Class of 1974 Membership
All classmates are members of the Class of 1974, and welcome at all class activities and events. Additionally, class dues help us with these events and communication. Learn about class membership.
Class of 1974 Christopher Reeves Scholar: Christine Bullen ’08
Christine hails from Colorado Springs, Colorado where she made her performing debut at age five playing a rat that gets blown up by a cannon in The Nutcracker. Seventeen years later, Christine received a BA in Theatre Arts from Cornell.
Since graduation, Christine has split her time between California and New York. On the west coast, she’s trained in improv comedy with The Groundlings and performed in San Francisco with sketch group Killing My Lobster, named the Bay Area’s best comedy group. In the Big Apple, she’s worked on indie films, shorts and webseries.
Christine returned to Cornell for the Class of 1974 40th Reunion. She gave a great, and very funny, recap of her time at Cornell during the Friday Trivia Night at the Class Headquarters.
Class of 1974 Scholar: Garrett Guillen ’16
Fall 2012
Dear Class of 1974,
I would like to begin by expressing the utmost sense of gratitude for your incredible generosity and the personal hospitality shown to me. An incoming freshman could not have asked for anything more and I will always remember the kindness of the members of your class.
My name is Garrett Guillen and I am honored to be the recipient of the Class of 1974 scholarship award. I am studying in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations. I am from Upland, California and I went to Damien High School in La Verne, California. I have two siblings: Kyle (15) and Claire (12). My parents are Manuel and Carole Guillen. I am very close to my family and consider them to be the most influential people in my life. They have always been there for me to motivate me and I attribute my success in large part to them.
As for my own personal endeavor, I am unsure of my specific career plans. My primary interest at this point is a possible career in law but I look to keep an open mind; as I delve into my studies my interests are sure to change. One goal I am sure of is to contribute as much as possible to the Cornell community because it has presented itself as such a bountiful opportunity to me; I only see fit that I give back what it is sure to provide for me. I would like to thank you again for your generosity and to express my excitement at being a member of the Cornell tradition.
Go Big Red!
Garrett Guillen ’16
Class of 1974 Scholar: Sabina Sattler ’12
May 2012: A Graduation Farewell from Sabina Sattler
Dear Class of 1974,
As finals’ week comes to an end I am anxiously awaiting the fun of Senior Week festivities, especially because I helped plan some of the activities as Chair of Day Trips. But then when I think of the final days of Convocation and Commencement, my happiness turns bittersweet.
One honor that I was given for Commencement is that I will be one of the Class Council Banner bearers. I will have the privilege to walk at the front of the undergraduate procession. I cannot believe that my four years are over at Cornell. I have made so many memories from the classroom in Ithaca to overseas.
I am proud to say that I am a part of the Teach for America 2012 Corps in Detroit, MI. I will be teaching secondary social studies, although I do not know exactly what grade yet. While teaching my own class, I will also be taking courses at Oakland University as a requirement for my teaching certification. This summer I will be in Chicago teaching one summer school class as a part of an intensive training and TFA preparation for leading my own classroom!
I would like to again thank the Class of ’74 for making my time here at Cornell possible.
Sincerely,
Sabina
Class of 1974 Breaks Records in Giving and in Participation
The Notable Class of 1974 broke records! Attendance: 272 classmates, and 400 registered classmates and guests!
Tower club donors: 108 classmates gave at the $5000 level or higher! The previous record belonged to the Class of 1973 and was 89. We’ve set a great standard for future classes. Thanks to all classmates for their generosity.
Ode to Cornell@150
Read this special limerick by classmate Randee Mia Berman. The limerick honors Cornell’s 150th anniversary and was published in the Cornell Chronicle.
Membership
You are forever a member of our [Notable] Class of 1974. Nevertheless, paying class dues helps the Class stay strong. Dues are the only source of funds for our Class to plan and run activities. When you pay dues, you are providing support to our [Notable] class for events and communications. Duespayers also receive the bimonthly Cornell Alumni Magazine.
Cornell Celebrates 150 Years in 2015
Join the Celebration: April 24–27, 2015
On April 27, 1865 the governor of New York State signed the bill that officially established Cornell University’s charter. Now, 150 years later, we’ll spend a four-day weekend commemorating this day in our history–the day that defined our land-grant mission and set the stage for generations of Cornellians to help, to solve, and to transform the world.
Charter Day Weekend is filled with more than two dozen official events celebrating the global contributions of Cornell alumni, faculty, staff and students. Additional campus activities will take place throughout the weekend—everything from athletic events and special exhibits to the unveiling of the Sesquicentennial Ice Cream. All events are open to the public. Limited video streaming opportunities will be available throughout the weekend.
Alumni Association Launched YouTube Channel
The Association’s collection of videos including reunion recaps, homecoming highlights, guest lectures, and more.
Check out the channel here…
NEW REUNION CLASS VIDEO
In case you missed it, or if you want to relive it, we now have a YouTube video from the class reunion. Thanks to Scott Gillin ’74 for putting it together.