Cornellians everywhere know and love the cherished tradition of Zinck’s Night. What began in Ithaca at Theodore Zinck’s pub has carried forward into alumni communities around the world. It’s a celebration of friendship, connection, and the unmistakable Big Red spirit that ties us together, wherever life takes us.

This fall, CCNEO invites you to keep the tradition alive with Zinck’s Night in the heart of Cleveland. We’ll gather at Patron Saint, a beautiful café and aperitivo bar created by fellow Cornell alumna Marie Artale ’15, for an evening of conversation, camaraderie, and Cornell spirit. With its beautiful historic space and welcoming atmosphere, Patron Saint is a fitting place to bring Cornellians together from across Northeast Ohio. Come reconnect with old friends, meet alumni from across the decades, and share stories from your time on the Hill.

This year, at a moment when our Cornell community is being tested, Zinck’s Night gives us a chance to come together, not simply to celebrate Cornell, but to support one another, and especially the students on campus who are navigating a difficult moment.
Cornell’s motto calls us to “do the greatest good.” This is a moment to reflect on what that means for us as alumni, here in Northeast Ohio. We can gather in friendship, listen to one another, and consider how our local Cornell community can extend its support to students in Ithaca and Cornellians everywhere.

Whether you graduated decades ago or just last spring, we hope you’ll join us. Come raise a glass to Theodore Zinck, to Cornell, and to one another.
To Zinck’s! â¤ï¸ðŸ»

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Patron Saint, 2915 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Event questions, contact Kristin Oswick – kek6@cornell.edu