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Cornell Club of Mid-America volunteers packaged diapers for hospitals and neighbors in need.

Coming together on Cornell Cares Day

Cornell University is deeply committed to enhancing the lives of people in communities around the world. In the spirit of public service, Cornellians have set aside a day dedicated to … Read more

By Linda Copman January 24, 2020
Candidates Up Close, Beth Anderson, Ariel E. Belen, E. Eric Elmore, and Doug Mitarotonda

Meet the 2020 candidates for the alumni trustee election

Voting is open February 1-29 (closing February 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. EST) for Cornell alumni to elect two new members to the Cornell University Board of Trustees. Four candidates … Read more

By Laura Hunsinger January 23, 2020
Speakers Jason Tripp ’03 and Bruce Stuart ’86 shared expert advice on financial planning in expensive cities.

Beyond survival: how to thrive in expensive cities

On December 10 and 11, Cornell alumni in San Francisco and Los Angeles gathered to hear financial tips from Bruce Stuart ’86, first vice president, executive financial services director, and … Read more

By Linda Copman December 20, 2019
Student and young alumni programs team members Cait Collins, Amanda Massa, Nicole Svonavec, and Mandy Bennison.

Sharing the gifts of alumni life with new Cornellians

Nicole Svonavec is a new face at Alumni Affairs and Development (AAD). Svonavec was hired in September 2019 as director of student  and young alumni programs (SYAP). She leads a … Read more

By Linda Copman December 10, 2019
Jason Providakes PhD ’85, president and CEO of MITRE

Jason Providakes PhD ’85: Cornell connections just make sense

MITRE has employed 144 Cornell alumni, launched a corporate partnership with Cornell’s Systems Engineering program, and invited Dean Lance Collins to join their board of trustees. Jason Providakes never intended … Read more

By AAD Staff November 22, 2019
Congresswoman Sharice Davids ’10 (far left) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin ’98 (center) with co-hosts Karen Green ’87, Eileen Mason ’64, and Margie DeBolt ’76.

Two Cornell women who are changing the face of Congress

On October 29, 16 members of the President’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) had breakfast on Capitol Hill with Representatives Sharice Davids JD ’10 (D-KS) and Elissa Slotkin ’98 (D-MI). … Read more

By Linda Copman November 11, 2019
Reggies Fils-Aimé ’83 was the first participant in the Dyson School's Leaders in Residence program, which brings distinguished alumni to campus, enabling students to witness leadership in action.

Reggie Fils-Aimé ’83 shares tips for next-generation leaders

A large, enthusiastic crowd filled David L. Call Alumni Auditorium on October 21 to hear Reggie Fils-Aimé ’83, a living legend in the gaming realm, deliver a lecture on leadership … Read more

By AAD Staff November 8, 2019
Cornell CIS panelists (from left to right): Moderator Dan Huttenlocher; Paul Ginsparg MS ’81, PhD ’81; Jon Kleinberg ’93; Deborah Estrin; and Chris Ré ’02, MEng ’03

Cornell CIS Recipients of the MacArthur Genius Grant

On October 3-4, 2019, Cornell CIS (Computing and Information Science) celebrated its 20th anniversary. To mark the event, CIS hosted a symposium showcasing the game-changing impact of computing on a breadth of … Read more

By Linda Copman October 21, 2019
50th anniversary of the Willard Straight Hall occupation of 1969: plaque unveiling and dedication during Homecoming weekend at Cornell.

Homecoming 2019: commemorating the events of 1969

As part of a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the occupation of Willard Straight Hall on April 19, 1969, a group of alumni, students, and community members gathered during Homecoming … Read more

By Linda Copman October 16, 2019
FHTR Exemplary7 Alumni Service Award

Exemplary alumni honored by 2019 Frank H. T. Rhodes awards

For 25 years, the Cornell alumni community has honored exceptional service to the university by bestowing the Frank H. T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award upon dedicated, generous, and passionate … Read more

By Kate Blackwood October 11, 2019
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