The Cornell Rowing Association and Coaches Present:
1980’s Decade Rowing Reunion & Mullestein Dinner

September 25 – 26, 2026 | Ithaca, NY

All Cornell rowing alumni are invited to join with a 1980’s decade Rowing reunion, cheer on undergraduates racing in the Schwartz Cup races, and celebrate the Mullestein dinner honoring Mark Ketchum ’71 and Susan Kuniholm Potter ’88 for their contributions to Cornell Rowing.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, September 25

• Mid-afternoon panel discussion with coaches and captains about rowing, training, and racing in 2026 – what is the same, what is different.
• 5:00 p.m. Practice, everyone is invited to watch and meet rowers
• 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Cocktail Reception at the Boatyard Grill (Business casual attire)
  • Celebration of rowers who have passed, including Liz Healey ’98 and Tad Borek ’89
• 6:15 p.m. Cornell Rowing Alumni Mentorship Program (CRAMP)
  • Current rowers hear from a panel of alumni about job search and career best practices.

Saturday, September 26

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  8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Schwartz Cup Class Day races
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    Alumni entries are accepted and a cup is awarded in this category!
    
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  11:00 a.m. CRA Board Meeting (*note new time, all are welcome to attend)
• 6:00 p.m. 1980’s Decade Reunion & Mullestein Award Dinner
  • All rowing alumni are welcome as we welcome back rowers who rowed in the 1980s. Hope Jones ’86 is planning the party – you won’t want to miss it! 
  • Please send any photos you may have from this era to Susan at pottersusank@gmail.com!

The “Whitey” Mullestein ’32 Leadership Award will be presented to:

Mark Ketchum ’71

Susan Kuniholm Potter ’88