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
Upcoming Events Below
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BOOK TALK with MELODY CHU '01 at KIBBITZNEST - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
6:00PM - 7:30PM Tue 10 Feb 2026 Central timezone
PWN & A4P co-host author Melody Chu ’01 for a discussion on her AAPI novel "Mathey Girls" -
PCC TIGER CUB WINTER PLAYDATE - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14
9:00AM - 11:00AM Sat 14 Feb 2026 Central timezone
Kids ages 1 ½ to 5 years are welcome to join us for a playdate at Famalia Cafe, a two-level indoor playroom with slides, climbing obstacles, and blocks that blows the McDonald’s PlayPlace of your memory out of the water. -
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL TOUR - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
12:15PM - 1:15PM Thu 19 Feb 2026 Central timezone
The Chicago Architecture Biennial convenes the world to explore innovative ideas and collectively imagine the future of design. Join us on a curated tour of the central exhibits at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Recent Events
Upcoming Events Below
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PRINCETON DIVERSITY VIRTUAL DISCUSSIONS - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM Mon 2 Feb 2026 Central timezone
You are invited to join us at PCC's Princeton Diversity Discussions! This month's topic: Racial Excellence: Energizing or Exhausting? -
COLLEGE NOSTALGIA NIGHT (Ivy+ / PWN / ABPA event) - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
5:30PM - 8:00PM Wed 28 Jan 2026 Central timezone
We invite all alumni to the University Club of Chicago to celebrate our time in college and hear from Alli Frank and Asha Youmans, authors of Run For Your Life, Callie Kingman, a new novel set on the Princeton campus in the 90s and modern day Sacramento. -
PRINCETON DIVERSITY VIRTUAL DISCUSSIONS - MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM Mon 26 Jan 2026 Central timezone
You are invited to join us at PCC's Princeton Diversity Discussions! This month's topic: Race and Food: Cultural Narratives
Photo Albums
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College nostalgia night with authors Alli Frank and Asha Youmans (January 28, 2026)
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QPA 40th anniversary panel discussion (January 22, 2026)
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