A Message from the Chair

An Invitation

On behalf of Cornell's Board of Trustees, I am pleased to invite you to Cornell Mosaic@Chicago on September 30. This provocative and groundbreaking conference continues an important conversation on celebrating diversity and advancing inclusion that began in Spring 2005 at Cornell Mosaic, a landmark conference for Cornell's Asian American, African American, Latino, and Native American alumni, faculty, and students. Cornell Mosaic@Chicago is part of an outstanding series of four regional conferences throughout 2006 in cities that also include Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles. With a keynote address by Vice Provost David Harris, distinguished panelists, and many opportunities for networking, it's an afternoon you won't want to miss.

All Cornell Mosaic events are planned by and created for the University's alumni, and I am delighted to be part of this significant endeavor. Please join us September 30 at the famed Berghoff in Chicago.

Elizabeth D. Moore '75
Trustee
Chair, Minority Alumni Initiatives Implementation Committee

Mosaic@Chicago

Saturday, September 30, 2006

• 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

  Registration desk open

• 12:15 – 12:30 pm

  Welcome & opening remarks
  Lisa Jones '84, chair, Cornell Mosaic@Chicago
  Trustee Elizabeth Moore '75, chair, Minority Alumni Initiatives Implementation Committee

• 12:30 – 1:15 pm

  "Caribe" themed luncheon by Carlyn Berghoff Catering

• 1:15 – 2:30 pm

  
  Keynote address by David Harris
  Racial Classification in America
  
  Based on his landmark studies, researcher David Harris shares his provocative insights on issues surrounding racial identification in our culture. Professor Harris's use of theory and data showing how we classify people by race is critical to our understanding of racial disparities, as well as our ability to enforce nondiscrimination policies.
  
  David Harris is vice provost for social sciences and director of Cornell’s Institute of Social Sciences
  

• 2:45 – 4:00 pm

  Concurrent Seminars (please choose one)
  
  The Color of Identity: Reflections on Personal Journeys, Insights for a Future Generation
  Maintaining ethnic and cultural identities while navigating within a Eurocentric world view.
  
  Giving Back to our Communities: The Responsibility of Success
  "Doing well while doing good." Distinguished Chicago professionals discuss the compelling need for social action and consciousness in our minority communities.

• 4:00 – 5:00 pm

  Networking reception with closing remarks
  Renee Alexander, director of minority programs, Cornell University
  
  
  

Experience the Berghoff!

Our venue is the historic Berghoff, a Chicago landmark and home of the city's first restaurant. Enjoy this newly restored banquet room with its century-old architecture, stained glass windows, and original wood paneling.

Location and Parking

The Berghoff is located at 17 W. Adams St. in Chicago's Loop. Convenient parking is located one block away at 17 E. Adams St. or nearby at the corner of E. Monroe St. and S. Wabash Ave.

Business-casual attire suggested.

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

Please register today!