Harvard Club of Seattle

Welcome to the Harvard Club of Seattle!

Serving Harvard and our community since 1891

The mission of the Harvard Club of Seattle is to serve the interests of Harvard University in Seattle and Western Washington, to engage in community service and educational activities, and to foster a spirit of fraternity among Harvard alumni and students and their families.   The Harvard Club of Seattle, founded on July 15, 1891, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.   Click here for more information.

  

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events Below

• Sold Out! Cherry Picking, Lunch, Wine Tasting, and Learning about Farming with Allison Foreman

  

  3 days away
  9:00AM - 4:00PM Sat 27 Jun 2026, Pacific timezone

  We invite Harvard and IvyPlus Alumni to join us in Wenatchee, WA at the family farm and winery of Allison Foreman and her extended family for Cherry Picking, Lunch, Wine Tasting, and Learning about Agriculture and Farming in Eastern Washington.
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• Sold Out! Frank Lloyd Wright House Private Tour and Reception - Members Only

  

  3:00PM - 6:00PM Sat 11 Jul 2026, Pacific timezone

  Join us for a members only private tour of the Brandes House, one of only three Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes in WA and one of the best-preserved examples of his Usonian style designed to create harmony between nature, architecture, and interior space
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• Harvard & IvyPlus @ Chamber Music in the Park

  

  5:30PM - 9:00PM Sat 18 Jul 2026, Pacific timezone

  Featuring world-class Summer Festival musicians from all over the world, these performances are a true gem when paired with the beautiful setting that only Seattle summers can provide. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the music!
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• WA State Capitol & Campus Tour + Olympia Farmers Market

  

  10:15AM - 2:00PM Sat 8 Aug 2026, Pacific timezone

  We invite all Harvard and IvyPlus alumni to join us for history, food, and socializing in Olympia, WA!
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• HCS Annual Picnic & Student Send-off 2026!

  

  12:00PM - 4:00PM Sat 15 Aug 2026, Pacific timezone

  Please join us for a Harvard Club of Seattle tradition, our Annual Picnic.  Connect with fellow alumni, meet members of the Harvard College Class of 2030 and incoming graduate and professional school students, and enjoy delicious BBQ!
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Recent Events

Upcoming Events Below

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  China Shock 2.0: The Past and Future of the US Labor Market with HKS Prof. Gordon Hanson (Virtual)

  

  6:00PM - 7:00PM Tue 2 Jun 2026, Pacific timezone

  Please join us with HKS Professor Gordon Hanson with a discussion about a phenomenon called the China Shock, which saw traditional U.S. manufacturing communities struggle in the early aughts as a repercussion of China’s growing trade power.
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• IvyPlus Women in Power: Navigating Transitions in Today’s World

  

  5:30PM - 7:30PM Mon 1 Jun 2026, Pacific timezone

  Join us for an empowering evening of conversation, connection, and celebration of women trailblazers, innovators, and advocates. Hosted by HBS Seattle.
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• SOLD OUT! --Late Night Jazz Session: Harvard Music Prof. Vijay Iyer (In-Person)

  

  10:00PM - 11:59PM Fri 15 May 2026, Pacific timezone

  Described by The New York Times as a “social conscience, multimedia collaborator, system builder, rhapsodist, historical thinker and multicultural gateway,” VIJAY IYER is a composer and pianist active and revered across multiple musical communities.
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Annual Dinner 2023: Measurable, Meaningful, Positive Change

Join us at the Washington Athletic Club for a cocktail hour, dinner, and discussion on measurable, meaningful change with Gates Foundation Director of Global Health Strategy, Toni Hoover, and Chief of Staff, Becky Frank. Limited to 120 alumni and guests.

Annual Dinner 2022: Aquarium After Hours and The Future of the Ocean

Join us after hours at the Seattle Aquarium for a cocktail hour, dinner, and discussion on the future of the ocean with Seattle Aquarium CEO Bob Davidson (AB '71), Dr. Richard Feely (2007 Nobel Peace Prize contributor), and Ocean Policy Expert Nora Nickum

HCS Crimson Achievement Program

Access meets inclusion! The Harvard Club of Seattle Crimson Achievement Program (CAP) provides high-potential high school students with the opportunity to learn, receive mentorship, and participate in enrichment activities.

Board and Skilled Volunteer Fair at the Gates Foundation

Join fellow Harvard alumni at the Gates Foundation to explore non-profit board and skilled volunteer opportunities with organizations making a positive difference in our community!  Cocktail style reception with delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages

Annual Dinner 2018: Journey into Space with Blue Origin's Ariane Cornell and Dr. Nick Patrick

Join us for dinner and a discussion on the new age of space exploration with Blue Origin's Ariane Cornell, MBA '14, Head of Astronaut Strategy & Sales, and former NASA astronaut Nick Patrick (pictured left), Blue Origin Human Integration Architect.