Upcoming Caltech Y Events

Prepare and serve dinner to residents of Union Station Adult Center in Pasadena. The Adult Center provides shelter, meals, and supportive services to more than 150 homeless men and women each year. Food and materials are provided.

The Caltech Y Stefanko Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award provides motivated Caltech students with an opportunity to learn about themselves and their place in society, and to act to make a difference in the world through community engagement, activism, and leadership.

The Paul Studenski Memorial Award is a grant of up to $6000 established in the memory of Paul Studenski, a Caltech student who was killed in an automobile accident while traveling across the United States in 1974. It is awarded to a Caltech undergraduate who having reached a crossroads in life and would benefit from a period away from the academic community to gain a better understanding of self and explore possible directions for the future.

The Arnold O. Beckman Political Award offered through the Caltech Y promotes engaged citizenship by providing motivated Caltech students with an opportunity to explore the various facets of elective government—both as possible careers in government and to increase general understanding of the legislative process - at the local, state, and national levels. Students propose an experience they design that meets the overall goals of the award. Proposed experiences can span multiple days to several months.

Interested students should independently seek and research internships and other opportunities in the area of elective government and propose an experience that meets purpose of the award.

The Patrick Hummel and Harry Gray Travel Fund was initiated by Carla and Paul Hummel, along with Patrick Hummel (Caltech, BS, MS 2006), to honor Harry B. Gray on his 80th birthday. In response, Prof. Gray, the Arnold O. Beckman Professor of Chemistry and Founding Director of the Beckman Institute, and his wife Shirley generously doubled the value of the fund. This award supports undergraduate and graduate travel that fosters professional and leadership development while broadening students' perspectives as responsible global citizens. It also celebrates the special relationship between Gray and Hummel families.

The Gunilla Hastrup Adventure Award was created by family and friends of Gunilla Hastrup, a Caltech Y Board Member who not only loved sharing her Swedish traditions, but also enjoyed travel, exploring, and learning about others. This memorial award provides students the opportunity to explore their family roots or family origins to gain a better understanding of their cultural identity and/or explore and learn about a culture different from their own. This could be another country or a different part of the United States.

Join us for an exploration into science policy in the nation's capital! Our five-day trip includes lodgings, and most meals, flights - if you choose, educational discussions, and of course the opportunity to see Washington, D.C. landmarks like the White House, National Mall Memorials, Smithsonian Museums, and the Capital.