We offer a variety of events throughout the year, from lectures to happy hours and everything in-between.
Join BCSV in giving back to our local community on Wednesday, May 8th from 6-8 p @ Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley Cypress Center @ 4001 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134.
Spots for our group are limited so register ASAP!
Host: Kim Highlund
Join fellow Brown Alumni for an artistic evening in Palo Alto! Meet at 5:30 @ Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden for a leisurely walk & talk followed by a poetry & fiction reading @ Stanford Humanities Center @ 6:30-8p.
Host: Veronica A Bettencourt
Join us at Elizabeth Gamble Garden, together with local alumni from RISD, University of Chicago, and UT Austin, for refreshments, mingling, and a look at the lovely gardens in spring.
Host: Carol Rhoads
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 5.9 mile, 1,256 ft elevation change Yerba Buena Trail to Los Huecos Trail Leep at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024. We will meet at the Grant Lake Parking Lot.
Host: Veronica A Bettencourt
There is a brewing conflict between the two largest economies in the world. What happens next?
Host: Naeem Zafar
Join your fellow Brown alums for a family and dog-friendly hike.
John S. Brooks Memorial Trail and Lake Loop Trail
2.9 miles (Est. 1 hour 30 minutes)
We will meet at the corner of Benson and Hallmark, Belmont.
Host: Megan Streicher
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 5.1 mile, 1,404 ft elevation change Indian Joe Creek Trail to Canyon View Trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2024. We will meet at the Parking Lot by Canyon View Trail and Hayfield Road.
Host: Veronica A Bettencourt
Join us at Eureka! for an evening of casual dining and conversation with fellow Silicon Valley Brown Alumni on Thursday 3/21 at 6:30pm!
Host: David Sabel
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 7.7 mile, 282 ft elevation change Nike, Bayview, Pelican, No Name, Soaproot Loop trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024. We will meet at the Coyote Hills Parking Lot at 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA 94555. Don't forget to bring ample water and comfortable hiking shoes.
Join fellow BCSV alumni on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 3 pm for a one-hour Private Docent Tour of one of the world’s most outstanding and accessible private assemblies of modern and contemporary American art.
After the tour, join for a glass of wine on the Anderson’s Terrace walkway at the monumental outdoor Richard Serra sculpture (Sequence), or dutch treat for coffee at Tootsie’s cafe next door, depending on weather and preferences!
We’ll meet at 2:50pm here, at the Anderson Collection lobby. Visitor parking at the museums is free on weekends.
The tour is limited to 20 people. Please sign up early and let us know if you cannot attend, to make room for others.
Join Charlie Qian '16 and Naeem Zafar ‘81 for an interactive and immersive wine-tasting session. We will explore a carefully curated list of wines and examine the impact of nature and human intervention on the same grape varietals. The session will involve semi-blind tastings and dynamic discussions, providing a captivating exploration before revealing the wine details. The event will conclude with an additional round of blind tasting, and the winner will receive an award!
Join fellow BCSV alumni on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 3 pm for a one-hour Private Docent Tour of one of the world’s most outstanding and accessible private assemblies of modern and contemporary American art. After the tour, join for a glass of wine on the Anderson’s Terrace walkway at the monumental outdoor Richard Serra sculpture (Sequence), or dutch treat for coffee at Tootsie’s cafe next door, depending on weather and preferences!
The tour is limited to 20 people. Please sign up early and let us know if you cannot attend, to make room for others.
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 6.2 mile, 1,627 ft elevation change Little Yosemite and Indian Joe Creek Loop trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024. We will meet at the Sunol Parking area on Geary and Ohlone Road just before the trailhead. Don't forget to bring ample water and comfortable hiking shoes.
The Brown Club of Silicon Valley welcomes you to a very special musical event on January 20th from 4 pm to 6 pm. The world-famous Brown Jabberwocks will be visiting the West Coast and we will be hosting them for an afternoon of music and socializing. The club is committing a budget to subsidize the travel for the student members of the Jabberwocks but we ask for and will be collecting donations at the event instead of charging tickets for anyone who attends.
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 5.1 mile, 1,292 ft elevation change Chinquapin Trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023. We will meet at the Parking Lot on Huddart Park road. Don't forget to bring ample water and comfortable hiking shoes.
Join the BCSV for an informative talk with Professor Kim Cobb, the Director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES).
Join us for an engaging seminar with BCSV founder and UC Berkeley teaching fellow Naeem Zafar discussing the end of globalization.
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 6.4 mile, 1,089 ft elevation change Stevens Canyon Trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023. We will meet at the Stevens Creek Chestnut Parking Lot on Steven’s Canyon road in Cupertino. Don't forget to bring ample water and comfortable hiking shoes.
RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stevens-canyon-trail-hike-tickets-738984240757?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hosted by: Veronica A. Bettencourt
*Please note this event is contingent on weather conditions, including air quality, wildfire risk and heavy rain. Any necessary cancellation will be communicated ahead of time to those who RSVP for the event. Some bay area parks where we hike charge nominal fees for parking/day use.
With Ludwig Schulze '96, Managing Partner, Alumni Ventures/Waterman Funds
RSVP here to receive a Zoom link
Join BCSV in giving back to our local community on Wednesday, October 18th from 6-8 p.m. at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley Cypress Center located at 4001 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134.
Sign up to join our group HERE
https://shfb.tfaforms.net/201?tfa_863=GR-27604
You may need the BCSV group reservation ID when signing up: GR-27604
Spots with our group are limited. Please register ASAP!
You will be helping SHFB at their main warehouse as a “food sort volunteer” with essential food distribution activities such as verifying, sorting, labeling, repacking, and preparing food items for delivery to feed thousands of people in the community.
A few additional details:
1. BCSV will meet at 5:45 p.m. in front of the building.
2. Volunteer Orientation begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
3. Wear closed-toed shoes. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are highly recommended but not required. Sleeveless shirts and sandals are not permitted.
4. Jewelry is discouraged. Lockers are provided for your valuables.
5. Masks are now optional but highly encouraged.
Volunteers are critical to SHFB operations! If for some reason you can’t attend the event after registering, please cancel your registration with SHFB. This will allow someone else to fill your spot.
Hosted by: Kim Highlund
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 4.6 mile Crystal Springs and Dean Trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2023. We will meet at the Zwierlein Parking Lot on King's Mountain road. Don't forget to bring ample water and comfortable hiking shoes
Hosted by: Veronica A. Bettencourt
*Please note this event is contingent on weather conditions, including air quality, wildfire risk and heavy rain. Any necessary cancellation will be communicated ahead of time to those who RSVP for the event.
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a wine happy hour at the home of an alumna in San Mateo
Hike the dog-friendly 5.9-mile Adobe Creek Trail To Shoreline Lake Park with fellow alumni!
Join your fellow alumni and their families for mini golf at Golfland Milpitas! Mini golf starts at 6:00pm on Thursday, July 27. $13 per person for a round of golf and the club will provide snacks. Kids welcome!
Golfland Milpitas: 1199 Jacklin Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Register on Eventbrite
Hosted by: Jessica Kissel
Please join your fellow brunonians for a hike* in Portola Valley on Sunday July 23 at 9:00 a.m. We'll be following the Redwood and Salamander Flat Loop and will meet at the Lower Wunderlich Parking lot near the trailhead at 9:00 a.m.
Don't forget appropriate footwear and plenty of water for this 4.3-mile loop trail.
Please RSVP on Eventbrite.
Hosted by: Veronica A. Bettencourt
*Please note this event is contingent on weather conditions, including wildfire risk and rain. Any necessary cancellation will be communicated ahead of time to those who RSVP for the event.
Help BCSV give back to our local community on Wednesday, July 12th from 6-8 pm at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley Cypress Center located at 4001 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134.
Sign up to join our group HERE
You may need the BCSV group reservation ID when signing up: GR-26589
You will be helping SHFB at their main warehouse as a “food sort volunteer” with essential food distribution activities such as verifying, sorting, labeling, repacking, and preparing food items for delivery to feed thousands of people in the community.
Spots with our group are limited, so please register ASAP!
A few additional details:
1. BCSV will meet at 5:45 pm in front of the building.
2. Volunteer orientation begins promptly at 6:00 pm.
3. Wear closed-toed shoes. Long pants and long sleeve shirts are recommended but not required. Sleeveless shirts and sandals are not permitted.
4. Do not wear jewelry, if possible. Lockers are provided for valuables.
5. Masks are now optional but highly encouraged.
Volunteers are critical to SHFB operations! If you can’t attend the event after registering, please cancel your registration with SHFB. This will allow someone else to fill your spot.
Hosted by: Kim Highlund
Please join your friends at the Brown Club of Silicon Valley for a Trivia night at St. Stephens Green in Mountain View on Monday June 26th at 7pm. There are 4 rounds of Trivia starting at 8pm and 6 people allowed per team. Currently we have 2 tables booked under "Julian Baring" but can expand our reservation if more than 12 people confirm interest - please register via Eventbrite. Looking forward to seeing you and enjoying a fun night competing against the best Trivia minds that Silicon Valley can offer....
Address is 223 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
We had a fun hike on Saturday June 17 at Turtle Rock via Saratoga Gap Trail . Hope you can join us for the next one!
Join your fellow brunonians for a hike* in San Jose on Saturday May 20 at 1:00 p.m. We'll be following the Yerba Buena to Halls Valley Trail Loop and will meet at the Grant Lake Parking lot near the trailhead at 1:00 p.m. sharp.
Try this 6.7-mile loop trail near San Jose, California.
Please RSVP here
Hosted by: Veronica A. Bettencourt
*Please note this event is contingent on weather conditions, including wildfire risk and rain. Any necessary cancellation will be communicated ahead of time to those who RSVP for the event.
Fun Happy Hour at Savvy Wine Bar at 750 W Evelyn Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041 on Thursday May 4 2023 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for libations and fun! Please RSVP at eventbrite. Thanks to all who attended!
Please join the us on Tuesday April 25th, from 5-7pm for a fun, informal Brown Club of Silicon Valley networking event at Olympus Cafe in Mountain View. Meet new and old friends and come prepared to share what you are working on, interested in, passionate about or looking for. Check out our EventBrite to register
Come join BCSV by giving back to our local community on Wednesday, April 12th from 6-8 pm at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley Cypress Center located at 4001 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134. Space is limited, so please sign-up ASAP!
Reserve your spot with our group by registering HERE (https://shfb.tfaforms.net/201?tfa_863=GR-25514)
You may need the BCSV group reservation ID when signing up: GR-25514
Hike with fellow Brown alumni at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 19th. We'll meet at Skeggs Point Parking lot and head over to the Tafoni Sandstone Formation loop, which is a 4.5 mile trail with only 984 feet of elevation gain.
Don't forget to wear comfortable hiking shoes/gear and bring plenty of water!
Register here for free
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 5.9 mile, 1,256 ft elevation change Yerba Buena Trail to Los Huecos Trail Leep at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024. We will meet at the Grant Lake Parking Lot.
Host: Veronica A Bettencourt
There is a brewing conflict between the two largest economies in the world. What happens next?
Host: Naeem Zafar
Join your fellow Brown alums for a family and dog-friendly hike.
John S. Brooks Memorial Trail and Lake Loop Trail
2.9 miles (Est. 1 hour 30 minutes)
We will meet at the corner of Benson and Hallmark, Belmont.
Host: Megan Streicher
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 5.1 mile, 1,404 ft elevation change Indian Joe Creek Trail to Canyon View Trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2024. We will meet at the Parking Lot by Canyon View Trail and Hayfield Road.
Host: Veronica A Bettencourt
Join us at Eureka! for an evening of casual dining and conversation with fellow Silicon Valley Brown Alumni on Thursday 3/21 at 6:30pm!
Host: David Sabel
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 7.7 mile, 282 ft elevation change Nike, Bayview, Pelican, No Name, Soaproot Loop trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024. We will meet at the Coyote Hills Parking Lot at 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA 94555. Don't forget to bring ample water and comfortable hiking shoes.
Join your fellow Brown alumni for a hike of the 6.2 mile, 1,627 ft elevation change Little Yosemite and Indian Joe Creek Loop trail at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024. We will meet at the Sunol Parking area on Geary and Ohlone Road just before the trailhead. Don't forget to bring ample water and comfortable hiking shoes.
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