Senior reception
The Alumni Association of Cornell College, Cornell Alumni Student Association (CASA), and Senior Class Representatives cordially invite you to attend a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception in honor of the Class of 2012 on Thursday, May 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons. Join President Brand, Vice President for Student Affairs John Harp, and Director of Alumni Lisa White as we say goodbye and good luck. Please wear festive attire and R.S.V.P. online by May 28. For questions, please visit the Alumni Office website, or contact Regina Boutwell, alumni programs coordinator.

Purple Bike Shop
The Purple Bike Shop and Bike Program will close for the season on Friday, May 25. All checked out Purple Bikes must be returned by 5:30 p.m. Any bikes not returned by this time will be retrieved by shop staff, and renters will incur fines. The Purple Bike Program staff would like to thank everyone for their support and use of the program.

No mail May 28
Monday, May 28, is Memorial Day and there will be no incoming or outgoing mail. If you have questions, please contact Becky Baxa, x4480, or Chris Robertson, x4333.

Document destruction
Facility Services now has a bin for document destruction. Please submit a work order for boxed and sealed items to be picked up for destruction.

Today@Cornell

Friday, May 25th

Please refer to the master calendar for events that began earlier in the day.

Wind Juries
King Chapel, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Faculty-Staff Forum
Kimmel Theatre, 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Karen Mercer, vice president for business affairs, will provide an update on the budget that was approved during the May Board of Trustees meeting. Contact: Brinda Caldwell

Water Games
By the Kiosks, Ped Mall, 3:15 p.m.

It's the end of the year, so come out and have a blast with a variety of competitive water games. Contact: David Palo

Senior project: Sincretismo en Bolivia
308, College Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Senior Colleen Carroll will present and defend her Latin American Studies and Spanish capstone project, which is the product of two months of research and volunteering in Bolivia. The presentation is in Spanish, however, Carroll can answer questions in English. Contact: Carol Lacy-Salazar

Faculty Social
Brackett House, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Women's Studies Program. Contact: Nancy Rawson

Student Theatre Council production "Mr. Marmalade"
Kimmel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Student Theatre Council presents their end of the year show, "Mr. Marmalade." "Mr. Marmalade" is a dark comedy about what it means to grow up in these difficult times. It follows Lucy, a 4-year-old, and her imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade who doesn't have enough time for her. Please note that this show contains adult language and mature content. The show runs May 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 27, at 2 p.m. in Kimmel Theatre. There will be a talkback with the audience following the Sunday performance. Contact: Adeara Maurice

Saturday, May 26th

Steel Drum Concert
King Chapel, 3:00 p.m.

End-of-the-Year Dance
OC, Thomas Commons, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Learn some sweet moves and rock out to live music by Cornell's very own Jazz Combo. Lessons will be given from 8-8:45 p.m., with the dance from 8:45-11 p.m. Food will be provided. Contact: Caryn Shebowich

Monday, May 28th

Presentation by Aaron Hagler
103, Law Hall, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Aaron Hagler, candidate for the post-doctoral teacher-scholar fellowship in the department of history, will give a presentation titled "History in Action: Sacred Islamic History and Political Rhetoric in the Modern Middle East." A reception will follow in Moosehead Lounge. Contact: Alice Povey