Reunion Giving
- Mechanical Engineering
James Stana, MS '74
A lot of good things have happened to me because of my fellowship to Caltech, so I wanted to make sure that other people had the same advantages. The reason I received a fellowship was because other people donated money to the Institute, so for me it’s a 'pay it back' kind of thing. It enables a lot of really important scientific activity, research, and learning. I’m always curious to see how Caltech is shaping the future in science and engineering.
- Engineering and Applied Science
Michael Michrowski, BS '98
I’m at the point in life where I’m able to give a little bit back. Giving back is about wanting people to have the same opportunities that I had, knowing how impactful they were for me, and how important they ended up becoming in my own personal development and career
Why Reunion Gifts Matter
Reunion gifts are a way to honor the place that gave you a unique educational experience. By joining your classmates in giving a gift through the Caltech Fund, your support will make a difference in the lives of the students who follow in your footsteps. It's also an opportunity to celebrate a shared Caltech background and think about how you can help pay it forward to the next generation of Techers.
Mark the occasion of your reunion year by joining with other alumni and making a milestone gift through the Caltech Fund. Your contribution is considered a reunion gift if you give between October 1 and September 30 in the year of your reunion. In 2025, we are celebrating class years ending in 5 and 0.
If you're interested in learning more about Reunion Giving, including making a leadership-level annual gift or match to challenge and inspire your peers, or special giving opportunities such as endowed scholarships, planned gifts, or other complex transactions, please contact our annual giving team today.
Interested in Attending Alumni Weekend and Reunions?
Every fall, Techers from around the world return to Pasadena to catch up with classmates and colleagues, attend specialty programs and events that celebrate their shared history, and to see what's new and innovative both on campus and in the world of science.
Alumni of every year are welcome during an exciting weekend filled with intellectual stimulation, engaging conversations, endless inspiration, and cherished traditions like the Distinguished Alumni Awards panel, Hall of Honor, SURF Seminar Day, student and faculty programs, House gatherings, the All-Alumni Celebration, campus tours, and special Milestone Reunion dinners for years ending in 'X4 and 'X9 from 1979 to the present.
Already attending? Here are just a few ways you can make this year special for you and your classmates:
- Lead a Fundraising Effort
Mark your Reunion milestone by making a leadership-level gift to the Institute in support of an area that is meaningful to you. It's easy to make your milestone gift online today. If you're interested in making a major gift or or signing a fundraising letter to inspire your peers to give as well, reach out to us and we'll help make it happen - Connect with Classmates
Let us know if you'd like to co-sign a letter with the Alumni Weekend staff to encourage your classmates and friends to join you over the weekend - Plan Your Visit
The Alumni Weekend website has all of the information you need about the schedule for the weekend, events with special registrations or requirements, and where to stay in town
Reunion Giving Through the Caltech Fund
When you give a milestone gift through the Caltech Fund, your contribution is applied to areas where it is needed most, such as ensuring that our hardworking students can focus on their work and study without the distraction of an overwhelming financial burden; helping the Institute attract and retain the world's finest faculty and scientific minds; and building toward an exceptional student experience and support structure on campus.
Here are a few ways you can leverage philanthropy to make your milestone year special:
Make a Milestone Gift
Your gift through the Caltech Fund will support the institute's ambitious students and faculty in the areas that need it most. Join the Caltech Fund Catalyst leadership giving group with a leadership-level gift, multi-year pledge, named scholarship, or endowed gift. Want to go even further? Contact us about co-signing a fundraising letter to rally your classmates in support of a cause of your choosing.
Inspire Your Classmates
Contact us about co-signing a fundraising letter to rally your classmates in support of a cause of your choosing. Inspire others with a leadership-level gift, or by creating a matching gift opportunity, challenging your peers to double their impact by matching their contributions.
Consider a Gift of Property, Stock, or Planned Gift
Gifts come in all shapes, sizes, and types. Contact us about gifts of stock or other property, or about creating a planned gift to include Caltech in your estate, powering the lnstitute's innovative research for generations to come.
