He Couldn’t Find a Kids’ Book about Ithaca—So He Wrote One
Dave Walden, MBA ’10, tapped his daughter to help pen a lively volume that takes two young travelers to Collegetown, hockey games, state parks, and more
Bear Hugs
“Bear Hugs” celebrates heartwarming stories, tales of alumni connection, and more. Do you have an idea that showcases Cornellians helping Cornellians, Big Red ties across generations, or a similarly feel-good topic? Email us at cornellians@cornell.edu. Topics not chosen can be forwarded to Class Notes for mention in a future column.
Dancing with the (Collegiate) Stars
Amanda Hernandez ’21, now a busy med student, coaches her former team to ‘pom’ glory—from hundreds of miles away
Designing Clothes for Kids with Sensory Issues
An online retailer run by Human Ecology grad Julia DeNey ’20 offers apparel friendly to people who have autism and other conditions
‘How did Cornell Prepare You for Life After the Hill?’
A recent LinkedIn poll asked the question—and you rose to the occasion with some notable (and touching) answers!
Mother-Daughter Alums Share a Vocation—Forging a Special Bond
Both have devoted their careers to helping kids succeed, with a focus on the needs of Black girls and their communities
Founded by Undergrads, Service Groups Are Still Going Strong
Meet some alums whose good works—from youth outreach to food drives—are being continued by a new generation
With Online Clothing Business, Nigerian-Born Alum Gives Back
Co-run by current students, the successful venture not only generates funds, but provides work for artisans in Africa
For Two Cornellian Pals, Art Meets Life—Now in Book Form
An enduring friendship between alums—dating back to when they were mentor and student—has led both to cultivate their creativity
O, Christmas Tree! Bryant Park’s Evergreen Grew on Alum’s Farm
For the third year, the family-run operation of Daniel Stutzman ’57 has supplied a picture-perfect tree to the iconic Midtown locale
Generations Apart, Ice Dancers Are in Perfect Rhythm
A 1956 grad takes skating lessons from a fellow alum, a half-century removed—leading to a Big Red friendship