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For over 100 years the Caltech Y has been an invaluable resource for Caltech students. We offer a wide breadth programs for students of all backgrounds and interests to become responsible citizens of the world. the caltech y Making a world of difference since 1916 For over 100 years the Caltech Y has been an invaluable resource for Caltech students. We are uniquely positioned to offer an incredible breadth programs for students of all backgrounds and interests to become responsible citizens of the world. From hikes in our beautiful national parks, service trips around the world, monthly Union Station dinners, to daily tutoring of local K-12 students, there is something for everyone at the Y. None of these programs would be possible without our dedicated student leaders, staff, board members, individual donors, and corporate partners. Thank you for visiting our site. Athena castro, Executive director GET INVOLVED upcoming events & announcements Caltech Campus Bird Walk with the Pasadena Audubon Society Saturday, Mar. 7 | 730 am - 1030 am | Free Read More Professional Clothing Drive Collecting Donations Until April 25th Read More Make-A-Difference Day Sat. | April 11 | Sign-ups open in mid-March Read More ALL UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Noteworthy News The Intersection of Robotics & AI: Winter Friends Dinner with Professor Aaron Ames Caltech Y 2024 Annual Report Out Now! Congratulations to all the students who received year-end awards! SPHEREx Mission Takes Center Stage at Caltech Y Friends Dinner, Raising Over $2,500 for Fire Recovery Efforts Double Your Impact: Creating a Global Perspective All News Thank you to our foundation & corporate sponsors

< Back to all programs Caltech Campus Bird Walk with the Pasadena Audubon Society Free Saturday, Mar. 7 | 730 am - 1030 am To Participate: https://www.pasadenaaudubon.org/?q=node/465 About Enjoy a morning bird walk with the Pasadena Audubon Society on your own beautiful Caltech campus. Led by Caltech grad student Jieyu Zheng, this walk will explore the surprisingly rich wildlife community found in the heart of Pasadena. Join Pasadena Audubon Society to learn something new about birds on your familiar campus! Details and signup through Pasadena Audubon Society ( https://www.pasadenaaudubon.org/?q=node/465 ). Spaces are limited. If need a pair of binoculars, please email Jieyu Zheng ( jzzheng@caltech.edu ) by Wed. March 4. Previous Program Next Program

Programs The list of Caltech Y programs is extensive. As a student-led organization, the Caltech Y is open to the vision and direction of the student leaders; however, programs generally fall within 5 categories: Educational Programs, Outdoor Adventures, Community Service, Social Activities and Cultural Events. Subscribe to our weekly announcements to keep up to date with our range of student programs. GET INVOLVED COMMUNITY SERVICE STUDENT COMMITTEES PROGRAM LIST RISE FRIENDS Anchor 2 Anchor 1 Upcoming Caltech Campus Bird Walk with the Pasadena Audubon Society Saturday, Mar. 7 | 730 am - 1030 am | Free Read More Professional Clothing Drive Collecting Donations Until April 25th Read More Make-A-Difference Day Sat. | April 11 | Sign-ups open in mid-March Read More Union Station Birthday Club Dinner Monthly | 5:00 to 9:00 PM 825 E Orange Grove Blvd. Spaces Limited | Dinner Provided Read More YWCA TechGYRLS Twice a month | Tuesdays | 4-5PM | Caltech campus Read More Union Station Homeless Dinner Service Friday | Monthly | 5 - 9 pm 412 Raymond Ave. Read More Pasadena LEARNs - Monthly Science Demos Once a month | Friday | 3:00-5:00 PM Read More Stars Thursdays | 4:15–6:15 PM | 393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Read More Rise at Anawakalmekak Weekly Commitment Read More Rise Program Monday-Thursday | 4:30-6PM 1 day/week commitment at Caltech, Online, or at John Muir High School Read More Math Power Hour 1-hour weekly commitment during the school day (8 am-3 pm) Read More Young Legends Tutoring Flexible Schedule | 1 hour/week or 2 hours/every other week Read More Load More

Courses Caltech Campus Bird Walk with the Pasadena Audubon Society Saturday, Mar. 7 | 730 am - 1030 am | Free Read More Professional Clothing Drive Collecting Donations Until April 25th Read More Make-A-Difference Day Sat. | April 11 | Sign-ups open in mid-March Read More Union Station Birthday Club Dinner Monthly | 5:00 to 9:00 PM 825 E Orange Grove Blvd. Spaces Limited | Dinner Provided Read More YWCA TechGYRLS Twice a month | Tuesdays | 4-5PM | Caltech campus Read More Union Station Homeless Dinner Service Friday | Monthly | 5 - 9 pm 412 Raymond Ave. Read More Pasadena LEARNs - Monthly Science Demos Once a month | Friday | 3:00-5:00 PM Read More Stars Thursdays | 4:15–6:15 PM | 393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Read More Rise at Anawakalmekak Weekly Commitment Read More Rise Program Monday-Thursday | 4:30-6PM 1 day/week commitment at Caltech, Online, or at John Muir High School Read More Math Power Hour 1-hour weekly commitment during the school day (8 am-3 pm) Read More Young Legends Tutoring Flexible Schedule | 1 hour/week or 2 hours/every other week Read More

Staff Athena Castro Executive Director Read More Maya Rosental Saporito Senior Project Manager Read More Greg Fletcher Program Director Read More Maria Johnson Kriechbaum Data Management Coordinator Read More Liz Jackman Associate Director of Student Programs Read More Rashmi Dhungel Office Manager Read More

< Back to all programs Make-A-Difference Day $0 April 11 To Participate: Sign-Ups Open in mid-March About Save the date – April 11 th – for Make-A-Difference Day. Every year, student leaders through The Caltech Y organize volunteer opportunities with organizations from all over Pasadena and the greater LA region for one day of community service. All members of the Caltech community are invited to participate in a variety of ways – working with, or for, kids or animals; doing physical clean up or construction tasks, working on environmental or outdoor projects; visiting with those who are unable to get out much – with organizations like the Boys and Girls Club, Eco Urban Gardens, the LA Arboretum, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, LA Food Bank, and more. Projects, led by other students, are 4 to 6 hours - including travel, depending on the project. Meals, transportation, and free merch are provided. Previous Program Next Program

< Back to all programs Professional Clothing Drive Free Until April 25th To Participate: Drop off donations to the CALE office or the Caltech Y About CALE and The Caltech Y are hosting our annual professional clothing drive from now until April 25 th . Our mission is to enable our students to confidently dress for success in their career journey; whether it be their first interview or first job! All clothing donations will be for our students to “shop” during the Spring term (no money will be exchanged; students will be able to pick out outfits completely free of charge). Last year, we hosted professional clothing day on Olive Walk and had some spiffy dressed students at the end. Your contributions help set our students up for their next step. For health and safety concerns, please only donate professional attire in good and clean condition. What should I donate? Ties Bowties Trousers Dress pants Blouses Button-up shirts Dresses S kirts Suits Blazers Cardigans Sports coats Anything you would wear into the office! Where do I donate? Career Achievement, Learning, and Exploration (CALE) Office On-Campus: CSS, 3rd Fl, Rm 310, 414 S. Holliston Ave Mail: 1200 E. California Blvd, MC 310-87, Pasadena CA 91125 OR The Caltech Y 505 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 When do I donate? Mondays-Fridays 9am – 4pm What do you do with the clothes you collect? During the Spring term, we will host a day where students can “shop” for an outfit. Money will not be accepted – this will be a free event. Remaining clothing may be kept for a future event, or donated to a local charity. Previous Program Next Program

get involved student opportunities The Caltech Y coordinates a variety of programs each term; some designed to heighten awareness of ethical, social, and political issues; some to serve the community, and some just to promote fun and relaxation. At the heart of Caltech Y programming is student leadership. Regardless of your level of experience or availability, the Caltech Y has an opportunity in leadership for you. STUDENT COMMITTEES community service opportunities rise tutoring Monday - Thursday | 4:30 - 6:00 PM On Caltech's campus, online, and at John Muir High School The Rise Program is an afterschool math and science-focused tutoring program serving public school students. The Caltech Y has been administering the program since 2006 and the program has been successful at helping students who struggle with math and science. The tutoring is provided by Caltech undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate students can use their Federal and Caltech Work-Study allotment to get paid for tutoring. More information here: https://www.caltechy.org/rise-tutor reading partners Reading Partners’ mission is to help children become lifelong readers by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that produces measurable results. Volunteers are matched with a student and meet weekly to improve reading skills. Volunteers tutor students who are reading behind grade level using Reading Partners curriculum and are expected to contribute at least 1.5 hours weekly. For more info visit: www.readingpartners.org and email caltechy@caltech.edu . union station Prepare and serve dinner to the residents at Union Station Adult Center in Pasadena. Food and materials are provided. The Adult Center provides shelter, meals and supportive services for more than 150 homeless men and women each year. For more information and to RSVP email caltechy@caltech.edu youth of promise Tutor Pasadena & Altadena youth ages 11-18. Tutors work with students, one-on-one, for 30 minute blocks. The Youth of Promise (YOP) program invests deeply in youth exposed to trauma and adverse childhood experiences. YOP supports youth academically, socially, and emotionally. All youth receive one-on-one case management and participate in a curriculum of program activities that include academic support, mentorship, life skills, enrichment activities, caregiver engagement sessions, mental health services and more. For more info about YOP services, visit their website at: https://www.flintridge.org/our-programs/youth-of-promise/ . For questions or to get started volunteering, email caltechy@caltech.edu. LEAP PROJECT Donate your time or your lab equipment to the LEAP Project. The The Lab Equipment Access Program, or the LEAP project, aims to address the social issue that many public high schools lack resources like lab equipment, which are critical to students' hands-on science education. For more info and to get involved visit https://leap.caltech.edu/ make-a-difference day The Caltech Y is partners with agencies from all over Pasadena and the greater LA region for one day of community service. All members of the Caltech community are invited to participate in one of a variety of community service projects at the Boys and Girls Club, Monrovia Canyon, Habitat for Humanity, LA Food Bank, Hillsides Home for Children, and many more sites. You can choose to work with kids or animals, do construction or outdoor projects or visit with the elderly. Projects are led by other students and will be 3.5 to 6 hours - including travel, depending on the project. Meals, transportation, and t-shirts are provided. Communty Service

Student ExComm President < Back Shrujana Kunnam* Student ExComm President Shrujana (’26) is an undergraduate at Caltech studying Computation and Neural Systems. She is a member of the Rutishauser Lab, where she studies how the human brain represents meaning. She is also part of Dhamaka, Caltech’s Bollywood-fusion dance team. Outside of school, she enjoys baking, reading, and playing cards with her friends. As the President of the Student ExComm for the Y, she is excited to expand the Y’s impact by strengthening arts and advocacy initiatives, continuing to lead interactive STEM workshops for local youth, and deepening partnerships across the community. Committee Affiliation: Student ExComm, Executive Committee Previous Next

< Back Vansh Kumar Vansh began working at Google in 2016 as a software engineer, and worked at Verily Life Sciences as a software engineering manager from 2021 to 2024. He is currently on a break from work to explore his interests. He earned a BS in Applied Computational Mathematics and Computer Science from Caltech. Committee Affiliation: Finance Committee Previous Next

< Back Liz Jackman Associate Director of Student Programs Liz joined the Caltech Y in 2010 while obtaining her Master's degree in College Counseling and Student Development from Azusa Pacific University. She worked as a teacher for four years in Japan prior to joining the Y. She is very committed to finding ways to partner with and better serve the community of Pasadena.

Marketing & Communications Co-Chair < Back Ann Motrunich Marketing & Communications Co-Chair Ann joined Caltech as a writer in 2008, creating materials that attract and celebrate philanthropic support for Caltech research, education, and student life. In 2020, she joined Caltech’s Office of Strategic Communications, taking on a broader variety of communications and a role in neighbor and community relations. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of Arizona and a BS in environmental interpretation from Western Washington University. Committee Affiliation: Communications & Marketing Committee Co-Chair Previous Next