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Princeton Alumni Association 200th Anniversary Celebration (Oct 3, Amsterdam)
CALLING ALL PRINCETON ALUMS IN EUROPE! Come celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association with a first-of-its-kind, continent-wide gathering of fellow alums in Amsterdam! Who: All Princeton alumni When: October 3rd, 2026, 5-9 PM Where: Carstens Steakhouse (Park Plaza Victoria); Hasselaerssteeg, 1, 1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands (Google Maps) Cost: 35 EUR - includes 3-course dinner and beer/wine, cocktails available on request Space is limited
Marisa Chow ('17)
4 days ago1 min read


Event Report: Oxbridge & Princeton alumni summer party
Karen Lillie ‘09 (Cambridge ‘15) and her husband Jan Biermann (Heidelberg / Cambridge ‘15), along with their kids Marie and Theo, hosted around a summer party in July for around 50 guests from the Oxbridge and Princeton alumni groups. It was a lovely afternoon featuring garden games, grilled pizza and lots of good company!
Marisa Chow ('17)
Jul 271 min read


Potsdam: Palaces, Policy, and Princeton
There are famous places that surprise you by their scale. Sanssouci is one of them. For a palace that shaped European history and served as the beloved summer retreat of Frederick the Great, Sanssouci feels remarkably intimate. Its pink Rococo walls, gilded chinoiserie, and terraced vineyards create less the impression of a grand imperial residence than of an elegant country home designed for conversation. It is fitting, then, that more than twenty members of the Princeton Al
Marisa Chow ('17)
Jul 173 min read
"America First, Europe Last?" Talk & Reception | June 24 in Frankfurt
We are pleased to invite you to a reception hosted by the Frankfurt Chapter of the Princeton Alumni Association of Germany (PAAG) and the Frankfurt Alumni Club of the London Business School (LBS), entitled “America First, Europe Last?” Julius van de Laar is a proficient USA expert for politics, economy, business & communication. Ranked by the business magazine Capital among the “Top 40 under 40”, he worked as a full-time campaigner for Barack Obama in the 2008 and 2012 US p
Marisa Chow ('17)
Jun 172 min read
"Music for a better world?" - Princeton Topic Talk with Maximilian Haberstock | Invite for February 26 in Frankfurt
We are pleased to invite you to a reception hosted by the Frankfurt Chapter of the Princeton Alumni Association of Germany (PAAG), entitled “ Music for a better world? ” At age 21, Maximilian Haberstock founded and continues to lead the Young Philharmonic Orchestra Munich , serving as his musical director. Featuring 97 outstanding young musicians from 32 nations this orchestra offers formative experiences to both its members and audiences in many countries. On March 18 ,
Marisa Chow ('17)
Feb 141 min read


Register Interest for our Summer Event in Potsdam
We're planning a full weekend of events for our PAAG Annual Summer Event in Potsdam in June, and we need your help ! Let us know which events you're interested in joining by filling out this interest form by January 31st. This form is non-binding and helps us make arrangements. A binding registration form will be sent out closer to summer. Agenda Friday, June 19th, 2026 15:45 Visit Schloss Sanssouci (Audioguide) Dinner location tbd (Potsdam) Saturday June 20th, 2026 10
Marisa Chow ('17)
Jan 141 min read


Young Philharmonic Orchestra of Munich Tour: Maximilian Haberstock & Maxim Lando
Princeton alumna Elif Haberstock (Princeton ’93) warmly invites Princeton alumni to the March 2026 tour of the Junges Philharmonisches Orchester München (Young Philharmonic Orchestra of Munich) . Elif runs a non-profit organization (Virtus Artis gGmbH) together with her son, Maximilian Haberstock, a 21-year-old conductor . Today this organization supports Maximilian's orchestra -- featuring 97 outstanding young musicians from 32 nations -- and enables its international conc
Marisa Chow ('17)
Jan 92 min read


Summer Event 2026 Poll Results
At first Vienna and Potsdam were tight contenders, but then a clear winner emerged. We look forward to hosting our 2026 summer event in Postdam from June 12-14, 2026 . Stay tuned for more details, including the agenda and speakers! If you'd like to preview what we do at the event, take a look at this post about our past 2025 summer event in Weimar and Erfurt.
Marisa Chow ('17)
Dec 3, 20251 min read


PAAG Thanksgiving Dinner 2025
We had a great Thanksgiving dinner this year! Twenty-five adults and two kids gathered at Landhaus Diedert in Wiesbaden, and the restaurant setting was perfect for our group. The place felt cozy and festive, and the food was outstanding. The turkey was the star of the evening — perfectly roasted and juicy. Great company, great conversation, and great food, and another successful Thanksgiving Day celebration!
Marisa Chow ('17)
Dec 3, 20251 min read


In memoriam: Professor Helmut Schlesinger
In 1994, Professor Helmut Schlesinger joined the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA, then called Woodrow Wilson School of International Affairs) at Princeton University for one semester after stepping down as president of the Deutsche Bundesbank. At Princeton, he not only engaged in the academic community, but also shared his experiences in a graduate course on monetary policy. This course he taught together with Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal
Marisa Chow ('17)
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Vote for the Location of Our Next Summer Event!
We're excited to host our upcoming summer event and want YOU to help choose the location! Vote for your favorite place from the options below. The location with the most votes will be where we will gather at the end of June 2026. The poll closes on November 25th , so cast your vote now! Click here to vote in the poll!
Marisa Chow ('17)
Oct 10, 20251 min read


First Local Get-Together of Princeton Alumni in Munich
On September 2, 2025, Princeton alumni gathered for the first local meet-up in Munich at the Hirschgarten, where we enjoyed perfect weather while sitting outside. The event was an excellent opportunity for alumni to reconnect, network, and create new contacts, with a diverse mix of attendees sharing personal, professional, and educational backgrounds that reflected the unique diversity of Princeton. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere allowed for meaningful conversations, fo
Marisa Chow ('17)
Oct 6, 20251 min read


A Weekend of Heritage, Dialogue, and Princeton Spirit in the Heart of Thuringia
In June 2025, the Princeton Alumni Association of Germany brought together alumni and friends for a gathering that felt at once like a reunion, a cultural expedition, and a thoughtful exchange of ideas. The chosen backdrop — the historic cities of Weimar and Erfurt — could not have been more fitting. Alumni with Mayor Ralf Kirsten on a special tour of Weimar In Weimar, we were welcomed with remarkable warmth by the city’s mayor, Ralf Kirsten, who guided us through its cobbles
Wolfgang Konrad
Aug 17, 20252 min read
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