Reunion Schedule 2025
| Thursday, June 5 | |
| 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 6 | |
| 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 |
| Takoda’s Run Atrium, 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 University, 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. | |
| 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Do you love animals? Join us for a fun, interactive event to learn how science helps animals and people who care for them |
| John D. Murray Lecture Hall 1, Veterinary Center | |
| This experience goes beyond a traditional talk -- offering interactive elements that invite you to think about, participate, and connect with the science that shapes the future of animal care. Whether you're passionate about animals, curious about research, or eager for a thought-provoking time, this event promises to inform and inspire. Please note, while there is no age restriction, this event is designed with adults in mind and young attendees may find the content less engaging. | |
| 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. | Walking Tour with Dan Lopez '12, D.V.M. '16: 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 institutes that are leading the way in helping the College of Veterinary Medicine drive change towards a healthier world for animals and people. See list of 2024 participants. *VISIT EACH TABLE AT THE SHOWCASE AND YOUR NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING TO WIN A $150 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR SAVMA MERCHANDISE | |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Olin Lecture |
| Going for the Gold: A panel of Big Red Olympians share their journeys from Cornell student-athletes to competing at the world's foremost sporting event. This program will be livestreamed in LH5 at the Veterinary College. In-person at Bailey Hall | |
| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | SAVMA Apparel and Merchandise Sale |
| S1-226, Level 1, Veterinary Center | |
| 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. | College of Veterinary Medicine Tours |
| Sign up required in registration area A limited number of Cornell University Hospital for Animals tours will be available at this time. | |
| 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 7 | |
| 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. | State of the University Address |
| On March 21, 2025, Dr. Mike Kotlikoff was named Cornell's 15th president. He served as interim president for eight months and 25 years on Cornell's faculty. He arrived at Cornell in 2000, was named dean of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007, and became university provost in 2015. Bailey Hall (in-person) This program will be live-streamed in LH5 at the Veterinary College. | |
| 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | College of Veterinary Medicine Tours |
| Sign up required in registration area *Equine Park (Grand opening was November 2024) *Modular Resource Center & Museum *Cornell University Hospital for Animals (Tours will be offered on Friday late afternoon and Saturday) *Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital (2 tours only - early Saturday afternoon) *Baker Institute for Animal Health ("Seeing science in action") | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 2:15 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 2025 attendees and members of the Cornell community. Sponsored by the classes of '15, '10, '05, '00, and '95. 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. | |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Cornell Dedication Honoring Bob Hillman, D.V.M. '55 |
| Equine Park, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Ithaca. For questions, call 607.253.3624 | |
| Open to Reunion and non-Reunion attendees who wish to honor Dr. Hillman with their presence. Space and parking are limited. Please provide your own transportation. | |
| 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 announce dinner locations, reception, class photo and dinner times. | |
| 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. | Reunion Tents – individuals over 21 only (Friday and Saturday - reunion button required) |
| Arts Quad |