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EXPLORE CSVWest Coast Alumni Affairs & Development
The West Coast team of Cornell University’s Division of Alumni Affairs and Development builds and enhances connections between Cornell alumni, parents, and friends on the West Coast and the Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses. We work to build Cornell’s network, to deliver engaging Cornell content in the west, and to generate philanthropic support for the benefit of Cornell students and faculty.
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West Coast events
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Thriving in the face of our changing climate
Discover how Cornell research is tackling the urgent challenges of climate change. Professor Toby Ault will share what we're learning about droughts, extreme heat, and wildfires—and why these changes matter right now for West Coast communities. Check below for dates and locations.
December 8 – Los Angeles
December 9 – San Diego
December 10 – SF Bay Area
December 11 - Portland
Past events and recordings
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CSV Networking Night - Saratoga
November 17, 2025
Saratoga, CA
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Leadership Lessons from Lynah Rink with Coach Mike Schafer
November 12, 2025
Seattle, WA
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An Evening with David Lodge - Seattle
September 11, 2025
Seattle, WA
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An Evening with David Lodge - Vancouver
September 10, 2025
Vancouver, BC
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CSV Networking Night - Peninsula
September 10, 2025
Palo Alto, CA
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CSV Networking Night - South Bay
June 25, 2025
Santa Clara, CA
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Cornell Silicon Valley 2025
April 1, 2025
Mountain View, CA
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Cornell vs. Cal Men's Basketball Pre-Game Reception
December 10, 2024
Berkeley, CA
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Cornell Business Forum - The Future of Leisure: Emerging trends in entertainment and hospitality
November 14, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
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An Evening with the University Architect - The Power of Place
November 12, 2024
San Francisco, CA
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CSV Networking Night - San Francisco
October 24, 2024
San Francisco, CA
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Beyond Reality: A Journey into Augmented and Virtual Worlds
May 14, 2024
Seattle, WA
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CSV Presents: How chip innovation is influencing the future of AI
May 9, 2024
South San Francisco, CA
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Charting a sustainable future
April 25, 2024
Santa Monica, CA
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CSV Presents: 2024 Student Startup Showcase
March 28, 2024
San Francisco, CA
Cornell Silicon Valley, eLab, Runway Startups, Entrepreneurship at Cornell, and the Student Agencies Foundation showcased student startups in the eLab and Runway Startup programs. The program highlighted innovation at Cornell during this one-of-a-kind West Coast event. -
Civil discourse and public policy in a rapidly changing world
March 5, 2024
Seattle, WA
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CSV Presents: 2023 Student Startup Showcase
March 30, 2023
San Francisco, CA
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The ABCs of NFTs
June 2, 2022
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Cornell Future Forum
May 11, 2022
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The Future of the Workplace
February 17, 2022
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Disrupt, Diversify, Dominate the Market - Entrepreneur Stories
November 3, 2021
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Cornell Entrepreneur Conversatons: Michelle Y. Talbert
October 12, 2021
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Cornelliana with Corey: Cornell’s Pioneering Legacy in Technology and Innovation
October 7, 2021
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West Coast Alumni Affairs YouTube Channel
Check out our YouTube channel to enjoy more past event recordings, such as CSV21: Tech in Focus and Behind the Scenes of West Coast Museums.
West Coast Regional Clubs
Check out the amazing regional events happening in the West and get involved with your local chapter!
