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The Caltech Y is pleased to announce a $10,000 matching grant from the Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union (CEFCU) to support the Rise and Y-Tutor programs. The matching grant was created by an external funding organization in response to escalating demand for pandemic relief resources for communities hardest hit by the pandemic and made available to member organizations. CEFCU applied for the grant, which matched its annual $10,000 contribution to the Caltech Y, bringing CEFCU’s total annual support to $20,000! The expansion and success of the Rise Tutoring Program in response to COVID-19 wasthe most influential factor for the granting committee. In April, the Rise Program moved online and expanded with a new Y-Tutor Program component to serve a wider audience in the Pasadena Unified School District. By shifting quickly to an online platform, the Caltech Y was able to enroll more students to support the educational needs of the community. This is an exciting expansion of the Caltech Y and CEFCU’s years-long partnership that began in 2004, when CEFCU funded World Fest and other community service programs. In 2010, CEFCU’s commitment to the Caltech Y grew further, with a $10,000 grant designated for the Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award and Make-a-Difference Day. The ACT Award supports independent student service and advocacy projects, while Make-a-Difference Day promotes volunteerism in the local community. Below is the Annual Report 2011-12 Featuring CEFCU, the Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award and Make-a-Difference Day. CEFCU’s support of the Caltech Y extends to more than just funding. Besides being good neighbors (CEFCU Campus Office is located next door to the Caltech Y office on Wilson Ave.), CEFCU staff have collaborated with us on several programs. For the last few years, CEFCU staff have welcomed student volunteers as they arrived to check in for the annual Make-a-Difference Day program. Last year, Pattyl Aposhian, CEFCU’s VP for Marketing and Development, educated Caltech students on fraud and predatory lending practices that target college students in an on-campus Lunch and Learn talk, co-sponsored with the Caltech Y and Caltech’s International Student Programs Office. In addition, Pattyl volunteered with family and friends to cook and serve dinner during the Caltech Y’s designated day for Union Station’s Adopt-a-Meal Program. It is clear that CEFCU’s leadership values social responsibility and actively seeks opportunities to contribute to the overall Caltech community. Rich Harris, President/CEO of CEFCU affirms, “As the exclusive financial institution serving the extended Caltech community, giving back is part of CEFCU’s broader mission and commitment to our sponsor. We are proud of our partnership with the Caltech Y and will continue to support its mission to serve Caltech and the local community.” Thank you to CEFCU for their on-going and increasing support of the Caltech Y’s mission! We are so grateful for this partnership. For more information about CEFCU, please visit www.cefcu.org.

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The Rise Program is excited to announce our 2020 college scholarship recipients. This year, the committee selected three recipients who demonstrated outstanding academic and personal growth. While we were not able to celebrate this achievement in person, we are incredibly proud of each of our students. It was a historic time to graduate, and we have been amazed by the creativity that this special Class of 2020 has used to celebrate their accomplishment. We know that our students will thrive regardless of current events, and we are excited to see where their next adventure leads. Juan Castro | Award Amount: $1000 | Attending University of California, San Diego (UCSD) “I had the great privilege of meeting actual Caltech students and getting advice from them about higher education. I distinctly remember the conversations I would have with my Wednesday tutor, Adrian, about quantum mechanics, multivariable calculus, and the college application process. He even told me about his process for applying to colleges and how he eventually ended up at Caltech, explaining everything from filling out the FAFSA to writing his essays for Caltech. With my Thursday tutor, Felipe, I remember conversations about special relativity, learning how to use Wolfram Mathematica, and topics that are introduced to students in higher-level physics classes. He also told me about his process for applying to colleges, but also described the weird transition from high school into a highly selective university. I had never discussed any of these topics with other high school students and getting the opportunity to interact with Caltech students (the geniuses of the future) on a weekly basis and discussing these topics is nothing short of amazing". Adolfo Murillo Carrada | Award Amount: $1000 | Attending University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) “As I received help from my tutors, I decided to ask them about their experience at Caltech and what advice they could give me for college. The most common piece of advice I got is to not leave work until the last minute, which is something I am constantly guilty of. Another service that my tutors provided was helping me write my college essays and answering my questions about college. They would help me proofread and give me advice on things I should add or omit from my essays. They would also debunk common misconceptions I had heard about college. For example, I used to believe that colleges took the financial situation of students into account and made that one of the key factors influencing their decision to admit a student. Thanks to their advice, I felt a little less stressed about the college application process.” Henry Vargas | Award Amount: $1000 | Attending Pasadena City College “The tutors participating in the Rise program are amazing. They understand that communication between a tutor and a tutee is imperative. It would be an understatement to say that all of the tutors I’ve had the opportunity to meet have been an enormous help to my personal life, as well as my academic life. The Rise Program has not only provided the assistance necessary for my success, but also improved my communication skills. Meeting new people, especially people who are older than me, has proven challenging. But because of my participation in the Rise Program, I’ve become comfortable and accustomed to meeting new people.” The Rise Program scholarships are made possible by the Tom M. Apostol Fund for Science and Math Outreach in honor of Tom Apostol, a Caltech Mathematics professor, recognized for the clarity of his exposition of mathematical and scientific concepts. Contribute to the Tom M. Apostol Fund for Science and Math Outreach at: https://www.caltechy.org/donate

The Caltech Y Photo Contest finalists have been selected. Now it is time for you to vote for your favorites! You can vote on our Facebook page by liking your favorite photos or fill in your vote here: https://forms.gle/Rb6V9x57tczmJF8FA We're giving a $100 prize to the winner of each category! Voting closes at 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, June 18th. ADVENTURE 1 - Chien-Chang Chen, Grad Student Explore LA - Horse Riding "War begins!" 2 - Tara Porter '21 India Ki Khoj Trip "My friend Malia (‘21) outside the Gandhi ashram near Ahmedabad." 3 - Chien-Chang Chen, Grad Student Red Rock Canyon State Park camping trip 4 - Kristina Stoyanova, Freshman Yosemite Trip "Log" 5 - Chien-Chang Chen, Grad Student Mt Islip and Crystal Lake hike "Crystal Lake is the only natural high mountain lake in the San Gabriels mountains. It looks like sapphire from Mt Islip, but it's green when you walk close." SERVICE 1 - Alexandra Phillips, Grad Student Rise Tutoring Program "PUSD students being tutored in math and sciences by Caltech volunteers" 2 - Rupesh Jeyaram, Class of 2020 Union Station Food Service Trip "Ready to Serve (Dinner)!" 3 - Evan Yeh, Class of 2020 LA River Cleanup "Helping the Earth breathe" 4 - Alexandra Phillips, Grad Student Rise Tutoring Program "PUSD students being tutored in math and sciences by Caltech volunteers" 5 - Rupesh Jeyaram, Class of 2020 Union Station Food Service Trip "Putting It All Together!" PERSPECTIVE 1 - Kristina Stoyanova, Freshman Yosemite Trip "Knots" 2 - Saehui Hwang, Sophomore India Ki Khoj Trip "" Try it," I said to Tara. " What is it?" She said as she suspiciously looked at the piece of Indian streetfood I was handing her " Try it, it's Indian!" Everyone on the table burst out in laughter and it became our slogan for the rest of the trip. An inside joke of sorts. I think it captures well the overall theme of India Ki Khoj. To completely immerse ourselves in an unfamiliar culture, and not being afraid to try something new. This picture is from that night, when the IIT students took us to a night market for fun. They were our guides and our translators, but most importantly they were our friends." 3 - Jorge Llop, G4 International Food Fair "Spanish table at the International Food Fair. The Caltech Spanish Club served the famous Spanish recipe on their 32 inch pan" 4 - Kristina Stoyanova, Freshman Explore LA: LA Zoo Lights 5 - Jillian Reed, Sophomore Yosemite Trip "Rising early after our first night of backpacking, we climbed the ridge over looking the lakes at the end of Ten Lake Trail in Yosemite. In this photo freshman Tyler looks out at the horizon." 6 - Saehui Hwang, Sophomore India Ki Khoj Trip "To my surprise, we became friends with the IIT students in no time. Rahul, Varad and Pratyush soon became my best buddies for the trip and we developed a friendship that will last a lifetime. As we ate Indian junk food and drank tea from street stalls together, we realized that though we came from different sides of the globe, we really wern't that much different from each other." LEADERSHIP 1 - Jillian Reed, Sophomore Yosemite Trip "This photo was taken after hiking in Tuolumne meadows on one of our last days in Yosemite." 2 - Tara Porter '21 India Ki Khoj Trip "Myra (‘20), one of the student leaders of India Ki Khoj, with the group during a chai break in the streets of Ahmedabad." 3 - Kristina Stoyanova, Freshman Yosemite Trip Winners will be announced on June 19th. by Kristina Stoyanova

In honor of Caltech’s 50th anniversary of admitting women to campus, we checked in with our first all-female ExComm cabinet from 2010: Michelle Jiang (Mechanical Engineering, Business Economics & Management, 2011), Jennifer Ma (Applied & Computational Mathematics, 2012), Debbie Tseng (Biology, 2010), Christina Weng (Biology & English, 2011). It was great to catch up with each of them and hear about how their friendships have endured over the past 10 years. Debbie Tseng 1. Where are you and what are you doing now? After Caltech, I moved to NYC for graduate school at Cornell's Graduate School for the Medical Sciences. Then, I continued my journey eastward and live in Boston with my husband (also a Techer!). I currently work at a healthcare advertising agency, where I lead a team of writers and editors to develop marketing content for pharmaceutical and biotech companies that are commercializing novel therapies for specialty markets. It's been incredibly fulfilling to combine my scientific training with my passion for writing and communications; we recently helped launch a gene therapy for a rare pediatric disease, and the impact it's made in children's lives has been amazing to see. 2. Did you know you were part of the first Caltech Y all-female leadership team? Not until now, but I love that! 3. What do you remember most about your time at the Caltech Y? Two favorite memories from the Caltech Y stand out: First, helping to coordinate our science policy trip to Washington, D.C. was a great experience and a trip of a lifetime, which was generously sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Housner Fund. Our group spent the week catching up with Caltech alumni in the area and visiting venerable institutions and organizations such as the AAAS, the NAS, the NIH, the Department of Energy, and the Pentagon to hear from leaders in the science policy industry. Of course, we also took the time to see the sights in D.C., which included exploring the monuments at night! Second, we volunteered at the beautiful LA Arboretum and Botanic Garden for Make-a-Difference Day, which coincided with their Easter event. We helped staff an Easter egg hunt, a face painting booth, and arts and crafts stations across the grounds that were full of laughter and joy all day. 4. Do you think it’s important for women at Caltech to have leadership opportunities? Why? Unequivocally, yes. At Caltech, disparities in gender were not as present as in industry when it comes to leadership opportunities. Caltech truly fostered an environment where you could learn, support, and/or lead in any area that you were interested in or passionate about. It is particularly important for women in science to be encouraged to find their voice and to continually learn through the leadership opportunities that they take. Looking back on my experience at Caltech, I learned the importance of teamwork, to be accountable for my actions, and to keep striving to learn and grow. As a manager now, those values have helped me ensure that I keep the people, our process, and my purpose in mind in every decision that I make. Christina Weng 1. Where are you and what are you doing now? After Caltech, I went to medical school at Harvard, stayed there for a dermatology residency, and am now joining the faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to seeing patients, I also work in a lab studying skin pigment biology. Recently, I launched a skincare company, Mymiel, with a co-resident I met in training, so it's been a really exciting time. 2. How did you get involved with the Caltech Y? I joined the Caltech Y as a freshman. Several of my friends were part of it and introduced me, and I also really enjoyed the events put on by the Y, such as Decompression and Explore LA. 3. What made you decide to join the leadership team and what do you remember most about your time at the Caltech Y? Over my time at Caltech, I benefited so much from the events organized by the Y. Of course, there are the big events like Friends Dinners, the Washington, D.C. policy trip, and Alternative Spring Break trips, but what I'm most grateful for is the way the Y brought people together in ways that don’t always happen organically and in low-pressure settings. To have those opportunities is so valuable for anyone, but particularly for an undergraduate student like me. The Y gave me the chance to meet other undergrads and grad students, postdocs, faculty, staff, off-site affiliates like those at JPL, and people from the greater Pasadena and LA communities. From the very start, I was welcomed not just as an attendee, but as an active team member and friend. Over time, it was a natural decision to join the ExComm and take a greater leadership role in an organization that had given me so much. Jennifer Ma 1. Where are you and what are you doing now? After attending graduate school in the Bay Area at Stanford, I returned home to Los Angeles. I have been working in the finance industry, first as an investment professional and more recently, on the analytics team at a credit hedge fund in Century City. 2. What made you decide to join the leadership team? The ExComm has been a long-standing and thriving group at Caltech for many years. I loved seeing that the leadership team really went above and beyond what was expected of them. It showed a commitment to innovation, longevity, and sustainability. The existing upperclass members constantly encouraged underclassmen to take the opportunity to broaden their leadership skills and make an impact on the community. 3. Did you know you were part of the first Caltech Y all-female leadership team? It was absolutely empowering being on the Caltech Y's first all-female cabinet. I still have fond memories of how well we worked together and everyone's complementary skill sets. In fact, I am still lucky to call many of the women from that specific cabinet my close friends today! This inspired me to continue volunteer work in my spare time, and I have been involved in leadership roles with the female-led non-profit organization, Junior League of Los Angeles, for the past four years. 4. How did the Caltech Y help develop your leadership skills? As an undergraduate student, I had the opportunity to work with many individuals across different years and majors on campus. Not only did we plan on- and off-campus events attended by a large portion of the student body, we were also able to work with the Caltech Y staff to lead weekly meetings with the student ExComm. It was also a great lesson in time management and delegation, as most Caltech students were involved with numerous other activities, like athletics and house leadership, and we tried to have a good work life balance! 5. What kind of impact did these leadership opportunities have on your overall experience at Caltech? I will always be thankful to have joined the Caltech Y, as it added both breadth and depth to my otherwise academically rigorous schedule. There was a lot of flexibility and resources available for us to explore outside of the classroom. I think very few undergrads would have had the chance to coordinate campus-wide events, deliver pre-dinner addresses to a full house at the Athenaeum, which I was able to do during my year as ExComm president, or organize large-scale events for causes that were meaningful to us, such as the benefit concert I put together for the Rise Program. Michelle Jiang 1. Where are you and what are you doing now? I'm a Senior Product Manager with Pocket Gems, which is a mobile gaming company. Specifically, I'm part of the team behind an interactive storytelling platform called Episode, and I love what I do because I get to help build the tools that empower our creators to create really unique, visual stories. I'm based out of San Francisco for my work, and I recently moved up to the city after being in the greater Bay Area since 2013. 2. Did you know you were part of the first Caltech Y all-female leadership team? I think I remember there being a mention of that after the election results were finalized, but honestly, I don't think we made a huge deal out of it either. In a way, I'm glad there wasn't a lot of fanfare because I think it helped us stay more focused on doing what we were elected to do and doing it well. From what I've seen in recent history, and also to some extent in my work, the added scrutiny that can come when a major milestone has been reached can create its own set of challenges once we start adding in the implications of it on our legacy. I'm glad I don't have memories of that being my experience at the time because it meant that while there was something remarkable in our collective achievement, the story continued to be about the Caltech Y, and that's the more important part in my mind. 3. What do you remember most about your time at the Caltech Y? When I think back on it now, the memories I have all seem to have the theme of getting out of the Caltech bubble in common. Whether that's through programs that focused on providing accessibility to culture and the arts (trips to the Getty, the Pantages), or events aimed at making a difference in our community (MAD Day, the DC Policy Trip), these were experiences I took full advantage of during my time at Caltech. The Caltech Y gave me an outlet through which I could explore my curiosity for the world around me and continue to perform acts of community service -- it was something that I didn't know I needed, but am grateful to have had. There's something uplifting about how the staff, the students, and the programs come together, and the combination of all those memories has definitely left a positive impression on me throughout the years. 4. Do you think it’s important for women at Caltech to have leadership opportunities? Why? Absolutely. My general belief is that we should do our best to lean into instances where we can give opportunities for members from underrepresented groups to rise to the occasion. Based on personal experience, while diversity of thought, background, and culture can sometimes be initially uncomfortable and create conflict, the collective group grows and develops for the better by working through those differences. I'm also lucky that at my current company, we're striving to embrace diversity and inclusion because we believe that it's through hearing different perspectives and voices that we can make decisions that are far more considerate and balanced in the end -- leading to a better team, better products, and, hopefully, better user experiences. That said, having the confidence to voice your thoughts and feelings, especially when they differ from that of the majority, and then stand behind them, is no small task. I've definitely been on the receiving end of both support and scrutiny, and it took both years of building up my confidence and being persistent to be comfortable with my voice today. To get there, though, it took a lot of practice and learning from various experiences over the years -- and each of those experiences resulted from an opportunity, leadership or otherwise. The worst we can do is to never give someone an opportunity to try, because then it's guaranteed that they'll never actually see success in that particular form. But, if we can think of each of these opportunities as a vehicle to create an environment in which women -- or any other underrepresented group, really -- can define success on their terms, and show that there's more than one way to think or act on the path towards it, then I also believe that that's how we can help build confidence in ourselves, and start to move towards embracing our differences in whatever roles we play.

Are you missing the Y programs? We are too! We’ve selected a few of our favorite pictures from previous Y trips and programs and made them available to you as virtual backgrounds. Now that we are living more and more virtually, you too can be transported to some of the many places we’ve visited. This is a great way to learn more about the Y and give your home office a virtual makeover. Please feel free to download any of our backgrounds below. Scroll down for more information about the pictures. Caltech Y Event: Explore LA - Horseback Riding Description: Students on a horseback riding adventure in Griffith Park. Caltech Y Event: Global Policy Alternative Spring Break Description: Students participated in a global policy trip to Geneva, Switzerland where they met with policy experts from various international organizations. Caltech Y Event: Hike at Yosemite Description: A photo contest winner from a student exploring Yosemite National Park. Caltech Y Event: Southwest Canyons Spring Break Trip Description: A spring break trip that took students camping and backpacking through Zion, Bryce, and Canyonlands. Caltech Y Event: India Ki Khoj Cultural Trip, in partnership with SURF and IITGandhinagar Description: A trip designed to introduce students to the many layers that form identity in India. Caltech Y Event: Joshua Tree Camping Trip Description: A camping trip to Joshua Tree National Park to explore the wilderness and see the Joshua trees. Caltech Y Event: Studenski Award Winner - South Africa Description: Studenski Award recipient, Alice Michel, volunteered with a wildlife conservation reserve in South Africa and, among other things, had an opportunity to explore marine conservation. Caltech Y Event: Y Hike at Kings Canyon Description: Incoming students participate in a camping/backpacking trip prior to orientation to foster a sense of adventure and create new friends. Caltech Y Event: Alternative Spring Break - Costa Rica Description: A service based trip to Costa Rica where students volunteered with scientists at the Osa Conservation research center. Caltech Y Event: Alternative Spring Break Trip - Texas Description: Students traveled to Texas to assist with rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Harvey with All Hands and Hearts. Caltech Y Event: Y Hike to Yosemite Description: Incoming students participate in a half camping half backpacking trip prior to orientation week to foster adventure and create new friends. Caltech Y Event: Alternative Spring Break - Costa Rica Description: A service based trip to Costa Rica where students volunteered with scientists at the Osa Conservation research center. Caltech Y Event: Death Valley Camping Trip Description: Students explored the dramatic landscapes of Death Valley on a weekend camping trip. Caltech Y Event: Alternative Spring Break - Ecuador Description: Students volunteered with Medlife, an organization focused on expanding access to medicine, education, and community development.

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May 9th to 25th Despite the pandemic, The Caltech Y is excited to announce that Make-A-Difference Day is going remote, and expanding, to Make-A-Difference Weeks. Wherever you are you can still volunteer and have a positive impact on our communities – local, national, or global. Join other Caltech students between May 9th and 25th in making a difference in our world, track your service, and earn a Y shirt! Check out our list of service suggestions here or find your own opportunities in your area or on-line. Even service you do regularly counts. All members of the Caltech community are invited to volunteer to serve and earn a Y shirt (while supplies last). Fill this form to log your hours and earn you shirt. Shirts were made possible with generous funding from Enterprise, PCL Construction, La Cañada Eye Care Optometry, TIAA, and the Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union. Please follow all rules, safety precautions, and recommendations for your area, and use your best judgement when volunteering, particularly when it comes to any service opportunity where you leave your home. Stay safe and healthy!

The Rise Program is excited to announce the 2019 recipients of the Rise Program Scholarship. This scholarship was established with the Tom M. Apostol Fund for Science and Math Outreach in honor of Tom Apostol, a Caltech Mathematics professor, recognized for the clarity of his exposition of mathematical and scientific concepts. He was passionate about mathematics education and founded Project MATHEMATICS!, which produced videos, illustrating key mathematical concepts used in high school and community college classrooms. Scholarship recipients were selected based on demonstration of outstanding academic and personal growth. This year, the committee selected six recipients to receive the Rise Program Scholarship. Erick Vargas | Award Amount: $750 | Attending: Cal State Northridge “The Caltech Y Rise Program has helped me on the path to my dream career as a Civil Engineer. I plan to study Civil Engineering at the California State University of Northridge, and have been accepted into the program. It was not an easy journey to reach my goal, but the Rise Program really pushed me to my limits to ensure my success." Yanette Abzun | Award Amount: $750 | Attending: Pasadena City College “I saw how drastically my grades fell when I didn’t go to tutoring that I immediately rejoined the Rise Program my junior year, I am very thankful for my tutor who has been with me ever since then. She always has such a positive mindset and is very enthusiastic which therefore makes me so excited to learn more. Now I am a senior taking AP Statistics and AP Environmental Science which I enjoy learning about so much." Ingrid Jaime | Award Amount: $500 | Attending: UC Merced “I started the Rise Program hating math and feeling unsure about science, but now I am proud to say that I’ve realized math isn’t as bad as I made it seem (of course with the right help) and I like science. I have developed a passion for Biology which is why I will be studying a Biology-related major in the fall.” William Han | Award Amount: $500 | Attending: New York University “There was never a time at the Rise Program when I would be given the answer to a problem straight away. I was always challenged to think critically and explain my reasoning behind everything. If there was a concept that I did thought I understood well, I would be encouraged to think conceptually or be posed with even more difficult questions about it.” Inala Taylor | Award Amount: $500 | Attending: Santa Monica Community College “When I finally joined the Rise Program, my life, as well as my grades, improved tremendously. With time, I began to comprehend what I was being taught, and how to properly retain the information for when I needed it in class. The Rise program allowed me the opportunity to take my educational difficulties by the horns and find what does and does not work for me academically” Eden Porras Harth | Award Amount: $500 | Attending: University of Arizona “Rise gave me so many tools that I have used in my remaining amount in high schoolespecially the confidence and ability to complete and master topics in math. I also learned to use my learning difference to my advantage, rather than let it hold me back. I am very grateful for everything that Rise has given me.” Please consider contributing to the Caltech Y Tom Apostol Fund for Science and Math Outreach. Now, more than ever, our students are in need of financial resources. Amidst the many challenges facing our students during this time, we are deeply concerned about our high school seniors who are planning to go to college this year. Students in our community already face many challenges on the path to a college degree, and we fear that the COVID-19 health crisis will further exacerbate equity gaps college attendance. Our goal is to support our students as much as possible as they start their college careers. With your help, we hope to increase the number of scholarships that we can award and create multi-year scholarships to help our students during these challenging and unpredictable times. Donate at: https://caltechy.networkforgood.com/projects/57015-donate

We hope that you are adjusting to our new collective normal, practicing self-care, and staying well. Although we need to remain physically distant, we still want to remain connected with everyone and share with you what the Caltech Y is doing to maintain a sense of community and ensure continuity of Y programming during this extraordinary time. The Caltech Y’s Response to COVID-19 Virtual planning meetings – student committees are meeting online to reimagine and implement programs. Online tutoring - provides remote after school math and science-focused tutoring programs. SASS webinars – science policy talks and other forums will continue online. Online meditation classes – offers streaming classes once a week to reduce stress and anxiety. Photo contest – students can participate by voting, or uploading their best picture taken during a Y program, and voting via Facebook. Alternative ways to volunteer – offering alternate ways to volunteer and meet the needs of the community at large. Please, consider supporting Y programs with a donation to the Caltech Y. Every donation, small or large, helps us realize our mission and makes a difference during this difficult time. We hope this unprecedented emergency will end soon, but in the meantime we will continue to explore ways to help our community. We’ll get through this together! Thank You!

Deadline to submit photos extended to Sunday, May 31st The Caltech Y Photo Contest is on again! If you have participated in a Caltech Y program and are a current student, submit your photos for a chance to win. We're giving a $100 prize to the winner of each of the five photo contest categories. The 5 categories come from the Caltech Y pillars of: Leadership Service Civic Engagement Adventure Perspective Photos should demonstrate the pillar in action and should have been taken in a Caltech Y program. Photos of people are preferred, but exceptional scenic pictures will also be accepted. After the deadline, we select the finalists, upload them to our Facebook page, and our fans vote for their favorites to determine the winners. Winners will be announced on June 19th. For submission details visit: https://www.caltechy.org/photo-contest