College Veterinary College Reunion 2024 Schedule
Registration Opens - April 4th
Thursday, June 6 |
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3:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Registration and Hospitality |
Don DVM ’69 and Rita Powell Classroom, S1-222, Level 1, Veterinary Center |
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale |
S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center |
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5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
Reunion Welcome Reception |
Takoda's Run Atrium, Level 1 |
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Friday, June 7 | |
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Registration and Hospitality |
Don DVM '69 and Rita Powell Classroom, S1-222, Level 1, Veterinary Center |
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Green Room, S2-223, Level 2, Veterinary Center |
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9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale |
S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center |
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10:00 – 10:45 a.m. |
A History of Cornell Vet (pre-recorded) |
Yarnell Lecture Hall, Level 1, Veterinary Center | |
Corey Ryan Earle '07 is the unofficial university historian and teaches the popular undergraduate course, AMST 2001: The First American History, on Cornell history. Corey discusses the College of Veterinary Medicine's humble beginnings and pioneering history of innovation and achievement. He'll offer fun facts, trivia, traditions and photos about Cornell Vet. |
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11:00 - 11:45 a.m. |
Walking Tour with Dan Lopez '12 D.V.M. '15: Former Veterinary College Buildings on Central Campus |
Meet at Lefty's Plaza (entrance doors) at 10:55 a.m. | |
Dr. Lopez, Assistant Clinical Professor, Small Animal Surgery, will offer a tour of spaces and buildings on central campus that were part of the first Veterinary College at Cornell. Wear your walking shoes, bring your water bottle, and enjoy this trip down CVM memory lane where you'll see the first veterinary and dairy buildings, the previous small animal clinic building, the farriery, and more. |
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12:00 – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
Takoda’s Run Atrium, Level 2, Veterinary Center |
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1:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Veterinary College Showcase |
Takoda’s Run Atrium, Level 1, Veterinary Center | |
Throughout history, the college’s expertise in research, education, and medicine has answered the needs of a changing world. Attend the showcase and learn about the departments, centers, and programs that are leading the way in helping the CVM drive change towards a healthier world for animals and people. (List of participants provided at a later date.) |
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale |
S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center |
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5:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
Veterinary College All Alumni BBQ |
Takoda's Run Atrium, Levels 1 and 2 |
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9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. |
Reunion Tents - individuals over 21 only (Friday and Saturday - reunion button required) |
Arts Quad |
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Saturday, June 10 | |
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Registration and Hospitality |
Don D.V.M. '69 and Rita Powell Classroom, S1-222, Level 1, Veterinary Center |
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8:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Takoda’s Run Atrium, Level 2, Veterinary Center |
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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale |
S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center |
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9:30 – 10:15 a.m. |
Veterinary College - Dean’s State of the College Address |
Yarnell Lecture Hall, Level 1, Veterinary Center |
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
A Conversation with Martha E. Pollack, President, Cornell University |
Virtual Option |
Bailey Hall (in-person) This program will be live-streamed in LH5 at the Veterinary College. |
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m |
College of Veterinary Medicine Tours |
List of tour locations is forthcoming. |
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12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
Lunch at the College of Veterinary Medicine |
Takoda’s Run Atrium, Level 2, Veterinary Center |
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1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
"Fun in the Sun" Family Festival |
Arts Quad | |
Enjoy events on the Arts Quad for youth of all ages—including appearances by Touchdown the Bear and the Big Red Band, demonstrations by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a photo booth, ice cream, games, and much more! This event is open to all registered Reunion 2023 attendees and members of the Cornell community. Sponsored by the classes of '14, '09, '04, '99, and '94. |
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Begin Early Evening |
Class Receptions and Dinners |
Enjoy a festive evening in the company of classmates and guests. In mid-May, once we have approximate alumni and guest attendance numbers by class, we will announced dinner locations. |
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9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. |
Reunion Tents – individuals over 21 only (Friday and Saturday - reunion button required) |
Arts Quad |
Office of Alumni Affairs and Development
607-253-3620; vet.alumni@cornell.edu