Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Cornell Asian Alumni Association, fellow Cornellians, friends, and family, while honoring our 2025 PAB Banquet honoree Kavita Bala, Cornell’s 17th Provost.

Saturday, February 1, 2025
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Banquet Dinner

Keynote Speaker
Provost Kavita Bala

Provost Kavita Bala enters 2025 as Cornell’s 17th provost. Since 2020, she was the inaugural Dean of Cornell’s Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science (CIS), shepherding its tremendous growth in participation, faculty, new facilities and financial support for the college.

Kavita Bala joined Cornell’s faculty in 2002, rising to chair the computer science department. A standout with award-winning research in computer recognition and graphics, she was selected as lead dean for the Cornell AI Initiative. Cornell has recognized her with three teaching awards.

CAAA honors Kavita Bala for her university leadership, achievements in scholarship, and success in fostering discovery and growth in Cornell’s computer science program.

About the Event
This event includes an authentic eleven-course banquet, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and cultural performances. A portion of the ticket price goes toward funding the CAAA undergraduate scholarship program. The evening will also include a silent auction to benefit the Cornell Asian & Asian American Center.

Dress Code
Business casual and festive attire

Registration Details
Friend Level Ticket: $180
Young Alumni (2015-2025) / Student Ticket: $130, 2 per person limit
Children (12 and under) Ticket: $70

See registration for additional banquet donation levels and Cornell Giving Society tiered pricing.

Silent Auction:
The CAAA Pan Asian Banquet features a silent auction each year to raise funds for A3C and various Asian and Asian American student programs. Our virtual auction is open to all—both event guests and those unable to attend in person. Additionally, we have a limited selection of exclusive items available for bidding in person.

The silent auction virtual bidding page will go live in January. We’ll share a link via email and post it here once it’s ready so you can start bidding!

Venue Note:
Your safety and comfort is our top priority! At Golden Unicorn Restaurant, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and air quality. Our advanced ventilation system, combined with an upgraded HVAC system, ensures optimal airflow throughout the restaurant. Additionally, we utilize UV lights to further reduce airborne pathogens, creating a clean, fresh, and comfortable dining experience for all our guests.

Event Questions?
Mohammad Radiyat ’15, Banquet Chair, Cornell Asian Alumni Association
Quentara Johnson, Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

Registration Questions?
Brendan West, Program Assistant, Diversity Alumni Programs

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