Membership Benefits
For a lifetime fee of $30, get the following:
Whether your gaming interest is in board games, chess, D&D, or classic Nintendo and Sony, GEMS is the right place for you.
We host community gaming nights and professional panels with industry insiders. Get access to our weekly events and more.
You'll make real friends at GEMS. And maybe defeat some of your enemies, too. Valiantly, of course, since all Sternies are valiant.
For a lifetime fee of $30, get the following:
Free access to all of the events we host through CampusGroups! That $5 drinks fee won't be a problem once you've joined GEMS.
Our newsletter, delivered straight to your Stern inbox so you never miss any of our monthly game nights, chess lunches, or industry panels.
Get in touch with our professional contacts in the gaming industry. And your fellow Sternies. We have one of the most vibrant and engaged communities of any club on campus.
Oct 7 | 12:20pm - 1:20pm
Welcome to GEMS' Chess Series! Every Tuesday in room 3-130 we will be hosting chess events! Everyone of all levels is always welcome at all events! We’re here to foster a fun and relaxed chess-focused environment. This week’s event is especially for beginners. We’ll cover the basics of how the pieces move, simple strategies to get started, and give new players a chance to learn in a welcoming space. Also Included Chess Coaching! Have your classmates help you improve your game! Free Play! Boards will be setup in the back of the room for anyone to come and play. Food! We’re doing out best to have food, and will update this event description when confirmed. And much more! Other Notes Join our Chess.com club here!
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Oct 10 | 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us for the GEMS NYC Scavenger Hunt, an adventure through downtown Manhattan where you and your team will solve clues, complete fun challenges, and explore iconic spots in the city. Teams of 3–4 will compete to rack up points by snapping creative photos, trying local bites, and racing to landmarks—all while bonding with fellow Sternies. The hunt will kick off and wrap up at Washington Square Park, lasting about 2–3 hours. At the end, we’ll tally scores and crown our winning team, who will walk away with prizes worth playing for. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members, and spots are limited, so RSVP soon to secure your place. Whether you come solo or sign up with friends, we’ll make sure everyone is matched into a team—no one gets left behind! Come ready to move, laugh, and discover hidden gems around NYC.
Meet at Washington Square Park Fountain
Oct 21 | 12:20pm - 1:20pm
Welcome to GEMS' Chess Series! Every Tuesday in room 3-130 we will be hosting chess events! Everyone of all levels is always welcome at all events! We’re here to foster a fun and relaxed chess-focused environment. This week’s event is especially for beginners. We’ll cover the basics of how the pieces move, simple strategies to get started, and give new players a chance to learn in a welcoming space. Also Included Chess Coaching! Have your classmates help you improve your game! Free Play! Boards will be setup in the back of the room for anyone to come and play. Food! We’re doing out best to have food, and will update this event description when confirmed. And much more! Other Notes Join our Chess.com club here!
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Oct 28 | 12:20pm - 1:20pm
Welcome to GEMS' Chess Series! Every Tuesday in room 3-130 we will be hosting chess events! Everyone of all levels is always welcome at all events! We’re here to foster a fun and relaxed chess-focused environment. This week’s event is especially for beginners. We’ll cover the basics of how the pieces move, simple strategies to get started, and give new players a chance to learn in a welcoming space. Also Included Chess Coaching! Have your classmates help you improve your game! Free Play! Boards will be setup in the back of the room for anyone to come and play. Food! We’re doing out best to have food, and will update this event description when confirmed. And much more! Other Notes Join our Chess.com club here!
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