Alumni

Building the Thomas Commons

Building on the success of the Extraordinary Opportunities campaign, the college is re-envisioning the Thomas Commons renovation and expansion project. New plans will serve future generations with a dynamic state-of-the-art building that further differentiates Cornell from other liberal arts colleges. Learn more

Homecoming 2012 - See what's new!

Homecoming 2012 is set for Oct. 5-7 and will feature a re-energized format created with input from the Alumni Board. The new schedule begins Friday night with a festive all-alumni kick-off reception and buffet in the Sport Center, leading into the student pep rally and fireworks display. Saturday alumni will have the opportunity to attend academic department gatherings. On Saturday night class reunion gatherings will be held in locations throughout campus and Mount Vernon. Also new is Cornell’s return to the Midwest Conference—the Ram football team will host St. Norbert College. More...

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Meet President Brand - Des Moines

Des Moines area alumni and friends are invited to meet President Jonathan Brand and Rachelle LaBarge on Thursday, May 24 at the Wakonda Club.
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Save The Date - Greater Cornell

Greater Cornell area alumni & friends are invited to a Riverside Theatre production of William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," and a pre-production picnic on Sunday, July 8, 2012. $28 per person covers admission and dinner. A formal invitation to follow.

New Alumni Directory

The Alumni Office has contracted with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to produce a new alumni directory, Directories were shipped at the beginning of April. If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office at (877) 683-7666 or alumni@cornellcollege.edu. Learn more

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Spring 2012 Cornell eReport

In this issue — The Joy of OCAAT. What so great about the liberal arts? New minor, old tradition: Civic engagement. Center for Literary Studies. More...

Purple Pennant Project

Cornell has launched a fun, new photo project and would like you to add your photo! Learn more

Cornell Bookstore online

Now you can shop for your favorite Cornell merchandise online!  Apparel, gift items, and gift cards are all available for purchase.
Visit the Cornell College Online Bookstore.

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Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame  Announced

Friday, October 14, 2011 President Jonathan Brand and Rachelle LaBarge were given Honorary Alumni status. On Saturday, October 15 at Homecoming Convocation, the college honored several alumni: Loren Hiratzka '66, David Korslund '76, Daniel Brennan '81, Tamra Thompson Toussaint '86, and Mikelle Wortman '10.   At the annual Athletics C-Club breakfast the following alumni were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame: Jackie Clark '83, Tony Every '91, Tina Naaktgeboren Brooker '91, and J.D. Wagner '92.

Alumni Office moves to new home in Rood House

The Cornell Alumni Office is now located in the Paul K. Scott Alumni Center at Rood House.  You'll find us on the first floor of the west wing.  Our hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday -- please stop by and visit any time.