PCNY Member Experience Winter 2019

PCNY Member Experience Winter 2019

MEMBER EXPERIENCE

ISSUE 34 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

PCNY NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE

A TASTE OF SCOTLAND Special Scotch Whisky Tasting, Bites and Dancing from the Highlands

FEATURED EVENT PAGE 6

ARTS & CULTURE Informative Cabaret: New York on Broadway PAGE 7

FEED YOUR INTELLECT Hate Speech in a Free Society PAGE 8

SPORTS & RECREATION Soul of the 60’s PAGE 12

AROUND THE CLUB

FROM THE

PRESIDENT Dear Member, I hope everyone had a great start to 2019 with family and friends. If you weren’t able to attend the Members’ Holiday Bash this year, plan to attend next year! It was a wonderful evening with over 250 members and guests celebrating with great food, cocktails and dancing. I am pleased to announce that Brad Smith ’81, President and Chief Legal Officer of Microsoft, will be the Keynote Speaker for this year’s Princeton Night on February 6. Be sure to wear your Reunions jackets or best orange and black, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this winter gathering. Another new year celebration is the announcement that our Club has been selected as a Platinum Club of America for 2019 - 2020. Platinum Club status is the most revered acknowledgement in the Private Club industry and I would like to thank you for your support and encouragement, as we work to make our Club the home away from home you want it to be. The Programs Committee has created an exciting lineup of events to keep you energized this winter season, starting with our Informative Cabaret series on February 13, as singer Katie Welsh (’15) explores the role and representation of NewYork City in Broadway musicals. Go back in time on February 22 and join our “Soul of the 60’s” social event for a “totally groovy” experience. Save February 28, when the Club hosts Nadine Strossen, the first woman national President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and JeremyWaldron, University Professor at NYU School of Law.These two pre-eminent legal scholars will have a lively debate on “hate speech” in a free society.Then on March 29, the NY Scottish Ball and PCNY co-host “ATaste of Scotland,” featuring a special ScotchWhisky tasting, nibbles, music and dancing from the Highlands. For the holidays, the Club will host a Valentine’s Day dinner on February 14 and a St. Patrick’s Day Beer Dinner on March 15. Mark your calendars because our “Refer a Friend” membership promotion opens on February 1 and runs through March 31, when it disappears again until next year! We want more members like you – so who better to select a new member than you? Think of us the next time you’re enjoying the company of a friend or close business associate and suggest membership.You can earn up to $500.00 in Clubhouse credit for each new member you refer.Visit our website for more details or call the membership office today. Lastly, our plans for renovations are finalizing. Look for a special message from me later this month with updates. I look forward to seeing you around the Club. Cheers,

Trish Belfatto, Programs Committee Member, with a musician from the Royal Philharmonic Brass Quintet

Justin Constantine, former lieutenant colonel in the US Mariine Corps, on “My Battlefield,Your Office”

Authors Jodi Picoult and Mary Morris discuss “The Craft ofWriting” on December 6

Chef Michael decorates the dessert table at The Members’ Holiday Bash on December 18

Celebrating the holiday season at The Members’ Holiday Bash

Member Erin Biggins & Friend celebrate at The Members’ Holiday Bash

Richard H. Block, ’73, President [email protected]

Gingerbread Townhouses created by the PCNY Food and Beverage Team

Brian Greene with Einstein’s “God Letter” on November 30 featuring Christie’s Auction House

Hodding Carter III with Programs Committee Member,Wendy Gerber

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PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Five Star Clubs of Excellence

MILITARY GROUP MARCH 19, 6:30PM CONTACT: GeneWu EMAIL: [email protected] CAREER NETWORKING FORWOMEN FEBRUARY 13, 6:00PM MARCH 26, 6:00PM CONTACT: Elizabeth Hodur or Tecla Palli-Sandler EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected] SENIORS WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON FEBRUARY 6, 12:00PM MARCH 6, 12:00PM CONTACT: Robert Phillips or Elizabeth Bresciani EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected] CALL: 917.328.0660 (Elizabeth Bresciani) HEALTH ANDWELLNESS GROUP MARCH 7, 6:30PM CONTACT: Joyce Madee EMAIL: [email protected]

STARTUP FOUNDERS GROUP MARCH 12, 6:30PM CONTACT: H. Caleb Simmons EMAIL: [email protected] FRANCOPHILES RENDEZVOUS FEBRUARY 20, 6:30PM CONTACT: Vida Schreibman EMAIL: [email protected]

RECIPROCAL CLUB Cosmos Club Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the Cosmos Club is a haven of refined elegance and impeccable service, where guests experience old-fashioned warmth and tradition along with modern technology and amenities. A quick taxi or Metro ride, located just steps from the Club’s front door, connects visitors with the world-class attractions of the nation’s capital. Members of reciprocal clubs may enjoy overnight accommodations in the luxurious, unique guest rooms of the Mansion, the newly renovated Hillyer House, or the Annex. Each overnight stay includes a full breakfast for two. Overnight parking is also available on the property for a fee. Dining options at the Club include the Garden Dining Room and the Garden Bar. A variety of private rooms are also available for dinners, parties, weddings, receptions, and similar events. To learn more please visit www. cosmosclub.org

We are proud to announce that The Princeton Club of NewYork has been elected a Platinum Club of America for 2019 - 2020. Platinum status has become the most respected recognition in the Private Club Industry and is the ultimate acknowledgement afforded to America’s private clubs. Only 300 clubs earn platinum recognition, representing the top 5% of private clubs in the nation.

BOOK CLUB FEBRUARY 21, 6:30PM JANUARY 17, 6:30PM CONTACT: Jill Hurwitz EMAIL: [email protected]

BRIDGE GROUP MEETING We’re looking for new players! Contact Sandy if you’re interested in joining. CONTACT: Sandy Kazlow CALL: 646.406.1947

Warm Wishes COLD NIGHTS

FEBRUARY GUEST ROOM SPECIALS PRINCETON NIGHT: Wednesday, February 6th Join us for Princeton Night and book any Traditional room for $150 a night. Additional $25 for Governors rooms. Promotion excludes Suites. VALENTINE’S DAY: Thursday, February 14th Book any Traditional room on Valentine’s Day for $150 the night and receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries for two. Get away for the weekend and pay the same rate $150 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Additional $25 for Governors rooms. Promotion excludes Suites.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SENIOR ALUMNI COMMITTEE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS! The Senior Alumni Committee (SAC) organizes off-site events aimed to be culturally stimulating and fun for members.These are scheduled for mid-day and typically include a luncheon together. If you are interested in joining the Senior Alumni Committee, please contact the Committee Chair, Robert Phillips, at [email protected] or Elizabeth Bresciani at [email protected]

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FEATURED EVENT ATaste of Scotland FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 7:00PM-10:00PM ARTS & CULTURE NewYork offers the best of everything, so take it all in! From the Bronx to the Battery, enjoy tours, live performances and more.

Informative Cabaret: NewYork On Broadway WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7:00PM WINE RECEPTION, 7:30PM - 9:15PM PERFORMANCE FOLLOWED BY Q&A, INCLUDES ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION As part of our Informative Cabaret series, singer KatieWelsh (‘15) explores the role and representation of NewYork City in Broadway musicals with insights and songs from The New Yorkers , On the Town , Sweet Charity , Company, Follies , 42nd Street , Annie ,T horoughly Modern Millie and more. Katie will be accompanied by pianist David Pearl. KatieWelsh is a singer specializing in musical theater and the Great American Songbook and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Princeton University. Recent performances include solo engagements at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Don’t Tell Mama,The Duplex, the Metropolitan Room and BroadwayCon.Welsh is also a researcher and writer on topics of musical theater. $10 for members; $20 for guests. Don Giovanni and Dinner at the Metropolitan Opera House WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 6:00PM DINNER, 7:30PM PERFORMANCE Limited availability. Reservations are required and are final sale upon purchase. Experience this exciting new production of Don Giovanni along with members of the Metropolitan Opera Club. Baritone Peter Mattei and bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni star as opera’s most notorious seducer in Mozart’s masterpiece of dark comedy. Cornelius Meister makes his Met debut conducting performances that also include sopranos Rachel Willis- Sørensen and GuanqunYu as Donna Anna, sopranos Federica Lombardi and Susanna Phillips as Donna Elvira, and basses Ildar Abdrazakov and Adam Plachetka as Leporello. Dinner will be at the Metropolitan Opera Club’s private club house on the Dress Circle level of the Metropolitan Opera House.The evening will begin at 6:00PM with an appetizer and entrée, followed by the performance at 7:30PM, with dessert and coffee served at the intermission.The performance ends at 10:55PM. The Metropolitan Opera Club has maintained a club within the opera house since their inception in 1893. The Club’s roots are deep in tradition as evidenced by their strict dress code requirements which have also affectionately earned them the nickname of the “penguins”. In order to gain entry into the front door, guests must be properly attired in black tie and ladies must wear attire which is similarly suitable for formal occasions. $285 per person includes Dress Circle Box ticket, 3-course dinner with wines, tax and service. Cocktails and cordials are additional. Opera tickets will be given by your server during dinner. NewYork Philharmonic – Open Rehearsal David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center *THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 9:45AM Reservations become final sale on February 11. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Club’s Front Desk after Monday, February 11. Come join an open rehearsal of the NewYork Philharmonic. Open rehearsals begin at 9:45AM and end at approximately 12:30PM (at the discretion of the conductor), with one intermission. Open rehearsals are a fascinating opportunity to watch the NewYork Philharmonic at work and see how a piece of music is shaped and polished by the conductor and the musicians.This rehearsal will be conducted by Matthias Pintscher featuring violin soloist Renaud Capuçon.The program includes Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso , Stravinsky’s The Firebird and the NewYork Premiere of Mar’eh by Matthias Pintscher. Seats are located in the Orchestra or First Tier. $25 for members and guests. *Please note the rehearsal is in the morning.All open rehearsals are “working” rehearsals and therefore the program may not be played in its entirety and the appearance of any soloist is not guaranteed.

Join us for a Taste of Scotland featuring libations, nibbles and music and dancing from the Highlands.The evening will commence with a special ScotchWhisky tasting led by Senior Master of Whisky, Spike McLure.You will be served typical Scottish treats, while sampling the oaky smoky goodness of Scotland’s finest distilleries.Then enjoy a demonstration of Scottish country dancing; buoyed by the spirit of the Highlands, join us on the floor for a dance lesson by expert, Christopher Gow. Spike McClure, Senior Master of Whisky, is the son of a Scottish Presbyterian minister and the grandson of a whisky-loving granny:“There were always two holy spirits in our house. Every meal began with a grace and ended with a dram.”The inevitable consequence has been McClure’s life as a proselytizing whisky evangelist. For the past 14 years, McClure has been happily employed by the Diageo whisky portfolio, guiding legions of benighted consumers and retailers from a dark fear of flavor to the warm glow of whisky.Today, a well-traveled missionary for whisky, McClure returns regularly to the Holy Lands, (or the Highlands, anyway, of Scotland, Ireland, Kentucky and Tennessee), to reconnect with his roots in the industry: malt men and coopers and master distillers and blenders. A proud Keeper of the Quaich, McClure holds a General Certificate in Distilling (Cereal Option) from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. Christopher Gow started reveling in reeling and Scottish country dancing.to placate his Scottish grandfather’s immense disappointment in not carrying on the family tradition of playing the violin. For over 30 years, Gow has been co-organizing the NewYork Scottish Ball, bringing absolute novices dancing all the reels after just a couple of practice sessions. Following a 20 year career as a sculpture expert at Sotheby’s, Gow branched out on his own and now also specializes in one-of-a-kind textiles and decorative accessories inspired by various corners of the world. Host Alessandra Gagliardi. $55++ for members; $65++ for guests. Price includes ScotchWhisky tasting, appetizers and dance lesson. Cash bar will be available for additional purchases. Reservations are final sale by Friday, March 22. Attire: Highland Dress or Evening Attire preferred The NY Scottish Ball and The Princeton Club of NewYork proudly co-host this event.

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Washington’s Farewell:The Founding Father’sWarning to Future Generations WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 6:30PM WINE RECEPTION, 7:00PM PRESENTATION GeorgeWashington’s Farewell Address was a prophetic letter from a “parting friend” to his fellow citizens about the forces he feared could destroy our democracy: hyper-partisanship, excessive debt and foreign wars. Once celebrated as civic scripture, more widely reprinted than the Declaration of Independence, the Farewell Address is now almost forgotten. Its message remains starkly relevant. In Washington’s Farewell , John Avlon offers a stunning portrait of our first president and his battle to save America from self-destruction. John Avlon is the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of The Daily Beast . He has been a CNN analyst since 2010 and has appeared on The Daily Show , The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , Real Time with Bill Maher , PBS, MSNBC, FOX and C-Span. Host Pam Blackman. Free for members; $15 for guests. Green Sports and its Impact on Climate Change MONDAY, MARCH 11, 6:30PM WINE RECEPTION, 7:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION Nelson Mandela said “Sport has the power to change the world.” The sports world has been greening itself aggressively for the past 15 years. LEED certified stadia, arenas and Zero-Waste games have become the norm. Eco-athletes are starting to speak out. But fans, for the most part, are unaware of this.Why is that the case? And going forward, will the sports world engage masses of sports fans about climate change and other environmental issues? Lew Blaustein, author of GreenSportsBlog , the source for news and commentary about the intersection of Green & Sports, will moderate a panel that will try to answer these questions. Dr. Allen Hershkowitz co-founded and served as President of the Green Sports Alliance, and is Co-Founder of the Broadway Green Alliance and of the Environmental Paper Network. From 1988–2016, he served as Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). He currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Founding Director of Sport and Sustainability International and is the Environmental Science Advisor to the New York Yankees. Rita Ricobelli Corradi is the former Director of Sustainability for the United Bid Committee of Canada, Mexico and United States LLC, which won the right the host the 2026 FIFAWorld Cup. In 2007, she joined Columbia University’s Earth Institute, spearheading

a science-based approach in the use of sports for sustainable development. Jenny Vrentas is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated (SI) and The MMQB , SI’s pro football website. She spent six years at The Star-Ledger (Newark), where she was the beat reporter for the NewYork Giants (2012) and the NewYork Jets (2010-11).The 2018 season is her 12th covering the NFL. Host Aaron Finder. Free for members; $15 for guests. Genealogical Research in 2019: Methods, Resources and DNATesting THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 6:30PM WINE RECEPTION, 7:00PM TALK Genealogy has boomed in popularity over the past few years, aided by additional access to records and advancements made in consumer DNA testing. D. Joshua Taylor, President of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society and host of the PBS series,“Genealogy Roadshow,” will share essential methodologies and techniques for conducting a thorough and successful genealogical search.Taylor will also discuss important online and offline resources for finding and accessing key genealogical records, emphasizing content that can provide details relating to the lives of our ancestors, beyond basic genealogical facts and information. The discussion will include a review of the controversies and pros and cons of DNA testing alongside guidelines to consider when engaging in DNA testing for genealogical research. In addition, a look at new digital resources will provide insights into the exciting developments expected in the near future. Host Suzanne Roff. Free for members; $15 for guests. Infrastructure Redefined Part 5: The Future of Schools MONDAY, MARCH 25, 6:30PM WINE RECEPTION, 7:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION In keeping with the theme of our ongoing panel series, this discussion will explore a kind of infrastructure which is less brick- and-mortar in the traditional sense, but just as meaningful: the infrastructure of our educational institutions and processes.We will hear from a panel of executives with a range of perspectives on public school administration and financing, charter schools and coding bootcamps, creating a new set of standards and possibilities for the future of learning. Free for members; $15 for guests. The Williams Club and The Princeton Club of NewYork proudly co-host this event.

FEATURED EVENT Hate Speech in a Free Society:

Get a taste of the varied programs and events happening at the Club.

Nadine Strossen in Conversation with JeremyWaldron THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 6:30PM WINE RECEPTION, 7:00PM DISCUSSION

Nadine Strossen, former national President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), dispels misunderstandings plaguing our perennial debates about hate speech. In her book, HATE:Why We Should Resist it with Free Speech, Not Censorship , Strossen highlights the dangers that follow efforts to serve justice by limiting civil rights. Strossen argues there has been little analysis of whether censorship effectively counters the feared injuries of hate speech and that laws to regulate hate speech are at best ineffective and at worst counterproductive, enabling enforcing officials with broad discretion which predictably targets minority views and speakers. JeremyWaldron, University Professor at NYU School of Law, offers a contrasting argument to Strossen, through the lens of free speech on college campuses.Waldron contends that universities are places of free inquiry, where free speech should be privileged, viewing the college campus as a community that faces issues of vulnerability. In his book, The Harm in Hate Speech ,Waldron makes the case that hate speech should be regulated as part of a commitment to human dignity and inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities. Nadine Strossen is Professor of Constitutional Law at NewYork Law School and the first woman national President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), where she served from 1991 through 2008. She has written, taught and advocated extensively in the areas of constitutional law and civil liberties. In May 2018, Strossen’s book HATE:Why We Should Resist it with Free Speech, Not Censorship , was released to wide acclaim. Strossen graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard College and magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review . Strossen is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. JeremyWaldron is University Professor at NYU School of Law where he teaches legal and political philosophy. A prolific scholar,Waldron has written numerous books on jurisprudence and political theory.Waldron was born and educated in New Zealand, where he studied for degrees in philosophy and law at the University of Otago and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand in 1978.Waldron received his doctorate in legal philosophy at Oxford University and was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1998. Please join us as two pre-eminent legal scholars share their diverging opinions on hate speech. Host Rocco Staino. Free for members; $15 for guests.

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Hello Everyone, Am I the only one who feels like the holiday season flew right by? Just like that, it’s all over… We had a busy November and December jam-packed with member events, friendly get-togethers and family fun.We had a great turnout at our Thanksgiving buffet and our Zinfandel Wine Dinner featuring Prisoner wines back in November.We went full throttle into December with our complimentary Holiday Cheer in The Grill, and a nice crowd for my annual holiday brunch, combined with a children’s story time event that featured a visit from Old St. Nick himself. The Members’ Holiday Bash was a smashing success. It’s always a treat for me to mingle with the familiar faces I see year round and meet new friends as well.We celebrated with our amazing

Princeton Night 2019 *NEW DATE! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

*Please note this event was previously scheduled for Tuesday, February 5. 6:00PM WINE RECEPTION FEATURING THE PRINCETON TIGERTONES 7:00PM DINNER AND REMARKS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BRAD SMITH (’81) , PRESIDENT AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, MICROSOFT The Princeton Club of NewYork is honored to welcome Keynote Speaker, Brad Smith (’81) President and Chief Legal Offcer of Microsoft. The NewYork Times calls Smith,“a de facto ambassador for the technology industry at large.” Smith also works to advance several significant diversity and pro bono initiatives, serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and Chair of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). Smith graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University, where he later served on its Board of Trustees from 2014 until 2018. He earned his J.D. from the Columbia University School of Law and studied international law and economics at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to joining Microsoft, Smith was an associate and then partner at theWashington, D.C.-based firm of Covington and Burling, where he is still remembered as the first attorney to insist (in 1986) on having a personal computer on his desk as a condition for accepting a job offer.This special evening will also feature the presentation of the George “Bud” Schmucki ’41 Award, in recognition of excellent service in University and Alumni Relations. Attire: Reunions jackets or Coat and tie $95++ per person; $55++ per person for Classes 2009 – Present. Price includes wine reception and 3-course dinner.Taxes and gratuity are additional. Dinner seating is by class year. All Princeton Club members and their guests are welcome on this special evening.

PCNY employees at our holiday party and honored a member of the kitchen, Hector Eladio, as Employee of theYear. With the hustle and bustle behind us, we look forward to some great events at the club in the coming months.The hottest ticket going, Princeton Night, is a member favorite, where classes show off their school pride and reunite with friends and classmates. As usual, we are planning our annual Valentine’s Day dinner for you and yours, followed by our St. Patrick’s Day all day dining here at The Grill.We will also celebrate TartanWeek by hosting a ScottishWhisky tasting with dancing and small bites. I want to wish you all a happy and healthy new year and I look forward to seeing you around the clubhouse! Best, Chef Michael

The Members’ Holiday Bash

Anheuser-Busch Beer Dinner FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 6:30PM RECEPTION, 7:00PM DINNER Reservations are required and become final sale by Friday, March 8.

Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a special 3-course beer dinner during which we showcase the finest selection of artisanal brews with the culinary expertise by Executive Chef Michael. Over the past two decades, the craft beer revolution has taken over the US, bringing styles, flavors and recognition to beer that were once unknown to American consumers. As one of the esteemed partners of the Princeton Club, Anheuser-Busch is proud to bring the diverse wonders of beer from their High End business unit to the Club for an exclusive dinner and beer pairing. A certified beer educator will guide you to unlock new flavors, smells and sensations for a unique gastronomic experience you’ll not soon forget. $65++ for members; $75++ for guests. Price includes reception and 3-course dinner paired with beer. Tax and gratuity are additional.

Valentine’s Day Dinner THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Reservations available: 5:30PM – 8:00PM To reserve, please call the Bar & Grill 212-596-1205.

St. Patrick’s Day Dining in the Bar & Grill Join us in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day with the Club’s Top o’ the Mornin’ Breakfast and Blarney Stone Lunch. To reserve, please call the Bar & Grill 212-596-1205.

Top of the Mornin’ Breakfast FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 7:30AM – 10:30AM SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 7:30AM – 10:30AM SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30AM – 10:30AM Blarney Stone Lunch FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 12:00PM - 2:30PM

Reservations are required and become final sale on Thursday, February 7. Space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis so make sure to book your reservation early. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Club and enjoy a romantic night out with your loved one. Once you are seated, you be treated to will be treated to a 3-course dinner specially prepared by Chef Michael Bourquin, sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. $130++ per couple. Tax and gratuity are additional.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 12:00PM - 2:30PM SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 12:00PM - 2:30PM Breakfast $17++; Lunch $30++. Tax and gratuity are additional.

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ALUMNI HAPPENINGS 423 and 424 sections.We hope you’ll join us in cheering on the reigning Stanley Cup champions! Please contact Kelsey Carpenter for additional information,

FEATURED EVENT

alumni and community partners are invited to this special celebration of the significance and impact of engineers in the rotunda of the Engineering and Science Building. Alumnus Eric Stafel ‘96 will also provide remarks on how his Watson School education lead him to his current position as the president and CEO of Aviall. It is free to attend and hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Bring your business cards to network withWatson supporters and to be entered into our raffle for door prizes. RSVP by February 15. For more information or questions, visit our website or contact Maureen Van Deusen at mvandeus@ bighamton.edu or 607-777- 4573.

Soul of the 60’s FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 7:00PM - 10:00PM

[email protected] or visit https://events.wm.edu/ event/view/alumni/108882

The 1960’s shaped a generation and culture, still relevant today. It was the time of the first rock superstars and Britain’s underground music scene, creating a force that resonated throughout the world.Think Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix, to name a few. Music communicated love, freedom, and real-world issues. No less relevant today! Join your Princeton Club and Ivy Club colleagues as we rock and roll, honoring a time in history that made its mark on all our souls. Listen and dance to the live sixties band, watch the multi-media show, and enjoy light food and drink offerings throughout the evening. Attire: Sixties fashion preferred. Host Suzanne Roff. $55++ members; $65++ guests. Includes beer, wine and light fare.Tax and gratuity are additional. Reservations are final sale by Friday, February 15. Golf:An Inside Look at its Past, Present and Future MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 6:30PM WINE RECEPTION, 7:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION *5:30PM A LA CARTE DINNERWITH PANELISTS (OPTIONAL) *For dinner reservations, please call the Bar & Grill 212 596 1205 and please indicate you will be joining the golf dinner. The 1930’s was the period in which golf took on many of the characteristics that have come to define it today. It was the decade in which golf was democratized, when private club golf gave way to public course golf and the face of the game changed.This panel will examine four trends that are redefining the golf experience: changes in course architecture; innovations in the golfer experience, including the remarkable growth story of TopGolf; diversity and inclusion initiatives, both on the course and in the boardroom; and golf ’s embrace of “big >Page 1 Page 2-3 Page 4-5 Page 6-7 Page 8-9 Page 10-11 Page 12-13 Page 14-15 Page 16

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