Schedule

The 74th Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) will take place on Cornell’s Ithaca campus October 17-19, 2024. Registration and events are exclusively open to members of the Cornell University Board of Trustees, the Cornell University Council, and their guests.

🎟️ Register here

🔍 See who’s coming

Thursday, October 17, 2024

  • 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.

  • Explore with Cornell: Optional Thursday Tours

    🎟️ 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.
  • 🌐 Cornell University Council Session: Council New Member Networking

    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!

  • 🌐 Cornell University Council Session: Building Community - Sharing our Cornell Stories

    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.

  • 🚀 TCAM Kickoff and Welcome

    4:00 - 5:00 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
  • Wine and Dine at Duffield Hall

    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.

Friday, October 18, 2024

  • 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.

  • Concurrent Friday Breakfasts

    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)

  • 📢 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

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

  • ⚡ Keynote Program: The Plastic Paradox

    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
  • Concurrent Friday College and Unit Lunches

    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 fellow alumni 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, Ian Owens, Executive Director of the Lab of Ornithology, and Amanda Rodewald, Senior Director of the Center for Avian Populations Studies at the Lab of Ornithology and Cornell Atkinson Faculty Director.

  • Concurrent University Spotlights I

    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
  • Concurrent University Spotlights II

    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
  • Explore with Cornell: Optional Friday Tours

    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. 

    🎟️ 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.
  • 🎓 Three Minute Thesis Showcase

    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 (3MTÂŽ) 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.

    • Katherine Koebel DVM ‘23, PhD student, Biomedical & Biological Sciences
    • Lora P. Tran MS ‘24, PhD student, Biological & Environmental Engineering
    • Sydney Womack, DVM/PhD candidate, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical & Biological Sciences
  • TCAM Friday Reception and Seated Dinner at Barton Hall

    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.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

  • 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.

  • Concurrent Saturday Breakfasts

    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)

  • 📢 Winning, Wellness, Spirit & Leadership feat. Student & Campus Life and Athletics

    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.

  • Fans pack the Schoellkopf Field stands to cheer as the Big Red football team plays its Ivy League opener against Yale.
    Athletics Celebration

    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.

Additional Events

  • 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

  • Thursday, October 17th
    4:30 - 6:00 p.m. ET

    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.

  • 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

Livestream and Recording

  • Select sessions will be available via livestream:
    • 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

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