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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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 
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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: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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SUMMARY:The Joy of Funerals with Author\, Alix Strauss (Penn Club of NY)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 8th • 6:00 PM • $15++ Per Member | $25++ Per Guest \nThe Joy of Funerals “is a dark and surprisingly buoyant novel that examines the fascination people have with death as a way to find love and connection\,” wrote Glamour in 2003 when Alix Strauss’ (NYU ’91) novel\, published by St. Martin’s Press\, debuted. Twenty years later\, this still rings true—if not more so today. \nBegun as an essay in the Lives column of The New York Times magazine\, The Joy of Funerals is written with raw wit\, mordant humor and a uniquely penetrating voice as Alix turned the spotlight on the unattractive subjects of loss\, grief and loneliness. \nJoin us Monday\, January 8th\, starting at 6:00 PM\, as we gather for a fireside chat and Q&A session with the esteemed author\, Alix Strauss. Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about her compelling book\, ‘The Joy of Funerals\,’ delving into the universal experience of human loneliness. Together\, let’s explore the profound\, innate\, and essential need we share for genuine connections. \nFor more information or registration\, please click here.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/the-joy-of-funerals-with-author-alix-strauss-penn-club-of-ny/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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