Cornell Cares: Empowering our host city's community through service

The Cornell Gives Back Service Project presents a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact in each year’s host city! During the 2025 Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference and PCCW Symposium, we will be partnering with Unite for HER. 

Unite for HER is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization that supports breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients by providing integrative therapies, services, education, resources, and support at no personal cost. Their mission is to enrich the health and well-being of those diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancers – for life – by funding and delivering integrative therapies.

Join us in bringing comfort to those battling cancer in partnership with Unite for HER nonprofit organization. Donate cozy, new socks at one of our Cornell Engagement Stations. Your kindness helps provide much-needed warmth and emotional support to patients during treatment. Pack a pair of socks with you to donate and we’ll provide all the materials you need to craft a message of hope. Together, Cornell can make a meaningful difference, one pair of socks at a time.

The Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference (CALC) is an annual event that brings together Cornell alumni from all over the world to network, learn, and share ideas. The conference provides a unique opportunity for alumni to connect with each other, as well as with university leaders, faculty, students and staff. Through a series of keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions, attendees can explore a range of topics related to leadership and innovation.

Every year, we thoughtfully design the CALC program to empower our alumni to become leaders in their communities, professions, and industries. The conference addresses a range of topics, such as:

• Resilient leadership
• Building an inclusive culture
• Driving change and innovation
• Effective communication for leaders
• Developing high-performing teams
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Personal branding and career development
• Exclusive Cornell updates and networking
• ... and more

Attendees come to CALC to connect with influential leaders who are shaping the conversation on impactful leadership. Each year, our speakers include accomplished authors, top Cornell alumni, and leadership experts from various fields to share their insights and experiences.

We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience at CALC. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, the conference offers something for everyone.  Spouses and family members are welcome, too!

Cornell Expectations for our Alumni Community

As part of CALC, you'll have the chance to attend optional group tours and experiences. Whether it's exploring the vibrant city of San Diego, or discovering the unique history of Baltimore, you'll have a chance to connect with fellow alumni, make new friends, and deepen your ties to the Cornell community.