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Events Calendar
- Jul 7 - Baltimore Book Club Discussion
- Jul 13 - Washington DC Book Club Discussion
- Jul 22 - WNBA: Mystics vs Sparks
- Aug 6 - Nationals Baseball Game with GSB DC Alumni
- Aug 21 - Washington DC Summer Networking Mixer
WDCSA Softball Sign-Up
Join the Stanford Capitol Alumni Network (CAN) softball team this summer! The coed softball season typically stretches from April to July, with a tournament in August. We typically play at the West Potomac Park softball fields on Saturday mornings, although there are occasional weekday evening games. Register through this event to join the team email list and receive updates about upcoming games. No softball experience required and all are welcome!
WDCSA is subsidizing the season, so registration is free to paid-WDCSA members!
https://groups.stanford.edu/topics/9217/events/117244
Upcoming Events
WNBA: Mystics vs Sparks
Tuesday, July 22nd 7:30 - 10:00 PM
CareFirst Arena
1100 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DC
Join fellow Stanford Alumni for an electrifying night of basketball as the Mystics take on the Los Angeles Sparks! Witness former Stanford Players Kiki Iriafen and Cameron Brink '24 hit the court in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. As a Stanford alum, you're eligible for an exclusive discount on tickets. Don't miss this opportunity to cheer on Kiki and Cameron and connect with fellow Cardinal fans. Get your tickets today and take advantage of this special offer just for our Stanford family!
Buy tickets for the game here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Stanfordalum
Kiki Iriafen played three seasons at Stanford before finishing her collegiate career at USC this past season. As a junior at Stanford, Iriafen was named the Pac-12 Most Improved Player of the Year and was an Honorable Mention All-American. She was drafted 4th overall by the Mystics in the 2025 Draft.
Cameron Brink had a storied career at Stanford, winning numerous accolades, including the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, and is the Cardinal's all-time leading shot blocker. Stanford won an NCAA Championship in her first year and went to a second Final Four, before she was selected 2nd overall by the Sparks in the 2024 draft.
https://groups.stanford.edu/topics/9217/events/128466
Nationals Baseball Game with GSB DC Alumni
Wednesday, August 6th 6:45 - 9:15 PM
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC
Watch the Nationals take on the Athletics! This event is co-hosted with the GSB DC Alumni chapter. Stay tuned for information about a possible pre-game happy hour.
Buy tickets here.
https://groups.stanford.edu/topics/9217/events/127305
Washington DC Summer Networking Mixer
Thursday, August 21st 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location details shared with registrants
Calling all Stanford alumni, recent graduates and alumni working in start-ups, venture capital, public service or other industries with an interest in entrepreneurship, angel investing or just networking to join us for a happy hour in the Washington DC metro! Whether you’re local or in town for the summer, come and mingle with fellow Cardinals. Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs United and Washington DC Stanford Association are excited support this follow-up mixer to connect and empower the Stanford startup and alumni community in the DMV.
Join us on Thursday, August 21 evening for the mixer, hosted by Skip West (MBA '80) at Stanford in Washington:
- Connect with fellow Stanford alumni founders, investors and community members
- Learn about the latest trends and opportunities in the DC ecosystem
- Explore potential collaborations and partnerships
- Enjoy drinks and nibbles in a relaxed and engaging setting
Secure your spot today as capacity is limited. Alumni and students, first "Login" at the top right and then click the red button "Register for this event" on this event page. Others may select "Register for this event". Help us spread the word and invite your fellow Stanford alumni founders and investors in the area.
Note: Detailed location information will be provided to registered attendees closer to the event date.
Earlybird Tickets (beverage and nibbles included)
- $10 - Stanford Young Alumni (graduated '15-'25) & Students
- $20 - Stanford Alumni (gradated before '15)
- $30 - Non-alumni Guests
Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for this event.
Directions and parking instructions and venue details shared with those registered.
The event is hosted by Stanford Alumni & Entrepreneurs United & Washington DC Stanford Association in partnership with the Stanford Alumni Association and Stanford Career Education. For more details, please contact saeUnited@alumni.stanford.edu.
https://groups.stanford.edu/topics/9217/events/126993
WDCSA Book Club Corner
Washington DC Book Club Discussion
Sunday, July 13th 5pm
Meeting at a private home in Bethesda, Md .
The July book is What You Are Looking for Is in the Library: A Novel, by Michiko Aoyama (translated by Alison Watts); Liveright, 2024. Available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and Kindle editions.
This is a gentle, comforting read, essentially comprising five stories about very different (in terms of age, occupation, etc.) people in Japan each confronting a personal situation that they find difficult to deal with, perhaps overwhelming or feeling stuck. The common thread is their chancing upon a community library with an insightful librarian whose reassuring words and recommendations guide them to seemingly random books. Reading and unforeseen reactions eventually lead to resolution of their dilemmas.
Baltimore Book Club Discussion
Monday, July 7th (New Date) 7:30 pm
Google Meet: Registrants will be emailed a link to join the meeting a few minutes before.
We are reading The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis by George Stephanopoulos with Lisa Dickey. The Audible version is peppered with live recordings! The author “recounts the history-making crises from the place where twelve presidents made their highest-pressure decisions: the White House Situation (Sit) Room. No room better defines American power and its role in the world ... None is more shrouded in secrecy and mystery. Created under President Kennedy, the Sit Room has been the epicenter of crisis management for presidents for more than six decades … The decisions made within the Sit Room complex affect the lives of every person on this planet. Detailing close calls made and disasters narrowly averted.” (From book cover)
Our September 15th book is Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds by Bernd Heinrich.