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College Veterinary College Reunion 2024 Schedule

Registration Opens - April 4th 

Thursday, June 6

3:00 – 7:00 p.m.     
Registration and Hospitality                                  

Don DVM ’69 and Rita Powell Classroom, S1-222, Level 1, Veterinary Center 
        

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale
S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center
 
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Reunion Welcome Reception 
Takoda's Run Atrium, Level 1
 
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
 
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Green Room, S2-223, Level 2, Veterinary Center
 
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale
S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center
 
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.
 
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.  
 
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Takoda’s Run Atrium, Level 2, Veterinary Center
 
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.) 
 
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale
S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center
 
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Veterinary College All Alumni BBQ
Takoda's Run Atrium, Levels 1 and 2
 
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Reunion Tents - individuals over 21 only (Friday and Saturday - reunion button required)
Arts Quad
 
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
 
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Takoda’s Run Atrium, Level 2, Veterinary Center
 
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale
S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center
 
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Veterinary College - Dean’s State of the College Address
Yarnell Lecture Hall, Level 1, Veterinary Center
 
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.
 

12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch at the College of Veterinary Medicine  
Takoda’s Run Atrium, Level 2, Veterinary Center 
 
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.
This fun-filled, family-friendly carnival on Saturday afternoon for all to enjoy. No fee for this event, but be sure to wear your reunion button.
 

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. 
Class dinner location, menu, reception and dinner times and class photo time will be announced.  Stay tuned!

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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607-253-3620; vet.alumni@cornell.edu