From the Sesquicentennial celebration kickoff in September 2014 to the culminating Charter Day weekend festivities in April 2015, you've shown your Big Red spirit and pride in many fun and creative ways. With this selection of 51, we salute you!

1. You’ve impersonated Touchdown the Bear.

Touchdown the bear standing with two people
From Charter Day in Long Island, NY

2. You’ve pinned the beard on Ezra.

Blind-folded child pinning beard paper cut-out on picture of Ezra Cornell
From Charter Day in Buffalo, NY

3. You’ve traveled back in time to pet the cows on the Slope.

Two Cornellians pose in front of picture of cows
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City

4. You’ve traveled back in time to grab some grub from Louie’s Lunch.

Cornellian in armor getting food
From a Sesquicentennial scanning party

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5. You’ve lifted the chorus and raised the roof—in Bangalore, India, with monkeys making noises in the background.

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From the Cornell Global Alma Mater Choir

6. You’ve raised your glass high—in Shanghai, China.

Group of Cornellians pose in Shanghai, China
From a Zinck’s Night gathering

7. You’ve broken your leg and still delighted the audience.

Panelists, one in a leg cast
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City

8. You’ve taken over a national TV show.

Cornellians pose on the set of the Today Show
From the set of the Today Show in New York City

9. You’ve shared insights about the legacy of the Willard Straight Hall takeover.

Tom Jones
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in Washington, DC

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10. You’ve joined a Big Red parade through the city.

Cornell marching band marches down NYC street
From the Sy Katz ’31 Parade in New York City

11. You’ve joined a Big Red parade through the neighborhood.

Parade with spectators
From Charter Day in San Antonio, TX

12. You’ve joined us on social media—you know you still can!

13. You’ve done the 1-5-0, over and over again.

Man gestures the 1-5-0
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City

14. You’ve made your own version of the 1-5-0.

Two women gesture the 1-5-0
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in San Francisco, CA

15. You’ve spelled out Cornell with your whole body.

Two students spell out the word Cornell with their bodies
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in San Francisco, CA

16. You’ve painted your nails a bright Big Red.

Woman holds up her hands showing red fingernails with the word Cornell spelled out
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in Hong Kong

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17. You’ve shown what a difference a day could make.

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18. You’ve given your dog a Cornell makeover.

Dog wearing Cornell Giving Day 2015 shirt
From a Facebook post tagged #CornellGivingDay

19. You’ve given yourself a Cornell makeover.

Scott Lawrence
From Charter Day in Hendersonville, NC

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20. You’ve kept the flame going all these years.

Two older alums wearing red striped blazers
From Reunion in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography

21. You saw fireworks when you thought of Big Red.

Fireworks
From Homecoming in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography

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22. You’ve jumped for joy at being a part of Cornell.

Cornellian leaps on stage
From Charter Day in Ithaca, NY

23. You had to be escorted by Cornell police.

Cornellians with police and dog
From Charter Day in Ithaca, NY

24. You had to be escorted by New York City police.

Touchdown the bear with NYPD police officers
From the Sy Katz ’31 Parade in New York City

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25. You’ve returned to your alma mater with your adorable kids.

Cornellian family wearing Cornell jerseys
From Reunion in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography

26. You’ve worn your Big Red heart on your sleeve (and over your shoulders).

Two Cornellians wrapped in a Cornell blanket
From Reunion in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography

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27. You’ve put the “C” in “cake.”

Cake with large C written in icing on top
From Charter Day in Kansas City, MO

28. You’ve put the “C” in “cheek.”

Cornellian with face paint letter C
From Homecoming in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography

29. You’ve even put the “C” in “sea shore.”

Large statue of the letter C on a patio, with view of beach
From Charter Day in Puerto Rico

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30. You’ve shown how proud you are to be a Cornell parent.

Group of Cornellians cheer
From Commencement in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography

31. You’ve shown how proud you are to be a Cornellian parent.

Smiling Cornellian points to herself referring to her pregnancy
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City

32. You’ve shown how proud you are to be yourself.

LGBT Cornellians stand together
From the Lavender Graduation in Ithaca, NY

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33. You’ve made a cake to celebrate Cornell University’s birthday.

Cake with Global Charter Day 150 Cornell University written in icing
From Charter Day in Minneapolis, MN

34. You’ve made cupcakes, too.

Lighting candles on cupcakes
From Charter Day in Atlanta, GA

35. You’ve wished Ezra a happy birthday with a happy meal.

Two Cornellians at McDonalds restaurant

From Ezra Cornell’s birthplace—now a McDonald’s—on his birthday

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36. You’ve married a Cornellian.

Groom and bride
From a Sesquicentennial scanning party

37. You’ve celebrated Valentine’s Day with Cornell to honor the memory of your wife and college sweetheart.

Bernard Mayrsohn
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in West Palm Beach, FL on Valentine’s Day

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38. You’ve embraced your fellow Cornellians.

Three Cornellians pose with arms around each other
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City

39. You’ve embraced yourself.

Cornellian with arms around himself
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City

40. You’ve given the bear a hug.

Cornellian stands with Touchdown the Bear
From Charter Day in Ithaca, NY

41. You’ve survived a bear hug.

Touchdown the Bear puts his arms around Cornellian
From Charter Day in Ithaca, NY

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42. You were part of the big picture.

Group of Cornellians in front of Big Ben
From the Big Red photo opp in London, with Big Ben in the background

43. You’ve shared your Big Red love story.

Cornellians hold sign that says We Are a Big Red Love Story
From the Big Red photo opp outside of the Today Show studio in New York City

44. You’ve shown your community that Cornell cares.

Cornellians stand in front of sign that says Foodnet Meals on Wheels
From Cornell Cares Day in Ithaca, NY

45. You’ve shared your savvy and (your sense of humor) with the business community.

Panelists talk to each other, smiling

From a Cornell Entrepreneur Network event in London

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46. You’ve made a big impact on small crowdfunding projects.

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47. You’ve flash-mobbed a staircase.

Large group of Cornellians gather on and around staircase with Touchdown the Bear
From the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference in Boston, MA

48. You’ve made a gift to Cornell—you know you still can!

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49. You’ve joined the team.

Two panelists sit in front of Meet the Prez Elect sign
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in San Francisco, CA

50. You’ve gone nuts for the team.

Three Cornellians showing Cornell pride
From Homecoming in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography

51. You’ve lost your head for Big Red.

Cornellian wearing Ithaca is Gorges shirt stands in front of photo of Ezra Cornell
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in San Francisco, CA

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