Harvardwood & PEN Present José Olivarez AB '10 & Jennine Capó Crucet
Poet José Olivarez and author Jennine Capó Crucet discuss their work and the conundrum of finding oneself a stranger in one’s own country. In Citizen Illegal, Olivarez explores Mexican-American narratives with incendiary humor and emotion. And Crucet shares from her wry, fearless essay collection My Time Among the Whites: Notes from an Unfinished Education, which examines the limits and contours of the American Dream through her experience as a first generation college student.
This event is free to attend! Just RSVP below; friends are welcome!
José Olivarez is the son of Mexican immigrants, and author of Citizen Illegal, a finalist for the 2018 PEN/Jean Stein Book Award. He is co-host of the poetry podcast The Poetry Gods. In 2018, he was awarded the first annual Author and Artist in Justice Award from the Phillips Brooks House Association, and named a Debut Poet of 2018 by Poets & Writers. A recipient of fellowships from CantoMundo, Poets House, the Bronx Council on the Arts, the Poetry Foundation, and the Conversation Literary Festival, his work has been published in BreakBeat Poets, The Adroit Journal, The Rumpus, and Hyperallergic, among other places. He lives in Chicago.
Jennine Capó Crucet’s novel Make Your Home Among Strangers was a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice book, won the 2016 International Latino Book Award, and was cited as a best book of the year by NBC Latino, The Guardian, and the Miami Herald. Her story collection How to Leave Hialeah won the Iowa Short Fiction Prize, the John Gardner Book Award, and the Devil’s Kitchen Reading Award. Her writing has appeared on PBS NewsHour and in The Los Angeles Review, and she is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times. She is currently an associate professor at the University of Nebraska. Previously, she worked as a college counselor at One Voice, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit serving first-generation teens.
ABOUT PEN AMERICA
PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
Suzanne Nossel AB '91, JD '96 is Chief Executive Officer at PEN America. Prior to joining PEN America, she served as the Chief Operating Officer of Human Rights Watch and as Executive Director of Amnesty International USA.
The Impact of AI on the Media Industry
Trend watchers are projecting large impacts on the world economy for AI and machine learning technology, with estimates as high as $15 billion worldwide. One of the segments where AI’s impact is starting to be felt is the media industry, partly because video and other media files, as well as their searchable metadata, are already ripe for analysis by AI algorithms. Online providers such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime are already using AI-driven recommendation engines to suggest content to their subscribers. Add in the huge universe of ad tech, where consumption and viewership are closely analyzed and fed back into the content being provided, and you can see that an end-to-end AI revolution in media is already underway.
Our panel of seasoned media technology executives will cover the current state of the art of AI in media, discuss where things are headed, and provide their thoughts during an open exchange with audience members. Panelists include:
Sam Bogoch, CEO, axle.ai – axle is one of the companies spearheading adoption of AI technology in the media space. axle ai has over 550 customers worldwide including WB (the Ellen De Generis Show), Paramount, NBCU and Turner/CNN. Sam was previously Director of Product Management at Avid.
Rick Grandy, Senior Solutions Architect, NVidia - with over two decades of experience in visual effects including “Transformers 2”, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and over 30 motion pictures, Rick brings massive real-world experience to applying Nvidia technology to AI applications in media.
- 5-6PM - early arrival and networking
- 6PM - cocktail reception, light refreshments
- 6:30PM - presentations (15 minutes each)
- 7:15PM - Question and Answer session
- 8PM - wrap-up, networking reception
Interested in being part of the founding HAE community of entrepreneurs in LA? Stay after this event and meet with HAE Co-President Regina Ryan to find out more about our vision for launching our next HAE chapter in Southern California.
Become a member of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs and benefit from being part of a growing global community of 10,000!
Refund Policy: Refunds can be issued up to 7 days prior to the event.
Harvardwood's 20th Anniversary Celebration
FOOD & OPEN BAR | MUSIC & DANCING | CASUAL COCKTAIL ATTIRE
with a brief program to be emceed by
WRITER-PRODUCER-ACTOR DIALLO RIDDLE AB '97!
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Now through Sept. 5th, get early-bird tickets to attend below!
Regular-priced tickets will become available Sept. 6th - 28th.
Members & Friends
Purchase Tickets $45.00 Early-Bird Tickets
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Harvard Global Networking Night
Twice a year, the Harvard Club of Southern California and Harvardwood host Global Networking Night (GNN). GNN helps thousands of Harvard alumni make new connections in cities across the globe. Late this summer, Harvardwood and the Harvard Club of Southern California are bringing your next opportunity to explore and expand your #HarvardNetwork here in Los Angeles.
Free to attend // cash bar. Please RSVP below to let everyone know you're coming!
603 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
United States
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IVY Entertainment's Emmys Viewing Party
It has been an epic year in television. Where will you be for the Emmy's? Join your friends and colleagues at IVY Entertainment for power networking at an exclusive viewing party. Play our winner prediction game for your chance to win free prizes. Our winner from this year's Oscars Viewing Party took home FREE prizes worth over $500.
Dress up (optional): black tie for guys, cocktail dress for ladies. Drink specials. Network like crazy during the commercial breaks!
Welcome to Jalapeño Pete's—a one-of a kind spot in Studio City. With plenty of your favorite tequilas and spirits, along with refreshing specialty cocktails and beer, there is everything you need behind the bar for an unforgettable night out. And while the food menu may be small, it packs a flavorful punch, with tacos and other homemade taqueria staples to snack on. Good drinks, good food, and good times.
TIPS 4th Annual White Party
The biggest party of the year. With over 400 guests last year, The Ivy Plus Society invites you to wear all white and celebrate the end of summer at a “romantic AF” outdoor patio (LA Mag)! Join us at The Viceroy’s Cast Patio which the LA Times calls “the best-kept secret in LA.” Get your tickets now, this special day-time event will only bring out the finest and brightest in the city.
- Attire: WHITE ATTIRE ENCOURAGED
- Must be 21+ with valid I.D.
- 20% Off Promo Code: 2019ALUMNI
See who’s been talking about The Viceroy:
– “…stylish outdoor cabanas serving local and creative dishes.” – CBS Los Angeles
– “The classy and sophisticated décor will take you back to the Roman times.” – Bella Magazine
– “This stunningly beautiful property situated in Santa Monica feels luxurious and relaxed all at once.” – The Every Girl
Welcome to Your City: LA Edition
Please join us in welcoming the Class of 2019 this fall! The College Classes of 2004-2019 will be coming together for Welcome to Your City on October 2nd. These events are a fun, informal way for recent graduates who may be new to town to connect with other local, recent Harvard alumni.
Register with your LinkedIn profile and other social media accounts to see who's coming and connect with other attendees before, during, and after the event. This event is jointly co-hosted by Harvardwood, the Harvard Alumni Association, and the Harvard Club of Southern California.
*Please note, this venue will have a cash bar.
600 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
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