mjsherman – Cornell Class of 1973

Our 45th Reunion is around the corner! Debbie Rothman and Danielle Trostorff, our Reunion co-chairs, have been working hard to provide a stimulating and fun-filled weekend.

2013-06-06 10.56.12 — Welcoming classmates to our last Reunion

Our class headquarters will be the Carl Becker House. We were there for our 35th Reunion. It is air-conditioned (not that we’ve always needed a/c at all our Reunions).
Thursday evening dinner (gourmet tacos!) will be at our headquarters, as will breakfasts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The Friday evening reception and dinner will be at the Cornell Botanic Gardens.
We will join with the Cornell Black Alumni Association to present the documentary film Agents of Change, on Friday morning. This film is about the April 1969 Willard Straight Hall takeover by Black students and the events that led up to it. A presentation of this film at the 2017 Reunion by the Class of 1972 was standing room only. If you want a preview, here’s the trailer.
Reunion Co-Chairs Danielle and Debbie take a Dairy Bar break with a bovine friend
There will not be a class lunch on Saturday. There will be an open-seating lunch for all between 11 am – 2 pm at the Statler, which you may attend if you like.
The Saturday evening reception will be at the Andrew Dickson White House garden, with dinner to follow at the Statler, a short walk away.
We have a dedicated email account for Reunion, so if you have ideas, questions, or concerns, send them to CornellReunionClass1973 (at) gmail.com.

On April 27, 2015 (Charter Day), Cornell officially turns 150 years old. The University is rolling out the Big Red carpet in 2014-2015 to make sure Cornellians everywhere can take part in this once-in-a-lifetime Sesquicentennial celebration. Cornell is going on tour in select cities worldwide in 2014-2015, with events planned and hosted by Cornell. Local alumni will be invited to attend these functions. In addition regional clubs will be working with other Cornell groups to host official parties on Charter Day weekend. Alumni will be encouraged to attend “scanning parties” throughout the celebration year, where guests can bring old pictures to be digitized and sent to Cornell’s collection. Even if you don’t attend a large event, you won’t be alone in embracing the Big Red spirit. You can catch the campus celebration remotely by watching livestreams or video recordings, and you can make connections all year long by sharing your photos, memories, stories, and more on-line.

Your class officers and council are participating in the planning process in a variety of cities across the US. We will keep you informed regarding dates and activities where we will have a distinct presence – but don’t hesitate to get involved where you live – Cornell is a big family, and you don’t simply connect via the class.

1973 Scholarship Fund

Since it was established at our 15th reunion, the Cornell Class of 1973 Scholarship has been helping Cornell undergraduates finance their education. The fund has been growing over the years through classmate donations, and currently we are able to grant a $10,000+ scholarship to a student or students needing financial aid. Generations of class officers have affirmed the Class of 1973 Scholarship as one of the most visible legacies that we can leave to Cornell. How better to leave a mark than establishing a fund that allows multiple students to afford a Cornell education?

We encourage giving to the Class of 1973 Scholarship, and many classmates have made gifts to help others afford a Cornell education. A gift may be made at any time – and many classmates “round up” their class dues to add a little bit to the scholarship fund. As of 2017, twenty students have received help from our scholarship fund. Check out some of the class letters to see their stories.

Class of 1973 Legacy

The class officers have worked to identify a class legacy that we, the members of the Class of 1973, can leave to Cornell which will make an impact on Cornell's future. We have determined that the class legacy should include: Scholarship (we have a Class of 1973 Scholarship which supports at least one student every academic year and will hopefully grow to support additional students), as described above; Mentorship (both of young class officers and graduating students to encourage their support of Cornell as alumni); and Public Service (both through supporting Cornell's initiatives and in our own communities).

Author: mjsherman

Our 45th Reunion is around the corner

In 2015 Cornell turns 150!