if you would like to become more involved in the MIT Club of Princeton or have an idea for an event. We're working hard to improve our Club and value your opinion!
MIT Club of Princeton Membership
Membership in the Club is open to all MIT Alumni/ae (as recognized by the MIT Alumni Association), or persons who have been associated in any official capacity with the MIT instructing or administrative staff. Individuals not eligible for membership, desiring to support and participate in Club activities, may become nonvoting Associates.
See our membership page for more detail!
