Celebrate the Sesquicentennial in Washington, D.C.

November 14, 2014 · 6:15 p.m.

Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street, N.W.

Come kick up your heels, lift the chorus, and celebrate the Sesquicentennial of the first truly American university.

The Big Idea: Cornell Celebrates 150

We lifted the chorus at the nation's capital!

Our Big Red 150 bash made a huge splash in Washington, D.C. Thanks to all of you who made this event a success!

Check out our recap of the day's highlights and more fun images from our Sesquicentennial touchdown in the capital and in other cities!


Event Details

Friday, November 14, 2014

6:15 p.m.

Registration

6:45 p.m.

A presentation by Professors Glenn Altschuler and Isaac Kramnick

7:30 p.m.

Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages

8:30 p.m.

The Big Idea! Cornell Celebrates 150

9:45 p.m.

Dessert reception


Co-Chairs & Advisors

View a list of the Cornell Sesquicentennial co-chairs and regional advisors.

National Sesquicentennial Co-Chairs

  • Peter Meinig '61
  • Nancy Meinig '62

Washington, D.C. Sesquicentennial Advisors

  • Anthony Chang '00
  • Nicole DelToro '91
  • Nancy Duber P '08, '11, '14
  • Eric Elmore '86, JD '89
  • Carol Epstein '61
  • Michael Hanson '01, MPA '02
  • Grace Jean '00
  • Linda Johnson '60, MS '63
  • Dale Lazar '74, JD '77
  • Tomoko Morinaga MPS '89
  • Bob Ramin '82, MBA '85
  • Lindsay Schattenstein '09
  • Jonathan Simon '92
  • Gladys Stifel '58
  • Emanuel Tsourounis II '00, JD '03
  • A'ndrea Van Schoick '96
  • Jeff Weiss '79
  • Laura Wilkinson MBA '85, JD '86

See how Cornellians celebrated 150 in D.C.