Another academic year is well under way "far above Cayuga’s waters." As you reflect on the four years you spent in Ithaca, don’t forget to join us at some of the alumni events planned for the upcoming year. Look at is as a time to renew, refresh, or make new friends.

There are many ways for you to contribute -- this year think about getting involved with Cornell’s most ambitious project yet, The Campaign for Cornell, which plans to raise over $4 billion. As of October, the fund has approached the 1,721.4 million mark. For more information go to The Campaign for Cornell.

How about encouraging high school students to consider Cornell for college? We all have a story to tell. To tell yours, go to Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network to become an admissions ambassador.

And if you decide to take it easy this year, then join us for one of the fun activities planned for you right here in North Texas. Go to CAANT Events to join in the local festivities.

As my final year as president of CAANT approaches I can’t help but be grateful at the many doors Cornell has continued to open up for me in North Texas these past six and a half years. Rest assured you all played a part.