March 9, 2018 In honor of Founders’ night, Gnomes and friends from across the Bay Area gathered for a fun evening of food, drinks, and lively conversation. Dinner was held at Wursthall, a newly opened bierhaus in San Mateo. Gnomes were able to meet and chat with Tyson Mao, Wursthall’s co-owner and a Caltech alum. Since Gnome is about supporting the Caltech community, it’s fitting that the dinner was held at a Techer owned establishment. In true Gnome spirit, Founders’ Night w

The 122nd Founders’ Night festivities began, as it does every year, with the induction ceremony of many new Gnomes in the Athenaeum library. This year the room was full with over 30 new Gnomes deciding to join our club! All we were welcomed into the club by learning about the storied history, the indelible tales of portals and the crescent moon and finally learning the secret passcode and handshake. The 2018 Founders' night felt really special. There was a sense of excitem