Tiger Fun & Learning
Past Events: 2021 - 2022
Southeast Metropolitan Park Hike
Enjoy a hike with fellow Tigers at Southeast Metropolitan Park out in Del Valle! There is a 2 mile long hiking trail with views of the countryside and the city skyline. There are no water crossings, so hiking boots are not necessary. We hope to see you there!
Tiger Author Talk (Cancelled)
NOTE: COVID unfortunately prevents us from having this event on June 5th. We will reschedule for a later date in the fall - stay tuned!
Please join us for light refreshments and a thoughtful discussion at our inaugural Tiger Author Talk, featuring Rika Nakazawa ‘95. She is the author of Dear Chairwoman,: Letters from Today's Trailblazing Women Board Leaders to the Fearless Directors of Tomorrow. Reading the book ahead of time is completely optional. Watch your PCA emails for the event address and RSVP link.
Spring Community Engagement
The Class of '97 is celebrating their 25th reunion and, as part of a new initiative called Princeton in Communities, has organized a community engagement opportunity to serve at Community First! Village. Register & see more details here.
Annual Speaker Dinner
We are excited to revive the always popular Princeton Club of Austin Annual Speaker Dinner! We're delighted to host award-winning photographer, Professor Jeff Whetstone, as our distinguished speaker. He is the Director of the Program in Visual Arts & Head of Photography at Princeton. Whetstone's photographs and films imagine America through the lenses of anthropology and mythology. Register & purchase tickets here.
Hike with Penn: Walnut Creek
PCA is hosting a hike at Walnut Creek together with the Penn & Wharton Club of Austin this coming May 1st. We will be meeting near the Walnut Creek Metropolitan Playground and wait up to 10 minutes before starting. Look for alumni wearing orange, black, red, or blue! For anyone interested in post-hike refreshments, we’ll head to the nearby Domain afterwards.
Rally the Regions
Princeton is bringing together an enthusiastic contingent of alumni at the homes of wonderfully generous alumni in numerous cities around the country. Each city will spend the day texting, calling, and emailing alumni to raise gifts for Annual Giving. The city with the most gifts at the end of the day will take home a grand prize! This is a great way to meet alumni and build community in your local area – no Annual Giving experience is required to attend.
Please join us for an afternoon of food, drink and competition at the home of Sarah Avery ‘89 (check your email for the address & registration link).
Ivy+ Happy Hour
Please join the Cornell Club of Austin and the Ivy+ community for a start to the holiday weekend celebrations and Spring in Austin. We will meet at the Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen and raise a glass. Meet outside on the patio if weather permits. Food and beverages available to order on your own tab at the counter. We look forward to seeing you!
Spring Admit Party
Yes! Remember how excited you were to receive your admission letter from Princeton? Let's celebrate Austin's new admits to the Great Class of 2026 at this family-friendly spring lawn party. Princeton regalia encouraged! Local alumni will receive the venue location & RSVP link via email.
Still Austin Whiskey Co. Private Tour & Tasting
Register & pay here for tickets! General admission for this event is $30, and dues-paying Princeton Club members have a discounted price of $25. Come hang out with old and new Ivy Plus friends, while getting a look behind-the-scenes at how local Texas grains transform into whiskey and gin. We'll start with cocktail hour at 2pm, with tables reserved for us on the outdoor patio. Then we'll begin the private tour of the distillery around 3pm, followed by a private whiskey flight tasting.
Violet Crown Hike
Join fellow Tigers and hike on favorite, beautiful Austin trails. We had to cancel this hike in November due to heavy rain - hope the weather will be better this time!
SXSW Happy Hour
Planning to attend South by Southwest in Austin this year? If so, the Princeton Club of Austin would like to extend a warm Texas welcome to Tigers of all ages! Between SXSW events, stop by and have FREE snacks & drinks with fellow Princetonian SXSW attendees from around the country. Orange & black attire encouraged. Find us at the outdoor picnic tables. We can’t wait to meet you!
Author Talk: Beto O’Rourke and America’s Most Influential Hacking Group
Harvard Club of Austin is inviting all Austin Ivy Plus members to join this interactive, online conversation with the world’s longest service and most respected mainstream journalist on cyber security, Joseph Menn Harvard ‘87. Register here.
Lunar New Year Dim Sum
The Year of the Tiger is almost upon us! In collaboration with the Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P), we're eager to celebrate with fellow Tigers at our inaugural Lunar New Year Dim Sum brunch in Austin! We have tables reserved on the outdoor heated patio of Wu Chow in downtown Austin. Please register here for the event. No pre-payment is required, but bring cash and expect to pay ~$30 per person. Dues-paying members will get $5 off their bill. Thank you to Po Wah Moon '15 for being our event champion!
Happy New Year! Gung Hay Fat Choy! Xin nián kuài lè!
Hockey Night
PCA will be co-hosting a watch event for the Princeton-Cornell Hockey game with our friends from the Cornell Club of Austin. We will be seated at the covered patio at Black Sheep Lodge. Come on out to support your alma mater!
Service Day: Landscape Learning
Let's get together outdoors to participate in Landscape Learning Day for our 2022 Service Day!
We will spend the morning learning about the local flora and fauna, then volunteers will have an opportunity to work in the landscape. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with planting native seeds and removing invasive plants. Wear your Princeton orange & black, and we’ll also provide snacks and awesome orange KN95 masks!
The PCA RSVP (for snack & mask planning) is here and Museum Volunteer registration link is here. Please fill out both!
Turkey Creek Trail Hike
Enjoy a hike on this fun trail in Emma Long Metropolitan Park. Turkey Creek Trail is 2.5 miles long and has multiple creek crossing (usually you can get across easily with the stepping stones, but if there have been recent heavy rains, bring shoes/boots you don’t mind getting wet). Dogs are allowed off-leash on this trail, so you must be comfortable with dogs if you plan to attend. Meet at the big trail map sign by the parking lot.
Note: you need to go a little bit past the Google Map location, and then you’ll see a large parking lot on the right. The trailhead is before the main Emma Long park entrance, so there aren’t any park entry fees for this trail!
ASC Interviewer Kickoff
The PCA’s Alumni Schools Committee coordinates all local applicant interviews. Please join us for a kick-off meeting to learn about the process and share helpful tips. Both undergraduate & graduate alumni are welcome to interview candidates. We encourage all interviewers to attend this kickoff meeting, particularly those who have not interviewed Princeton candidates before.
This will be a virtual event. Keep an eye out for an ASC email with a Zoom link.
Holiday High Tea (Families Welcome!)
The Austin All Ivy+ network are partnering with The Austin Club to bring you an afternoon of sweets, champagne, fresh-baked scones, delicious mini sandwiches, and, of course, a fabulous selection of teas.
All-inclusive tickets are $42 and include meal, tea, service charge, gratuity, and club fees. Families and spouses are welcome at this event, but not required. Dress code is business casual. On Saturday afternoons, downtown street parking is easy and recommended.
To purchase a ticket for this event, sign up via this link. We regret that due to up-front event preparation costs, tickets are non-refundable.
PWN Holiday Cookie Exchange
To launch the Princeton Women's Network of Austin, we will be hosting a holiday cookie exchange. Please sign up by emailing Marion Lewis ‘18 at pwn@princetonclubofaustin.com by December 1st. Once the number of participants is confirmed, the quantity of cookies to be brought will be shared. For example, if 10 people sign up, everyone will bring 36 (9x4) cookies and the recipe to share. Look for the orange & black attired group at the outdoor tables (if inclement weather, we will be indoors). We look forward to celebrating the launch of PWN of Austin over cookies and coffee!
PCA Holiday Party
We’re reviving the annual holiday party! Bring your families and enjoy some Tiger company. There will be a face painter & sports activities for the kids and plenty of food & drinks for all to enjoy.
Thank you to Brent & Hilary Bellm '97 who have graciously offered to host the party this year. Come and go anytime between 3-6pm. Event details & the address have been shared via a Paperless Post invite to all on our distribution list. Please contact us if you didn’t get the invite!
(CANCELLED) Violet Crown Hike
Due to the heavy rain forecast for Saturday morning, this hike is cancelled. We’ll reschedule for another time!
Hill of Life Hike
Come burn some calories to kickstart Thanksgiving Week at this beautiful trail by Barton Creek. Wear your orange & black! Alaka Halder ‘15 is your hiking host, and will wait up till 10 minutes before starting the hike.
Ivy+ Doubleheader
Alums and guests of all Ivy+ schools are welcome at this Doubleheader Watch Party! Harvard-Yale kickoff is at 11:00am CT and Cal-Stanford at 6:00pm CT. Sponsored by the Austin Ivy+ group and the Harvard, Yale, Cal and Stanford Clubs of Austin. Register here. Note: registration & proof of vaccination is required to attend.
Virtual Cheese Tasting
Join Austin-based Antonelli’s Cheese House for a virtual, guided specialty foods tasting experience. An Antonelli's Cheesemonger will guide us through a selection of artisanal cheese and selected pairings like charcuterie, chocolate, and jam, and then we will conclude with some socializing at the end. Family members are welcome to join in on the tasting!
Please register for the event at this link. The cost per guest is $40. Cheese plates can be picked up at Antonelli’s, or for an additional fee, can be delivered within 20 miles of their shop.
Texas Princeton Diversity Discussion
You are invited to join us at our inaugural, online gathering of Princeton Diversity Discussions focused on Texas! This event is a collaboration between the Princeton Alumni Clubs of Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Learn more.
Dog Romp in the Park
Bring your pups out to play at Zilker Park. Meet by the big rock in the center of the park. Come in your orange / Princeton attire and feel free to dress your dogs in orange and black!
Football Watch & Happy Hour
Princeton is up against Dartmouth for this Friday evening game! Come join us on the south side at The Park on South Lamar. We’ll grab some tables on the outdoor side patio. Wear your best orange & black. Go Tigers!
Group Hike
Enjoy a hike on this fun trail in Emma Long Metropolitan Park. Turkey Creek Trail is 2.5 miles long and has multiple creek crossing (usually you can get across easily with the stepping stones, but if there have been recent heavy rains, bring shoes/boots you don’t mind getting wet). Dogs are allowed off-leash on this trail, so you must be comfortable with dogs if you plan to attend. Meet at the big trail map sign by the parking lot.
Note: you need to go a little bit past the Google Map location, and then you’ll see a large parking lot on the right. The trailhead is before the main Emma Long park entrance, so there aren’t any park entry fees for this trail!
Fall Kickoff & Homecoming Game Watch
Please join us at our fall kickoff & annual member meeting while we also cheer on our Tigers for the Princeton-Harvard football game! We'll have a very brief 'business meeting' during a break to elect our Board of Directors. There will be a TV/tailgate kit set up to watch the game as well as food & beverages. We have a few picnic tables, but feel free to bring some camping chairs if you’d like. The park is entirely fenced and has a fantastic playground for kids. We hope any students home for fall break can join us with their families.
Please RSVP here so we can plan food & beverages accordingly!
Ivy+ Halloween Bash
The Austin Ivy Plus group is throwing a Halloween Bash, hosted by the Cal Alumni Club of Austin and Penn Club of Austin. Note this is a new location (due to weather)! Learn more.