The event will begin with committee meetings and exclusive Cornell tours. TCAM will officially kick-off with a spotlight on engaging students in meaningful learning and delightful evening of wine, dine, and camaraderie.

🎟️ College of Engineering Student Project Teams Open House
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET
Cornell Engineering Student Project Teams offer students a unique opportunity to collaboratively solve complex problems while gaining real-world engineering experience. Project Team students have the opportunity to hone leadership and professional skills alongside teammates from across the college and university as members of multidisciplinary, student-run teams. Drop by the Experiential Learning Lab in Upson Hall to see our main build spaces and interact with current students to learn about their work.

• Tour capacity: 20 people
• Meet:  In front of Upson Lounge, Upson Hall, 124 Hoy Rd

🎟️ College of Engineering: Tang Hall Tour
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET
Explore the future of Engineering at the recently completed Martin Y. and Margaret Lee Tang Hall. Tang Hall represents the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering’s first presence on the Pew Engineering Quad and is also home to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. See new teaching, research, and lab spaces, and new student community spaces in the heart of Cornell Engineering.

• Tour capacity: 15 people
• Meet: Thurston Hall is now called Tang Hall and is located on the quad between Duffield and Hollister Halls. People should plan to meet in the Atrium, which is in the corner of the building closest to Hollister Hall, 130 Hollister Dr

🎟️ Cornell Law School Tours
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET *AND* 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Join Carlos McCluskey, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, for a tour of the recently renovated Law School. Over the past ten years, Cornell Law School has undergone significant renovations to accommodate the expansion of resources for students, faculty, and staff. Come prepared with questions and hear about what steps the Law School has taken to remain prominent on the global stage of legal education.

• Tour capacity: 15 people
• Meet: College Avenue main entrance (the glassed entrance), Myron Taylor Hall. The tour group will be near the entrance for the first 5-7 minutes. However, once the tour heads in a different direction, it may be difficult to find us.
• Note: The building can be challenging to navigate, especially for those who can't take the stairs. For accessibility matters, kindly notify Carlos McCluskey well in advance: cem348@cornell.edu.

🎟️ Cornell Lab of Ornithology Tour
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. ET
Join us for a special tour at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Enjoy a behind the scenes tour and explore our newly renovated visitor center in the Imogene Powers Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity. You will have the opportunity to learn a bit about the Cornell Lab’s rich history and the vision for the years ahead.

• Tour capacity: 15 people
• Meet: Visitor center of Cornell Lab of Ornithology - 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd. There will be a shuttle bus with limited seating taking attendees to Sapsucker woods. The bus will meet at the Statler Bus Circle at 9:45 am and depart shortly after that.
• Note: Tour is inside & the building is very accessible.

🎟️ Information and Decision Science (IDS) “Smart Cities” Lab Tour
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET
Get a behind the scenes look at the College of Engineering’s Information and Decision Science (IDS) “Smart Cities” Lab with Civic and Environmental Engineering Professor Andreas Malikopoulos. 

The Information and Decision Science (IDS) Lab works on creating data-driven methods to help large, complex systems (like smart cities and automated vehicles) learn and improve over time. They focus on developing theories and algorithms for these systems.

The lab believes diversity in age, experience, race, ethnicity, religion, and gender creates a dynamic environment. They are committed to a respectful, inclusive space that rejects discrimination and prejudice.

• Tour capacity: 12 people
• Meet:Center entrance of Hollister Hall, 527 College Ave

🎟️ Wilson Synchrotron Lab
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET

Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory is home to one of the most powerful accelerators in the world, allowing scientists to harness the power of light to answer questions about the world around us. Take a tour of Wilson Lab to explore Cornell’s historic synchrotron, the electron/positron storage ring (CESR), our x-ray experimental floor (CHESS), the new experimental hall which will soon house a 20-tesla magnet beamline and a plant/sustainability-focused beamline, and peek into the future of synchrotron radiation research.

• Tour capacity: 25 people
• Meet: At 10 a.m., please meet at the upper entrance to Wilson Lab at 651 Campus Road.
• Note: All tour attendees should wear closed-toe shoes and bring a camera. If there are any accessibility concerns, please let Rick Ryan (rjr327@cornell.edu) know as far in advance as possible.

🎟️ *Self-Guided Tour* Cornell University Library: Rare and Manuscript Collection Exhibit: Black Print: African American Writing, 1773-1910
10:00 a.m. - 1:o0 p.m. ET

Join us for a self-guided tour of Black Print: African American Writing, 1773-1910 in Carl A. Kroch Library. Before social media, before #BlackTwitter, there was nineteenth-century Black print. This exhibition draws on Cornell’s rich Africana Rare and Manuscript Collections to celebrate a robust community of writers thinking actively about Black life, Black art, and freedom through the press. It highlights how Black Americans used print as a space for artistic expression, communication and organizing, antislavery activism, humor, education, civil rights, and more. Black Print features works in Cornell University Library’s Rare and Manuscript Collections by Phillis Wheatley, Frederick Douglass, Frances E. W. Harper, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Sojourner Truth, and many others.

The exhibit will be on view in the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections’ Hirshland Exhibition Gallery through July 2025; over TCAM, the gallery will be open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17th, and Friday, October 18th, and 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19th.

• Self-guided tour capacity: No capacity, and no registration required
• Location: Carl A. Kroch Library, Hirshland Exhibition Gallery, 2B Carl A. Kroch Library
• Note: Attendees should access Kroch RMC through Olin Library, which is under construction. It is marked – but we will put up extra signs.

🎟️ Cornell University Library Conservation Lab
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *AND* Friday, 10/18, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Cornell University Library’s Conservation Lab, which is responsible for preserving and protecting the Library’s collections, with priority given to rare and special collections. Led by the director of the Conservation Lab, this tour will give participants the chance to see some of the materials that are currently being preserved and learn more about the methods our expert conservation staff to preserve and protect the Library’s treasures for today’s scholars and for generations of future Cornellians.

• Meet: Olin Library, B31, 161 Ho Plaza
• Capacity: 20 people
• Note: Attendees should enter by the main doors to Olin Library. For those who can take the stairs, they are immediately to the left upon entrance to the building. There is an elevator but because of construction, attendees will need to go around past the service desk to get to it. It is marked and a guide will be on hand to direct.

🎟️ Autumn in the Botanic Gardens
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Enjoy a relaxing autumn tour through Cornell Botanic Gardens - the gardens, arboretum, and natural areas of Cornell - and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections. We’ll visit several gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center, including the Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Mullstein Winter Garden, and more. Come savor the arrival of autumn in a place of peace, beauty, and well-being!

• Tour capacity: 15 people
• Meet: Nevin Welcome Center, 124 Comstock Knoll Dr.
• Note: If it rains lightly, please bring an umbrella. This will be a walking, outside tour, so wear comfortable shoes.

🎟️ Cornell University Insect Collection Tour
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Cornell is home to one of the largest insect collections in the country, with more than 7 million samples (no, they’re not alive), representing about 20% of the world’s known insect fauna. Take a tour of the facility in Comstock Hall, examine just a portion of the samples on display (including Vladimir Nabokov’s famed butterfly collection) and also hear how the collection supports New York state residents and farmers with their insect issues.

• Tour capacity: 15 people
• Meet: 2nd floor, Room 2144 Comstock Hall, 129 Garden Avenue
• Note: The building has an elevator for those that need it.

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. ET
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)

Description: Join us to welcome Council’s newest members in this upbeat and interactive session.  For new and returning members, it’s your chance to meet your mentor face to face, spark connections, and get the inside scoop on the TCAM weekend.  Get ready to network, learn, and kickstart your Cornell Council mentorship with that signature Big Red spirit and enthusiasm!

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. ET
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)

In this interactive session, Council members will have the opportunity to hear and share their unique Cornell stories. This gathering will provide each of us an opportunity to highlight our shared values and traditions that unite as Cornellians, and enhance our appreciation for the diverse experiences and perspectives that contribute to our ONE Cornell community.

• John W Rawlins III '06, Chair, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee
• Reginald White '80, Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee
• Matt Carcella, Senior Director, Diversity & U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement

4:00 - 4:45 p.m. ET
Location: TBD

• Michael I. Kotlikoff, Interim President
• Joel Malina, Vice President for University Relations

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: TBD

TCAM Kickoff and Welcome - Active, Engaged, Experimental, and Crucial: The Future of Teaching at Cornell
Teaching is the ‘elemental relation’ at the heart of Cornell. It is an experimental practice, both an art and a science. And it is crucial to Cornell’s continued success, especially as AI is integrated into disciplines. Learn how Cornell is improving students’ learning experiences by investing in outstanding teaching. See the exciting ways learning is being transformed at Cornell, learn about The Center for Teaching Innovation, and experience active learning in action.

Featuring:

• Steven Jackson, Professor of Information Science and Science and Technology Studies, Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science; Vice-Provost for Academic Innovation
• Robert Vanderlan '88, Executive Director, The Center for Teaching Innovation

6:45 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Duffield Hall, 343 Campus Rd
Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and share in the camaraderie that defines our Cornell community, all while celebrating the Spirit of Zinck’s.

Begin the day with breakfast, followed by the Joint Annual Meeting featuring Kraig Kayser, MBA '84, Chair of the Cornell University Board of Trustees, and Debra Stern '87, P '27, Chair of the Cornell University Council. Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff's State of the University Address will follow, leading to an inspiring Keynote Program on environmental sustainability after a short break. College and Unit lunches, university spotlights, and a celebratory reception and dinner will conclude the day.

7:15 - 8:30 a.m. ET

🍴 Endowment Breakfast
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)
Featuring Kenneth M. Miranda, Chief Investment Officer, Office of University Investments

🍴 Global Connections Breakfast: Engaging Internationally
Taylor A/B Room, Statler Hotel (2nd floor, behind Banfi’s)
Join us for an exclusive breakfast event where you'll have the opportunity to network with international trustees and council members. We'll share important updates from Alumni Affairs & Development and offer insights into the latest initiatives from Global Cornell. This is your chance to stay informed about the university’s international outreach and its impact on global development.

• Erin Kelly, Director, International Alumni Relations
• Michelle Vaeth '98, Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs
• Wendy Wolford, Vice Provost, International Affairs; Robert A. and Ruth E. Polson Professor, Department of Global Development

🍴 Informal Buffet Breakfast at The Statler Hotel
Conference Foyer, J. Willard Marriott Executive Education Center,
The Statler Hotel (1st floor)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET
TDB (also livestreamed)

• Kraig Kayser MBA '84, Chair, Board of Trustees, Cornell University
• Michael I. Kotlikoff, Interim President, Cornell University
• Debra Stern '87, P '27, Chair, Cornell University Council

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. ET
TDB (also livestreamed)
Fisk Johnson, CEO of SC Johnson, will discuss the emerging dangers of plastic pollution to planet, animal, and human health, and his thoughts on how to tackle this increasingly urgent situation.

• Dr. H. Fisk Johnson '79, MEng '80, MS '82, MBA '84, PhD '86, Chairman and CEO, SC Johnson
• Andrew Karolyi, Charles F. Knight Dean, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Foster connections during a College or Unit lunch of your choice. Explore the diverse selection at Cornell and enjoy meaningful interactions from your chosen area:

🍴 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
G10 Biotechnology Building, 215 Tower Rd
Benjamin Z. Houlton, The Ronald P. Lynch Dean, invites you to join him for a CALS-themed lunch and an update on CALS strategic priorities, including research and innovation, CALS students and faculty, and the work of the Cornell Botanic Gardens.

🍴 College of Arts and Sciences
B20 Lincoln Hall, Neylan Rehearsal Room, 256 E Ave
Peter John Loewen, Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, welcomes Trustees, University Council members and their guests to join us for a luncheon program to feature a College Update on news and priorities within the College of Arts and Sciences.

🍴 College of Engineering
Upson Lounge, 116 Upson Hall, 124 Hoy Rd
Join Lynden Archer, Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering, and faculty to hear an update from the College.

🍴 Cornell Human Ecology
Yale/Princeton Room, Statler Hotel (1st floor)
Join Dean Rachel Dunifon, the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology and special guest Corey Earle, visiting lecturer in American Studies, for a lively conversation about Human Ecology’s history as we celebrate the college’s centennial year. Challenging convention since 1925.

🍴 Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
Martha Van Rensselaer (MVR) Hall 2219, 116 Reservoir Ave
Join Dean Colleen Barry and Cornell’s Intergroup Dialogue Project (IDP) for a conversation about Dialogue Across Difference for Effective Policymaking. Dean Colleen Barry, Adi Grabiner-Keinan, Jazlin Gomez Garner, and Stephen Kim will share how the Brooks School and IDP partnership enhances students’ education and skills. Learn more about the speakers here.

🍴 Cornell Law School
Zhu Faculty Workshop Room, Hughes Hall L28, 241 Campus Rd
Jens David Ohlin, Allan R. Tessler Dean & Professor of Law welcomes trustees, University Council members, and their guests to hear an update on the exciting happenings at the Law School.

🍴 Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)
The Business of Entrepreneurship: Come hear Andrew Karolyi, Charles Field Knight Dean, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and faculty guest speakers discuss entrepreneurship within the College. There will be a special focus on social and tech entrepreneurship as the College advances knowledge, works for the greater good, and empowers the purposeful business leaders of tomorrow. You’ll learn about new and existing programs including the Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows aimed at developing the next generation of life science leaders.

🍴 School of Industrial and Labor Relations
423 King–Shaw Hall, 140 Garden Ave
Join Dean Alex Colvin, ILR Faculty, and a cohort of current students to learn about applied research and teaching happening now at the ILR School.

🍴 The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Taylor A/B Room, Statler Hotel (2nd floor, behind Banfi’s)
Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability as they showcase their unique partnership focused on biodiversity and pollinator health. You will hear from David Lodge, Director of Cornell Atkinson, and Amanda Rodewald, Senior Director of the Center for Avian Populations Studies at the Lab of Ornithology and Cornell Atkinson Faculty Director.

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. ET

⭐ Spotlight Option 1) Precision Nutrition: Tackling Health Disparities Around the World
Location: Statler Hall, 265
Nutrition is much more than the food you eat. Precision nutrition explores the ways that genetics, metabolism, and your environment impact health and well-being. Join Cornell experts for a conversation on how innovation in this field is promoting health equity across the globe.

• Sander Kersten, Director of Division of Nutritional Sciences and the Schleifer Family Professor, College of Human Ecology
• Saurabh Mehta, Janet and Gordon Lankton Professor, Division of Nutritional Sciences, College of Human Ecology
• Laura Smith, Assistant Professor, Department of Public & Ecosystem Health, College of Veterinary Medicine
• Elad Tako, Associate Professor, Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

⭐ Spotlight Option 2) Privacy, Trust, and Security in the Era of AI
Location: Statler Hall, 196

Currently sold out
The era of AI is unleashing new risks that the world must prepare for and mitigate, particularly in digital infrastructure, personal privacy, and human safety. This panel will explore the complexities of safeguarding our digital world amidst rapid technological advancements, emphasizing the critical need for interdisciplinary approaches. Discover how Cornell’s pioneering efforts are shaping the future of digital trust and safety, reinforcing its position at the forefront of AI innovation. Additionally, Cornell Tech Dean Greg Morrisett will provide an update on our iconic NYC campus, sharing the latest news on its ongoing growth.

• Alexios Mantzarlis, Director of the Security, Trust, and Safety Initiative, Cornell Tech
• Greg Morrisett, Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost, Cornell Tech
• Helen Nissenbaum, Andrew H. and Ann R. Tisch Professor at Cornell Tech and in the Information Science Department; Director, Digital Life Initiative
• Fred Schneider, Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Computer Science; Chair, Department of Computer Science; Chair, Computer Science Department

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. ET

⭐ Spotlight Option 1) Climate Change: Justice, Policy, and Democratic Resilience
Location: Statler Hall, 196
Join us for a forum highlighting the intersection of law, policy, and culture in building democratic resilience in the face of climate change. Faculty members from Cornell Law School, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy will provide a multidisciplinary lens on this pressing topic.

• Andrew Reid Bell, Schleifer Family Associate Professor of Sustainability, Department of Global Development, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Rachel Beatty Riedl, Peggy J. Koenig '78 Director of the Center on Global Democracy and professor in the Department of Government in the College of Arts and Sciences and Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
• Maria Cristina Garcia, Howard A. Newman Professor of American Studies and Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences
• Leehi Yona, Assistant Professor of Law, Cornell Law School

⭐ Spotlight Option 2) Natural History of the Animal Kingdom
Location: Statler Hall, 265
Animals are often featured in animated films like “The Lion King” and “Finding Nemo,” where they take on human roles rather than reflecting accurate natural histories. Join CALS associate professor of neurobiology and behavior and Peter and Nancy Meinig Family Investigator in the Life Sciences Michael Sheehan as he gives you a taste of his popular undergraduate class. Do animals have language? Is it realistic for Scar to kill Mufasa? Exploring how movies portray animals reveals insights not only about the natural world but also about our own human narratives and storytelling choices.

• Michael Sheehan, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior and Nancy and Peter Meinig Family Investigator in the Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET

🎟️ Atkinson Hall Tour 
Currently sold out
Get a firsthand look at the new Atkinson Hall set to open fully in early 2025.  David Lodge, Director of Cornell Atkinson will lead through the building and give insights into building use. 

• Tour capacity: 12 people
• Meet: Atkinson Hall, 350 Tower Road

🎟️ Cornell University Library Conservation Lab
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Cornell University Library’s Conservation Lab, which is responsible for preserving and protecting the Library’s collections, with priority given to rare and special collections. Led by the director of the Conservation Lab, this tour will give participants the chance to see some of the materials that are currently being preserved and learn more about the methods our expert conservationists to preserve and protect the Library’s treasures for today’s scholars and for generations of future Cornellians.

• Tour capacity: 20 people
• Meet: Olin Library, B31

🎟️ *Self-Guided Tour* Cornell University Library: Rare and Manuscript Collection Exhibit: Black Print: African American Writing, 1773-1910
Join us for a self-guided tour of Black Print: African American Writing, 1773-1910 in Carl A. Kroch Library. Before social media, before #BlackTwitter, there was nineteenth-century Black print. This exhibition draws on Cornell’s rich Africana Rare and Manuscript Collections to celebrate a robust community of writers thinking actively about Black life, Black art, and freedom through the press. It highlights how Black Americans used print as a space for artistic expression, communication and organizing, antislavery activism, humor, education, civil rights, and more. Black Print features works in Cornell University Library’s Rare and Manuscript Collections by Phillis Wheatley, Frederick Douglass, Frances E. W. Harper, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Sojourner Truth, and many others. 

The exhibit will be on view in the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections’ Hirshland Exhibition Gallery through July 2025; over TCAM, the gallery will be open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17th, and Friday, October 18th, and 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19th.

• Self-guided tour capacity: No capacity, and no registration required
• Location: Carl A. Kroch Library, Hirshland Exhibition Gallery, 2B Carl A. Kroch Library
• Note: Attendees should access Kroch RMC through Olin Library, which is under construction. It is marked – but we will put up extra signs.

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
An 80,000-word thesis, if read aloud, would take about eight hours. At this session, a group of Cornell PhD students will have just three minutes to present their theses, using just one slide. This is intended to give you a look at the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) international competition, in which Cornell is one of more than 900 colleges and universities participating. Discover the incredible research being conducted by our graduate students during their (very concise) presentations and the Q&A follow-up.

• Gerardo Arroyo Martinez, PhD candidate in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology
• Katherine Koebel DVM ‘23, PhD student in Biomedical & Biological Sciences
• Michelle Liu, PhD student in Genetics
• Lora P. Tran MS ‘24, PhD student in Biological & Environmental Engineering
• Manushi Trivedi, PhD candidate in Integrative Plant Science - Horticulture
• Sydney Womack, DVM/PhD candidate in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical & Biological Sciences
• Plus: Sylvana Ross, PhD student in Entomology (by video)

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. ET
Barton Hall, 117 Statler Dr
Join us for an evening of camaraderie and new connections as we enjoy a celebratory reception and seated dinner in Barton Hall.

The morning will kick off with breakfast, including the Cornell Annual Funds Breakfast. After breakfast, the Cornell University Council will hold a session featuring Student & Campus Life and Athletics. Today also provides an excellent opportunity to leisurely explore the campus, catch up with friends, and show your support for Big Red during the Athletics Celebration and the afternoon soccer game between Cornell and Yale.

7:30 - 8:45 a.m. ET

🍴 Cornell Annual Funds Breakfast
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast while listening to a panel of deans and directors share examples of the transformative power of the Cornell Annual Funds. Panelists will include the newly appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Peter Loewen and will also feature special appearances by volunteer leaders including National Chair of the Cornell Annual Funds Mary Meduski, '80, P '18 Join us in recognizing our dedicated volunteers and affirming our collective commitment to the university. You can also use this opportunity to welcome our special guest at the breakfast, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff. This will be a morning of inspiration, celebration, connection, and Big Red pride that you won’t want to miss! Be prepared to join in a robust performance of your alma mater, “Far Above Cayuga’s Waters!”

• Lynden Archer, Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering, and James A. Friend Family Distinguished Professor in Engineering
• Alex Colvin, The Kenneth F. Kahn ’69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman ’75, MS ’76 Professor of Conflict Resolution at the ILR School
• Stamie Despo, Executive Director, Leadership Annual Giving
• Vishal Gaur, The Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
• Jessica Martinez, The Richard J. Schwartz Director, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
• Mary Armstrong Meduski '80, P'18, Board of Trustees, National Chair of the Cornell Annual Funds
• Peter John Loewen, Harold Tanner Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

🍴 Informal Buffet Breakfast at The Statler Hotel
Conference Foyer, J. Willard Marriott Executive Education Center, Statler Hotel (1st floor)

9:00 - 10:30 a.m. ET
Alice Statler Auditorium, Statler Hall
Close out TCAM by joining us for an inspiring discussion led by Student & Campus Life administration. In this event, coaches, Big Red student-athletes, and alumni will come together to explore the profound impact of athletics on shaping winning mindsets, fostering wellness, building school spirit, and cultivating leadership. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand how the principles of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance on the field translate into success in all areas of life. After the panel, continue the celebration with a special Athletics event.

• Dr. Marla Love, Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students
• Mike Schafer '86, Jay R. Bloom '77 Head Coach of Men's Hockey

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Bartels/Friedman Parking Lots, 554 Campus Rd
Come together to celebrate the Big Red Spirit and enjoy a tailgate lunch prior to the Cornell Women’s Soccer vs. Yale game at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Attend a Cornell class through Big Red Teaching Days! Be a part of this informal, collegial opportunity to observe good teaching in action, and experience the innovation that occurs in Cornell classrooms. Brought to you by the Center for Teaching Innovation.  

Classes available:  

• Wednesday, October 16, 8:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
• Thursday, October 17, 8:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Log in to see class options and register! 

Register by 10/13 

• Use your Net ID to register (find it here!); one registration per person 
• Please honor the available seats in each course; some classes have 30 and others have 3! 
• Big Red Teaching Days will send you a registration confirmation 

Questions or issues? Need to register a guest? Email cti-brtd@cornell.edu and mention “TCAM participant” in your message and subject line.

Wednesday, October 16th
8:00 p.m. ET
Ithaca Ale House, 301 East State Street

To all those arriving in Ithaca on Wednesday, please join your fellow TCAM attendees for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field! We will be watching at the Ithaca Ale House in their bar area on 301 East State Street. Game starts at 8pm. If you have any questions please call or text David Chipurnoi ‘00 at 864-633-9475.

Thursday, October 17th
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. ET
The Cornell Store (135 Ho Plaza)

Come meet and chat with Ken Kunken and get your pre-signed book at The Cornell Store! Ken's memoir "I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story" was published in October 2023. Check out this Cornellians article about his book.

“Paralyzed while playing Cornell college football in 1970, Ken Kunken is led to believe the best he can hope for is a career selling magazine subscriptions over the phone. He battles back from the depths of depression and despair to become an award-winning assistant district attorney in New York’s Nassau County. But the Ken Kunken story is more than overcoming adversity. It’s also a love story that leads Ken to become the biological father of triplets and a true story that inspires and motivates others to fight for their dreams against overwhelming odds.” Learn more about his book. 

Friday, October 18
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET,
Willard Straight Hall Music Room (4th Floor)

Pop by the Straight to say hello to the Sorority & Fraternity Life team! 

Thursday, October 17th
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. ET
Africana Studies and Research Center, Hoyt Fuller Room, 310 Triphammer Rd

This one-of-a kind gathering will captivate you with stories about past and present Black American trailblazers, with inspirational life lessons. Meet Legacy Cornellian - Author, Lawyer, and All American, Joseph Holland. Event Link.

Friday, October 18th
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET
Statler Ballroom, The Statler Hotel, 130 Statler Dr

Please join us for a casual social gathering for Cornell Mosaic, President’s Council of Cornell Women, and Diversity Alumni Programs Trustee and Council members. The event will take place in the Statler Ballroom Friday, October 18 following the TCAM Reception and Seated Dinner at Barton Hall (9pm) and will end at 11pm. Cash bar will be provided. Reach out to Nataki Corneille to RSVP.

Saturday, October 19th
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Stocking Hall, 411 Tower Rd

The annual, one-day Insect Festival hosted by the Department of Entomology at Cornell University. Learn more.

Saturday, October 19th
1:00 p.m. ET, Women’s Soccer vs. Yale

5:00 p.m. ET, Men’s Ice hockey vs. Princeton | Tickets

6:00 p.m. ET, Volleyball vs. Princeton

Special Invitation: Grinspoon Hillel invites all TCAM attendees to visit their Arts Quad Sukkah! This year, TCAM begins on the first day of the Jewish holiday Sukkot. Hillel’s Sukkah, located near Olin Library, will be open 24/7 and all alumni are welcome to drop by in their free time between TCAM events or sit inside to enjoy a meal, shake a lulav and etrog, take in our beautiful campus, and meet Jewish students and Hillel staff

• Friday, 10/18 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET - Cornell University Board of Trustees and Cornell University Council Joint Annual Meeting, and the State of the University Address with Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff
• Friday, 10/18 from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. ET - Keynote Program: The Plastic Paradox

Please click here to join