Princeton Club of Chicago
Founded in 1876, the Princeton Club of Chicago exists to build and maintain among local alumni a high level of awareness of and involvement in activities related to Princeton University and its alumni, students, faculty and administration (the “Princeton Family”). Ongoing functions include: finding and encouraging qualified applicants to apply to Princeton and to matriculate if accepted; encouraging broad participation in Annual Giving and the Club Scholarship Fund; encouraging interaction, communication, and networking among the “Princeton Family” at the local level via a wide array of educational, cultural, community service, and Princeton-related entertainment programs; and enhancing local community knowledge of Princeton and of the successes of its “Family.” The primary goal of the Princeton Club of Chicago is to create, strengthen, and expand relationships among Chicago-area alumni and the greater Princeton community.
The Windy City has a lot to offer – architecture, festivals, restaurants, museums, theatre, shopping, sports, and more. Whether you're new to the city or returning, staying for a year or staying forever, there's a lot out there to enjoy! Chicago is close enough to Princeton to maintain a connection but far enough away that we can't always go to New Jersey when we need a dose of Princeton camaraderie; consequently, we have a very active club! With over 2,000 alumni in the Chicago area and a variety of programs, activities and volunteer opportunities, there is a thriving community. We hope you'll join us and participate often!
Upcoming Events
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THIRSTY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025
6:00PM - 9:00PM Thu 7 Aug 2025, Central timezone
Thirsty Thursdays on the Riverwalk with the Penn Club of Chicago -
IVY+ ALUMNI: BOOKS & BREWS - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
5:30PM - 7:00PM Tue 23 Sep 2025, Central timezone
Join us for Books & Brews hosted at the French Market in Chicago, from 5:30-7pm on Tuesday, September 23. -
IVY+ ALUMNI CHICAGO HALLOWEEN / OKTOBERFEST COSTUME PARTY - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025
6:00PM - 8:00PM Thu 30 Oct 2025, Central timezone
Join the Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and UChicago Clubs of Chicago for a festive Halloween / Oktoberfest Costume Party.
Recent Events
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PRINCETON DIVERSITY VIRTUAL DISCUSSIONS - MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025
8:00PM - 9:00PM Mon 28 Jul 2025, Central timezone
You are invited to join us at Princeton Diversity Discussions. Open to *everyone* who would like to talk about race, racism, and racial justice. This month's topic is Race and Colorism: Preferences and Products. -
THE COLOR PURPLE: THE MUSICAL - SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025
6:30PM - 10:00PM Sat 26 Jul 2025, Central timezone
An unforgettable story of enduring love and triumph over adversity, The Color Purple is a landmark musical from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. This stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhoo -
PICS/PCC CHICAGO SUMMER SERVICE PROJECT - SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025
10:00AM - 2:00PM Sat 26 Jul 2025, Central timezone
Get in the service spirit this summer with the Chicago Summer Service Project! Join the Princeton family at Cradles to Crayons.
Photo Albums
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The Color Purple: The Musical (July 26, 2025)
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Navigating career transitions: Open networking event (July 17, 2025)
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Modified: 07/19/2025