Cornell Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer & Cornell Football at Harvard

Celebrate the Cornell-Harvard football rivalry and tailgate with the Cornell Club of Boston. Tickets can be purchased directly on the Cornell Club of Boston's website at www.cornellclub.org. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to cheer on all three Big Red teams! Contact Harry Woodward, '60, harrywoodward@peoplepc.com or 203-284-1257.

2004 Election Commentary & Brunch with Don Noel

Don Noel ’54, former political columnist for the Hartford Courant, will provide insight on the upcoming November national and local political contests. Elizabeth Park Pond House, Hartford. Contact Peter Janus ’67, pjanus@siegeloconnor.com or (860) 673-6447.

Join the Cornell Club for some outdoor fun while we pick apples, hunt for Halloween pumpkins, enjoy the scenic views, go for a hayride or pony ride, visit CT's largest indoor year 'round farm market, or wander through Lyman's four acres of a craftily-carved cornfield maze. Located in Middlefield, Lyman Orchards provides a beautiful backdrop to enjoy the fall season. Contact Amy Fairchild ‘90, amyfairchild@comcast.net or  860-569-1464.

Sweeter strawberries, allergen-free peanuts, beta-carotene rich rice and insect-resistant corn – these are not the products of science fiction, it’s real science!  Gain insight on the foods increasingly appearing on your supermarket shelves from local alumni experts, Drs. Mark Brand, Elizabeth Cowles, and Richard Cowles (all CALS ’82) as they discuss their work with conventional breeding and genetic engineering.  Also, get a behind the scenes tour of the new facilities at the University of Connecticut!  Contact Liz Cowles ’82, richard.cowles@snet.net or 860-429-5383.

Get in out of the cold and join Cornell families at Kidcity, a unique hands-on children’s museum in Middletown. With programs for children ages 6 months and up, the museum’s exhibits foster the development of problem-solving skills and creativity through play. For more information contact Amy Fairchild ‘90, amyfairchild@comcast.net or 860-569-1464.

Cheer on the Big Red, then join fellow Cornellians for a post game get together at Anna Lifey's in New Haven!  Contact Harry Woodward ’60, harrywoodward@peoplepc.com or 203-284-1257.

Join the University of Chicago and Yale (Hartford) clubs for an exclusive private guided tour of the State Capitol with State Rep. David McCluskey (U of Chicago and Cornell alum) and Rep. Michael Cardin, the unofficial historian of the State Capitol. A post-tour reception will be held at Vito's by the Park (http://www.vitosct.com/bythepark/default.htm). Tickets are $5 per person and include the tour plus reception (free pizza, cash bar). This event is open to current CCGH members only. Not a member? There is still time to join - just print out the membership form (http://www.alumni.cornell.edu/orgs/clubs/ccgh/join.html) and include it with your check for the event. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis, so reserve your spot for this exciting event today! RSVP to Shana Mueller '95 at sjc5@cornell.edu or 860-345-4418 by Friday, February 18th.

Network with alums from various schools while sampling fine wines. Details will be announced soon. Contact Shana Mueller ’95, sjc5@cornell.edu or 860-345-4418.

Attend the New England regional robotics competition with the MIT club of Hartford at Meadows Music center in Hartford.  Meet at 10am to see some of the competition on stage, followed by a briefing with a United Technologies Corp. executive and lunch at noon.  Whether or not you are interested in science & technology, the competition is like most sports - with students, families & the rest of the audience cheering from the stands.  For event details, check out www.usfirst.org. Tickets are FREE but limited so reserve your spot today with Henry Link (MIT Club) by March 1st. Please include names, phone number, email address, school and class year to hlinkage@alum.mit.edu or 860-953-7611.

Enjoy drink specials and a FREE buffet at Bourbon Street North(860-525-1014) while socializing with alumni from Yale, Cornell, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Dartmouth and Skidmore College.  Bourbon Street North was voted Best Happy Hour bar eight years in a row by the Advocate. They serve up an extensive pub menu - don't miss the award winning Buffalo Wings!  For added fun, there's a Billiards Room with three tables and TVs throughout the bar.  For more information and directions, check out their website at http://www.bourbonstreetnorth.com . Please RSVP by Thursday, April 28th to Shana Mueller '95 at sjc5@cornell.edu or 860-345-4418.

May 12, 2005 Thursday

Annual Meeting and Faculty Speaker - President Emeritus Frank H.T. Rhodes (click for pictures)

Frank Rhodes, one of Cornell's most beloved presidents, will be speaking on the Future of Higher Education on Thursday, May 12th at a reception at the Pond House in Elizabeth Park, Hartford. Reception is at 6:30, the Program at 7:15, and dessert is at 8:30.  For more information contact Sue Day, '60 860-673-5958 or spd6@cornell.edu.

In conjunction with the May 12 reception, and as a result of a generous offer by Hartford Life, we are seeking donations for the CCGH Scholarship Fund that benefits local Cornell students.  The Hartford Life Insurance Company has generously agreed to match up to $10,000 in total donations that must be received by May 12, 2005.  Further details are enclosed with the invitation to the May 12 reception.  Because of this unique opportunity we ask that you seriously consider making a tax deductible donation to the scholarship fund at this time. 

May 21, 2005 Saturday

Join the CCGH on Saturday, May 21 at 10am at Old Sturbridge Village for Historical Adventure and Family Fun!  Step out of today and into the world of early New England. In the company of farmers, craftsmen, and fascinating characters, we will celebrate yesterday's proud traditions on a remarkable journey into America's past. Exhibits such as the History Gateway, Kidstory, Samson's Children's Museum, Salem Towne House, Tin Shop, and the Cider Mill provide an exciting and educational experience for people of all ages. Ticket prices are as follows: Club Members: $12.50 /Adult, $2/child
Nonmembers: $17.50 /Adult, $3/child (Regular general admission prices are $20/Adult, $5/child). Please note that the admission is good for two days within a 10 day period. RSVP by Monday, May 13 by mailing a check made out to "Cornell Club of Greater Hartford" to Lynn Olson '86, 103 Farmstead Lane, Glastonbury, CT 06033.  For more information contact Lynn at zeldalob@aol.com or 860-659-9547.

Private Screening: "In Monet's Light: Theodore Robinson at Giverny", on Thursday, June 2 at 5:00pm.  Join CCGH for this exciting private pre-screening (opens to the public on June 4) of the Wadsworth Atheneum's newest exhibit featuring the work of Theodore Robinson, America's first impressionist painter as well as several pieces by Robinson's friend and mentor, Claude Monet. See below for a detailed description of this amazing exhibit. A pre-tour reception with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be held from 5-6:15pm at Spris on Constitution Plaza with the tour following at 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 for CCGH members and $20 for non-members. RSVP by Wednesday, May 25 by mailing a check made out to "Cornell Club of Greater Hartford" to Shana Mueller '95.
For details contact Shana at 860-345-4418 or sjc5@cornell.edu

June 9-12, 2005

Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 607-255-7085.

Relax with fellow Cornellians at a Hartford Symphony outdoor concert in Simsbury. Contact Tom ’86 or Cathy ’90 Bartell cjb42@cornell.edu or 860-651-6332.