15th
Reunion
JUNE 4–7,
2015
Dear Cornell ’00 Classmates,
I
t’s time to register for our 15th Reunion! Make plans now to join your friends and classmates June 4–7 for a fantastic
weekend full of university events, class festivities, and athletic activities. You will also have opportunities to hang out at
your favorite campus and Ithaca hot spots, catch up with old friends, and make some new friends, too.
Our class has a number of events planned, but, because this is Cornell’s 150th celebration, there is so much more happening
this weekend. Spend some time on the Reunion website to plan your weekend. As we get closer to June, there will be a
Reunion mobile app, which you can download to your smart phone or tablet to see the complete list of Reunion activities.
Reunion can be an all-inclusive weekend vacation or a day trip. We’ve made sure that the activities for the weekend are both
family-friendly and perfect for singles; so, whether you’re bringing the kids or coming on your own, there is something for
everyone. To take advantage of the special early bird discount rates, your registration must be submitted online by midnight
on May 10.
At our Class of 2000 Reunion website, classof00.alumni.cornell.edu, you will find the following:
• Class events and housing
• Class registration (register online today!)
• Helpful details on bringing the family
•Childcare
• Athletic events registration
• A link to the university’s Reunion website to see all of the activities and events Cornell will be offering, along with the opportunity to build your own itinerary
The class website also contains a current listing of classmates who already registered. If your friends are not yet listed, please
contact them and experience Reunion together. Join our group on Facebook, Cornell University Class of 2000, to keep up to
date on plans.
Don’t delay—register now!
Best regards,
David Chipurnoi and Erin Flinn
Reunion chairs
Reunion Weekend
June 4–7, 2015:
Register online now: alumni.cornell.edu/reunion
1. Choose a registration package
2. Select housing
3. Get information on attending Reunion with the family/children
4. Please consider making a gift to our 15th Reunion campaign at
It’s time to
register for
Reunion!
giving.cornell.edu/give
5. For details about class events, transportation, parking, weather, and clothing
(as we get closer to the event), check Facebook at facebook.com/groups/
Cornell2000
1. ADULT REGISTRATION PACKAGE AND FEES
What it costs and which meals are included
Early Bird pricing available
until May 10
Thursday
Dinner
Friday
Breakfast
Full Weekend
$270 ($245 Early Bird)
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Friday
Lunch
Partial Weekend
$250 ($225 Early Bird)
Mini Weekend
$215 ($190 Early Bird)
Friday
Dinner
Saturday
Breakfast
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Saturday
Lunch
Saturday
Dinner
Sunday
Breakfast
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Note that registration fees for children are much lower. Please see the registration form for details.
Package FAQs
What else does the registration fee include?
All packages include class receptions and meals, souvenirs, class shuttles, tent parties, headquarters snacks and beverages,
and most university events.
What is NOT included?
The university Kids Club (formerly the Youth Program) and other optional childcare programs, some athletic events, concerts,
and the optional events listed on your registration form.
What if I register and then can’t come?
We are happy to offer refunds if you cancel before May 24.
Can I register when I get there?
Yes, you can—but please consider that it’s much easier on your class Reunion planners if you sign up beforehand so they can
order enough food and beverages for the weekend.
Register online now: alumni.cornell.edu/reunion
2. HOUSING AT OUR CAMPUS HEADQUARTERS
Low Rise #9, North Campus
1 Night
2 Nights
3 Nights
SAVINGS (by staying all 3 nights)
Adult
$62
$124
$146
$40
Child
$32
$64
$64
$32 (one night FREE)
Housing rates are on a per person/per night basis, not per room.
Housing FAQs
What’s included in the room fee?
The university provides bath towels, bed linens, hangers, free wireless Internet, and a daily towel
exchange. You’ll want to bring your own radio, alarm clock, hair dryer, iron, and mobile phone,
as the only landline phones are in the hallways.
When is check in/check out?
Thursday at noon/Sunday by noon.
Can I smoke in the residence halls or bring my pet?
No, you may not smoke, and only service animals are welcome.
Can I get a room near my friends?
If there is someone you would like to be near, please put their name in the request portion of the
housing section while registering online. They must also request to room with you. Although we will
try to make accommodations when possible, there is no guarantee.
I have special medical or mobility needs—is it practical for me to stay in the residence halls?
Yes! To communicate specific medical or mobility needs, please contact your class registration chair
by May 24.
Does our class have a block of rooms at a hotel?
Prefer to stay in a local hotel room? A limited number of rooms have been blocked for Alumni
returning to Ithaca. Review hotel information on the Cornell Reunion website, and call your
favorite hotel directly for a reservation on a first-come, first served basis.
3. REUNION WITH THE FAMILY/CHILDREN
We’ve got an exciting range of class and university activities planned for everyone, including
future Cornellians! Bring your family and introduce them to your alma mater. See the Family Flyer
for details about the Fun in the Sun Festival on Saturday afternoon and child care options serving
children ages 6 weeks to 15 years.
4. MAKE A GIFT IN HONOR OF OUR 15TH REUNION CAMPAIGN
Our goal is to have every classmate make a gift to Cornell as part of our Reunion campaign. Each
gift to Cornell, regardless of the amount or designation, counts in our class totals and helps support
today’s Cornellians. You can make your gift by visiting giving.cornell.edu/give, or by calling the Cornell
Annual Fund at 1-800-279-3099. Please make your gift today since we plan to announce our class
totals during Reunion Weekend and we want to make sure to include your gift.
5. WHERE TO FIND DETAILS
VISIT OFTEN: facebook.com/groups/cornell2000
GENERAL REUNION INFORMATION: See all the events the university is planning and create your
own itinerary at alumni.cornell.edu/reunion.
For questions about university events visit alumni.cornell.edu/reunion or call 607-255-7085.
Questions about
registration,
housing, or other
class Reunion
details, contact:
Reunion Co-Chairs
David Chipurnoi
david.chipurnoi@gmail.com
Erin Flinn
eflinn@gmail.com
Registration Chair
Kristen Sweeney
kristensweeney@yahoo.com
Nomination Chair
Cindy Levine
cindylevine04@gmail.com
In addition to registering,
you can visit alumni.
cornell.edu/reunion to
learn more about athletics
and recreational activities,
including the Reunion 5k,
canoeing on Beebe Lake,
experiencing the Hoffman
Challenge Course, golfing,
climbing the Lindseth
Climbing Wall, rappelling
in Schoellkopf Crescent,
and zip lining at Hemlock
gorge. Be sure to add some
playtime to your itinerary!
Reunion Weekend
Class Activity Schedule
For the full range of Reunion events and activities, visit alumni.cornell.edu/reunion and build your own itinerary.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
Noon–Midnight
Check-In, class headquarters, Low Rise 9,
North Campus (registration through Saturday
dinner; registration tent across from Appel
South fields, adjacent to Mews Hall)
9:15–10:30 p.m.
Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club
Concert, Bailey Hall (tickets for purchase at
class headquarters or at the door)
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Dinner: Class of ’00, class headquarters tent
7:00–1:00 a.m.
Class Headquarters Open
8:30 p.m.
Savage Club Show, Alice Statler Auditorium,
Statler Hall (tickets for purchase at class
headquarters or at the door)
7:00–9:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Class of ’00, class headquarters tent
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
7:00–1:00 a.m.
Class Headquarters Open
7:00–9:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Class of ’00, class headquarters tent
11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
All-Alumni Lunch, Terrace Restaurant, Statler
Hotel (tickets for purchase at the door: $15 for
adults, $10 for children ages 4–10, cash and
credit card only)
1:30–2:15 p.m.
University Service of Remembrance and
Thanksgiving, Sage Chapel
3:00–11:00 p.m.
Reunion Kids Club, Helen Newman Hall
(registration and fee required)
3:00–4:15 p.m.
Olin Lecture, Bailey Hall (speaker to be
announced)
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Intro to Wines: Classes of ’00 and ’05, by
lecturer Cheryl Stanley ’00, Alice Statler
Auditorium, Statler Hall ($10 tickets for
purchase on your registration; please note that
no one under the age of 21, including children,
will be admitted)
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Reception and Dinner: Class of ’00, Appel
Commons
9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Tent Parties, featuring Little Joe and the Big
Shots, DJ Rich Medina ’92, and the Stan Colella
Orchestra, Arts Quad
8:00 a.m.
Reunion 5K, Cornell Plantations (registration
and fee required)
10:30–11:45 a.m.
State of the University Address by President
David J. Skorton, Bailey Hall
11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
All-Alumni Lunch, Terrace Restaurant, Statler
Hotel (tickets at the door: $15 for adults, $10
for children ages 4–10, cash and credit card
only)
12:30–2:15 p.m.
NYS Wine Tasting (sponsored by CALS),
Trillium, Kennedy Hall
1:30–3:30 p.m.
“Fun in the Sun” Carnival, Arts Quad
serious housing shortage, created largely by
the enormous increase in enrollment. Many
of the new freshmen that fall were World War
II veterans seizing advantage of the GI Bill. It
would be the beginning of a new era at Cornell
and in America. “The Class of 1950” is a onehour documentary that looks at the post-war
era in the United States and the lasting impact
of the GI Bill through the voices of historians
and Cornell’s 1950 alumni.
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Allan Hosie Treman ’21 Memorial Concert: The
Hangovers, Jackson Grove, Arboretum
3:00–11:00 p.m.
Reunion Kids Club, Helen Newman Hall
(registration and fee required)
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Cornell NYC Tech Talk, Alice Statler
Auditorium, Statler Hall
4:00–5:30 p.m.
NY Dueling Pianos Show, featuring Eddie
Mondress ’88, Schwartz Center for the
Performing Arts
5:00–8:30 p.m.
Class of ’00 Presents: A Toast to Susan Murphy,
followed by Dino BBQ, and Class Photo, class
headquarters tent
A digital file will be sent to all classmates.
Create your own musical instrument for
marching in the Cornell 150 parade, design
a Cornell race car, view the puppet show,
see the Cornell Raptors, run the inflatable
obstacle course, have your face painted, take
silly photos, enjoy Cornell Dairy ice cream and
much, much more!
9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Tent Parties, featuring The Destination,
Brownskin Band, and Karaoke Joe, Arts Quad
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Piano Concert: Kenn Gartner ’60, Barnes Hall
Auditorium
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Join Class of ’60 Reunion guests as they enjoy
a world-class piano performance by their
classmate.
2:00–3:30 p.m.
Presentation: Documentary on the GI Bill,
sponsored by the “Class of the Century” (Class
of ’50), Willard Straight Theatre
On Friday, October 11, 1946, East Hill in Ithaca
once again sprang to life. The fall semester
had been delayed by weeks because of a
9:30–10:30 p.m.
Cornelliana Night, Bailey Hall
8:00–10:30 a.m.
Brunch: Class of ’00, class headquarters tent
8:30 a.m.
Meeting and Class Officer Election: Class of
’00, class headquarters tent
Noon
Check-Out Time
Have a safe trip home.