Lunch in Pasadena with Dr. Donald Boomgaarden

September 19, 2026
11:30am
The Athenaeum, 551 S Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106

Hosted by Susan ’80 and Miguel San Martin

Join St. Joseph’s University, New York President Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., for an intimate afternoon of music, conversation, and lunch at Pasadena’s historic Athenaeum.

The afternoon will feature a special piano performance with President Boomgaarden, followed by lunch and an opportunity to hear directly from the President about the University’s continued growth, latest initiatives, and vision for the future. Guests will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow SJNY alumni and friends.

Opened in 1930 and designed by renowned architect Gordon B. Kaufmann, the Athenaeum is Caltech’s historic Mediterranean-style private faculty and social club. The distinguished venue has welcomed generations of scholars and notable guests, including Albert Einstein and numerous Nobel laureates.

A $10 donation per person to the Student Emergency Fund is requested to attend.

We look forward to welcoming you for this special afternoon of music, conversation, and connection in Pasadena.