Mosaic@Atlanta

Cornell Mosaic - celebrating diversity and advancing inclusion - is designed to engage and involve diverse alumni in the life of the University through provocative programming.

Mosaic@Atlanta will present current faculty Professor James Turner and Dean of Students Kent Hubbell speaking on topics related to life on campus today.

Conference fee including program and reception:
$20 per person for general alumni and guests
$15 per person for current students and members of classes 2002 - 2007

Friday, September 28, 2007

• 5:30pm–6:30 p.m.

  Registration desk open

• 6:00–6:30 p.m.

  Light hors d’oeuvres reception

• 6:30 p.m.

  Welcome & introduction
  Man Bui '84, MS '85
  
  Opening remarks
  Trustee Elizabeth Moore ’75, Chair, Minority Alumni Initiatives Implementation Committee           
  

• 6:45 p.m.

  Kent Hubbell '67, Dean of Students
  Introduction by Justin E. Davis ’07           
  

• 7:30 p.m.

  Dr. James A. Turner, Professor, Africana Studies and Research Center
  Introduction by Kendall A. Minter ’74, JD ’76

• 8:25 p.m.

  Closing Remarks
  Rachelle Montaño ’94
  

• 8:30 p.m.

  Call to engagement Renee Alexander ’74, Director of Minority Alumni Programs
  
  Jazz networking reception to follow, featuring local artwork, cocktails, and heavy hors d’oeuvres
  
  Business casual attire suggested.

James E. Turner is the founder of the Africana Studies and Research Center -- established in 1969 -- and a professor of African and African American politics and social policy at Cornell. He also organized Cornell's Council on African Studies, forming a basis for the university's interdisciplinary African Studies.

Kent L. Hubbell ’67 is the Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students and a professor of architecture. He serves as the primary liaison between students and university administration. His responsibilities as dean of students include: new student programs and student support, student activities, fraternity and sorority affairs, and oversight of the student union and university ministries.

About Villa Christina

This unique and centrally located venue is known for its beauty, style and culinary expertise. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, Villa Christina mirrors an Italian style Villa, complete with gourmet restaurant, an elegant ballroom and a stacked stone outdoor Event Pavilion.

Location and Parking

Villa Christina is located at 4000 Summit Blvd NE, at Perimeter Summit, right off of 285 at exit 29. For specific directions based on your address, click here. Ample parking is available.

Hotel Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn - Atlanta Perimeter Center
1501 Lake Hearn Drive
Atlanta, GA 30319
Please call 404/459-0500, and ask for rooms under "Cornell University Alumni"
Rate is $79 per night.

We welcome any questions you may have about this not-to-be-missed event. You may contact Barbara Naylor in Alumni House, at 607.255.4173 or at cornellmosaic@cornell.edu for further information.

Click here to register for MOSAIC Atlanta