Enjoy our Class of 1974 50th Reunion Memory Book
Relive your years on the Hill and the 50 after by visiting our Class of 1974 50th Reunion Memory Book often. If you made your page you always have access. Just Click here and enjoy.
Class of ’74 Memory Book Deadline is October 15th–Don’t Miss Out
Don’t miss your final opportunity to create your page in our Class of 74 50th Reunion Memory Book. It’s free and easy. You’ll want to be able to access this rich treasure trove of information about our notable classmates for years to come.
There are only four days left for you to create or edit your page. Our contract with the vendor ends on October 15. That is a firm date. After that date, no changes or updates can be made. The Memory Book will be accessible to all classmates who have created a page. However, there will be no access for classmates who have not created a page.
Almost 600 classmates have provided info for the Memory Book. Please join them in creating your own page. Do it now!
Here is the link to get started.
Keep those memories alive!
Check Out Our Notable Classmates; RED Talks at Reunion
Your 50th Reunion co-chairs Cris Cobaugh, Bob Baldini and I are catching our breath after a busy and stimulating reunion. Over the summer we’ll highlight and share info on several special reunion events.
Borrowing from the idea behind the well-known TED Talks, we inaugurated Class of ’74 Reunion “RED Talks”. Fifteen Notable classmates each gave a presentation on a topic about which they are passionate. Many of us wished we could attend more than one Talk! Although these RED Talks were not recorded, you can learn more about our classmate presenters through the links. Here’s a rundown on a few Talks—we’ll share info on other RED Talks in future emails.
Evan Stewart ‘74, senior partner in a New York City law firm, spoke about Myron Taylor, namesake of the Cornell Law School building. Evan recently published Myron Taylor: The Man Nobody Knew, and will soon publish The Worst Supreme Court Decisions, Ever! Watch another talk he gave about his book durning the Reunion weekend.
Angel Harper ‘74, Los Angeles-based actress, voice-over artist and studio teacher, spoke on “From Cornell to Tinseltown…Debunking the Hollywood Industry Myth.” Angel shared her experiences in the glamorous (and sometimes not so glamorous) world of Hollywood and offered insights on the complexity of the production process for films, videos, theatre productions, and musical acts.
Bruce Mainzer ’74, a longtime Chicago-area resident who retired from the hospitality industry, shared a fascinating story about his mother and aunt, called “Fleeing the Nazis: A Journey of Two Sisters and the Hero Who Outwitted the Gestapo.” Bruce spent several years doing research in the US, Israel and Europe as he pieced together the story of how his mother escaped Nazi-occupied Prague in 1939.
Julie Kane ‘74, poetry scholar, professor, and the former Poet Laureate of Louisiana, spoke about how poetry pervaded Cornell in the 1970’s and how her experiences on campus inspired a lifelong passion.
Jack Corrigan ’74, a Cleveland native, radio announcer for the Colorado Rockies, and previously the voice of the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Cavaliers, regaled classmates with tales of amazing plays he’s called, role models (think Vin Scully) he’s known, and players whom he’s covered in his 40-plus year broadcasting career.
Bert Bland ’74, Associate VP of Energy & Sustainability at Cornell, explained his work as project manager for the Cornell Borehole project. Cornell has drilled 2 miles deep, near the site of the apple orchards, to understand the potential for using earth source heat/thermal energy to heat the Ithaca campus in winter.
These presentations were informative and great fun. The best part was the ensuing discussions—the Class of ‘74 knows how to engage! I can’t wait to see the RED Talk lineup for our 55th Reunion.
Finally, we need just 30 more gifts to Cornell to meet our 50th Reunion participation goal. If you haven’t yet donated, please give any amount to any area at Cornell and put us over the top! Please make your gift by June 30.
Hope your summer is off to a good start!