West Coast Alumni Affairs and Development

West 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.

Contact

Kate Van Dalsem

Associate Director, West Coast Engagement and Cornell Silicon Valley (CSV)

kev37@cornell.edu

West Coast events

Check back shortly for upcoming West Coast events!
Plus, check below for past event recordings.

Past events and recordings

CSV Presents: Student Startup Showcase

March 30, 2023
San Francisco, CA
Cornell Silicon Valley, eLab, Runway Startups, Entrepreneurship at Cornell, and the Student Agencies Foundation showcased student startups and highlighted innovation at Cornell during this one-of-a-kind West Coast event.
Learn more about the program and speakers
West Coast Pan Asian Banquet

March 18, 2023
San Francisco, CA
This year, the Cornell Asian Alumni Association celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Asian American Studies Program at Cornell. Cornellian David Inoue ‘94, spoke about the impact and importance of Asian and Asian American Cornellians have given the current events of the past few years.
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The ABCs of NFTs

June 2, 2022
Non-Fungible Tokens are hot right now—but can you actually explain what one is? This crash course will cover digital assets—what makes them different and their practical applications to demystify the latest blockchain craze.
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Cornell Future Forum

May 11, 2022
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The Future of the Workplace

February 17, 2022
What does the future of work culture look like as employees have fewer in-person interactions? A panel of alumni experts discussed the numerous ramifications of the world's new normal and the future of permanent remote and hybrid model workplaces.
Watch the recording.
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Disrupt, Diversify, Dominate the Market - Entrepreneur Stories

November 3, 2021
There are many stages from idea to execution when it comes to creating a service or good. Learn from seasoned experts about what it takes to bring a product to market and actually sell it.
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Cornell Entrepreneur Conversatons: Michelle Y. Talbert

October 12, 2021
Hear from relationship marketing strategist, Michelle Y. Talbert '00 and special guest host Rachel Dunifon, the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology, as they discuss ways to make meaningful connections. Watch the recording.
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Cornelliana with Corey: Cornell’s Pioneering Legacy in Technology and Innovation

October 7, 2021
From Ezra Cornell’s critical role in the success of the telegraph to today’s leaders in Silicon Valley, Cornellians have had a global impact as innovators and inventors committed to advancing humanity and serving the public good. Watch the recording.
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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.