| Past Events | 2006 |
| December 14, 2006 | Postcards from Mars: Spirit and Opportunity Roam the Red Planet - 7:00 p.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Come hear Cornell Professor of Astronomy, James Bell, discuss the most ambitious mission of robotic exploration ever attempted: the wildly successful landing and work of NASA's twin rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, on Mars. Professor Bell is the lead scientist responsible for the rovers' color imaging system. In this presentation, he will share his favorite Mars photos and stories from "inside" mission operations, and describe the major scientific findings made by each rover during their nearly three Earth year (so far) adventures. Visit http://marswatch.astro.cornell.edu/resume.html for Professor Bell's bio. We will send more details on this event to the list serve as the event is finalized. |
| December 2006 | Indoor Rock Climbing -- If you've ever wanted to learn how to rock climb, or if you are experienced and are looking to meet some fellow Cornell climbers, then be sure not to miss this event! This will be the sixth year in a row for this very popular event. This is an activity that is open to the entire family, so please feel free to bring your children. We will send out more information via e-mail, but if you have any additional questions, please contact Kevin Callahan, MBA '00. |
| October 29, 2006 | Heil Ranch Mountain Bike Ride -- Shake out the cob webs from those Saturday night Halloween parties and join us for a crisp mid-day mountain bike ride just outside of Boulder. We'll do a non-technical, go at your own pace jaunt along the scenic single-track at Heil Ranch. All abilities welcome -- The more technical minded can ride nearby Hall Ranch and then meet up afterwards. After the ride we'll grab a late lunch up the road in Lyons. Dress appropriately and wear a helmet! Contact Rich Boyan, MBA '91 for meeting time and more information. |
| October 19, 2006 | Celebrate the International Spirit of Zinck's Night, 5:30 - ? p.m. -- Join local Cornell alumni, and thousands of other alumni across the world, to celebrate the International Spirit of Zinck's. We will meet at the Palomino Restaurant in downtown Denver at the corner of Arapahoe and the 16th Street Mall. Specifically, we will be in the lounge area just to the right of the main entrance off of the Mall. For more information contact Michael Santisi |
| August 2006 | CAAAN Send-off Party – The class of 2010 will soon heading east to begin their studies and adventures on the hill in Ithaca, NY. Those first few days can be scary and it’s nice to have met friends from home before you leave. Let's send them off to the beautiful Cornell campus with a bang! We'll keep it our little secret about the Ithaca winters. Contact one of our CAAAN co-chairs, Jennifer O'Brien '95 or Megan Winchell '98 for more details. |
| Friday, July 28, 2006 |
Cornell Night at the Colorado Music Festival -- All Cornell alums, their family and friends will receive a 25% discount off tickets for the Colorado Music Festival’s "Mozart Night" concert at 7:30 p.m. on July 28 at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. It is sure to be a spectacular evening featuring unforgettable music performed by the CMF Festival Orchestra along with the CMF Chorus and Soloists. Enjoy Mozart’s music including the overture from Abduction from the Seraglio, Kyrie, K.341, and Requiem, K.626 as well as Sussmayr’s Turkish Symphony.
Just mention the password, "CORNELL", to the Chautauqua Box Office when you order your tickets (303-440-7666, open daily 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Tickets can be purchased immediately, but no later than July 27 and the discount applies to Section A, B and GA seats only, price range $22-$34. No password discounts will be offered July 28. Bring your friends and family. There is no limit to the number of tickets you order! We recommend you enjoy a pre-concert picnic on the Chautauqua lawn and take in the beautiful surroundings. For more information on catering options and the CMF concert season, visit www.coloradomusicfest.org. The American Symphony Orchestra League has just named CMF Music Director, Michael Christie, "The 2006 Outstanding Young American Music Director". Free parking and free shuttle transportation are available on the CU campus beginning at 5:30 p.m. Parking is where you see "Kittredge" in the middle of the map. If you wish to drive directly to Chautauqua parking is available on the streets immediately north of the park. Allow plenty of time. You must walk up, up, up to the auditorium. See the Chautauqua map. Exit U.S. 36 (Boulder Turnpike) at Baseline. Go left on Baseline. Go west uphill until you enter the area shown on the map (a short distance). |
| April 29 - May 1, 2006 | 12th Annual Dude Ranch Weekend – Ever dreamed about being a real cowboy and experiencing the Wild, Wild West? Well, pack up the Wranglers, lace up the Ropers and dust off that hat for a getaway weekend that will take you away from life in the big city. Lost Valley Ranch, located in the beautiful Pike National Forest, offers all levels for trail riding from picturesque trail walks for novices to challenging rides for the experts. The ranch also has great fly-fishing, hiking, trap shooting, sight-seeing and even square dancing. Please see the enclosed flyer or contact Cathy Cohen '67 at cwcdenver@aol.com or Judy Beckenbach '93 at (303) 748-4406 for more information. Don’t delay, this trip is our most popular event and sells fast! |
| Thursday April 20, 2006 6:15PM Adams Mark Hotel, Denver. CO |
Cornell Speaker Event – Each spring, a prestigious Cornell professor comes to visit our great state of Colorado to enlighten and entertain us with thought provoking information. This year will feature Professor Alex M. Susskind from the Department of Food and Beverage Management in the School of Hotel Administration. Professor Susskind's topic will be At Your Service: Customers, Complaints, and Quality. Additional details will follow in a separate mailing. This will be an event not to be missed! For more information - download this Word Document. |
| April 2006 | CAAAN Prospective Student Event – The admissions process is complete. Now, prospective students must make a very big decision…accept the offer to attend Cornell University, the best school in the world, or accept an offer from some other school. Come share your memories, stories and advice with these young prospective students and guide them to making the right decision. Contact one of our CAAAN co-chairs, Jennifer O'Brien '95 or Megan Winchell '98 for more details. |
| Saturday, April 1, 2006 |
"Spacin' at the Basin" – Spacin' returns for another year as we gather at Arapahoe Basin to spend a day on the beach. Bring the goggles and the sunscreen because the weather can change instantaneously, but the snow conditions are sure to be great. If you don't ski, that's okay. There will be plenty of food, fun and good times. We will be tailgating in our usual prime spot directly in front of the ski lifts. The grill starts up around 9:00 a.m., but stop by anytime throughout the day for treats and festivities. Contact Paul Leo '81 for more details. |
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