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SUMMARY:The Ambassador Series - His Excellency Stan O. Smith
DESCRIPTION:RSPV HERE!  TICKETS AVAILABLE! \nA presentation of the United Nations Association of New York\,\nthe Columbia University Club Foundation\,\nand the Columbia University Club of New York \nThe Ambassador Series\nHis Excellency Stan O. Smith \nAmbassador\nPermanent Representative of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas to the UN\nin conversation with\nStéphanie Fillion\nFrench Canadian reporter on foreign affairs based at the UN\n___\nMonday\, 29 September 2025 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.\n6:00 to 6:30 p.m. | Registration\n6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Discussion\n7:30 to 8:00 p.m. | Reception \n____ \nThe Penn Club of New York\n30 West 44th Street\nNew York\, NY 10036 \nAs venue capacity is limited\, early registration is encouraged.\nEvent admission is final\, there will be no refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this event in our acclaimed Ambassador Series\, when we will host an evening of discussion with Ambassador Stan Oduma Smith\, the Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas to the United Nations\, who will be joined by UN correspondent and foreign affairs reporter Stéphanie Fillion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Stan Oduma Smith is the Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas to the United Nations since March 2022. \nPrior to this role\, he served as a personal assistant to Prime Minister Perry Gladstone Christie from 2018 to 2021\, providing strategic support and facilitating diplomatic engagements. \nBefore that\, he held positions as Ambassador-at-Large and head of the Legal Division in the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2015 to 2017\, contributing to United Nations teams focusing on human rights and providing general foreign policy development support. \nAmbassador Smith has been involved in several significant events and initiatives. He hosted a meeting on water scarcity as part of the United Nations Water Conference\, addressing the issue of water scarcity which affects the Bahamas. \nHe also addressed the UN General Assembly\, advocating for a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index to help countries like the Bahamas access financing to address water scarcity and climate change. \nAmbassador Smith has represented the Bahamas in various capacities\, including formalizing diplomatic relations with countries such as Cabo Verde\, Saudi Arabia\, Vietnam\, and the Solomon Islands. \nHe has also participated in panels and conferences\, such as the keynote event “Building A New Momentum Towards the 2030 Deadline for the SDGs.” \nAmbassador Smith’s career began in 2005 when he practiced law in Barbados until 2015. \nHe earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University in Canada and is a graduate of the University of the West Indies Law School. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator | Stéphanie Fillion \nStéphanie Fillion is a New York-based reporter specializing in foreign affairs and human rights and a United Nations correspondent. Her work was published in outlets like Forbes\, Foreign Policy\, Radio-Canada\, La Stampa and the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. \nShe has a master’s degree in journalism\, politics and global affairs from Columbia University and a BA in political science from McGill University. \nIn recent years\, her UN coverage received two UN Correspondent Association awards as well as a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media. \nShe writes in French\, English and Italian. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDISCLAIMER: All ticket sales for events are final. Please remember that your purchase represents your commitment to attend an event — there will be NO refunds issued.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/the-ambassador-series-his-excellency-stan-o-smith/
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fall Art Tour September 2025! \nSaturday\, 9/13/25\, 3-5PM: “All-New Chelsea Fall Art Gallery Walk”\n\nJoin members of the Columbia University Club of New York on Saturday\, September 13th for a highly engaging art gallery walk of brand-new Fall shows in Chelsea galleries from 3 to 5 PM. This walk will largely focus on new work by Contemporary Artists from around the world.\n\nOrganized as part of a broader art program for our club by CUCNY member Christine Keeley\, NYC Photographer and owner of @christinekeeleystudios\, you will be led on an expertly planned\, 2-hour art gallery walk of up to 8 galleries by founder of Look@NYArt\, Efren Olivares.  This walk includes brand new solo shows by international artists\, including painting\, sculpture\, photography\, and more. We will see Sasha Gordon’s remarkable hyper realistic paintings at her first solo show at Zwirner. We will discuss brand new work by Pedro Reyes\, the highly regarded Mexico-based artist whose practice is infused with social and political commentary. We will also explore a remarkable photography show by Sir Don McCullin\, who has captured wildly diverse events which happened across the world and spanning 7 decades.  You will enjoy conversations about art whether you are an advanced art lover or a beginner.\n\nThis tour involves reasonable walking distances within Chelsea\, of no more than 8 to 10 blocks.\n\nPrice per person $50.\n\nAbout Your Guide\, Efren Olivares: After a successful 20-year career in pharmaceutical marketing at Pfizer\, Baxter\, and Lilly\, Efren returned to school\, reconnecting with the passion he had felt during his University of Pennsylvania Art History classes. He obtained a Master of Art in Modern and Contemporary Art from Christie’s Education. After working briefly at the auction house\, as an Associate Director at a Chelsea gallery\, Efren formed Look@NYArt and regularly takes groups on NYC gallery tours. Efren is a Museum Guide at the Museum of the City of New York\, has led tours at MoMA\, and regularly leads art gallery tours for alumni associations including the Penn Club of NY\, Penn Club of NJ\, Emory Alumni Association of NY\, and many others. www.lookatnyart.com\n\nAbout Christine Keeley: Christine is a leading New York Photographer and Director with extensive experience in commercial\, fashion and portrait photography. As a member of the Columbia University Club of New York\, Christine oversees putting together art-related programming for CUCNY members.  Christine is delighted to now bring art-related programming to her beloved alma mater.\n https://www.christinekeeley.com
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SUMMARY:Dancing with a Star!
DESCRIPTION:$77.08 Per Columbia Club Member\, Includes Tax\, Gratuity\, & Price for Instructor \nRSPV Here! \n6:00 – 6:30 PM Wine & Cheese Reception \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Ballroom Dance Class \n7:30 – 8:00 PM Event Ends \nPLEASE NOTE YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST TO ENSURE AN EQUAL NUMBER OF PARTNERS. \nBack by popular demand…Dance professional Louis del Prete will be returning to the Club to teach an exciting group ballroom lesson!  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this international dancing sensation and global champion! \nLouis Del Prete is a talented musician and dancer. He is accomplished on drums\, keyboards\, and trumpet is a fantastic singer\, and is an excellent ballroom dancer and teacher. He is accomplished in ballroom and Latin dancing\, having an excellent lead\, precise technique\, and smooth style. At one time\, he also taught dance on popular cruise lines. Now he teaches group and private lessons and runs many dance venues on Long Island. He has previously taught ballroom classes at the Penn Club along with Dancing with the Stars celebrity Karina Smirnoff. \nLouis’s skills started at the age of 13 when he joined his talented mother and father\, Rosann and Louis (also known as the “Perry Lane Orchestra”)\, at the former Island Squire Restaurant in Middle Island\, where they performed for many years! His mom\, Rosann\, was a member of a popular all-girl band in the ’60s called the “Female Beatles.” His dad toured the United States with various bands as a trumpet player with a sound like Harry James. \nSpace is limited so sign up early! \nCome as a couple or as a single! All singles will automatically be on a waitlist until we have an equal number of partners to ensure we have sufficient folks to conduct the class. \nWine\, soft drinks\, water\, and an array of cheese and crackers will be provided at the event! \nNo cancelations after July 29th. All no-shows will be charged the full cost of the event.
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SUMMARY:Addressing AI Inequality in the Global Economy @ Penn Club of NY
DESCRIPTION:Columbia University’s Professor Ben Amor (Monday\, July 28\, 2025) \nRSPV Here! \n$32.50 Per Columbia Club Member\, Includes Tax & Gratuity \n6:00 PM Wine & Cheese Reception \n6:30 PM Presentation \n7:15 – 7:30 PM Q&A \nWhile AI technologies\, particularly Large Languages Models such as ChatGPT\, offer numerous opportunities for enhancing education\, research\, and innovation\, their widespread adoption and effective utilization require substantial resources\, infrastructure\, and expertise. This discrepancy in resources between developed and developing countries could widen the gap between their respective universities\, and their ability to use or develop these AI technologies. \nThis session will explore how the availability of computational resources\, data\, expertise and talent readiness\, as well as financial resources all play a crucial role and will determine or hinder the capacity to train and deploy advanced AI models. Training AI models like ChatGPT requires significant computational power and storage capabilities. Universities in developed countries often possess powerful computing infrastructure and can afford high-performance hardware or cloud-based services for AI training. Developed countries\, with their advanced technological infrastructure and access to abundant data sources\, are also more likely to possess the necessary data for training sophisticated AI models. In addition\, developed countries tend to have a more established ecosystem for AI research and a larger pool of skilled professionals. They often attract top talent\, have well-funded research programs\, and offer extensive opportunities for collaboration. Finally\, developed countries\, with greater financial resources\, can allocate substantial funds to AI initiatives in universities\, enabling them to pursue cutting-edge research\, establish specialized AI centers\, and offer competitive salaries to AI professionals. This is in stark contrast with the resources available in developing countries. \nThe session will try to suggest solutions\, particularly for developers when designing\, developing or deploying AI models\, to prevent a widening digital divide brought by AI between the Global South and the Global North. \nAbout Speaker: \nProfessor Yanis Ben Amor is the Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the Climate School at Columbia University. He is an Assistant Professor of Global Health and Microbiological Sciences. He is also the Director of the Columbia-wide “AI and Future of Work” initiative launched with FII Institute. \nProf. Ben Amor has over 20 years of research experience developing digital tools. \nProfessor Ben Amor has developed digital tools for tuberculosis patients to facilitate their adherence\, for HIV-positive mothers to help them prevent vertical transmission of the virus\, for malaria control programs to monitor use of resources for an effective control strategy\, and more recently\, for Syrian refugees in Turkey\, Lebanon and Jordan to provide health information and healthcare access. Prof. Ben Amor has previously worked for several organizations such as the Pasteur Institute (Paris\, France). Prof. Ben Amor is currently working on several projects involving Artificial Intelligence\, as part of a digital application providing health access to vulnerable populations in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Prof. Ben Amor has also launched a Columbia-wide initiative to study the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Work and Education\, with a particular focus on LMICs. \nProf. Ben Amor has a PhD in Molecular Biology. He has published widely in infectious diseases\, global health\, and prevention. He is also regularly a speaker on behalf of Columbia University and the Climate School/Earth Institute at various conferences worldwide. \nCancellation Policy: Due to financial obligations\, cancellation requests must be received 48 hours prior to the event\, otherwise you will be charged the full cost of the event. All no-shows are charged full cost.
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SUMMARY:Gilded Age NYC: A Walking Tour & Networking Experience
DESCRIPTION:RSPV here! \nStep back in time and explore the echoes of the Gilded Age in New York City—an era of towering ambition\, shifting fortunes\, and lasting influence. On July 20th at 11:00 AM\, join us for a unique walking tour through the heart of Manhattan’s historic Fifth Avenue\, guided by historian Kevin Draper. Together\, we’ll trace the rise of business magnates like John Jacob Astor\, Cornelius Vanderbilt\, John D. Rockefeller\, Andrew Carnegie\, and J.P. Morgan\, and consider how their vision\, wealth\, and rivalries helped shape the physical and financial landscape of the city. \nWinding past the preserved facades of once-private mansions\, quiet clubs\, and cultural institutions\, we’ll reflect on what has endured and what has faded—from carved stone to long-contested ideals. This is more than a history lesson; it’s a chance to consider legacy\, reinvention\, and the bricks and stories that remain. \nJust as important\, this experience is designed to foster connection. Whether your interest lies in history\, architecture\, law\, business\, medicine\, science\, or culture\, you’ll be walking alongside fellow Columbia Club members—curious\, thoughtful individuals open to reflection and conversation. After the tour\, we’ll gather nearby for optional bites and drinks\, continuing the discussion in a relaxed\, social setting. \nDetails about the starting location and post-tour gathering will be shared by email after registration.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/gilded-age-nyc-a-walking-tour-networking-experience/
LOCATION:Upper East Side NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:State of the Markets
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Columbia Club of New York \nRSPV HERE! \nWednesday\, June 11\, 2025 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: The Penn Club of New York \n6:00 to 6:30 p.m. | Registration & Networking\n6:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion \nJoin us for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the current state of the financial markets. This panel features panelists with expertise across trading\, derivatives\, capital markets\, and investment strategy. Together\, they’ll provide insight into today’s macroeconomic environment\, market structure\, and the forces shaping global finance. \nIn addition to examining key trends and challenges in the markets\, panelists will share their personal career journeys and offer guidance to those interested in building a future in finance. \nThis is a closed event and off-the-record.  Registration in advance. \nIntroduction by: \nAmal Moussa\, Equity Derivatives Trading at Goldman Sachs & Adjunct Professor at Columbia University \nPanel moderated by:  \nAlec Nachmann\, Equity Derivatives Trading at Goldman Sachs \nPanelists: \nJohn Flood\, Americas Equities Execution Services at Goldman Sachs \nJameson Schriber\, Americas Delta One & Equities Derivatives and Prime Strats at Goldman Sachs \nEric Jordan\, Global Investment Grade Capital Markets and Derivatives & Americas Public Sector and Infrastructure Group at Goldman Sachs
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SUMMARY:Shadows on the Global Stage: Navigating a World of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:RSPV HERE!  \nPanelists: \nManeesh Sagar\, CEO of RS Metrics\, Columbia Business School Alum\nAlexis Abramson\, PhD\, Dean of Columbia Climate School\nJeff Schlegelmilch\, Associate Professor for Professional Practice \nWhen: May 19\, 2025\n6:00 PM–6:30 PM: Registration and Pre-Event Networking\n6:30 PM: Discussion \nEvent description: \nAs the world shifts in unpredictable ways\, unseen forces are reshaping capital markets\, leadership\, and global stability. Join Maneesh Sagar\, Columbia Innovation Fellow\, Chairman and CEO of RS Metrics\, alongside Alexis Abramson\, PhD\, Dean of the Columbia Climate School and a Professor of Climate\, and Jeff Schlegelmilch as they uncover the hidden signals that shape our future. Through his research at Columbia University and his company’s innovative work in the field of asset-level geospatial data analytics\, Maneesh has explored how advanced data analytics and AI can be used to reveal patterns beneath the chaos in key sectors like real estate. Environmental\, climate\, and physical risk metrics which often go unnoticed can supply valuable insights for constructing more enduring and sustainable buildings and protecting existing assets. Dean Abramson will also be sharing insights related to her research from the field of mechanical engineering and her explorations into problems related to building energy efficiency. Don’t miss this thought-provoking evening of bold ideas\, fresh perspectives\, industry updates\, and dynamic networking. \nParticipants Overview: \n \nManeesh Sagar \nManeesh is a serial entrepreneur\, venture capitalist\, and educator\, dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary innovation and scalable solutions for today’s most pressing challenges. As founder of Thynk Ventures\, Maneesh invests in the intersection of AI\, IoT\, machine learning\, and process automation. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from Ohio Wesleyan University\, where he was a Presidential Scholar. Currently an Innovation Fellow and Founding Career Coach at Columbia Business School\, Maneesh teaches classes on innovation and venture capital\, sharing his expertise to inspire the next generation of leaders. \nAlexis Abramson\, PhD \nAlexis Abramson is the dean of the Columbia Climate School and a Professor of Climate. She is a climate thought leader and an expert in sustainable energy technology\, with extensive experience in academic administration. Professor Abramson’s research has focused broadly on thermal transport\, from designing nanostructured materials to addressing building energy efficiency. Before coming to her role at Columbia in January 2025\, Professor Abramson served as the dean of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. \nPrior to her tenure at Dartmouth\, she was the Milton and Tamar Maltz Professor of Energy Innovation at Case Western Reserve University and served as a director of that university’s Great Lakes Energy Institute where she focused on creating sustainable energy technology solutions. Abramson also co-founded Edifice Analytics\, a start-up that conducts virtual energy audits and manages building efficiency optimization. \nDuring the Obama administration\, Abramson held the role of chief scientist and manager of the Emerging Technologies Division at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office. She has previously served as a technical advisor to Breakthrough Energy Ventures\, established by Bill Gates to invest in startup companies with significant potential to mitigate climate change. \nProfessor Abramson’s research has included novel techniques for thermal characterization of nanostructures\, the design and synthesis of unique nanomaterials for use in alternative energy applications\, and strategies to accelerate technology commercialization at universities and research institutions. She has also written about gender imbalances in academic settings and the importance of taking a human-centered and multidisciplinary approach to education and research\, particularly in STEM and related fields. \nProfessor Abramson earned her BS and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California\, Berkeley. \nJeff Schlegelmilch \nJeff Schlegelmilch is an Associate Professor for Professional Practice in Climate. He is also the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School\, as well as the Director of Executive Education and Non-Degree Programs for the Columbia Climate School. His areas of expertise include public health preparedness\, community resilience\, and the integration of private and public sector capabilities. \nIn addition to his work at Columbia\, he also served as an advisor to private sector organizations on topics related to grid resilience planning and advised leaders on preparedness systems and policy at all levels of government. He is an opinion contributor with The Hill and is frequently called upon as an expert for numerous media outlets. He is also the author of Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters and co-author of Catastrophic Incentives: Why Our Approaches To Disasters Keep Falling Short\, both published by Columbia University Press.
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SUMMARY:The Ambassador Series: The Honorable Jérôme Bonnafont\, Ambassador\, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations
DESCRIPTION:A presentation of the United Nations Association of New York\,\nthe Columbia University Club Foundation\,\nand the Columbia University Club of New York \nREGISTER HERE! \nThe Ambassador Series\nThe Honorable Jérôme Bonnafont\nAmbassador\nPermanent Representative of France to the United Nations \nin conversation with\nStéphanie Fillion\nFrench Canadian reporter on foreign affairs based at the UN \nTuesday\, 13 May 2025 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\n6:00 to 6:30 p.m. | Registration\n6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Discussion\n7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Reception \nThe Standard | East Village\n25 Cooper Square\nNew York\, New York 10003 \nAdmission $35+\nIncluding wine/beer and hors d’oeuvres \nAs venue capacity is limited\, early registration is encouraged. \nEvent admission is final\, there will be no refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this event in our acclaimed Ambassador Series\, when we will host an evening of discussion with Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont\, the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations\, who will be joined by UN correspondent and foreign affairs reporter Stéphanie Fillion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Jérôme Bonnafont took up his post as Ambassador\, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations in New York on March 17\, 2025. \nHe previously served as Ambassador\, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations Office in Geneva and international organizations in Switzerland since September 2021. At the same time\, he served as the rapporteur-general of the “Etats généraux de la diplomatie” (National Roundtable on Diplomacy)\, a wide-ranging consultation launched by the President of the Republic\, Emmanuel Macron\, and then Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs\, Catherine Colonna\, and which led to the March 2023 plan to transform and strengthen France’s diplomatic apparatus. \nHe was also an advisor to Prime Minister Edouard Philippe in 2020\, Director of the North Africa and Middle East Department (2015-2019)\, Ambassador to Madrid (2012-2015)\, Chief of Staff to the Minister for Foreign Affairs Alain Juppé (2011-2012)\, and Ambassador to New Delhi (2007-2011). \nThe Ambassador served as advisor for global affairs and then spokesman for the Presidency from 1997 to 2007 under President Jacques Chirac. \nA graduate of the “Denis Diderot” class of the Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA -1986)\, Jérôme Bonnafont also served in New Delhi (1986-1989)\, in the Department of Economic Affairs (1989-1991)\, in Kuwait (1991-1993)\, at the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations in New York (1993-1995)\, in the Department of Legal Affairs (1995-1996)\, and at the Ministry of the Environment (1996-1997). \nJérôme Bonnafont is married and has one child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator | Stéphanie Fillion \nStéphanie Fillion is a New York-based reporter specializing in foreign affairs and human rights and a United Nations correspondent. Her work was published in outlets like Forbes\, Foreign Policy\, Radio-Canada\, La Stampa and the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. \nShe has a master’s degree in journalism\, politics and global affairs from Columbia University and a BA in political science from McGill University. \nIn recent years\, her UN coverage received two UN Correspondent Association awards as well as a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media. \nShe writes in French\, English and Italian. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDISCLAIMER: All ticket sales for events are final. Please remember that your purchase represents your commitment to attend an event — there will be NO refunds issued.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/the-ambassador-series-the-honorable-jerome-bonnafont-ambassador-permanent-representative-of-france-to-the-united-nations/
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SUMMARY:Chelsea Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE. REGISTER HERE! \nLocation to be emailed by 4/7/25. \nAlive and Kicking\, Contemporary Artists Thriving in Chelsea \nJoin members of the Columbia University Club of New York on Saturday\, April 12th for a highly engaging and customized art gallery walk of some of the best Spring shows in Chelsea galleries from 3 to 5 PM. This walk will largely focus on new work by Contemporary Artists from around the world. \nOrganized as part of a broader art program for our club by CUCNY member Christine Keeley\, NYC Photographer and owner of @christinekeeleystudios\, you will be led on an expertly planned\, 2-hour art gallery walk of up to 8 galleries by founder of Look@NYArt\, Efren Olivares. We will look at and discuss some of the best Spring shows in Chelsea\, including painting\, sculpture\, photography\, installation art\, and more\, as available. You will enjoy conversations about art whether you are an advanced art lover or a beginner. \nYou will love Julian Opie’s flattened large-scale sculptures and LED screens of walking figures. You will witness why Walton Ford is considered one of the pre-eminent painters of animals and explore his newest paintings at Gagosian\, inspired by animals that the wealthy Milanese heiress Luisa Casati kept in her Venice palazzo. We will walk through secret doors at Matthew Marks to witness full-decorated rooms by LA artist\, Laura Owens. \nThis tour involves reasonable walking distances within Chelsea\, of no more than 8 to 10 blocks. \nPrice per person $55. \nAbout Your Guide\, Efren Olivares: After a successful 20-year career in pharmaceutical marketing at Pfizer\, Baxter\, and Lilly\, Efren returned to school\, reconnecting with the passion he had felt during his University of Pennsylvania Art History classes. He obtained a Master of Art in Modern and Contemporary Art from Christie’s Education. After working briefly at the auction house\, as an Associate Director at a Chelsea gallery\, Efren formed Look@NYArt and regularly takes groups on NYC gallery tours. Efren is a Museum Guide at the Museum of the City of New York\, has led tours at MoMA\, and regularly leads art gallery tours for alumni associations including the Penn Club of NY\, Penn Club of NJ\, Emory Alumni Association of NY\, and many others. He offered a highly acclaimed series of photography lectures during the COVID lockdown. www.lookatnyart.com (https://lookatnyart.com/) \nAbout Christine Keeley: Christine is a leading New York Photographer and Director with extensive experience in commercial\, fashion and portrait photography. As a member of the Columbia University Club of New York\, Christine oversees putting together art-related programming for CUCNY members. Christine is delighted to now bring art-related programming to her beloved alma mater.\nhttps://www.christinekeeley.com (https://www.christinekeeley.com/)
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/chelsea-art-tour/
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SUMMARY:Columbia Football Is in the (Club)House! - Ivy League Champions 2024 (Details to Come!)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for an exciting night at the Penn Club of New York with Columbia Football and their historic year!  This will undoubtedly be fun.  More exciting details to come.  Level up your Columbia network! \nWhere:  Penn Club of New York \nWhen:  April 8\, 2025 \nTime:  6:00pm – 8:00 pm
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/columbia-football-is-in-the-clubhouse-ivy-league-champions-2024-details-to-come/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
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SUMMARY:UN Ambassador Discussion & Cocktail Reception - H. E. Mrs. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren\, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York
DESCRIPTION: TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!  RSPV HERE!\nThe Columbia University Club Foundation\, the United Nations Association of New York\, and the Columbia University Club of New York present another important dialogue at The Penn Club. \nJoin us for an engaging evening as Stéphanie Fillion\, a distinguished New York-based reporter\, moderates a discussion with H. E. Mrs. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren\, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York. \nDate and Location \nWhen: March 11\, 2025.  6:00 to 8:00 p.m. \nWhere: The Penn Club of New York \nThroughout the year\, the Columbia University Club Foundation\, the United Nations Association of New York\, and the Columbia University Club of New York host esteemed UN Ambassadors to discuss critical global issues. This exclusive event provides members with firsthand insights into key international affairs. \nH. E. Mrs. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren is Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York.\nPrior to this position\, from August 2019 to August 2024\, she was Director responsible for European Union affairs at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as deputy Director-General for European Cooperation. \nFrom 2016 to 2019 she was (the first female) Ambassador – Deputy Permanent Representative – of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York and one of the two Ambassadors representing the Kingdom in the UN Security Council (2018). \nBefore joining the Permanent Mission in New York\, H. E. Mrs. Gregoire-van Haaren was Head of the Political Affairs department in the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague\, a post she held since 2013. Prior to that\, from 2009 to 2013\, she was Counsellor (Antici) at the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the European Union in Brussels. \nHer first posting abroad was at the Netherlands Embassy in Paris\, as First Secretary Political Affairs\, from 2005 to 2009. In the run-up to that posting\, she studied at the Ecole Nationale d’Administration. After fulfilling her diplomatic training\, she held several positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, including as Advisor to the Director-General Regional Policy and Consular Affairs (2001-2004) as well as Policy Officer EU asylum and Migration policy (2000-2001). \nBefore her diplomatic career\, she worked as a Policy Officer at the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations of the Netherlands in The Hague and at the Directorate-General Justice and Home Affairs of the European Commission in Brussels. During and after her studies\, she did several traineeships in Paris\, Utrecht and Ankara. \nBorn in Ede in August 1974\, H. E. Mrs. Gregoire-van Haaren holds a degree in Business Communication Studies from Radboud University Nijmegen. She graduated from the Ecole Nationale d’Administration in Strasbourg (Promotion Martin Luther King). During her studies in Nijmegen she did a one year Erasmus-exchange at the Ecole commerciale de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industries de Paris. She holds several certificates of Italian language studies at Universita’ degli studi di Firenze. \nShe is married to Mr. Emile Gregoire\, with one son. \nH. E. Mrs. Gregoire-van Haaren loves spending time with her family and enjoys the outdoors\, hiking in the forest with the dog or getting a breath of fresh air on the beach. She likes discovering new things through travel\, reading and cultural activities. \nMODERATOR:  Stéphanie Fillion\nStéphanie Fillion is a New York-based reporter specializing in foreign affairs and human rights and a United Nations correspondent. Her work was published in outlets like Forbes\, Foreign Policy\, Radio-Canada\, La Stampa and the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. \nShe has a master’s degree in journalism\, politics and global affairs from Columbia University and a BA in political science from McGill University. \nIn recent years\, her UN coverage received two UN Correspondent Association awards as well as a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media. \nShe writes in French\, English and Italian.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/un-ambassador-discussion-cocktail-reception-h-e-mrs-lise-gregoire-van-haaren-permanent-representative-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands-to-the-united-nations-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month: Women in Politics - Assemblywoman Grace Lee CC’02
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 6\, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET \nLocation: CAA Alumni Center (622 W 113th St\, New York\, NY 10025) \nIn collaboration with CAA\, CWBSA\, and the Columbia Club of New York\, ACAA is excited to feature Assemblywoman Grace Lee CC’02 to celebrate Women’s History Month. \nAssemblywoman Grace Lee CC’02 serves as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 65th district. Join us to hear her talk about her journey to become the first Korean American woman elected to New York State government and how to build a career in politics. Food and light refreshments will be served \nPricing:  \nAlumni: $20.00 \nStudent: $10.00 \nRegister Here!
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/womens-history-month-women-in-politics-assemblywoman-grace-lee-cc02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000
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SUMMARY:Driving Innovation: Meet the Co-Founders of Five Iron Golf
DESCRIPTION:Last Call!  RSPV Here!\nDate: February 24\, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nSchedule: \n\n6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking & Cocktails\n6:30 PM – 6:50 PM: Founders’ Talk\n6:50 PM – 7:20 PM: Q&A Session\n7:20 PM – 8:00 PM: More Networking!\n\n\n\n\nPut on your golf hat\, slip on your favorite polo\, and bring a few extra golf balls – you’re invited to an inspiring evening at the Penn Club of New York with Jared Solomon and Mike Doyle\, the visionary co-founders of Five Iron Golf. \nSince its launch in 2017\, Five Iron Golf has revolutionized the traditional golf experience\, making it more inclusive\, accessible\, and dynamic. Their vision now spans multiple cities across the U.S. and beyond. \nREGISTER HERE! \nAbout the Founders \n\n\n \nJared Solomon \nCo-Founder & CEO\, Columbia Law alumnus\, former equity options market maker\, and passionate golf innovator. \n\n\n \nMike Doyle \nCo-Founder & Chief Golf Officer\, top golf instructor with 12+ years of experience redefining indoor golf experiences. \n\n\n 
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/driving-innovation-meet-the-co-founders-of-five-iron-golf/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter 2025 Planning Meeting - Columbia Club of New York
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Club of New York has a lot in store for 2025.  Whether it is networking events or enhanced community engagement\, we are excited about what the new year will bring.  Join us via ZOOM on February 7\, 2025 at 4:30 pm to discuss the road ahead. \nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 7\, 2025 @ 4:30 pm\n🗓️ Date: Friday\, February 7\, 2025\n📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)\n🕰️ Time: 4:30 pm \nJoin us for a planning meeting at the Columbia University Club of New York. Your insights and feedback on events are invaluable\, and we would love to hear your ideas for new events. Please mark your calendars! \nZoom details will be emailed upon registration. \nRegister Here
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/winter-2025-planning-meeting-columbia-club-of-new-york/
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SUMMARY:November 2024 Programming Meeting
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 20\, 2024 \nOctober Programming Committee Meeting\n🗓️ Date: Wednesday\, November 20\, 2024\n📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)\n🕰️ Time: 6:00 pm \nJoin us for our monthly Programming Committee meeting at the Columbia University Club of New York. Your insights and feedback on events are invaluable\, and we would love to hear your ideas for new events. Please mark your calendars! \nZoom details will be emailed upon registration.  REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/november-2024-programming-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T200000
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SUMMARY:Get the Never Before Heard Stories Behind “The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History” with Author and Emmy Winner Todd Ehrlich
DESCRIPTION:November 19\, 2024 – Penn Club of New York – 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nREGISTER HERE! \nTodd Ehrlich did over 100 interviews for the Amazon Best-Selling Book and will share their first-person accounts with you. He is also a long-time New York Sports Journalist and 5-time Emmy Award Winner who will delve into what make NY Sports Media tick. \n\nJoin us as we relive the unforgettable highlights that have shaped the Big Apple and left an indelible mark on its people and culture through the lens of the athletes\, coaches and media members who made and covers these iconic moments. \n\nIn an engaging conversation moderated by Columbia Club President James Gerkis\, Todd Ehrlich will share deep insights and behind-the-scenes stories from New York’s most iconic sports moments. Spanning baseball\, basketball\, football\, hockey\, tennis\, golf\, boxing\, and more\, each event is explored through four compelling parts: the storyline leading up to the moment\, original media coverage\, commentary from local journalists\, and firsthand accounts from the athletes who made history. \n\nDrawing from his rich experience and storytelling prowess\, Todd will delve into why these moments continue to resonate today. From Roger Maris breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record and Willis Reed’s heroic entrance in the 1970 NBA Finals\, to David Tyree’s unforgettable “Helmet Catch” and Mark Messier’s Stanley Cup guarantee—each story is a testament to the transformative power of sports. \n\nWhether you’re a lifelong New York sports fan or someone who appreciates the profound impact of sports on culture\, this event promises to bring you closer to the moments that have defined New York sports history. What will be crowned the greatest moment? Join Todd Ehrlich to find out! \n\nBio \n\nTodd Ehrlich is the founder and president of T-LINE TV\, a television production company dedicated to broadcast\, sports\, and commercial television production. A five-time Emmy Award winner and twenty-two-time Emmy Nominee\, Ehrlich has covered two Olympics\, the Super Bowl\, World Series\, NHL Stanley Cup Finals\, NBA Finals\, and Triple Crown races. Ehrlich has met and interviewed the most prominent sports personalities of the era\, during his forty years in the business. \n\nHe has worked in television locally in New York including WPIX\, WABC\, WNBC\, WCBS\, and nationally at CBS Sports. Originally from Washington\, D.C.\, Ehrlich currently resides in River Vale\, New Jersey\, with his wife Debbie and son Jagger.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/get-the-never-before-heard-stories-behind-the-20-greatest-moments-in-new-york-sports-history-with-author-and-emmy-winner-todd-ehrlich/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Columbia Club Networking & Open House at the Penn Club
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE NOW! \nJoin the Columbia Club for an Evening of Networking at the Penn Club of New York.   \nWe are delighted to invite you to Columbia Club’s next networking night & open house\, which will be held at the Penn Club of New York. Mark your calendars for October 29\, 2024\, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (tentatively)\, and prepare for an evening of engaging conversations and new connections. \nEvent Details: \n\nLocation: Main Dining Room\, The Penn Club of New York\nDate: Tuesday\, October 29\, 2024\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nCost: $15+ (cash bar\, ticket includes 1 drink)\n\nEnjoy complimentary light bites and a selection of drinks from our cash bar in the refined ambiance of the Main Dining Room. The evening offers a perfect opportunity to meet fellow members\, expand your professional network\, and explore the club’s facilities through exclusive clubhouse tours. \nWhether you are looking to reconnect with old classmates or meet new faces from diverse industries\, this event promises to provide a valuable and enjoyable experience for all attendees. \nPlease share this invitation with fellow Columbia alumni and encourage friends and colleagues to join us for what promises to be another memorable night. Let’s make connections that matter\, together. \nAny questions can be directed at events@columbiaclub.org.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/columbia-club-networking-open-house-at-the-penn-club/
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SUMMARY:October Programming Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY\, OCTOBER 21\, 2024\nOctober Programming Committee Meeting\n🗓️ Date: Monday\, October 21\, 2024\n📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)\n🕰️ Time: 6:00 pm \nJoin us for our monthly Programming Committee meeting at the Columbia University Club of New York. Your insights and feedback on events are invaluable\, and we would love to hear your ideas for new events. Please mark your calendars! \nZoom details will be emailed upon registration. \nRegister Here
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/october-programming-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
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SUMMARY:Private Chelsea Art Galleries Tour\, Networking\, and Drinks
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nJoin members of the Columbia University Club of New York on Saturday\, October 19th for a highly engaging and customized art gallery walk of some of the best Fall shows in Chelsea galleries from 11 AM to 1 PM. \nOrganized as part of a broader art program for our club byCUCNY member Christine Keeley\, NYC Photographer and owner of @christinekeeleystudios\, you will be led on an expertly planned\, 2-hour art gallery walk of up to 8 galleries by founder of Look@NYArt\, Efren Olivares.   \nWe will look at and discuss some of the best Fall shows in Chelsea\, including painting\, sculpture\, photography\, installation art\, and more\, as available. You will enjoy conversations about art whether you are an advanced art lover or a beginner. Galleries may include PACE\, Gagosian and Zwirner\, which have locations across the world and represent some of the most important artists in Modern and Contemporary Art.  We will explore late collages by master Surrealist Dorothea Tanning. We willalso walk through an installation of Jason Rhoades‘ ready-made car sculptures at Hauser & Wirth. We will discusswhat Robin Kid might be conveying in his show of recentworks Searching for America at Templon. \nGiven that Chelsea has the greatest concentration of galleries in the world\, this walk will involve no more than 10 blocks of walking at a gradual pace. We will announce our starting point a week ahead of the tour (as it depends on the final gallery lineup).  \nAbout Your Guide\, Efren Olivares\nAfter a successful 20-year career in pharmaceutical marketing at Pfizer\, Baxter\, and Lilly\, Efren returned to school\, reconnecting with the passion he had felt during his University of Pennsylvania Art History classes. He obtained a Master of Art in Modern and Contemporary Art from Christie’s Education. After working briefly at the auction house\, as an Associate Director at a Chelsea gallery\, Efren formed Look@NYArtand regularly takes groups on NYC gallery tours. Efren is a Museum Guide at the Museum of the City of New York\, has led tours at MoMA\, and regularly leads art gallery tours for alumni associations including the Penn Club of NY\, Penn Club of NJ\, Emory Alumni Association of NY\, and many others. He offered a highly acclaimed series of photography lectures during the COVID lockdown. www.lookatnyart.com \nAbout Christine Keeley\nChristine is a leading New York Photographer and Director with extensive experience in commercial\, fashion and portrait photography. As a member of the Columbia University Club of New York\, Christine oversees putting together art-related programming for CUCNY members.  Christine is delighted to now bring art-related programming to her beloved alma mater.  \n https://www.christinekeeley.com \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/private-chelsea-art-galleries-tour-networking-and-drinks/
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SUMMARY:Columbia Club Networking: An Evening of Expressive Art and Drinks with Roger Wu: The Thought Experience Part 2: Think Again
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! \n\nJoin fellow Columbia alumni for an evening of art\, drinks\, and networking with artist Roger Wu.  Following up last year’s highly engaging art exhibition\, Thought Experience 2: Think Again is an art experience located at the heart of Times Square\, combining today’s pressing topics with conceptual art. \n\nIf you walked down the Avenue of Americas to your way to the office last year\, you may have noticed interesting artwork through the windows of a prominent building.  A bathtub full of bottle caps\,  items leaning off a table’s edge ready to fall\, and a fish tank with New York City slowly being filled with water.  Each day the water may have seemed slightly higher.  You weren’t imagining it\, New York was sinking. \nSome of the creative exhibits this year tackle issues from: \n\nSocial Media\nMoney\nWar\nPolitics\nand More!\n\nThe evening will be at the gallery located at 44th and 6th Avenues.  \nCapacity is capped at 100 attendees. \n\nWine and non alcoholic options available.\nThere will be an artist discussion and Q&A.\n$50 per person\, 21+\n\n1155 6th Ave\, New York\, NY 10036 \nCome join fellow Columbia alumni\, art enthusiasts\, and curious members of the community in an interesting night to remember! \nBehind the Thought Experience is Roger Wu\, who has a broad background ranging from Wall Street through Hollywood and Silicon Valley\, back to New York albeit on a different path.  He sits on the board of Chashama which is a non-profit dedicated to helping artists and entrepreneurs find physical space in New York City. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/columbia-club-networking-an-evening-of-expressive-art-and-drinks-with-roger-wu-the-thought-experience-part-2-think-again/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Your AI Potential with Vivian Lei: Transform Your Life and Work
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! \nAI is everywhere\, but do you really know how to make it work for you? Join us for an eye-opening event where you’ll learn how to truly harness the power of AI to transform your life and work. \nLed by Columbia alumnus and founder of two AI startups\, you’ll explore practical ways to unlock AI’s potential—boosting your productivity\, sparking creativity\, and helping you achieve your goals like never before. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \n\nActionable Insights: Understand how AI can be a game-changer in your personal and professional growth.\nLive Demonstrations: Watch real-time demos showing how AI tools can supercharge your daily tasks\, creative projects\, and goal-setting.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with other Columbia community members who are eager to embrace the future of AI.\n\nWho Should Attend: This event is ideal for Columbia Club New York members who want to gain a competitive edge by leveraging AI. Whether you’re a professional\, entrepreneur\, or community leader\, you’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to harness this extraordinary new superpower. \nAbout the Speaker: Vivian Lei\, Columbia PhD and CEO of PowerYou AI\, is a leader in AI-driven personal development. She’s passionate about showing people how to use AI to unlock their true potential. \n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/unlocking-your-ai-potential-with-vivian-lei-transform-your-life-and-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T180000
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SUMMARY:Dancing with a Star 2024!
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nBack by popular demand…Dance professional Louis del Prete will be returning to the Club to teach an exciting group ballroom lesson!  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this international dancing sensation and global champion! \nLouis Del Prete is a talented musician and dancer. He is accomplished on drums\, keyboards\, and trumpet is a fantastic singer\, and is an excellent ballroom dancer and teacher. He is accomplished in ballroom and Latin dancing\, having an excellent lead\, precise technique\, and smooth style. At one time\, he also taught dance on popular cruise lines. Now he teaches group and private lessons and runs many dance venues on Long Island. He has previously taught ballroom classes at the Penn Club along with Dancing with the Stars celebrity Karina Smirnoff. \nLouis’s skills started at the age of 13 when he joined his talented mother and father\, Rosann and Louis (also known as the “Perry Lane Orchestra”)\, at the former Island Squire Restaurant in Middle Island\, where they performed for many years! His mom\, Rosann\, was a member of a popular all-girl band in the ’60s called the “Female Beatles.” His dad toured the United States with various bands as a trumpet player with a sound like Harry James. \nSpace is limited so sign up early! \nCome as a couple or as a single! All singles will be on a waitlist until we have an equal number of partners to ensure we have sufficient folks to conduct the class. \nWine\, soft drinks\, water\, and an array of cheese and crackers will be provided at the event! \nNo cancellations after July 25th\, 2024. All no-shows will be charged the full cost of the event.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/dancing-with-a-star-2024/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:July Programming Meeting
DESCRIPTION:July Programming Committee Meeting\n🗓️ Date: Monday\, July 22\, 2024\n📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)\n🕰️ Time: 6:00 pm \nJoin us for our monthly Programming Committee meeting at the Columbia University Club of New York. Your insights and feedback on events are invaluable\, and we would love to hear your ideas for new events. Please mark your calendars! \nZoom details will be emailed upon registration. \nRegister Here
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/july-programming-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T173000
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SUMMARY:Columbia Club Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Columbia Club for an Evening of Networking at the Penn Club of New York \nWe are delighted to invite you to Columbia Club’s open house\, which will be held at the Penn Club of New York. Mark your calendars for June 17th\, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm\, and prepare for an evening of engaging conversations and new connections. \nEvent Details: \n\nLocation: Main Dining Room\, The Penn Club of New York\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\n\nEnjoy complimentary light bites and a selection of drinks from our cash bar in the refined ambiance of the Main Dining Room. The evening offers a perfect opportunity to meet fellow members\, expand your professional network\, and explore the club’s facilities through exclusive clubhouse tours. \nWhether you are looking to reconnect with old classmates or meet new faces from diverse industries\, this event promises to provide a valuable and enjoyable experience for all attendees. \nPlease share this invitation with fellow Columbia alumni and encourage friends and colleagues to join us for what promises to be a memorable night. Let’s make connections that matter\, together. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!  If you are a member or have an account\, please sign up at this link here.   \nIf you are new to the Columbia Club and do not have an account\, please register on the EventBrite page at: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/columbia-club-open-house-june-2024-tickets-920247574267 \nMake sure to provide your school and graduation year! \nAny questions can be directed at events@columbiaclub.org.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/columbia-club-open-house/
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SUMMARY:Conversation with The Honourable Robert Rae\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York
DESCRIPTION:RSPV and TICKET INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED SHORTLY. \nThe Columbia University Club Foundation\, the United Nations Association of New York\, and the Columbia University Club of New York present an important dialogue at The Penn Club. \nJoin us as Stéphanie Fillion\, a distinguished New York-based reporter\, moderates a discussion with The Honourable Robert Rae\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York. \nDate and Location \nWhen: June 3\, 2024.  6:00 to 8:30 p.m. \nWhere: The Penn Club of New York \nBefore his appointment by the Government of Canada\, Mr. Rae served as Canada’s special\nenvoy on humanitarian and refugee issues\, continuing the important work that he began in 2017\nas Canada’s special envoy to Myanmar while also addressing other pressing humanitarian and\nrefugee issues around the world. \nThe former premier of Ontario and former interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada\, Mr. Rae\nwas elected 11 times to federal and provincial parliaments between 1978 and 2013. He stepped\ndown as a member of Parliament in 2013 to return to legal practice and\, in particular\, to work\nwith Indigenous communities and continue his work in education\, governance and human rights.\nHis passion for social justice dates back to his early days in student politics and community\nservice. \nBefore his appointment as permanent representative\, Mr. Rae was senior counsel at Olthuis\nKleer Townshend LLP. In addition to his legal practice\, he taught at the University of Toronto in\nthe School of Public Policy and Governance\, in the Faculty of Law and at Massey College and\nVictoria University\, and he was a fellow of the Forum of Federations\, Massey College and the\nRaoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. He has also worked as a mediator and arbitrator\nwith ADR Chambers. A former partner at Goodmans LLP\, Mr. Rae led the restructuring of the\nCanadian Red Cross and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and chaired the board of the Royal\nConservatory of Music. He is the author of 5 books and a number of government reports. \nMr. Rae is a privy councillor\, a companion of the Order of Canada and a member of the Order of\nOntario and has numerous awards and honorary degrees from institutions in Canada and around\nthe world. He received his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern History from the\nUniversity of Toronto and a Master of Philosophy degree as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford\nUniversity\, and graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. \nAlong with music\, reading and writing\, he loves tennis\, golf and fishing. He is married to Arlene\nPerly Rae. They have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. \nMODERATOR:  Stéphanie Fillion \nStéphanie Fillion is a New York-based reporter specializing in foreign affairs and human rights and a United Nations correspondent. Her work was published in outlets like Forbes\, Foreign Policy\, Radio-Canada\, La Stampa and the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. \nShe has a master’s degree in journalism\, politics and global affairs from Columbia University and a BA in political science from McGill University. \nIn recent years\, her UN coverage received two UN Correspondent Association awards as well as a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media. \nShe writes in French\, English and Italian. \n\n\n\n\nFOLLOW CUCNY ON INSTAGRAM AND SHARE!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/conversation-with-the-honourable-robert-rae-ambassador-and-permanent-representative-of-canada-to-the-united-nations-in-new-york/
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SUMMARY:Musuem of the City of New York Arts\, Food and Nature Tour
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS REGISTRATION TO BE PROVIDED SHORTLY. \n– Organized by CUCNY member\, Christine Keeley.  Guided tour will be led by Efren Olivares.  This is a Columbia Club of New York event. \nAnnouncing a special Saturday of the Arts\, Food and Nature on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Join the Columbia Club’s Arts Program on Saturday April 13 at 11:00 am for an exclusive tour at The Museum of The City of New York: This Is New York 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture Storytelling in New York. \nAfter our one-hour private Museum tour\, Guests are welcome to roam the Museum’s many treasures or gather in the Museum Cafe on the second floor. Plus a Saturday in April offers an opportunity to stroll a hidden gem: Central Park Conservatory Garden\, located just across the street from the Museum. Enter through the gate belonging to the Cornelius Vanderbilt mansion\, once the largest private residence in New York\, where Bergdorf-Goodman now stands. https://www.centralpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/conservatory-garden/ \nAbout the Exhibition: “In honor of the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Museum of the City of New York as the city’s storyteller\, This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture explores the many y ways that the city has inspired storytelling across art forms. It features famous and lesser-known depictions of New York in film and television\, visual and performing arts\, music\, poetry and literature\, and even fashion\, painting a collective\, moving\, and sometimes funny version of a city that has captured the world’s imagination. \nThe full-floor exhibition is organized around the types of urban spaces where the stories of New York are told. “Tempo of the City” explores the ways in which artists have depicted life in the city’s streets and subways\, and the emotions that the experience of joining the public crowd often evoke\, whether joy or alienation\, fear or pride. The gallery also features “Songs of New York\,” an interactive installation that allows visitors to explore the richness and diversity of each borough through songs it has inspired. In the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Gallery\, “At Home in New York” spotlights literature and art works that animate the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a city of eight million people. The third gallery\, “Destination: NYC\,” showcases work about the city’s spaces for gathering and spectacle\, its dynamic unique nightlife spots\, as well as its iconic parks and waterfronts. \nA special gallery\, “You Are Here\,” dedicated to New York on film\, provides an immersive 16-screen experience drawn from hundreds of movies about the city made over the past century. The film immersive also includes an introductory installation\, “Scenes from the City” which explores how New York has been used as a movie set for the past century.” \nYou can check out more on the exhibition which run through July 21 here https://www.mcny.org/exhibition/new-york-100
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/musuem-of-the-city-of-new-york-arts-food-and-nature-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of New York City\, 1220 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia
DESCRIPTION:Timothy M. Frye \nMarshall D. Schulman Professor of Post-Soviet Foreign Policy \nHarriman Institute \nColumbia University \nREGISTER HERE! –To ensure all CUCNY members have a chance to participate\, guests will only be permitted within 48 hours prior to the event.  If you are a Penn Club member\, please signup on the Penn Club website. \nJoin us for a provocative look at contemporary Russian politics that will challenge your pre-conceived notions of Russia and Vladimir Putin’s power. Timothy Frye offers an extremely informative and unique assessment of current Russian politics. Based on over three decades of on-the-ground experience\, and current trends in social science\, Prof. Frye’s new book\, Weak Strongman\, examines Russia’s similarities to other autocracies and assesses the challenges that the Kremlin faces today with regard to foreign policy\, propaganda\, repression\, economic interests\, varying levels of corruption\, and election fraud.  \nFrye offers startling new revelations of Russia’s delicate balancing of powers and discusses how popular is Putin\, the inherent limits to his power\, is Russian propaganda really effective\, why relations with the West are so tense\, and if Russian cyber warriors can actually influence a foreign election. Frye also offers commentary on the invasion of the Ukraine. \nLooking past Russia’s unique history and culture and Putin’s seemingly absolute power\,\, Frye highlights the challenges of governing Russia and the nature of a modern personalist autocracy. Rich in personal anecdotes\, his reassessment of Russian politics offers the best evidence available about how Russia really works.   \n \nProfessor Frye received a BA in Russian Language & Literature from Middlebury College\, an MA\, from the Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs as well as a PhD in political science from Columbia. He specializes in comparative politics and political economy focusing on the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and writes and teaches about the politics of corruption\, autocracy\, and economic development usually with a focus on Russia and Eurasia.\nTimothy Frye is the author of Brokers and Bureaucrats: Building Markets in Russia which received the 2001 Hewett Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies\, and Building States and Markets after Communism: The Perils of Polarized Democracy\, winner of a Best Book Prize from the APSA Comparative Democratization section in 2010\, and Property Rights and Property Wrongs: How Power\, Institutions\, and Norms Shape Economic Conflict in Russia published in 2017. He is also the author of numerous academic articles. Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia is his most recent book. \n\n\n\n\nFOLLOW CUCNY ON INSTAGRAM AND SHARE!
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/weak-strongman-the-limits-of-power-in-putins-russia/
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SUMMARY:February Programming Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Programming Committee Meeting\n🗓️ Date: Monday\, February 26\, 2024\n📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)\n🕰️ Time: 6:00 pm \nJoin us for our monthly Programming Committee meeting at the Columbia University Club of New York. Your insights and feedback on events are invaluable\, and we would love to hear your ideas for new events. Please mark your calendars! \nRegister Here \n  \n\n\n\n\nFOLLOW CUCNY ON INSTAGRAM AND SHARE!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/february-programming-meeting/
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SUMMARY:January Programming Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Programming Committee Meeting \nDate: January 22\, 2024 \nLocation: Virtual (Zoom) \nTime: 6:00 pm \nJoin us for our monthly Programming Committee meeting at the Columbia University Club of New York. Your insights and feedback on events are invaluable\, and we would love to hear your ideas for new events. Please mark your calendars! \nPLEASE SIGN-UP HERE! \nIf you have RSPV’d but did not receive the Zoom information\, please email events@columbiaclub.org before the event.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/january-programming-committee-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Mind Meets Machine:  AI in Finance\, Business\, Privacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Penn Club on January 16\, 2024\, for an enlightening evening exploring the intersection of AI\, business analytics\, consumer data and privacy. \nThe event will commence with a 45-minute panel discussion from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm\, focusing on: \n\nAI-Driven Business Strategies: Delving into how AI is revolutionizing business operations and customer engagement.\n\n\nAI in Business Analytics: Examining the role of AI in shaping financial and consumer decision-making.\n\nWe are privileged to have esteemed experts Professor Ali Hirsa\, Stavros Zervoudakis and Ash Kalb joining the panel\, bringing diverse insights into these cutting-edge topics.  \nThe discussion will be moderated by Amna Rana.  The panel discussion will be followed by a networking session\, providing a valuable opportunity for members of the Columbia and Penn Clubs\, as well as other people from industry\, to interact directly with our featured speakers. \nREGISTER HERE! \n \nAbout Professor Ali Hirsa: \nProfessor Ali Hirsa stands at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence\, Business Analytics\, and Finance. As a Professor and Director at Columbia University\, he oversees the Columbia Center for AI in Business Analytics and Financial Technology\, as well as the Financial Engineering Program. His roles extend to Chief Scientific Officer at ASK2.ai and Managing Partner at Sauma Capital\, LLC. \nProf. Hirsa’s impressive career spans across renowned institutions like Caspian Capital Management\, Morgan Stanley\, Banc of America Securities\, and Prudential Securities. A Fellow in the Mathematics of Finance Program at the Courant Institute of NYU\, his academic contributions are as significant as his professional ones. \nAn accomplished author\, Prof. Hirsa has enriched financial literature with his work on “Computational Methods in Finance” and serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Investment Strategies. \nWith a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Maryland at College Park\, Prof. Hirsa is uniquely positioned to provide profound insights into AI’s transformative role in finance and business. This event promises to be a captivating experience\, offering deep dives into AI’s current and future impact in these fields. \n \nAbout Stavros Zervoudakis: \nStavros Zervoudakis stands at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence innovation as the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Mutual of America. With a remarkable journey spanning over two decades\, Stavros has honed his expertise in data science\, machine learning\, deep learning\, natural language processing\, and cloud computing. His leadership is not just about steering the company’s AI strategy and vision but also about bringing groundbreaking AI solutions to life. \nStavros has been pivotal in driving significant business value and operational efficiency through AI. His proficiency in AI Strategy\, Product development\, Data Science pipelines\, MLOps\, AWS SageMaker\, and Dataiku Data Science Studio underscores his deep technical knowledge. Notably\, he spearheaded the development of the first two generative AI prototypes\, focusing on risk-averse and realistic outputs. Under his guidance\, dozens of AI projects were launched in three years\, with over 50% going into production and an astounding estimated 50x ROI\, as estimated by an independent firm.\nFurthermore\, his anti-money laundering models\, at a prior employer\, had been instrumental in saving approximately $200 million\, showcasing his ability to blend his technology expertise with financial acumen. \nStavros’s passion for AI extends beyond corporate walls. As an adjunct professor at New York University\, and a honorary appointee at the University of Exeter\, he shares his wealth of knowledge\, inspiring the next generation of AI professionals. Recently\, he co-authored 7 peer-reviewed publications\, spanning AI and non-AI topics. \nStavros believes in the continuous pursuit of learning\, regularly engaging in courses and workshops on AI\, machine learning\, and cloud technologies. He has been a speaker at 3 Generative AI conferences in the previous 6 months\, is an active member of the Generative AI Advisory Board spanning USA and Europe\, and has provided advisory services on AI and Customer Experience to Fortune 500 companies and several startups. \n \nAbout Ash Kalb: \nAsh Kalb is the Co-Founder of Fulcra Dynamics and Katalys (formerly 1o). Before that he was the COO / GC of Sentieo. Ash also co-founded HUMAN\, a leading cybersecurity company combatting automated online fraud\, and previously co-founded several other innovative companies. He serves on a number of boards and advises a number of technology companies including Gemini\, Unciphered\, Stirlingshire\, Filter Labs\, Triangle Digital\, NuOp and Flype. \nAsh received his law degree from Columbia Law School and worked as a Corporate/M&A attorney at Skadden\, Arps. His more recent experience has focused on working with technology\, media and telecommunications companies in a number of roles\, with responsibilities ranging from operations and product/business development to legal and regulatory matters. He studied history\, government and economics at Cornell University. \n \nAbout Amna Rana: \nAmna Rana is the Head of Growth and Cybernetic Transformation at Fulcra Dynamics Corporation.  Amna is based in NYC. With a robust background in engineering and sales\, Amna brings a wealth of experience from companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific\, Toast Inc.\, Cobalt Polymers and David Schnur Associates. \nAmna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from San Jose State University\, graduating Cum Laude\, and is proficient in English and French. Recognized for her strategic and innovative development skills\, Amna is an influential leader in technological transformation.
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