1. You’ve impersonated Touchdown the Bear.
From Charter Day in Long Island, NY
2. You’ve pinned the beard on Ezra.
From Charter Day in Buffalo, NY
3. You’ve traveled back in time to pet the cows on the Slope.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City
4. You’ve traveled back in time to grab some grub from Louie’s Lunch.
From a Sesquicentennial scanning party
5. You’ve lifted the chorus and raised the roof—in Bangalore, India, with monkeys making noises in the background.
From the Cornell Global Alma Mater Choir
6. You’ve raised your glass high—in Shanghai, China.
From a Zinck’s Night gathering
7. You’ve broken your leg and still delighted the audience.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City
8. You’ve taken over a national TV 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.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in Washington, DC
10. You’ve joined a Big Red parade through the city.
From the Sy Katz ’31 Parade in New York City
11. You’ve joined a Big Red parade through the neighborhood.
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.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City
14. You’ve made your own version of the 1-5-0.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in San Francisco, CA
15. You’ve spelled out Cornell with your whole body.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in San Francisco, CA
16. You’ve painted your nails a bright Big Red.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in Hong Kong
17. You’ve shown what a difference a day could make.
18. You’ve given your dog a Cornell makeover.
From a Facebook post tagged #CornellGivingDay
19. You’ve given yourself a Cornell makeover.
From Charter Day in Hendersonville, NC
20. You’ve kept the flame going all these years.
From Reunion in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography
21. You saw fireworks when you thought of Big Red.
From Homecoming in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography
22. You’ve jumped for joy at being a part of Cornell.
From Charter Day in Ithaca, NY
23. You had to be escorted by Cornell police.
From Charter Day in Ithaca, NY
24. You had to be escorted by New York City police.
From the Sy Katz ’31 Parade in New York City
25. You’ve returned to your alma mater with your adorable kids.
From Reunion in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography
26. You’ve worn your Big Red heart on your sleeve (and over your shoulders).
From Reunion in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography
27. You’ve put the “C” in “cake.”
From Charter Day in Kansas City, MO
28. You’ve put the “C” in “cheek.”
From Homecoming in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography
29. You’ve even put the “C” in “sea shore.”
From Charter Day in Puerto Rico
30. You’ve shown how proud you are to be a Cornell parent.
From Commencement in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography
31. You’ve shown how proud you are to be a Cornellian parent.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City
32. You’ve shown how proud you are to be yourself.
From the Lavender Graduation in Ithaca, NY
33. You’ve made a cake to celebrate Cornell University’s birthday.
From Charter Day in Minneapolis, MN
34. You’ve made cupcakes, too.
From Charter Day in Atlanta, GA
35. You’ve wished Ezra a happy birthday with a happy meal.
From Ezra Cornell’s birthplace—now a McDonald’s—on his birthday
36. You’ve married a Cornellian.
From a Sesquicentennial scanning party
37. You’ve celebrated Valentine’s Day with Cornell to honor the memory of your wife and college sweetheart.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in West Palm Beach, FL on Valentine’s Day
38. You’ve embraced your fellow Cornellians.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City
39. You’ve embraced yourself.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in New York City
40. You’ve given the bear a hug.
From Charter Day in Ithaca, NY
41. You’ve survived a bear hug.
From Charter Day in Ithaca, NY
42. You were part of the big picture.
From the Big Red photo opp in London, with Big Ben in the background
43. You’ve shared your 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.
From Cornell Cares Day in Ithaca, NY
45. You’ve shared your savvy and (your sense of humor) with the business community.
From a Cornell Entrepreneur Network event in London
46. You’ve made a big impact on small crowdfunding projects.
47. You’ve flash-mobbed a staircase.
From the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference in Boston, MA
48. You’ve made a gift to Cornell—you know you still can!
49. You’ve joined the team.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in San Francisco, CA
50. You’ve gone nuts for the team.
From Homecoming in Ithaca, NY; photo by University Photography
51. You’ve lost your head for Big Red.
From the Sesquicentennial celebration in San Francisco, CA
How have you shown your Big Red spirit?
