Laura D. Fratt ’81: Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service 2020 Recipient

Cheerful, warm, hardworking, highly competent, a great manager, and exceptionally dependable, Laura Fratt ’81 has distinguished herself over more than thirty years of volunteering for her alma mater. She has created wonderful events, new friendships, stronger alumni connections, and has provided a model of lifelong dedication. Laura herself had excellent models to follow. Her abiding … Read more

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Volunteer Dick Clark ’63: a connection to Cornell for life

Richard W. Clark, president of the Class of 1963, reflects on his time at Cornell, what binds him to the university today, and how volunteering keeps his Cornell connection strong. Dick’s alumni activities and positions: Class of 1963 President Class of 1963 Class Council member Class of 1963 Vice President Cornell is a big place. … Read more

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Volunteer Raymond Ortiz II ’04, MPA ’06: things can always get better

Volunteer Erica Healey-Kagan ’05 sat down with Raymond Ortiz II ’04, MPA ’06, for a conversation about his volunteer experience, why he continues to stay involved, and what makes him care so much about the university that helped shape him. Raymond’s alumni activities and positions: Member-At-Large, Cornell University Council (CUC) Volunteer, Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador … Read more

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Volunteer Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez ’96: iron sharpens iron

Fellow volunteer Paul Cashman ’73 interviewed Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez ’96 to find out more about why she volunteers, what motivates her, and how her Cornell experience shaped her life. Jonelle’s alumni activities and positions: CACO, delegate-at-large, vice president for diversity and inclusion Dance alumni 10th Reunion Campaign Major Gifts Committee member Cornell University Council … Read more

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Volunteer Yvette Lapompe ’10: building community

CACO (Cornell Association of Class Officers) volunteer Janelle Teng ’11 recently sat down with fellow volunteer and Senior Product Manager at Integral Ad Science Yvette Lapompe ’10, to discuss Yvette’s journey from student to alumni volunteer, what made her get involved in multiple organizations, and what makes volunteering for Cornell unique. Yvette’s alumni activities and … Read more

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Volunteer Ankur Bajaj ’13: giving everything he can

Volunteer Erica Healey-Kagan ’05 sat down with Ankur Bajaj ’13 for a conversation about Ankur’s numerous involvements. Hear his thoughts about the communities that shaped his Cornell experience as a student, and why he continues to stay involved as a volunteer. Ankur’s alumni activities and positions: Class of 2013 Class Council, Class of 2013 5th … Read more

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