3rftwywtAnnual Dinner

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Friday, May 8, 2026, 5:30—9 P.M. @ Portland Golf Club 

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We are thrilled to announce that this year's Annual Dinner will be held at Portland Golf Club—an iconic Portland venue tucked away in the Raleigh Hills. 

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof (Harvard AB) and Sheryl WuDunn (Cornell AB, Harvard MBA, Princeton MPA) will be our special guest speakers and will offer remarks followed by a moderated Q&A. They will speak about their journalism and recent work—including Nick's latest book, Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life—and will also share selections from Kristof Farms, their Willamette Valley winery. 

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WHEN: Friday, May 8, 2026 | 5:30–9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Portland Golf Club (Banquet Room) | 5900 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 97225
WHO: Harvard students & alumni of all vintages, plus their friends & family
COST: Early Bird: $90 members / $120 nonmembers | Regular: $100 members / $130 nonmembers | Students: complimentary (RSVP required)
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NOTE: Kristof Farms will be the evening's featured and exclusive wine selection. For guests 21+, wine pours/tastings are included in the ticket price, and guests will have an opportunity to purchase bottles from Kristof Farms. A cash-only bar will also be available for guests who prefer beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. 

Guests receive a $25 credit when they purchase a minimum six bottles from Kristof Farms. 

 

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Tickets & Membership

How to buy tickets? When's the deadline for buying tickets? 

Click here to buy tickets!!!

Early Bird pricing is available through March 31—after that, Regular ticket prices increase. All tickets must be purchased by April 30 at 11:59 P.M.

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How do I get discounted member tickets?

Click HERE to become a member! If you are a member, simply log in with your HarvardKey.

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Interested in Donating or Sponsoring a Student Ticket? 

If you are in a position to support, please consider sponsoring a student ticket—there will be an optional add-on at checkout. We will also thank sponsors and donors during the Annual Dinner unless anonymity is desired. 

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Incoming or Current Student? 

The Club is committed to keeping this tradition ongoing and accessible, and will sponsor current and admitted students to attend the dinner at no charge. If you are an incoming or current undergraduate student and plan to attend, please email harvardschoolscommittee@gmail.com to RSVP and claim your free ticket. 

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Questions? Having Difficulties Purchasing Tickets Online? 

Please reach out to our Club's Events Chair, Connor McRobert - connormcrobert@gmail.com. 

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Additional Details & FAQs

Silent Auction? 

Yes! We’ll be hosting a Silent Auction to help sponsor student attendance and support local Club events.

Interested in contributing an auction item? We’d love to partner with you—please complete this brief survey and a Board member will follow up. 

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Parking?

On-site parking is available at Portland Golf Club. We also recommend ridesharing if you live in the Portland Metro area. 

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Agenda

5:30pm — Registration & Socializing

  • Kristof Farms Wine Pours/Tasting (21+ for wine service; cash bar available for beer/cocktails/non-alcoholic options) 
  • Silent Auction 

6:30pm — Seated Dinner begins         

  • Wine Service continues with the meal for guests 21+ 

7:00pm — Welcome + Introductions + Talk 

  • Brief Club welcome and introductions, then remarks by Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn  

7:45pm — Q&A 

8:15pm — Last Calls: Silent Auction + Wine/Book Purchases + Book Signings + Final Pours  

  • Opportunity for Book Signings/Purchases and a Last Call for Kristof Farms Bottle Orders (incl. the $25 credit toward minimum wine purchase). 
  • Silent Auction

8:30pm — Socializing & Departure 

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Plated Dinner Menu

Bread & Butter 

Mixed Greens Salad

Entree choice from the following

  • Mediterranean Chicken Breast 
  • Linguine (veg) 
  • Cauliflower Steak (veg/GF) 

Dessert choice from the following

  • Seasonal Fruit Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 
  • Chocolate Mousse  

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Speakers' Biographieskristof_wudunn_headshots_base_ca_square_042925

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn are the first married couple to win a Pulitzer Prize, recognized for their reporting from China on the pro-democracy movement and its suppression. Nick later won a second Pulitzer Prize for his columns spotlighting the genocide in Darfur. Nick is a New York Times columnist and previously served in senior editorial roles at the Times, including responsibility for Sunday editions. Sheryl is a former Times reporter and editor and is the co-founder of FullSky Partners, which advises mission-driven ventures and supports innovations in healthcare. Together, they have authored five best-selling books, including Tightrope in 2020 and the No. 1 best-seller Half the Sky, and their work has also reached audiences through documentaries. Nick grew up in Yamhill, Oregon, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard, and studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar; his memoir is Chasing Hope. Sheryl currently serves on the Harvard University Board of Overseers. They live on the Kristof family farm near Yamhill and produce estate wine and hard cider through Kristof Farms.

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About the Wines

If you want to learn more about some of the wines you may be tasting at this event, please visit Kristof Farms. 

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