Olin Lecture 2026 & RED Talk Reminder–6/23 at 8 pm
John Foote highlights this year’s Reunion Olin Lecture and reminds classmates of the upcoming RED Talk on June 23
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RED Talks Emcee John Foote, just back from a Cornell Reunion, let’s us know that a much requested RED Talk is coming soon
I just returned from Reunion 2026—beautiful weather and, even though it wasn’t our reunion, it was a great weekend. Check out the Hangovers in concert in Sage Chapel on Saturday. A couple months ago we told you about a civic leadership course recently offered for the first time on campus, to help students “find purpose” in […]
’74s Turn 74–Let’s Celebrate–Social Mixer, May 31 3-5 pm ET
Class President Jim Schoonmaker kicks off our first Social Mixer to celebrate ’74s turning 74, Don’t miss it!
The Future of the American University–Join the Conversation
Class President Jim Schoonmaker reports on the work of the Committee on the Future of the American University and invites classmates to share thought and attend a webinar on the subject
Renee Alexander RED Talk Reminder–Wednesday, April 15 at 8 pm ET
RED Talks Emcee John Foote reminds classmates to register for the next one featuring classmate Renee Alexander
Hawks, RBG & Fashion, Touchdown, RED Talk Reminder 4/15
John Foote gives a spring report from campus and reminds us of the upcoming RED Talk by Renee Alexander on April 15th
New Cornell Course: Finding Purpose–On Campus & Beyond
Class Communications VP Kristen Rupert sat in on a fascinating new course about finding purpose. Read more about it
Minus 1 on Campus: Meet Our New Class Scholar
John Foote reports from frigid Ithaca that our new Class scholar is on campus
Happy New Year from the Class of ’74
Class President Jim Schoonmaker wishes classmates a Happy 2026 and gives us important calendar and news about campus happenings
Disagreement, Polarization, Myron Taylor
Classmate John Foote shares campus news about an interesting and timely talk about political polarization and about a new government course on disagreement–all good to think about at this time of thanksgiving. And a recording of a recent RED Talk about Cornell’s Myron Taylor