Schedule of Events Reunion 2012: June 7 - June 10
Then. Now. Always. Cornell.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Veterinary College Event GO TO 'REGISTER' PAGE
University Event
Registration and Hospitality
Begins at 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Hagan Room, Schurman Hall
DVM Welcome Reception
5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Atrium, Veterinary Education Center
Join DVM reunion alumni for wine and hors d'oeuvres
Savage Club 2012 Reunion Show
8:15 p.m. Alice Statler Auditorium
Tickets are $20 each and will be available at the door or
at the registration desk in the Hagan Room
Friday, June 8 , 2012
Registration and Hospitality
7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hagan Room, Schurman Hall
Dean's Breakfast
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Atrium, Veterinary Education Center
SCAVMA Merchandise Sale
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., James Law Lobby
What I learned about Cornell from interviewing alumni of all ages
Dr. Donald F. Smith, Professor and Dean Emeritus, presenter
10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m., John D. Murray Lecture Hall, Veterinary Education Center
CVM Alumni and Faculty Luncheon
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Atrium, Veterinary Education Center
Alumni and families/guests are invited to join faculty, senior lecturers, clinicians from CUHA and members of the veterinary college administration
for an informal lunch.
Tours of the new Animal Health Diagnostic Center
2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
2:15 and 2:45 tours are filled
(sign up for a tour when you register-children must be accompanied by an adult)
Tour the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory facility, the newest addition to the College campus.
Part of the overall Animal Health Diagnostic Center, the lab provides critical regulatory testing and surveillance services needed to protect animal and human health, safeguard the food supply and support one of the major pillars of the state's economy: animal agriculture.
Olin Lecture - University Event
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Bailey Hall
Michelle A. Rhee '92 is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and often described as "a rock star of education reform." Click here to read more about this year's Olin Lecturer.
DVM Barbecue
5:30 p.m., Weill Hall - Courtyard (one of the nation's premier life sciences facility)
Join over 300 DVM Reunion alumni and College faculty for this traditional reunion event. The BBQ will be
held in the tent at the courtyard behind Weill Hall (off of Tower Road, opposite the Ag. Quad). Shuttle
service between Schurman and Weill will be offered.
Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club Concert
9:15 p.m., Bailey Hall
Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door or at the registration desk in the Hagan Room.
Reunion Tents - over 21 only (Friday and Saturday - reunion button required)
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Arts Quad
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Registration and Hospitality
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Hagan Room, Schurman Hall
College of Veterinary Medicine Breakfast
7:45 a.m., Atrium, Veterinary Education Center
Alumni Association Welcome and Dean’s State of the College
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
John D. Murray Lecture Hall, Veterinary Education Center
SCAVMA Merchandise Sale
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., James Law Lobby
Tour of the Companion Animal and Equine Hospitals
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ALL TOURS ARE FILLED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email – psa2@cornell.edu or call (607/253-3716) Paula Aiken.
(sign up for a tour when you register- children must be accompanied by an adult)
Tours depart every 15 minutes.
Meet in the Atrium, Veterinary Education Center 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
Lunch: Box Lunch (select your box lunch when you register)
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pick up box lunch(es) in the Hagan Room, Schurman Hall
Box lunch includes chips, apple, cookie, drink, and wrap/sandwich of your choice: Turkey Club with Bacon Wrap, Roast Beef & Cheddar Wrap, Greek Salad Wrap, or Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly
on white bread.
DVM Picnic Site
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cornell Recreation Connection Park
We have reserved this space for all DVM alumni and their guests.
Bring your box lunch or bring your own food. Some sports equipment and play equipment/games for kids will be available. Directions to the park will be included in your registration packet (or click here).
A Global Concern: Wildlife Conservation, Economic Sustainability, and Public Health in Africa
2:30-3:30 p.m., G10 BioTech
Join Cornell professors Alex Travis (Veterinary Medicine), Jon Conrad (Agriculture & Life Sciences), and Rebecca Stoltzfus (Human Ecology) in this discussion on conservation and sustainability in Africa. Hear first hand experiences and learn about the intersection of poverty, hunger, and biodiversity conservation, in particular, the intersection of development and conservation needs. (No registration necessary)
Click here to link to Class receptions and dinners page
Additional Events during Reunion Weekend
Book sales/signing : Dr. Justine Lee ’97
It’s a Dog’s Life…but It’s Your Carpet, It’s a Cat’s World…You Just Live In It
Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9, 8-10am (Hagan Room)
Saturday, June 9, 11am-1pm (Cornell Bookstore: Main Campus)
Class of 1967 Picnic Lunch: Robert H. Treman State Park, Lower South Pavillion
Saturday, June 9 - time – TBD
Brunches – Sunday, June 10
Class of 1957 Brunch, hosted by Don and Jan Lein
9:00 a.m.
Class of 1962 Brunch, hosted by Fran and Heidi Kallfelz
9:00 a.m.
Child Care and Youth Program
The University will again offer Child Care and a Youth Program for children during Reunion Weekend. You must register by May 25, 2012. Helen Newman Hall serves as the Program Headquarters.
Child Care - Children ages 12 weeks to 10 years may be enrolled in the Ithaca Community
Childcare Center's program on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Youth Program - Cost is $65 per child per day for
children ages 6-15.
Click here for more information.
