After a decade‑long hiatus, we are thrilled to bring back a premier, not‑to‑be‑missed Cornell Scholarship Gala, featuring Colleen Barry, Inaugural Dean of the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and Ryan Lombardi, Vice President for Student & Campus Life, as well as current/prior scholarship awardees.

Register here:https://cornellclubdc.org/event-6636692

The evening will include:

• Cocktail hour
• Expansive sit-down buffet dinner featuring renowned Executive Chef Chris Mayo
• DJ dance party for those who don’t want the night to end

A Legacy Worth Lifting 

From Cornell in Washington to the University’s Government Relations presence, the connection between Cornell and the Metropolitan Washington, DC region has always been vibrant and deeply rooted. 

A cornerstone of that connection is the endowed scholarships supporting sophomores, juniors, and seniors from our region.

How You Can Get Involved 

Your participation is essential to reaching — and exceeding — our goal. 

• Attend! Tickets are on sale now through the Cornell Club of Washington, DC: Purchase Gala Tickets
• Bring your people! Rally your class year, your CBAA network, your affinity group — fill a table with Big Red spirit. 
• Sponsor! Corporate, family, individual, affinity — sponsorships are the engine of our fundraising success. 
• Donate! We’re seeking live auction items like boxes or tickets to sporting events, premier hotel or vacation stays, or exclusive experiences like Dinner with the CEO

Activate your network! Encourage Cornellians and Cornell‑owned businesses to sponsor or attend. 

Host Committee:
Dwight Bush
Janet & Michael Cornfeld
Nicole DelToro
Mike Flanagan
Mark Fornasiero
Terry Horner
Kathryn Horlick
Gil Keteltas
Cathy Merrill
Jeff Shapiro
Dale Rosenthal

Recent Grad Host Committee:
JT Baker
Julia Buffinton
Siobhan Chambers
Jake Lawson
Corey Littman
Sara Gonzalez

Questions:fundraiser@cornellclubdc.org