Mark your calendars! Get those vacation requests in! The CBAA Reunion in Ithaca June 4–7, 2015 is an event not to be missed! There will be something for everyone. Interested in fun activities for your family? Looking to build your Cornell network? Ready to get your party on? We’ve got you covered!
The CBAA Reunion crew has a great program in store with educational and social activities. If your class year ends in 0 or 5, this is a significant milestone in your post-Cornell life. You will receive additional information from your class in a separate mailing. You can also visit the Reunion website here: alumni.cornell.edu/reunion.
Make the most of your Reunion experience by arriving early this year! On Thursday, enjoy happy hour at Ujamaa after you check in, or rest up before heading to Loco for a CBAA party hosted by DJ Hollaback. On Friday, start the day with a morning workout before leaving Ujamaa for events across campus. Take the opportunity to reconnect with classmates and meet other alumni at the All-Alumni Lunch Block Party and the CBAA/CLAA Reunion dinner.
On Friday night, DJ Rich Medina ’92 will entertain us with music spanning generations at the Arts Quad Tent Parties. Rich has performed in front of crowds of thousands with artists like Lauryn Hill, De La Soul, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Jill Scott, and many others.
Calling all parents! Throughout the weekend, take the opportunity to expose your children to life at Cornell by bringing them to a variety of campus activities, including engaging tours. Check out “Fun in the Sun” on Saturday afternoon, where Reunion groups will have a variety of activities for kids of all ages. Need a break to hit the Tent Parties? Register your kids (ages 6–15) for the Cornell Reunion Kids Club, or take advantage of the “Bring a Babysitter” rate for persons 16 years or older (siblings, grandparents, etc.) to watch younger children throughout the weekend.
Are there early risers among us? On Saturday morning, join other CBAA members and participate in the Reunion 5K Run. Attend CBAA’s general body meeting and election of our new officers before heading to the State of the University Address. Join fellow alumni during the networking lunch for delicious Taste of Thai cuisine and engaging conversation. CBAA has planned a joint program with the Cornell Black Law Alumni Network held at Myron Taylor Hall. In the evening, CBAA will welcome keynote speaker and Hollywood actress Adepero Oduye ’99, whom you may recognize from her performance in 12 Years a Slave. The Brownskin Band, a CBAA Reunion 2012 favorite, will top off the weekend by performing on the Arts Quad on Saturday evening. Of course, there will be time for guests to relive the “sweat box” parties at Ujamaa.
Start planning and packing! We look forward to seeing you in Ithaca! To register online and see the list of alumni who plan to attend this year’s Reunion, please visit our website at www.cbaa1976.com or alumni.cornell.edu/reunion.