Please join the Cal Alumni Club of Washington, DC, for its 14th Annual Reception, celebrating our 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Darryll J. Pines, BS '86 in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, who later earned his MS & PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Dr. Darryll John Pines serves as president of the University of Maryland, College Park, and is the Glenn L. Martin Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Formerly the Nariman Farvardin Professor of Engineering and dean of UMD’s A. James Clark School of Engineering, where he has been on the faculty since 1995, Pines amassed a record of academic leadership and research accomplishments that have dramatically elevated the school’s rankings and stature nationally and internationally. As dean, Pines instituted sweeping changes to improve the student experience, including revamping teaching in fundamental undergraduate courses and emphasizing sustainability engineering and service learning. In 2019, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his “inspirational leadership and contributions to engineering education.” Pines was also named a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Institute of Physics in recognition of his contributions to the field. He chairs the Engineering Advisory Committee for NSF’s Engineering Directorate and sits on the Board of Trustees for Underwriters Laboratory nonprofit arm. Pines received a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MS and PhD in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

PROGRAM

Social (heavy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails)

Welcome from DC Cal Alumni Club

Remarks from Dr. Pines followed by Q&A

More socializing and networking with fellow Cal alumni

DRESS

Semi-formal or business attire. Jackets required for men.

TICKET PRICING (See explanatory footnotes below)

2024 Paid-up Club Member (Member or Associate): $125

2024 Paid-up Club Member (Member+1): $250 ( 2 tickets)

2024 Dues ($20 - for Member or Associate) & 1 ticket: $145*

2024 Dues ($30 - for Member+1) & 2 tickets: $280*

Recent Graduates (2019–2023): $60 ( limited number available; must be 2024 paid-up Club Member)

Non-Member Regular Admission: $160

Host Committee & Sponsors**

Host Committee: $300 Single / $450 Couple

Sustaining Sponsor: $1000 (includes 1 guest)

Sponsor a Cal Student/Alumnus in Need: $100 (suggested)

Space is limited, so please register early.

Registering by mail

Alternatively, you may mail a check payable to “DC Cal Alumni Club” to: Treasurer, Cal Alumni Club of Washington, DC, P.O. Box 7509, Arlington, VA 22207. Please note which ticket category you wish and include your name, class year (if a Cal alumnus/a), email address, mailing address, and phone number. If you will bring a guest, please tell us the guest's name and class year.

Explanatory Notes

* About dues: 2024 dues paid-up Club Members receive a discount for our ticketed events. Dues are $20 if you join or renew as “Member” or “Associate." Dues are $30 if you join or renew as “Member+1," which entitles you to bring one guest to an event at the same discounted ticket price that you pay. You can pay your 2024 Club dues when buying your Annual Reception tickets on Eventbrite; alternatively, you may pay your dues directly on the Club's website prior to buying your tickets.

**About Host Committee: Host Committee members are invited to the pre-event VIP mixer with our honoree and your names will be listed in the program. We'll contact you with additional details.

Remember, this event may sell out early, so book online or mail your check soon.

For more information, please email us at: [email protected]