The MIT Club of New York exists to connect the members of our MIT NYC community back to the Institute and to each other through a variety of inclusive programming. We are committed to the MIT ideal where every member of our community is treated with dignity and respect.

Please click below to keep up with events & everything going on with the MIT Club of New York.

Alumni Achievements: Celebrating Our Honorees

The MIT Club of New York is thrilled to announce that two of our alumni club board members were honored at the recent Alumni Leadership Conference (ALC) event for their outstanding service and contributions to MIT.

David Fung '85, the MIT Club of New York's immediate past chair, received the prestigious Bronze Beaver Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association. This award recognizes his distinguished service to the Institute and the Alumni Association. David Fung has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service across many volunteer roles over four decades. He has been an active and dedicated participant in various phases of alumni activity, excelling in multiple areas and setting a high standard for alumni engagement and philanthropy. David is a founding member and former treasurer of the Chinese Alumni Group, and for over 20 years, he has served his class in multiple committee roles, including acting as a class agent.

Kelly Shen '17 was honored with the Margaret L. A. MacVicar ’65, ScD ’67 Award, which recognizes innovation, dedication, and impactful volunteer service. Kelly Shen’s journey with the MIT Club of New York began as a dedicated regional alumna, actively contributing to a multitude of engaging in-person events. Kelly ascended to vice president of community programs on the board, where she orchestrated a series of impactful virtual events with a strong focus on community service. In addition to our community, Kelly has also led communications for AMITA (MIT Women Alum) and is soon to be its vice president.

We congratulate both David and Kelly on these well-deserved honors and thank them for their exceptional service to our community!

Upcoming Events

MIT Club of New York Fall Social | Sip and Connect! - TOMORROW!

In-Person | For MIT alums & Guests | Free - $35

Date: Sept 30, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Only a few spots left!

Kick off the year with the MIT Club of New York, connect with fellow alumni, and discover more about the upcoming Club year with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Club officers will be available to discuss this year’s program of events and how you can get involved in the MIT community in New York.

Bird Walks with the MIT Club

In-Person | For MIT alums & Guests | $15 - $20

Date: Saturday, Oct 12 (Governors Island) or Sunday, Oct 27, 2024 (Central Park) 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join the MIT Club of New York for a guided bird walk on Governors Island or in Central Park! Explore the island or park and discover its wildlife with your fellow alums and naturalist Gabriel Willow.

The fall migration is a prime time of urban birding in New York City. The harbor environment of Governors Island / the open oasis of Central Park attracts a unique array of avian visitors to join their resident birds.

The walk will last two hours. Participants should bring their own binoculars (highly recommended). Each alum may register up to three guests; children who can manage the walk are welcome.

Participants on Oct 12 will pay their own way for ferry transportation to Governors Island ($4).

Private Docent Tour of the Neue Galerie - And There is Cake!

In-Person | For MIT alums & Guests | $55 - $65

Date: Saturday, Nov 2, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Visit the museum before it opens to the public.

A docent will guide you through the permanent collection of Austrian Masterworks and the upcoming special exhibition “Egon Schiele: Living Landscapes”.

Stay at the museum as long as you want. Everyone will get a piece of cake from the museum restaurant “Cafe Sabarsky” to take home! 

This event has limited capacity - so sign up soon!

Affiliate & Other Event Links

Ivy League Lecture Series: The Business of Broadway! Become a Producer

3rd Party Event | Online | $45

Date: Oct 15, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for our October Ivy League Lecture Series via ZOOM on how to made it big on Broadway! Our moderator is Ken Davenport, a two time Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer!

Ken will grace the Ivy Lecture Series Zoom “stage” with a powerful talk. He will share what it takes to become a Broadway and Off-Broadway producer. This is your opportunity to understand what it takes to mount a show—- and just might be a rare opportunity for you to become part of that exciting, star-studded, and rewarding world.

Georgian Food and Wine Fest

Affiliate Event | In-Person | For MIT alums & Guests | $125

Date: Oct 24, 2024, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Join the MIT Sloan Alumni Club of New York members and fellow Ivy-Plus alumni for an unforgettable evening of fine Georgian cuisine and wine with Ilia Gogichaishvili, founder of Winetellectual and Georgian Wine Club, at the premier Georgian restaurant in New York City. Enjoy a curated selection of traditional dishes paired with exquisite Georgian wines, and take home a bottle of your choice. After the meal, there will be an opportunity to mingle with the fellow alumni.

MIT Alumni Startup Network: AI at the Crossroads

Affiliate Event | In-Person, Learning | $499+

Date: Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Don't miss out on this exciting program. After several successful years on the West Coast, this amazing program is headed to NYC. This is not just for MIT alumni, so please spread the word!

Architecting the Future of Work, Learning, Health, and Technology. In particular, we will focus on hot topics, including AI Foundations, infrastructure innovations, scalability and security, Enterprise Software, AI in Healthcare and sciences, the Future of Learning, Defense and National Security, Finance, Climate, and more.

The Challenging Realities of Climate Change

Affiliate Event | In-Person, Learning | $20

Date: Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

What are the real and present climate risks?

What practical actions must be taken to address them?

How can the public be persuaded to pay what’s needed?

This meeting in the offices of global architectural firm Perkins Easman Architects will cut through the quackery of hoaxes, quick fixes, and end-of-world scenarios.

It will give you a factual understanding of the issues involved. And not just the climate issues: also, the communications challenge of raising public support for the costly investments required.

IN THE COMMUNITY

BECOME A MEMBER

MIT clubs offer activities, services, and opportunities. Rekindle old friendships, make new acquaintances, continue lifelong learning, enjoy special events, and forge professional connections.