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Jan 8 2005 |
HELP RENOVATE COMPTON SOFTBALL FIELD - As part of the annual nationwide Cornell Cares Day, CCLA will join current Cornell students on winter break to help bring the Compton High School girls softball field up to code. Alumni and their families and friends are invited to help out in this important community service event, sponsored by the Cornell Public Service Center and Cornell Clubs around the country. Cornell Cares Day is now in its fifth year of organizing opportunities to help out locally while making friends in the community and networking with fellow Cornellians. We will work alongside the Compton High girls' varsity softball team to help them make their field the equal of the one the boys' team uses. Previously, the girls have had to make do with an ungroomed field, using bags for bases. We will do field maintenance, paint the backstop and create dugouts. Bring your glove and throw some balls. If there is interest, an impromptu game may be played afterward. Pizza will be served after we work, and all participants will get a T-shirt.. Time: 10 am to 1 pm. Location: Compton High School, 601 S Acacia Av, Compton. Field is back of school, at far west end. Directions: 91 East, left at Wilmington exit, right on Alondra, left on Oleander Parking: Enter at Oleander gate if open. If not, make first right, then first left into teacher parking lot. | Marcie Houser at (310) 971- 3046. |
| Jan 9 | "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE" AT MET THEATRE - Come see Shakespeare's timeless and ever-controversial "The Merchant of Venice" as you've never seen it before. The MET Theatre's new production, directed by Joseph Beck '99 and starring Leesa Beck '00, both Cornell Theatre alumni, is set in 1920s New York. This version, while true to Shakespeare's script, also depicts vaudeville, immigration, and the hurlyburly of Prohibition-era Gotham to complement the Bard's themes of usury and revenge, romance and impersonation. Wherever and whenever, (as Shakespeare wrote) "the quality of mercy is not strained." A wine-and-snack reception following the show will offer playgoers a chance to meet the actors. Time: 7 pm. Location: The MET Theatre, 1089 N. Oxford Av., Hollywood. Tickets: $15 Reservations: Call the theater at (323) 957 1152 (Please specify you are a Cornell alum when making your reservation.) | Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| Jan 11 | DEAN ROBERT J. SWIERINGA at 1st ANNUAL PREDICTIONS DINNER - The Johnson Club welcomes Johnson School Dean Robert J. Swieringa to our 1st annual Predictions Dinner. In his remarks, the Dean will share the latest news about the School and its long range plans. After dinner, it will be time to make predictions. Bring your crystal ball and make predictions about events in 2005. Will Kobe or Shaq win the NBA title? Will the Dow reach an all-time high? How high will Alan Greenspan raise interest rates? Will Britney Spears be on her second, third or fourth marriage? If you have an opinion, you can make a prediction. The winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded at the second annual dinner in 2006. All Cornellians are welcome. Time: 6:30 pm, dinner 7-9 pm. Location: Peninsula Hotel, 9882 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills. Cost: $50 includes 3-course dinner. Valet parking or park free on street. Info or call 800 847 2082 ext. 2. | Scott Taylor at (310) 738- 0084. |
| Jan 15 | GLEE CLUB TO PERFORM IN WESTWOOD - The world renowned Cornell Glee Club (founded in 1868) will give a rare concert in LA during its January 2005 California tour. The singers will be performing a special tour repertoire and will be joined for this concert by the Wellesley College Choir. Under the direction of Prof. Scott Tucker, the Glee Club will perform choral works spanning the centuries. The Club always has fun with pop tunes, too. The playlist includes a piece by local alumnus Dr. Byron Adams (a previous conductor of the Glee Club), who will be in attendance at the concert. This show is a special opportunity not to be missed! Time: 8 pm. Location: St. Paul The Apostle Church, 10750 Ohio Ave (at Selby), Westwood (3 blocks East of Westwood Blvd., between Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd.) Parking: Free at the church. Cost: $15 per CCLA member for pre-paid tickets only, otherwise $20.00 per person at the door or $10.00 per person at the door with student ID only. RSVP. | Michael Eames at (323) 459-9630. |
| Jan 15 | Glee Clubbers Need Homestays! We are seeking to arrange homestays for one night only for the 48 members of the Glee Club for the night of Saturday, Jan. 15, after the concert. Anyone willing to offer the use of any spare room(s) to as many Glee Clubbers as possible will not only receive the sincere thanks of CCLA and the Glee Club but will enjoy the opportunity to hear what's happening on campus from polite, talented and articulate young men. The men will need to be driven to a central location on Sunday morning to rendezvous with the tour bus and travel farther south to sing again. Anyone with space available? | Michael Eames at (323) 459-9630. |
| Jan 23 | Young Alums... ENJOY A LITTLE TASTE OF MEXICO - It's January. The gloom of the one non-sunny month of the year is starting to creep into you. Perk up! Join your fellow young alums at Cabo Cantina in West LA to bring a little of that sunny beach feeling back to your life. The Wilshire location is the latest for the Cantina chain, known for its fabulous happy hour drink specials and fun appetizers, and the decor makes you feel like you've got the sand of Acapulco between your toes. So forget the rainy day blues and come out for a nice Sunday afternoon happy hour. And for you football fans...don't worry, Cabo has TV, so you won't miss the games. Time: 4-8 pm. Location: Cabo Cantina, Wilshire Blvd just west of Barrington. Parking: On the street or Valet. | Heather Knauss or Pamela Kasdan |
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Jan 9 |
CORNELL vs. HARVARD HOCKEY on TV - The Cornell-Harvard hockey game in Cambridge on Jan. 9 will be televised. CCLA is arranging a viewing opportunity for Lynah faithful who are temporarily resident in Los Angeles. Howard Madris '88 is hosting the viewing. For details, and to get on Howard's hockey email list, email him. | Howard Madris |
| Jan 10 | BIGGER, BALDER, GRAYER - THE SHERWOODS ARE BACK! - The Sherwoods, still in tune after all these years, will offer a program of memorable music and humor at the Palm Canyon Theater in Palm Springs. Admission is free, but reservations are required. They're the same men singing the same entertaining songs they sang 30 to 40 years ago, and once again with a dash of contemporary humor. The Sherwoods' repertoire includes ballads, folk songs, close harmony arrangements, Cornell songs and show tunes popular from the 1950s to the early 1970s. Cornell Alumni and friends are invited to meet and reminisce with The Sherwoods following the performance. Time: 2 pm (if afternoon performance sells out, there will be another at 7 pm). Location: Palm Canyon Theater, 538 Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Admission: free but reservation is required. RSVP: call the theater after Jan. 3 at (760) 323-5123. | More info. |
| Jan 15 | YOUNG ALUMNI COCKTAIL NIGHT - It's been a while since we've gotten together, and what better time to do it again than right after the holidays. Last year we had one of our most successful events at a little bar known as Flints on the Westside, a personal favorite of both young alum coordinators. Since Flint's has recently been voted best martinis in LA by Citysearch, we felt it was time to head on back once again. So whether you like your martinis extra dirty or you prefer beer, come on out for a night of fun with your fellow young alums. WHERE: Flint's on Pico Blvd., just west of Centinela (Look for the yellow awning on the north side of the street just west of the 10 overpass.) WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 15, 9 pm- ??. PARKING: On the street. | |
| Jan 18 | CBAA & CCLA MONTHLY BOOK CLUB -Contemporary books by African-American authors is the purview of the new book club sponsored by CCLA and the Cornell Black Alumni Assn. Hosted by Alayne Sampson and Pauline Bennett, the club discusses works by authors in all genres. All are welcome. January Book: "A Song Flung up to Heaven" by Maya Angelou. Time: 2-4 p.m. | Pauline of CBAA at (310) 289-0819. |
| Jan 23 | "SELF DEFENSE" AT ACTORS' GANG DIRECTED BY BETH MILLES '88 - Come see cutting-edge theatre at the Actors' Gang when Beth Milles '88 directs "Self Defense" by Carson Kreitzer on Friday, Jan. 23. Milles will host a wine and cheese Q&A for Cornellians in the theatre before the performance. Depicting the trial of a woman accused of being a serial killer, "Self Defense" is based on the same true story that is recounted in the current Charlize Theron film "Monster." Beth, who is in her third year as a member of the faculty of Cornell's Department of Theatre, Film and Dance, has directed in many venues and media; e.g., Julia Sweeney's "God Said Ha" on Broadway. Time: 7 pm for wine and cheese. Q&A, 8 pm curtain. Location: Actors' Gang Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (one block east of Vine), Hollywood. Phone 323-465-0566. Cost: $18 per CCLA member ($36 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $20 per person for each additional non-member. RSVP by Jan. 21. | Hugh
O'Gorman at (213) 840-6729. |
| Feb 3 |
EPIC MOVIE
POSTERS AND THE ART OF HOLLYWOOD HYPE - |
Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321. |
| Feb 4 | Black
Alumni Association Dinner, DOCUMENTARY DOUBLE FEATURE - The Cornell
Black Alumni Assn. and CCLA invite you to a no-host dinner at La Bruschetta
Ristorante, followed by a pair of films in the Motion Picture Academy's
contemporary documentary series: "Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa
Parks" and "Two Towns of Jasper." The Oscar-nominated 40-minute Rosa
Parks film tells the story of the woman who sparked the 1955-56 Montgomery,
Alabama, bus boycott. "Two Towns of Jasper," 90 minutes, relates the
events following a racially motivated triple murder in 1988 in Jasper,
Texas, from both the black and white residents' perspective. Time:
5:15 pm for dinner, films at 7:30 Dinner location: La Bruschetta, 1621 Westwood Blvd. 310-477-1052. Film location: James Bridges Theater, NE corner of UCLA campus, near Sunset and Hilgard. Parking: Lot 3 at UCLA (Fee $7). Cost: There is no cost for the movies. |
Pauline Bennett at (310) 289-0819. |
| Feb 8 | Black Alumni Association's SUNDAY AFTERNOON THEATRE - Join the Cornell Black Alumni Assn. & CCLA at a performance of "Three by Sara Finney-Johnson," starring Mo'Nique, Rae'Ven Kelly and Estelle Harris, at the Zephyr Theatre in Hollywood. Following the performance Ms. Finney-Johnson, the director and the set designer Shelley Wallace '89 will participate in a Q&A session and no-host cocktail party at the Indigo Melrose restaurant across the street. Time: 3 pm. Location: Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Av., Hollywood. Cost: $20 per person. Purchase tickets through Inglewood Tickets at 1-800-671-7328. | Pauline Bennett at (310) 289-0819. |
| Feb 12 | Cornell-Yale THEATRE NIGHT - "Tres Grimm!" is the 3rd installment of an award-winning series of unsanitized adaptations of strange and silly Brothers Grimm fairy tales about talking sausages, geese outwitting a fox and seven gruesomely murdered dwarves. Join playwright Drew Brody '94 (who wrote two of the nine playlets), Joseph Beck '99 (who directed one) and Leesa Beck '00 (performer and lighting and graphic designer) on Feb. 12 for a performance plus a wine and cheese reception afterward with the cast and crew. The Yale Club of L.A. is co-sponsoring this event. Brody and the Becks were behind "The Question," a successful CCLA performance/reception event last year. Time: 8 pm. Location: MET Theatre, 1089 N. Oxford Ave., near Paramount Studios. Parking: free on street. Cost: $15 for performance, reception free. RSVP: call theatre at 323-957-1152 to reserve; mention Cornell/Yale event. | More info or call (323) 957-1152. |
| Feb 21 | ART DECO Tour and Lecture - Modern design was introduced to the press & the public through the patronage of trend-setting department stores in the 1920's and 1930's. Come to Art Haus Books in mid-Wilshire to hear author/historian Marilyn Friedman '66 discuss her illustrated history of that process of popularization, "Selling Good Design; Promoting the Early Modern Interior," which was published in November. The President's Council of Cornell Women is sponsoring a no-host lunch with Ms. Friedman before her talk, and the Art Deco Society of LA is offering an Art Deco Miracle Mile Walking Tour at 10 am that morning. Time/Place: 3pm, Art Haus Books at 5828 Wilshire Blvd. 323-931-2554. Cost: free. Walking Tour: 10 am--$10 per person - contact the Society directly by Feb. 13 for reservations and payment - 310-659-3326. No-Host Lunch with Marilyn Friedman: 12:30 pm. RSVP. | Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321. |
| Feb 23 | Young Alumni Monday HAPPY HOUR - Getting back to work on Mondays is always tough--why not spruce up the first day of the week with a Happy Hour? Join fellow young alums at McCormick & Schmick's of Beverly Hills on Via Rodeo for some great drinks and crabcakes. The fun atmosphere will easily help you say goodbye to those Monday cubicle blues. Time: 6 pm Happy Hour! Location: McCormick & Schmick's - 206 N. Rodeo Drive (on the Via Rodeo pedestrian mall) RSVP. | Erin
Flinn or Eduardo |
| Feb 25 | CCLA Community Service: "IT'S ALL RELATIVE" TAPING - Join other Cornellians in attending a taping of the ABC sitcom "It's All Relative" at Paramount Studios and benefit charity at the same time. Cornell gets a fee from Paramount for each attendee. We all put the name of a charity in a hat, and the charity drawn receives the entire fee--projected at several hundred dollars. Time: promptly at 5 pm. Location: Paramount Studios (at Gower on Melrose Av.). RSVP. | Cynthia Santisi at (310) 798-3478. |
| Feb 26 | ROBYN MILLER '73 DISCUSSES CABLE CHANNEL START-UP - Join industry expert Robyn Miller and find out how lifestyle-targeted media like FINE LIVING, a new Scripps cable network, are changing viewer expectations and reshaping the business of television. How is the game different now for everyone? Advertisers and marketers need a new strategy for finding customers at a time when viewers can take control by time-shifting and skipping commercials. The integrated brand strategy of FINE LIVING is a very successful response to the complexity and fragmentation in today's marketplace. At FINE LIVING, Robyn is responsible for all marketing strategy, positioning and creative elements. She will share with us the inside story of the entrepreneurial beginning of FINE LIVING. The hard work paid off, as the network has been cited one of the five fastest-growing networks in cable history and was honored as Best New Company in America at the American Business Awards. Prior to FINE LIVING, Robyn worked 17 years in marketing at Disney, where she played a pivotal role in building Disney into a leading brand in home entertainment (responsible for the 10 best-selling videos including The Lion King and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs). Time: 6-9 pm. Includes buffet and cash bar. Location: Regency Club, 10900 Wilshire Blvd., 17th fl., (SW corner at Westwood). Cost: $35 + $5.50. Parking in building - enter from Ashton Ave. RSVP at CEN or call (607) 255-1576. | Scott Taylor at (310) 738-0084. |
| Feb 29 | CCLA/CBAA Book Club Meeting - February book: "Kindred" by Octavia Butler. This Hugo Award-winning novel tells of a modern black woman who travels through time to the antebellum South to witness the oppression of her direct ancestor. Time: 2-4 pm. RSVP. | Pauline Bennett at (310) 289-0819. |
| Mar 6 | Black Alumni PLANNING LUNCH - Join Cornell Black Alumni Association members for a relaxed no-host lunch at Bamboo, a Caribbean-themed eatery, to help plan CBAA/CCLA events for coming months. Time: 1-3 pm Location: Bamboo Restaurant, 10835 Venice Blvd. RSVP. | Pauline Bennett at (310) 289-0819. |
| Mar 6 | Hiking in Temescal Canyon - Come join your fellow alums for a moderate hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. Spring is here and so are spring flowers...so it's time to hit the trails and get gob smacked by the natural beauty so close to us yet far from our ordinary paved lives. Temescal Canyon can be accessed from Sunset Blvd. The hike, one of my personal favorites, offers some of the mountains' most breathtaking views of the ocean and West Side. So grab your water bottle and your sunscreen and dress in layers for our first hike of the new year. Location: Temescal Canyon, off Sunset Blvd. Time: 10 am. Parking: on Sunset at Temescal Canyon. RSVP. | Erin Flinn |
| Mar 7 | Cornell
at the WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL - Prof. Steven Stucky has arranged
to open the Walt Disney Concert Hall for a special Cornell Club event.
We'll have the unique opportunity to attend a rehearsal of the LA
Philharmonic and enjoy a lunch catered by Patina restaurant group.
Also available: a pre-rehearsal audio tour of the already renowned
new concert hall. During the rehearsal we'll have a chance to observe
how musicians work to pull a performance together. Music played during
the rehearsal will be by Prof. Stucky and Christopher Rouse. Prof.
Stucky, who is Given Foundation Professor of Music at Cornell and
Consulting Composer for New Music at the Philharmonic, will host the
post-rehearsal lunch. Other Cornellians performing during Professor
Stucky's week at Disney Hall will probably join us and be available
during the discussion over lunch. Time: Optional audiotour at 9:15 am Rehearsal at 10:30 followed by luncheon. Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Ave. Cost: $30 per CCLA member ($60 for a member plus one guest) $35 for each additional non-member $8 per person for the self-guided audio tour of the Disney Concert Hall Parking: $8 at the Disney Hall. Enter on Second Street RSVP: Send in reservation form plus check payable to CCLA. To ensure an accurate head count by March 3 |
Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| Mar 13 | Brunch
with "The Devil Wears Prada" Author - In the next CCLA women's brunch,
Lauren Weisberger '99 will join us to talk about her novel, last year's
sinfully entertaining bestseller "The Devil Wears Prada." If you've
read the novel--and who hasn't?--you know how cattily she can dish
the dirt. Her subjects are the New York fashion scene, the publishing
world, and "the boss from hell." Weisberger will recall her English
major days at Cornell, her job at Vogue, and her quest to get her
book between covers. "The Devil Wears Prada" has been optioned by
a major film company and may soon make it to the big screen. Time:
10:30 am. RSVP Location: Westside. Park on street Cost: free - please bring a brunch item. |
Tamar Dolgen at (818) 954-7787. |
| Mar 14 | CCLA Softball Season Opener - Spit in my glove & rub my hands with dirt, it's a new season for CCLA's all-conquering coed softball team. We start with a game on Sunday, March 14. The VILLAINOUS opposition has yet to be targeted, and the field and exact time are yet to be determined. Contact HEROIC captain Tom Pikor for details, and while you're at it, sign up for weekly league play with the club-sponsored team. Tom can tell you about that, too. | Tom Pikor |
| Mar 20 | CCLA/CBAA Book Club - March book: "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth" This classic memoir is powerful primary source material about Ms. Truth's oppression as a 19th century freed woman and her experiences as an influential speaker for both the abolitionists and the early suffragettes. (Whet your appetite at by reading her "Ain't I A Woman" speech.) Time: 2-4 pm. | Pauline Bennett at (310) 289-0819. |
| Mar 20 | Prof. Isaac Kramnick to speak on the fuss over "GOD" in THE PLEDGE - Prof. Isaac Kramnick, one of Cornell's most beloved, knowledgeable & influential educators, never fails to engage and excite those who hear him speak. A 30-year faculty veteran, he formerly chaired the Government Dept and currently serves as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. He won the Cornell Daily Sun's "Best Professor" award in 1996 and 2 years later was named a Weiss Presidential Fellow to recognize his inspiring teaching. One of Prof. Kramnick's duties as Vice-Provost is spearheading the Faculty Fellows and Faculty-in-Residence Programs in student housing. He will briefly update us on these initiatives. In his address to CCLA, he will discuss an issue made all the more urgent by 9/11: whether America's Pledge of Allegiance should contain the words "under God." In a case originating in Northern California, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the words should not be in the Pledge, sparking a national debate among politicians and citizens over the place of religion in our national life. The case, Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow, will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court four days after Prof. Kramnick's address. Time: 11:30 am--luncheon to follow speaker. Location: Spago Beverly Hills, 176 N. Canon Dr. Parking: city lot one block north of the restaurant. Cost: $35 per CCLA member ($70 for a CCLA member+one guest) $40 for each additional non-member RSVP by March 10. Names will be on a list at the door. | Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| Mar 20 | KINGS take the ICE against RED WINGS - Join fellow alumni and friends to watch the hometown Kings take on perennial Stanley Cup contenders and longtime rivals the Detroit Red Wings. Show up and get a free Kings baseball cap. Send in your ticket order early because this event always sells out. Want to arrive early for a pre-game no-host dinner at the Fox Sports Bar? Call Eric at 310-595-5005. Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Staples Center. Parking: On the street or in nearby lots. Cost: $31.00 per CCLA member ($62.00 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $34.00 for each additional non-member RSVP. | Eric at (310) 595-5005. |
| Mar 21 | Rollerblading at the Beach - Okay, so it's not summer yet, but it's starting to warm up...so it's time to take the Young Alums outside. We've received several requests for a rollerblading event, so here it is. Since we know you all don't have your own blades, we are going to meet at the rental shop north of the Santa Monica pier and we are going to blade down to Venice beach for some lunch. Then when we're good and stuffed, we'll blade back. Location: Rollerblade Rental Shop north of the Santa Monica pier. Time: 11 am. Parking: $8.00 at the lot. RSVP. | Erin Flinn |
| Apr 8 | Johnson
Club, Hotel Society & CEN-LA Present... HILTON'S STRATEGY for BEATING
the INTERNET - What has the Internet done to hotel companies? It's
brought on intense pricing pressures and moved hotel brands closer
to being commodities. Third-party providers like Hotels.com and Expedia
now buy hotel inventory in bulk, taking almost $1 billion from the
industry-- more than 15% of the profit. Will the smartest players
win, or will the industry be led by greed? The major players are "strategically
complete," so it's now time to address this serious threat to profitability
and brand integrity. Join industry veteran Dave Sherf, Hotel '67,
Hilton Hotels' Sr.VP for real estate & asset management, in a
lively, no-holds-barred presentation on the future of the lodging
industry. Time: 6-9 pm. Includes buffet & cash bar. Location: Regency Club, 10900 Wilshire Blvd., 17th fl., (SW corner at Westwood). Cost: $35 + $5.50 parking in building. Enter from Ashton Ave. RSVP: Sign-up at www.cen.cornell.edu or call (607) 255-1576 |
Scott Taylor at (310) 738-0084. |
| NOW
by Apr 9 |
Enter your short film for 3RD CCLA FILM FESTIVAL - It's that time again! Calling all LA area Cornellians involved in any capacity on a short film to submit that film to be considered for the Third Annual CCLA Short Film Festival. Please mail DVD or VHS screeners (running time 15 minutes or less) by April 9 to Nick Muccini '87 at 26500 W. Agoura Rd., #102-377, Calabasas, CA 91302. Include your name, address, email and phone number, plus the film title, and details of your involvement with the project. All alumni are encouraged to submit their projects, though not all submissions may be screened at the event. The date of the festival will be announced in a future newsletter. Each of the previous festivals attracted over 100 alumni, and this year we look forward to another great evening of fun and film. | Nick Muccini at (818) 871-0248. |
| Apr 10 | Return for another day at the RACES at SANTA ANITA - Following last year's successful CCLA "Day at the Races," return with us now to Santa Anita Park. Enjoy another day of thoroughbred racing at this classic track, where Seabiscuit first gained fame. Dine and watch the ponies from under the roof of the private Turf Club. Handicapping instruction available. The 5th race will be named in honor of CCLA, and 2 Cornellians will be chosen to enter the Winner's Circle for an equine photo op! All-inclusive price covers admission, valet parking, program, lunch, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage, tax and tip. In addition, all attendees will receive an Oaktree Racing Assn. stein with designs of the park, a $70 value. Time: 12 noon. Location: Santa Anita Race Track, Arcadia. Directions will be sent with tickets. Cost: $40 per CCLA member ($80 for a CCLA member + one guest) $50 for each additional non-member. RSVP by March 26. Send in reservation form. | Art Hershey at (818) 222-9676. |
| Apr 10 | Build a House with HABITAT for HUMANITY - The turnaway success of last fall's Habitat house-building event led us to schedule a sequel for April 10. The event is an all-day opportunity to participate manually in alleviating the housing shortage: BUILD ONE. It's also a great way to meet people interested in helping create sweat equity for others. All you have to bring is yourself, a bag lunch and your own work gloves if you like. ANYONE over the age of 18 with any level of experience or no building skills at all can participate--the Habitat pros will teach you everything you need to know. We can have a maximum of only 20 people so, it's 1st come, 1st served. RSVP ASAP. Friends welcome! The address of the building site and directions to it will be sent to those who RSVP. It will most likely be in the South Central area. You need to be at the site at 8 a.m. promptly. Work wraps up at approximately 3 p.m. For more info on Habitat for Humanity. | Cynthia Santisi at (310) 798-3478. |
| Apr 17 | Cornell Men's Lacrosse on TV - The Cornell men's lacrosse team's match with Dartmouth will be televised at 10 am PDT on CSTV, which is available on DirectTV. | |
| Apr 25 | PRESIDENT JEFFREY LEHMAN '77 VISITS L.A. - While a student, he lived in the U-Halls above the laundry room, which generated so much unwanted heat that he gave deep consideration to frying eggs on his floor. He was a serious table tennis competitor. A math major, he co-wrote a book called "1000 Ways to Win Monopoly Games." From these undergraduate beginnings, Jeffrey Lehman '77 went on to head the University of Michigan law school, where he crafted and successfully defended an affirmative action admissions policy. He returned to Ithaca last year to become President of Cornell. In his inaugural address last October he called for a renewal of Cornell's long-held free-thinking, inclusionist values and for strengthening the university's already substantial international involvement. Now CCLA is rolling out the Big Red Carpet to welcome President Lehman at a luncheon at the Jonathan Club (545 S. Figueroa St. in downtown Los Angeles) on Sunday, April 25, from noon to 2 pm. Cornellians and their guests will have a chance to engage personally this dynamic, fun-loving man of substance. Cost is $20. The university is mailing invitations to all Cornellians in the area. Respond directly to Ithaca. | Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| May 9 | SOFTWARE MAVEN TURNED ARTIST OFFERS EXHIBITION - Sally Jacobs '64 is a botanical artist with academic and teaching background in biology and botany. Her drawings and watercolor paintings of fruits, vegetables, and flowers have been included in juried art exhibitions throughout the country, and her work was featured in a recent article in the LA Times. She has taught botanical illustration at L.A.'s Otis College of Art and Design and the L.A. Botanic Gardens. Before becoming an artist in the mid-90s, she was an owner/partner in a successful L.A.-based software company. An exhibition of her latest work, Plant Passion -- Contemporary Botanical Art of Sally Jacobs, will be at The Gallery Wall, Forbes Hall, 1721 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica (between 17th and 18th Street). The Artist's Reception is from 3-5 pm. For regular gallery hours call 310-829-5436. Street parking. | |
| May 10 | Notice of the Annual Meeting & Nominating Committee Report - In accordance with the bylaws of the Cornell Club of Los Angeles, Article V, Section 2, the Association's annual meeting will be held on May 10 at 6:30 pm at a place to be announced. Call (310) 373-9204 after May 1 for location and cost information. Members are invited to attend this annual meeting to learn of CCLA's accomplishments and to participate by voting for the CCLA Board of Directors for 2004-2005. A proxy for your absentee vote is in this month's newsletter if you cannot attend the meeting. | (310) 373-9204 |
| May 12 | CORNELLIAN COLLABORATES with SAM SHEPARD at CCLA THEATRE EVENT - This month's theatre treat is "7 MET SHORTS," a celebration of 30 years of great writing. The show includes new work from Pulitzer prize-winning playwrights SAM SHEPARD and BETH HENLEY, two of the greatest American dramatists of the last 50 years. Also on the program will be five other world premiere short plays. All seven plays are produced by CCLA member Drew Brody, who also wrote one of the plays and collaborated with Sam Shepard on another. CCLA has 20 seats reserved at the discount price of $16 (regular tickets are $20). See www.7METSHORTS.com for details and RSVP. | Drew Brody |
| May 15 | WHO NEEDS IFFY ITHACA WEATHER TO CELEBRATE SLOPE DAY? - It's been awhile since most of us last experienced a Slope Day, and a few of us have been a bit nostalgic for the celebration. In order to remedy this, we decided to organize a Slope Day L.A.-style. What better way to enjoy So Cal and the end of another school year than by sipping on margaritas, sampling tamales and meeting other Cornellians? Border Grill in Santa Monica boasts the best margaritas in town and offers amazing nachos, tortillas and other fun Cal-Mex dishes. Pitchers of margaritas and chicken quesadillas would have been great to have on that Slope, huh? See you there! WHERE: Border Grill; 1445 4th St., Santa Monica. TIME: 11:30 am. PARKING: Valet or at the Public Parking facility across the street. RSVP. | Erin Flinn or Eduardo Porto Carreiro |
| June 3 | Free Movie Preview!!! SUNDANCE FAVORITE "NAPOLEON DYNAMITE" - Fox Searchlight has made 30 seats available for Cornellians to see its new film, "Napoleon Dynamite," on June 3rd at 7:30 pm. "Napoleon Dynamite" is a hip, satirical high school comedy about a nerd in Idaho (the Gem State) who develops his skills to come out on top. This fresh little independent film was a favorite at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and won Best Feature Film at the 2004 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Newsweek, recognizing that "Napoleon Dynamite" doesn’t have much in common with dumb-cluck formulaic studio-made movies, predicts it will be this year’s summer sleeper. When the film opens June 11, it may make a star out of hero Jon Heder and create a nationwide trend to tight red ‘fros. Be the first on your block to see it! TIME: 7:30 pm (arrive around 7 to get through studio security; be sure to bring picture ID) PLACE: Little Theater, 20th Century Fox lot, 10201 West Pico Blvd. (at Motor) RSVP: email Will Casey and tell him you're with the Cornell group and he'll put your name on the list - only 30 seats available. | Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321. |
| June 16 | YOUNG ALUMS TEST OUT THEIR SINGING SKILLS - After May's very successful Slope Day in LA event, we're hoping to continue the trend with a midweek karaoke night this month. Del's Saloon on Santa Monica Blvd. is one of the hidden treasures of the Westside. A small East Coast-ish dive bar, complete with pool tables and dart boards, Del's hosts a karaoke night every Wednesday that will allow all of us, regardless of singing voices, to belt out all the classics. So grab your friends and join us for a night of laughs and entertainment, no ear plugs necessary. WHERE: Del's Saloon, Santa Monica Blvd. just west of Bundy. TIME: 9:00 pm to ??. COST: Nothing extra, but bring cash because Del's doesn't take credit cards. PARKING: on the street. | Erin Flinn or Eduardo Porto Carreiro |
| June 23 |
ANNUAL CORNELL UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE COUNCIL LA REGIONAL LUNCHEON - Scott Chernoff '88 is a Senior VP with Oaktree Capital Management will speak on "Opportunistic Investing in Master-Planned Residential Golf Course Communities: Vellano --- a 21st Century Model" at 12:00 noon at the Regency Club (10900 Wilshire Blvd.). Prior to joining Oaktree in 1995, Mr. Chernoff was an Asst. VP in the Special Credits Real Estate Group. Before that, he spent six years at Win Properties, Inc., where he specialized in the leasing, management, and operation of a national portfolio of commercial properties. Mr. Chernoff is responsible for several master-planned residential golf communities that include Jack Nicholas and Greg Norman-designed courses. The projects have required repositioning and redesign following acquisition, to make them the premium communities in their region. Mr. Chernoff holds a B.S. degree in Business Management and Economics from Cornell. There is a $40 per person charge. (Includes luncheon & valet parking). Cornell Real Estate Council dues-paying members receive a $5 discount. Please RSVP and make checks payable to Cornell University and will be accepted at the door or can be mailed to: Dorothy Vanderbilt, 114 West Sibley Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. We encourage you to invite clients and guests. |
Please call Dorothy Vanderbilt at (607) 255-8962 or email your reservation. C. Bradley Olson, Director, Program in Real Estate Cornell University, 114 West Sibley Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853 or call (607) 255-1114 or FAX (607) 255-0242. |
| July 11 | Take Me Out to the Ball Game… CCLA HAS DODGER TICKETS - Don’t look now, but as of this writing the LA Dodgers are in 1st place, thinking about October. Be a part of the home team’s success this year and join Cornellians at Dodger Stadium for a game against the Houston Astros. We’ll be sitting in the upper deck, right behind home plate, close to the rail. Sign up now to avoid missing the cheering op of the season! Time: 1 pm. Location/Parking: Dodger Stadium. Cost: $6, plus parking. RSVP by July 2nd. | Bart Mills |
| Jul 17 | COMMUNITY SERVICE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, PLANS HEAL THE BAY DAY - CCLA’s Community Service group is starting a volunteer committee, seeking to roster up a few people to be the club’s eyes and ears in your community for ways CCLA can help. Also, the committee would be the first to be notified when a good opportunity comes up at the last minute. Please email Cynthia Santisi. Also, let's join Heal the Bay and like-minded others for the next "Nothin’ but Sand" Monthly Cleanup! Go to www.healthbay.org for more information and to sign the waiver. We'll designate a meeting place and gather at 9:45am. Time: 10:00am-noon. Location: to be determined. | Cynthia Santisi |
| Jul 17 | Sea Kayaking in Malibu - Back by popular demand, we're bringing CCLA to the water once more. Last summer we had a great turnout and we're hoping to top it this year. So slap on some sunscreen, grab your bathing suits and motor up to the Malibu Pier for some kayaking fun. No experience is necessary. Both single and double kayaks are available. Afterwards, we will head down to the Pierview Inn for some lunch on the water. Time: 10 am - noon, lunch to follow. Location: Malibu Ocean Sports across from the Malibu pier. Parking: On the street--can take a while due to summer crowds. RVSP by July 5 so she can reserve kayaks. Please specify single or tandem kayaks. | Erin Flinn at (310) 663-3746. |
| Aug 1 | CCLA Family Picnic… At Will Rogers State Park - Here's an event we can all enjoy: an easy-going Sunday afternoon at beautiful Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades. Experience the rich history of the Rogers ranch with an audio tour, take an adventurous hike or bike ride on the designated trails, learn about Will Rogers at the Visitor Center or just relax and get to know your fellow alums. Bring your kids, bring your dogs (on a leash, please) and bring your lunch! Time: 12-4 pm. Location: 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, Pacific Palisades (off Sunset, several miles west of the 405) Parking: $5. More info or 310-454-8212. RSVP. | Allison Ceppi at (323) 962-3163. |
| Aug 5 | Young Alums Hit Hollywood - Last year one of our most successful Young Alumni events was at the Cat and Fiddle in Hollywood, so why not bring it back? Come join us for a night out on the patio of one of our favorite British-inspired pubs. Have a few drinks and enjoy the warm summer evening, and grab your friends because when it comes to pub-crawling, it's definitely the more the merrier. Time: 9pm- ??. Location: Cat and Fiddle Pub on Sunset Blvd. just east of Highland. Parking: On the street. | Erin Flinn or Eduardo Porto Carreiro |
| Aug 7 | Women's Networking Brunch - "CHANGING CAREERS MIDSTREAM" - Tired of the rat race? Sick of your job? Eager to change direction? Come to CCLA's next Women's Networking Brunch, co-sponsored by the President's Council of Cornell Women, and learn how 3 Cornell women successfully switched careers. Mary Mullenhoff '86 worked for Ernst & Young in sales and marketing before moving to 2 different start-up companies, Walker Digital and Razorfish. In 2002, she launched her own business, Just-Be-Fit (www.just-be-fit.com). Mary is expecting her first baby in October. She didn't leave the rat race to have kids, she says, but notes, "Because I changed careers, I changed my outlook about kids." Pamela Reiss '81 worked for the United Nations in Switzerland before becoming a model and an actress. After many years in front of and behind the camera, she had 2 children and decided to go back to school. She just graduated from the Pacifica Graduate Institute near Santa Barbara, where she got her MA degree in Psychology/Counseling. She is now setting up a practice in the Ojai Valley. Sally Jacobs '64 thought about retiring 10 years ago when she and her business partners sold their L.A.-based software company. But Sally, who has an MA from Harvard and an EdD from UCLA, decided to become a botanical artist instead. She has taught botanical illustration at the Otis College of Art and Design, and her work has appeared in many international art exhibitions. Time: 10:30 am. Location: Manhattan Beach. Parking: on street Cost: no charge. Please bring brunch items. RSVP. | Bronwyn Dylla '92 at (310) 951-8636. |
| Sept 5 | CCLA at the Hollywood Bowl… "THE BIG PICTURE - THE FILMS OF MGM/UA" - No L.A. summer is complete without a night at the Hollywood Bowl! Join fellow Cornellians for one of the Bowl’s premier programs, "The Big Picture--The Films of MGM/UA." In addition, enjoy a catered picnic dinner in a private area before the show. John Mauceri will conduct the LA Philharmonic in great scores from the studio’s classic movies, accompanying scenes projected on the Bowl's big screen. CCLA’s Hollywood Bowl event is a popular annual tradition, so sign up early to ensure that you get tickets for this great night of light entertainment. Location: Hollywood Bowl. Parking: in the Bowl’s lot. Directions will be sent with tickets. Cost: $28 per CCLA member ($56 for a CCLA member + one guest); $30 for each additional guest or non-member of CCLA. RSVP. | Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| Sep 10-12 | Cornell Women's Volleyball Plays in L.A. - Few events in sports are more emotionally involving than a well-played women's volleyball match. Watching Cornell's women spikers raises the thrill to a higher power! Playing their first games in the West, the Ivy championship-contending women's volleyball team will play at Cal State Northridge on Friday-Saturday-Sunday. Mark your calendar now and turn out strongly to support the Big Red, led by California co-captains Whitney Fair '06 (from Calabasas) and Kelly Kraemer '06 (from SF). We'll be planning a tailgate party and a meet and greet with the team as soon as details of the trip are available. Look for details in an e-mail newsflash or consult the Cornell sports website: http://cornellbigred.collegesports.com/sports/w-volley/corn-w-volley-body.html../kjkm | Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| Sept 11 | WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TO PLAY UNLV HERE - Don't miss cheering for the Big Red Women's Volleyball Team on a rare visit to the Southland. CCLA is inviting all Cornellians to watch one of our most exciting and successful sports teams at the Matadome on the Cal State Northridge campus. Following the match, greet the team at a no-host reception at Acapulco Restaurant, 9400 Reseda Blvd. at Nordhoff and Plummer from 6:30 to 8:30. The Big Red had a record of 21-4 last year and was ranked nationally in several categories in a sport usually dominated by West Coast teams. This invitational tournament will be a good early test of our high expectations for this year's team. Wear Cornell apparel and bring your Cornell yell! We’ll meet at 4:30 for the 5 pm match to solidify our bloc and watch the women’s great warm-up routine. Look for the Big Red crowd at the East entrance of the Kinesiology Complex, which includes the Matadome. Admission is free. Park in Lot G4 next to the Matadome. CSUN is north of Nordhoff St. west of Zelzah Av. in Northridge. Campus map | Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| Sept 12 | END
OF SUMMER SURF LESSON - You know you want to. You've seen "Blue Crush"--you
can admit it--and now you're dying to try surfing. Well, do it! Surf
Academy offers lessons for people of all shapes, sizes and ages every
weekend in El Segundo. For one Sunday in September, the Cornell Club
is going to take over the beach. The Academy provides all the gear,
including foam boards to make the learning process easier and painless,
and the teachers are top-notch. The lesson runs two hours. For those
interested, we will head into Manhattan Beach for some brunch afterwards.
For those already on the way to being pro surfers, bring your board
and catch some waves alongside the rest of us. And don't forget the
sunscreen. Where: El Segundo Jetty Time: 9-11 am--- meet at Grand parking lot at 8:30 Cost: $40 for the lesson. Parking: $2 at the Grand parking lot, off Vista Del Mar RSVP: Since we’re working through an organization, preregistration is required. Registration form (click on surf lessons, scroll down to form). See map for exact location of lot. |
Erin Flinn at (310) 663-3746. |
| Sept 16 | YOUNG ALUMS EAT/DRINK RODEO - Come join us for cheap eats, drinks and thrills on one of the most famous streets in L.A. Located on the ever-lively Rodeo Drive, McCormick and Schmick’s offers one of the best happy hours in the city--and the best part is that it starts at 9. So bring your friends: greater numbers, greater fun. Also look for someone wearing an "Ithaca is Gorges" teeshirt. From now on, that will be the easiest way to recognize the group. Time: 9-11 pm. Location: McCormick & Schmick's, Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Blvd. Parking: On street or valet |
Erin Flinn at (310) 663-3746. |
| Sept 26 - Nov 21 |
EAT, DRINK,
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
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Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321 or Peter Taborr at (310) 410- 1883. |
| Oct 3 | CBAA-CCLA BOOK CLUB WILL READ "RICH DAD, POOR DAD" - As part of its ongoing series of discussions of books by authors of color, we present to all book-loving alumni "Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!" by Robert T. Kiyosaki. The book is an effective tool for learning how to prioritize not only financial matters but life matters. Kiyosaki, a personal finance author and lecturer, developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences--his two fathers. One father (Robert's real father) was a highly educated man, but fiscally poor. The other father was the father of Robert's best friend--the Dad who was an eighth grade dropout who became a self-made multi-millionaire. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad." Time: 2-4 pm. Location/Parking: Pico-Robertson, park on street. Cost: BYOB (Buy Your Own Book). | Pauline Bennett at (310) 297 5421. |
| Oct 6 | Cornell
Johnson Club Presents: Business Lifecycles - Knowledge You Can
Use - Businesses are based on revenues, costs, and people, but
how you combine these to create value is always evolving. Learn tangible
lessons you can apply tomorrow from four local business leaders. Topics
include "Buying and Selling Businesses," "Turnarounds and Growth"
and "Why People Matter." Each topic will have "Quick Touch" materials
to provide future reference. Who Should Attend: Entrepreneurs, CEOs,
Presidents, Senior Executives. Moderator: Dr. C. Duncan Thomas (JGSM
‘93), President & CEO of AEC. Panelists: Jim Freedman, Managing Partner, Barrington Associates (ILR ‘75) Klaus Koch, Principal, Kline Hawkes & Co. Steve Green, Partner, Kibel Green Inc. Ivan Hindshaw, Partner, Bain & Co. Time: 6:30-9 pm. hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar Location: Regency Club, 10900 Wilshire Blvd., 17th fl., (SW corner at Westwood) Cost: $30 (parking free on street or pay $5.50 in building) RSVP: Advance registration only or call (800) 847-2082 ext. 2. |
Scott Taylor at (310) 738-0084. Duncan Thomas at (310) 345-9248. |
| Oct 21 | INTERNATIONAL
ZINCK’S NIGHT - Yes, it is that time of year again when Cornell alumni
from around the world congregate to lift a glass to their alma mater.
For the third straight year we will be gathering in the private room
on the second floor of the Westwood Brewing Company. We've had a strong
turnout these past two years and we're hoping to break the 100 mark
this year. So dig out your best red shirt, grab your friends and join
us for some fun, food and festivities in honor of Theodore Zinck. Time: 8-10 pm. Location: Westwood Brewing Co., 2nd floor, 1097 Glendon Av, at Kinross. Cost: $5. Park on the street or nearby public lots. RSVP: Please send in the event reservation form in your newsletter along with your check payable to CCLA. Your name will be on a list at the door. |
Erin Flinn at (310) 663-3746. |
| Oct
23 and Oct 24 |
"American Politics and the World" - THE 2004 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: THE IMPACT HERE AND ABROAD: A weekend in LA with two of Cornell's very best, government professors Ted Lowi and Peter Katzenstein. Few Presidential contests in our lifetime have stirred the passionate interest aroused by the 2004 election. Most of us are following the campaign in the media, many of us contribute to a candidate, some volunteer for one side or the other, but few get personally involved. Watching the campaign unfold and assessing its impact here and abroad is the full-time business of Cornell Government Professors Ted Lowi and Peter Katzenstein, two of the most dynamic, knowledgeable and popular speakers on campus. They are flying out to Los Angeles just a little over a week before the big day to present a unique two-day seminar, "American Politics and the World." They will discuss the horse-race story--who will win and how big?--and the implications for America and the world if President George W. Bush is re-elected or if John Kerry’s challenge is successful. Prof. Lowi will focus on the domestic picture and the changing characteristics of the major parties. Prof. Katzenstein will discuss anti-Americanism abroad and the American Imperium. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions. "American Politics and the World," to be held Saturday and Sunday, is part of CCLA’s series of professor-led Cornell Adult Education weekends. But this time, for convenience and affordability, the venue isn’t a vacation destination but the heart of town: the Westin Hotel on Century Blvd. a mile east of LAX. Co-sponsors of the event are other Western Cornell clubs. Special room rates will be available for those who wish to stay overnight at the Westin--mention the Cornell weekend. Westin reservations number: (310) 216-5858. The preliminary schedule calls for sign-in and a Continental breakfast from 9-10am, lectures and discussion all morning, a full lunch, then afternoon lectures and discussion, adjourning about 4 pm. The same schedule will be repeated on Sunday. Weekend registration fees, including meals, are: CCLA or other Cornell Club Member $175 ($350 for one member plus one guest); Non-Members $195. Attendees age 30 and under, their 30-or-under guests, and 30-or-under non-members get a discount of $25. Use the form in the newsletter to sign up. We suggest getting your reservations in early, as we expect a full house. Guests and non-Cornellians are welcome as long as space permits. | Curtis Reis at (310) 258-9306. |
| Nov 1 | PROF. FOOTE TO DISCUSS SCIENCE, ETHICS, POLITICS OF CLONING, STEM CELL RESEARCH - Genetic research has become an unlikely issue in the Presidential election, and Prof. Robert H. Foote, who is in the forefront of the field, will come to LA to talk to us about it. He will discuss the science, ethics and politics of stem cell research. Prof. Foote, the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus in the Department of Animal Science, received his master’s and doctorate at Cornell (’47 and ’50). The 2003 recipient of the CALS Alumni Association "Outstanding Faculty Award" is a nationally recognized expert in the field of genetics. He will explain different approaches to cloning, including breakthroughs in treating diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and genetic defects. His informative and thought-provoking approach promises to be accessible to all of us, nonscientists and specialists alike. Time: 7 pm. Location: Home of Peter Pierce, Brentwood. Light buffet, beverages. | Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| Nov 7 | CORNELLIAN HAL GOULD IN "THE SUNSHINE BOYS" - Cornell's own Hal Gould MA '48-PhD '53 will be starring in a production of Neil Simon's beloved play "The Sunshine Boys." Join a group of Cornellians for the performance and then meet Hal in the lovely garden at the University of Judaism for a discussion about the performance. Time: 2pm. Location: The University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Dr, Bel Air. Parking: on the premises. Cost: $32 per CCLA member, $64 for a CCLA member and 1 guest, $37 for non-members and additional guests. RSVP: Fill in reservation form from your newsletter along with your check made out to CCLA. | Ellen Perlmutter at (310) 478-5460. |
| Nov 10 | CEN-LA
and CBAA-LA present… Educating Young Minds - Founder Angeles Echols
Discusses Education, Entrepreneurship, Networking - Wondering
about the controversy surrounding Bill Cosby's recent speech at Howard
University? Wondering about progress under the No Child Left Behind
initiative? Wondering what entrepreneurs are doing to address the
crisis of urban youth and the educational system? Wondering how solutions
can be created at the grass-root level? Wondering if and how funding
is available for non-profit entrepreneurship? Wondering if your dreams
and visions are applicable and marketable in today's non-profit sector?
Please join us for an evening of "Education, Entrepreneurship and
Networking" led by Angeles Echols '79 (Psychology), Founder and Executive
Director of Educating Young Minds, Inc. Ms. Echols will discuss the
state of urban public schools, the start-up and growth of Educating
Young Minds, and transitioning from entrepreneur to non-profit Chairperson
and CEO. Educating Young Minds serves high-risk K-12 students, offering
"home-study" instruction during the day, tutoring after school, and
basic skills and standardized test classes. EYM has also helped many
attend colleges like Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, CalTech, Pitt, Illinois,
Howard and Xavier through scholarships of up to $10,000, funded with
the aid of numerous corporations, foundations and individual donors.
Ms. Echols, the subject of a profile in the current Cornell Magazine,
is a member of the President's Council of Cornell Women and was selected
as one of 25 Distinguished Classmates of the Class of 1979. One of
Cornell's most vivid personalities, she continues to honor the Deep
South's tradition of encouraging educational attainment with reverence.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Buffet Reception/Cash Bar/Networking 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Speaker/Q&A/Open Mike 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dessert/Coffee/Networking Location: The Olympic Collection, 11301 Olympic Blvd at Sawtelle Cost: $30 per person. (Speaker, buffet reception, dessert and coffee included.) |
RSVP at CEN Jillian Alexander at (310) 260 9765. Pauline Bennett at (310) 297-5421. |
| Nov 17 | DIAL FOR DOLLARS AT ANNUAL CORNELL PHONATHON - Come join fellow Cornell alums from the LA area as we conduct our annual Fund-Raising Phonathon. Aside from a bank of phones and a list of alumni to call, we will provide dinner, visitors from Ithaca and San Francisco and, as always, many surprises and giveaways. We need around 20 people to make it a great event. Our goal will be to raise over $30,000! Note: the location has changed from last year. Time: 6:30 pm. Location: DBL Realtors Brentwood, 11911 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 200. Directions: 405 to Wilshire West exit, go 1/2 mile to the light at San Vicente and turn right. Go 3/4 mile to DBL plaza on right. Parking: Easy street parking or go into Long’s next door and buy a candy bar. | Richard Stearns at (310) 481-4334. |
|
Jan 18 |
QUESTIONS
ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTH? - Do you have questions about women's health
issues? Whatever your interest, Dr. Elizabeth Barrett-Connor MD '60
has the answers. Join this renowned researcher at the next Women's
Networking Brunch, sponsored jointly by CCLA and The President's Council
of Cornell Women. Dr. Barrett-Connor is Professor and Division Chief
of Epidemiology in the Dept. of Family and Preventive Medicine at
UCSD School of Medicine. Her research concerns healthy aging with
a particular focus on gender differences and women's health. Her pioneering
work spans many areas including cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
cancer, osteoporosis, memory loss and exogenous and endogenous hormones.
She is author of more than 500 publications. She will be able to answer
questions on such topics as: Living a healthy lifestyle, Digital mammography,
and Genetic testing. Time: 10:30 am. Location: Hancock Park. Cost: none - please bring brunch item |
Allison (Rodd) Ceppi at (323) 962-3163. |
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Jan
27
to Apr 15 |
IN THE ZONE--Celebrating L.A. Through the Eyes of Location Scouts - Location professionals play a unique but often overlooked role in the film industry. In recognition of their work, location professionals, both location scouts & managers, have come together to produce a photography exhibit called In The Zone as a vehicle to bring greater attention to the creative elements of their work and to present the wealth of filming opportunities found in the LA area. Time: 9am - 5pm. Mon - Fri. Location: Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood. Parking: Valet or metered on-street parking. Cost: Free. More Info: www.locationaccess.com. | Exhibition co-organizer Lori Balton '81 at (310) 659-7075 |
| Jan
31 thru Feb 2 |
6th ANNUAL IVY LEAGUE ALUMNI SKI WEEKEND - Sponsored by the Brown Club of So Cal. Join fellow Ivy League and Seven Sisters alumni for a fun-filled, ski-filled weekend. Any level of skiing, snowboarding, etc. (including beginners) is welcome. Equipment rentals are available at the lifts. Last Year was a sellout! Where: Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. Pickup: Luxury bus will pick up at Van Nuys FlyAway. Departure & Return: Leave at approximately 1:00 p.m. Friday and return at approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Accommodations: St Anton Condominiums (a short walk to the lifts at Warming Hut II). 4 or 6 people per condo (some have private rooms for 2). All units have full kitchen facilities. If you are by yourself, we will put you in a group. Costs: $189 per person. Includes transportation, accommodations, snacks, and movies on bus. Lift tickets are approximately $55 per day or $102 for 2 days. No host cocktail party on Friday. | For registration form or for more information contact Brown Club Administrator Tracy Brown at (310) 372-3133. |
| Feb 1 | WHAT IS "THE QUESTION?" A Cornell Theatre Romp - Let's go back to Ithaca! On second thought, let's not--it's probably snowing. Instead, let's go to a rollicking Cornell reunion on stage. Drew Brody's ('94) new play, "The Question," is a fun romantic comedy about the friendships & loves of 9 post-Cornellians tripping on the gap between college and adulthood. To celebrate this world premiere production, directed by fellow Cornell Theatre vet Joseph Beck '99, CCLA is staging a private post-show wine and cheese reception with the cast and production team. A block booking deal enables the club to offer members a seat at the show and a place at the soiree for just $15. The theatre is Hollywood's The MET, one of L.A.'s leading Equity waiver venues. Warning! (or Bonus! Depending on your point of view): "The Question" contains nudity and sexual situations. Time: 8 pm at The MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford Ave, Hollywood. Parking: on street. Cost: $15 per CCLA member ($30 for CCLA member with one guest); $20 per additional non-member guest. Please RSVP. | Drew Brody |
| Feb 6 | YOUNG ALUMS TAKE TO THE TOWN - Come one, come all to kick off the month of romance in style. Attendance has been up at the young alum events and we want to continue the trend in the New Year with a bar night at a local watering hole. Single? Attached? All are welcome and feel free to bring non-Cornellian friends. The more the merrier. Named after a secret agent played by James Coburn, Flints serves up some of the best martinis in town, while maintaining a relaxed and mellow atmosphere where everyone feels like a regular. Time: 9:00 pm - ??. Location: Flint's | Sandra Irlen or Erin Flinn |
| Feb 22 |
WATCH CORNELL MEN'S HOCKEY VIA SATELLITE - Their only regular season TV appearance. Join other LA alums in rooting for the Big Red as we take on ECAC rival Union College. Our beloved icers are ranked 7th nationally at press time with a record of 8 wins and 1 loss, and are coming off a win over Harvard and a 2 game blowout sweep of B.U. This is probably our best team in almost 30 years |
Howard Madris |
| Mar 1 | WATCH CORNELL MEN'S HOCKEY VIA SATELLITE - Join other LA alums in rooting for the Big Red as we take on ECAC & Ivy League rival Yale. Our beloved icers are ranked 3rd nationally at press time. This is probably our best team in almost 30 years. Time: 4 pm. Location: A Westside Bar-- site to be announced by Howard Madris '88 approximately a week before the event. Note: Because of the Big Red's success, ECAC playoff and NCAA playoff games will be televised. | Howard Madris |
| Mar 1 | NOW HEAR THIS! NOW HEAR THIS! Bioterrorism is a subject with which few hope to become intimately acquainted. But we can't ignore the threat, from the standpoint both of public policy & personal safety. Dr. Peter Katona (M.D. '72), Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine & member of the LA County's Task Force on bioterrorism, will give an informative talk on the threat of bioterrorism in this new age. Learn how bioterrorism has been used, what it can do, & how prepared we are. | Allison (Rodd) Ceppi at (323) 962-3163. |
| Mar 22 | LA KINGS v. BOSTON BRUINS HOCKEY GAME - Come join fellow alumni & friends to watch the Kings take on the Boston Bruins, a "original six" team & one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. This game is one of the Kings' last games of the season and is the Bruins' only appearance in LA this season. Please reserve your seats early to make sure that you don't get shut out. Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Staples Center, downtown LA. Parking: There is parking available at several nearby lots as well as limited street parking. Cost: $26.00 per CCLA member ($52.00 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $30.00 per person for each additional non-member. RSVP. |
Carol Mead at (310) 373-9204. For all other inquiries contact Eric Beane at (310) 595-3000. |
| Mar 27 | JOINT CORNELL-HARVARD-UPENN ASIAN ALUMNI MIXER - The Southern CA Chapters of the Cornell Asian Alumni Assoc (CAAA), the Asian-American Graduates of the Harvard-Radcliffe Club, and the University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network (UPAAN) will be having their 1st joint mixer at the hip Beverly Hills martini bar owned by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Location: The Continental, 8400 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills (323) 782-9717. Parking lots are located behind the bar (one lot is $5) or street parking is available on Wilshire. Costs: No cover charge. Cash bar and full restaurant menu available, which boasts American cuisine with an Asian flare. Open bar from 9:30-10:30pm (beer, wine and well drinks). No RSVP necessary. | George
Lee of CAAA Tina Chinakarn of UPAAA Victor Hwang of Harvard- Radcliffe Club |
| Mar 29 | ABRACADABRA! A Cornell Evening at the Magic Castle - The Magic Castle is a Victorian style mansion in Hollywood that is a private club for magicians. It has 3 theaters in which performances of different styles of magic occur continuously, and an elegant dining room. Board member Jeffrey Cowan '86, who used to headline in the Close-Up Room before becoming a practicing lawyer, has arranged for CCLA to enjoy an evening of dinner and entertainment (with a special "bonus" performance by Jeffrey). The Castle has a formal dress code (suits for men; dresses or "appropriate" evening attire for women) and requires persons to be at least 21 because alcohol is served and can be enjoyed during the shows. Only 50 persons can attend, so act quickly to ensure that you are not left out. When sending your payment (which excludes alcohol), specify your meal preference: beef, chicken, fish or vegetarian. In addition, a limited number of "starving" graduate students may attend (without having dinner) for $20 person. Time: 6:45 pm. Location: Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave, Hollywood (intersection of Franklin and Orange) Cost: $60.00 per CCLA member ($120.00 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $65.00 per person for each additional non-member. No-dinner option: $20.00 per CCLA member/$25 per non-member. |
Carol Mead at (310) 373-9204. For questions other than space, contact Jeffrey at (310) 395-2267. |
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Mar 29 |
CORNELL HOCKEY IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT! - Cornell is ranked No. 1 in the US -- we'll be watching their game in the NCAA tournament "Final 16" against Minnesota State-Manakato on Saturday 3/29 at 9AM at Dublin's pub, 8240 Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. We got 30 people for a game a while ago. If we win, we play Sun 3/30, same time, same viewing location in the Final 8. |
Howard Madris |
| Apr 13 | A DAY AT THE RACES - CCLA has scheduled a day of thoroughbred racing at Santa Anita. Join us in the Private Turf Club in the outdoor terrace table area (under roof) for a program of up to 9 races. Handicapping instruction will be available. The 6th race is named for CCLA. Two lucky Cornellians will be chosen to go to the Winner's Circle and have their picture taken with the winning horse and jockey…a rare treat! Besides admission, price includes valet parking, program, choice of 1 of 5 entrees, non-alcoholic beverage, dessert, tax and gratuity. In addition, everyone will receive a classic porcelain Oaktree racing stein with designs of the Park. (Value is $70.). Time: 12:30 pm. Location: Santa Anita Race Track, Arcadia (directions will be sent with tickets). Parking: valet parking (part of ticket price). Cost: $40 per CCLA member ($80 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $50 per person for each additional non-member. | Art Hershey at (818) 222-9676. |
| Apr 17 | GENES AND HEALTH - New genetic discoveries promise great health benefits, but what do they tell us about what we should eat? Human Ecology Dean Patsy Brannon will be in LA to talk to alumni about "Your Healthy Diet: What Your Genes May Someday Tell You." Join Dean Brannon for an informal light supper, followed by a talk. Dean Brannon is the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology and a Professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. In addition she is a Cornell alumna, receiving her PhD from Cornell in 1979. She and the College are participants in the University's Campaign for New Life Sciences, so she'll also speak about that. Time: 6:30 pm (light dinner); 7:15 pm (talk). Location: Hancock Park. Parking: on-street parking. Cost: $10 per CCLA member ($20.00 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $15.00 per person for each additional non-member. More Info: or cjs42@cornell.edu' | Cynthia Santisi at (310) 798-3478. |
| Apr 17 | YOUNG ALUMS TAKE ON THE STELLAS OF THE WEST - Your taxes are done. Your week is almost over. You have no excuse not to come meet your fellow young alums out for drinks. North, a hip bar on Hollywood Blvd., embodies many of the same qualities of everyone's favorite whiskey bar in Ithaca, Stellas. With a similar trendy American menu and a fully stocked bar, North is turning into a favorite spot of young Hollywood hipsters. So set your VCRs to tape must-see-TV…and join us for a night of cocktails at North. Time: 9:00 pm - ??. Location: North, on Hollywood Blvd, just east of Crescent Heights. Parking: On the street or valet. Please RSVP. | Erin Flinn |
| May 17 | THE SECRETS OF COLOR AND STYLE: A WOMEN'S NETWORKING BRUNCH - Have you always wanted an image makeover? Join image and etiquette consultant Diana Olson for a lesson in achieving outward beauty and inward harmony. Ms. Olson specializes in custom color and style analysis, wardrobe consultation and makeup advice. You don't get a 2nd chance to make a first impression, so don't miss this fabulous event. Time: 10:30 am. Location: Santa Monica. Cost: None - please bring brunch items Please RSVP. | Allison Ceppi at (323) 962-3163. |
| May 21 |
The Cornell
Entrepreneur Network (CEN) presents: "LOW-COST SUPERCOMPUTING WITH
HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLUSTERS" - What ideas will be funded now that
the power of high-performance supercomputing is cost-efficient?
How can savvy entrepreneurs harness this technology? Join us and
meet Tom Coleman, Director of the Cornell Theory Center. He will
highlight how Cornell is advancing supercomputing through high-performance
cluster computing and share how you can benefit. Until recently,
supercomputing has been limited to experts, mostly due to the cost
of traditional mainframes. Now, the Cornell Theory Center has demonstrated,
by integrating Dell servers with Intel microprocessors and Microsoft
Windows to create distributed parallel clusters, that traditional
mainframe supercomputer performance can be replicated for 1/10th
the operating and capital expense. With applications ranging from
equity portfolio analysis to risk management to online gaming, enterprises
requiring high-performance technical computing -- such as high-speed
data filtering and computational analysis -- can greatly benefit.
The Cornell Theory Center,
a computational science support center based at Cornell, received
$60 million from Microsoft/Intel/Dell to support developing financial
services applications at its lower Manhattan satellite facility.
The CTC works with numerous domestic and foreign companies (many
in Asia) in the areas of high-performance computing (especially
clusters of high-end servers). Applications include computational
finance and risk management. The CTC works with a broad spectrum
of companies from leading Fortune 500 to 5-person start-ups. Time:
6-7pm
- Networking/Cash Bar & Buffet Dinner. 7-7:45pm - Tom Coleman/Q
& A. 7:45pm - 9pm
- Open Mike/ Networking/ Dessert & Coffee. Location: The Westin
LA Airport, 5400 West Century Blvd. |
Contact CEN at (607) 255-1576 or email. Hans Maentz at (310) 481-4927. Jillian Alexander at (310) 260-9765. |
| June 1 |
Cornell psychology professor Thomas Gilovich to speak on "Why Smart
People Make Big Money Mistakes and How to Correct Them" - Why do so
many otherwise sensible people make foolish financial choices? Fortunately,
many of the most common and costly money blunders we make can be explained
and corrected by the emerging science of "behavioral economics." Thomas
D. Gilovich, professor of psychology at Cornell, will describe this
exciting field and offer tips to counter the blind spots that cloud
our financial judgment. Dr. Gilovich is a member of the Cornell Center
for Behavioral Economics and Decision Research. A social psychologist,
he specializes in the study of everyday judgment and reasoning. He
is most widely known for his research debunking the "hot hand" in
basketball. His most recent book, "Why Smart People Make Big Money
Mistakes," shows how faulty judgment processes lead people to make
non-optimal investment decisions. Dr. Gilovich teaches statistics,
judgment, and social psychology to undergraduate students at Cornell.
Time: 11:30am - juice and coffee cake. Noon - presentation. 1pm -
optional no-host lunch with Prof. Gilovich. Location: Writers Guild
of America West (2nd Fl.) 7000 West 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048 (across
the street from Farmers Market) Parking: free underground lot - entrance on Blackburn, 1 block south of 3rd Street - park and take the elevator to the second floor Cost: $10 per CCLA member ($20 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $15 per person for each additional non-member. RSVP by May 27. |
Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321. |
| July 12 |
PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS - CCLA has acquired 20 sought-after tickets
to this not-to-be-missed annual dramatic spectacle in Laguna Beach.
A So Cal institution, the Pageant is an outdoor program of "tableau
vivant" re-creations of classic & contemporary artworks. We have
arranged to combine the Pageant with a private pre-theater dinner
at a special Cornell-only price. The dinner will be at Villa Romana
Trattoria, one of Laguna Beach's most noted restaurants. Menu: Caesar
Salad (romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy caesar dressing topped with
freshly shaved Parmigiano and croutons), Homemade Lasagna (layered
with Bolognese sauce, béchamel, mozzarella and ricotta cheese) or
Chicken Torre di Luna (boneless chicken breast with red onions, pancetta,
mushrooms and red wine demi-glaze sauce) or Handmade Veal Ravioli
(filled ravioli tossed in porcini mushrooms, spinach and chardonnay
cream sauce) or Capellini alla Toscana (roasted peppers, sun-dried
tomatoes, garlic olive oil and basil with angel hair pasta), Tiramisu,
Coffee, No-host alcohol. Time: Dinner at 6:30pm. Pageant at 8:30pm. Location: Villa Romana Trattoria, 303 Broadway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. (949) 497-6220 Parking: on-street or in mall lot next to restaurant; Pageant is a 5-minute walk from restaurant. Cost: $85 per CCLA member ($170 for a CCLA member + 1 guest) **Because tickets are limited, only 2 may be bought by each CCLA member.** RSVP: By July 1st. |
Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321. |
| Jul 17 | YOUNG ALUMS GET A TASTE OF THE UK - Bars & clubs abound in LA, but there are only a handful of great pubs. Join your fellow young alumni for a night out at the "Cat and Fiddle" on Sunset. Far enough removed from the Strip so you won't have to deal with that crazy traffic, the place has a great patio for kicking back & enjoying a beautiful summer night in LA. Spread the word--no one is going to want to miss out on this one! Where: The Cat & Fiddle Pub -- 6530 Sunset Blvd (just E of Seward, S side of Sunset). Time: 9:00pm to ??. Cost: $5 Cover at the door. | Eduardo Porto Carreiro at (310) 908-4908 |
| Jul 20 | GIVE A LITTLE, GET A LITTLE - 1st Semi-Annual Clothing Drive & Free Concert on the Beach. Feel good by donating clothing, toiletries & housewares to benefit the 1736 Family Crisis Center, then feel even better by attending a free surf-band concert on the beach. Bring your good quality clothing (mostly women's attire), new or almost new toiletries, and any houseware items from towels to blenders. Drop your donations off at the Redondo Beach home of Cynthia Santisi, then carpool down to the beach for some late afternoon music. The 1936 Family Crisis Center operates five shelters in L.A. for battered women and their children, two shelters for runaway and homeless youth, outpatient counseling, a welfare-to-work program and family law services. Your castoffs help people make a new life for themselves & their children. This event is part of CCLA's response to the Cornell Cares initiative. Watch for the announcement in the next newsletter about our Habitat for Humanity work day scheduled for Sept. 20, co-sponsored by the Yale Club of L.A. Further community service opportunities will be announced later. The band at the sunset concert is the Chantays, who play classic Sixties surf band tunes, a la "Pipeline," "Riders in the Sky," etc. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs & blanket to wind down the weekend. You can't beat the price! Time: Drop-off from 4 p.m. Concert begins at 6 p.m. Location: Cynthia's garage, 1218 Agate St, # F, Redondo Beach (Garage is in alley--drive around back). Sunset Concert is S of Hermosa Beach pier. If you just want to drop off items, that would be fine. For info about the free concert: City of Hermosa Beach, 310-318-0280. | Cynthia Santisi |
| Jul 20 | SOFTBALL Alert - Whether you're in mid-season form or just wish you were, go out to the garage and dig out your glove & come play for CCLA's co-ed softball team. Skills welcome, even desirable, but not required for this largely social occasion. We're back on the ballfield on July 20th against a hapless opponent to be named later. Email Tom for field location and time of game. | Tom Pikor |
| Jul 26 | REPORT FROM THE FRONT LINES - Few Cornellians have traveled the world as extensively as Edith M. Lederer '63, who still has a sense of humor about mankind's follies after 37 years reporting on calamities for the Associated Press. Come to another in our series of co-ed brunches to hear Lederer discuss her career and answer questions about life on the front lines of journalism. Currently the AP's chief correspondent at the UN, Lederer has worked on every continent except Antarctica covering wars, famines, nuclear issues & political upheavals. She was the 1st woman assigned full time to the AP staff reporting the Vietnam War. She also covered the 1973 Middle East war, the war in Afghanistan, the Gulf War, the conflict in Northern Ireland, the end of the war in Bosnia, the civil war in Somalia and the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda. She is a co-author of "War Torn," a book by 9 women who covered the Vietnam War. Time: 10:30 am. Location: Playa del Rey. Cost: none - please bring brunch item. | Allison (Rodd) Ceppi at (323) 962-3163. |
| Aug 9 | YOUNG ALUMS HIT THE BEACH FOR SOME VOLLEYBALL - Come join fellow young alums for a day of fun, sun, & volleyball at Santa Monica Beach. Grab your beach towels, pack a picnic, & get ready to play some volleyball. Bring your friends--the more the merrier--and don't forget your sunscreen. Where: Santa Monica Beach, N end of the bike-blade path, across from W Channel Rd. Time: 2:00- 6:00. Parking: $6.00 at the lot just north of the courts. (It's where they used to film "Baywatch.") | Erin Flinn or Eduardo Porto Carreiro |
| Aug 10 | CCLA DAY AT DODGER STADIUM - Dodger Stadium on a summer Sunday afternoon is as close to heaven as you'll get in this life, some say. So come join a crowd of Cornellians as the Dodgers battle Sammy Sosa's Chicago Corks. We'll convene far above the field but right behind home plate, wearing sun visors, eating hot dogs and glistening with sunscreen. Bring the kids! Carpool! Contact Bart Mills if you have space to offer or want a ride. Time: 1:10 p.m. Location: Dodger Stadium. Cost: $6 to CCLA, plus stadium parking. | Bart Mills at (310) 545-3321. |
| Aug 16 | SEA KAYAKING IN MALIBU - It's ba-a-a-ack! Last summer we had a ton of fun soaking up the sun as we paddled along the shores of Malibu. So whether you are a beginner or a seasoned paddler, join us as we once again take to the ocean with Malibu Ocean sports. No experience necessary. Bring a swim suit, sunscreen & lots of water. Where: Malibu Ocean Sports (across from Malibu Pier). Time: 10 am to Noon. Cost: $25 for single kayak for 2 hours, $35 for tandem kayak Parking: On the street. RSVP by Aug. 9 |
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| Aug 24 | SUN ALUMNI REUNION IN LOS ANGELES - Hold the presses! All one-time compets in the area are assigned to enjoy themselves at a reunion of former Cornell Daily Sun staffers at the LA home of John Melissinos '86 and his wife Candice Culnane in the Larchmont area. The intricacies of hot-type production will be explained to the merely computer-literate. Successful raids on wannabe newspapers like the Daily Princetonian & the Yale Daily News will be lied about extensively. Stories of derring-do, past & present, journalistic and otherwise, will be neatly fitted under 2-24 chelt heads throughout the evening. Former SUN editor Stan Chess '69 will be in from New York to give an update on the SUN's new building. There will be a potluck dinner, so please bring a dish and something to drink. RSVP to Nancy Mills '64, who will organize the food offerings so that everyone doesn't bring the same thing. | Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321. |
| Aug 31 | Hollywood
Bowl--The Hollywood Musical - What's summer without the Hollywood
Bowl? CCLA has brought back its hugely popular Evening at the Bowl
event. Join fellow alumni for dinner and a night of silver screen
magic under the stars with the Bowl Orchestra. Memorable movie scores
will be played as scenes from classic & contemporary movie favorites
are projected onto the big screen. This is a wonderful family affair,
and a show you don't want to miss. Socialize with alums before the
show at a picnic style dinner, and enjoy the movies & music from
your seats just behind the Terrace boxes. Time: dinner 6pm, show 7:30. Location: Hollywood Bowl picnic area 10. Price: Tiered pricing structure encourages early signup! $30 ($60 for member + one guest) received before July 25 $35 non-members or additional guests before July 25 $35 ($70 for member + one guest) before Aug. 10 $40 non-members or additional guests before Aug. 10 $40 ($80 for member + one guest) by Aug. 29. |
Sandra Irlen |
| Sept 4 | CEN LA Presents: BAJA FRESH CEO GREG DOLLARHYDE: Buy the Concept, Sell the Growth Greg Dollarhyde '80, MBA '81 bought the Baja Fresh fast casual Mexican concept & sold the growth to Wendy's for $275 million. Not every niche concept explodes onto the national scene, but in 1998 Greg spotted potential in Baja Fresh. He raised $26 million to acquire the 44-store chain. Four years later, the prospect of a $50 million IPO had Wall Street salivating. Instead, Wendy's validated Greg's vision & trumped the IPO with a $275 million buyout. Greg will share with us the behind-the-scenes details & the challenges he faces. For example, how will he open 700 stores in the next 5 years & stay true to his values? Please join fellow Cornellians for an exciting CEN-sponsored evening of networking, open mike & business. CEN (the Cornell Entrepreneur Network) is a university-wide national program that helps Cornellians join together to foster career success. Time: 6 pm - 9 pm. Includes buffet & cash bar. Location: Regency Club, 10900 Wilshire Blvd., 17th fl., (SW corner at Westwood). Cost: $35 + $5.50 parking in building-enter from Ashton Ave. | Scott
Taylor at (310) 738-0084. Sign up at CEN or call (607) 255-1576. |
| Sept 16 | TACO TUESDAYS AT TJ CHARLY'Z - Come join your fellow young alums for a night of cheap eats & drinks in the South Bay. TJ Charly'z boasts a great menu, including $1 tacos on Tuesdays. So grab some friends and come have a taco or six with us. TJ Charly'z at 1332 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach 310-372-2194. TIME 7:00pm - ?? | Erin Flinn or Eduardo Porto Carreiro |
| Oct 5 | CBAA & CCLA LAUNCH MONTHLY BOOK CLUB - Contemporary Books by African-American authors is the purview of the new book club CCLA & the Cornell Black Alumni Association are starting Oct. 5. With Alayne Sampson and Pauline Bennett as hosts, the club will read & discuss works in all literary genres by contemporary authors of color. If you love to read, want to branch out into new territory, have a favorite writer you are dying to share or just want to meet new people to curl up around a good book with on a rainy Saturday afternoon, now is your chance. If you like the idea of the club but can't stand our 1st book choice, please -- rent the movie, come check us out & give us your input on the next book to explore together. All are welcome. October Topic: Murder in South-Central LA Book: "Devil in A Blue Dress," a mystery by Walter Mosley Suggested Contextual Activities: the film starring Denzel Washington; "The Killing Season: A Summer Inside an LAPD Homicide Division" by Miles Corwin. Time 2-4 p.m. Location: call for directions. Cost: BYOB (Buy Your Own Book). | Pauline of CBAA at (310) 289-0819. |
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Oct 11 |
2003 SCHOLARSHIP
DINNERS RAISE $13,315--A RECORD! Cornellians contributed $13,315
to the CCLA Scholarship Endowment Fund through the club's 2003 Scholarship
Dinner Campaign. The total was a record amount for the long-standing
annual series of events. More than 170 club members and guests attended
13 dinners at Cornellians' homes or restaurants during October and
November. They contributed from $20 to $150 a plate. Dinner hosts
contributed their time and the entire cost of the meals. Some Cornellians
contributed to the Endowment without attending a dinner. The total
of $13,315 raised thus reflected zero subtractions for expenses,
one of the remarkable aspects of the club's volunteer-heavy fund-raising
effort, which was led this year by Nancy Mills '64 and Peter Taborr.
CCLA is unique among Cornell clubs nationwide in involving its members
so fully in scholarship fund-raising. Members who make a point of
attending one or more scholarship dinners each year say they enjoy
a convivial dining experience and the satisfaction of giving to
support needy Cornell students. Make a mental note now to participate
in next year's series of dinners! And if you'd like to be a host,
please email Nancy or Peter, who are already planning the 2004 dinner
schedule. |
Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321 or Peter Taborr at (310) 410- 1883. |
| Oct 16 | INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT OF ZINCK'S NIGHT - Theodore Zinck was a saloon keeper in Ithaca in the 1890's. Zinck's pub, the Hotel Brunswick, was located on N. Aurora Street & was a popular gathering place for Cornellians. After Zinck's death in 1903, several bars using his name continued to provide a haven for students. After the last "Zinck's" closed in the mid-60s, celebrating the "Spirit of Zinck's" became a favorite Thursday night event. Cornellians across the globe will join together & raise their glasses on Thursday Oct 16th. We're expecting 100 participants in LA alone. Don't miss out on this event celebrated by Cornell Clubs world wide. Time: 7-10 p.m. at the Westwood Brewing Co., 1097 Glendon Ave (corner of Kinross). Cost: $5. RSVP: Please send a check payable to CCLA to Carol Mead or you can also pay at the door. | Erin Flinn or Eduardo Porto Carreiro |
| Oct 25 | CALLING ALL MOMS! CALLING ALL MOMS! - Whatever age your children are, from toddlers to teens, join us for the next women's networking brunch on Oct. 25, led by a panel of experts on all kinds of family matters. Panelists will include psychologists Dr. Lindsey Bergman '87 and Dr. Joan Freedman '81, who will discuss making the transition to motherhood. Time: 10:30 am. Location: Beverly Hills. Parking: on street. Cost: free - please bring brunch item | Allison Ceppi at (323) 962-3163. |
| Oct 29 |
- CANCELLED -
DIAL for DOLLARS at ANNUAL CORNELL PHONATHON - Join fellow Cornell alums from the LA area as we conduct our annual fund-raising phonathon. There will be dinner, visitors from Ithaca & San Francisco, and, as always, many surprises & giveaways. We need around 20 people to make it a great event. For the last 4 years, we raised over $30,000. This year the phonathon will take place right after the inauguration of Jeffrey Lehman as the new president of Cornell! Time: 6:30 p.m. at Coldwell Banker Brentwood lobby, 11611 San Vicente Blvd. Park in the free lot behind 11611 San Vicente & walk around to front. Food: Don't worry about it! RSVP to Richard Stearns. |
Richard Stearns at (310) 442- 1381. |
| Nov 2 | CBAA & CCLA MONTHLY BOOK CLUB - Last month the Cornell Black Alumni Assn. (CBBA) and CCLA successfully launched their book club surveying contemporary work by African-American authors. The club meets again led again by Pauline Bennett MS'92 and Alayne Sampson '00. All are welcome. We will discuss "Black Ice," Lorene Cary's memoir of her days as the 1st African-American female to attend exclusive prep school St. Paul's. Back-up reading: "The Sweeter the Juice" by Shirlee Taylor Haizlip. Time: 2-4 p.m. | Pauline of CBAA at (310) 289-0819. |
| Nov 8 | FAMILY FUN AT UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS -"Cirque du Soul" is a high-energy ensemble of traditional circus acts set to a modern beat. The two-hour interactive show is accompanied by gospel, jazz and blues music, along with state-of-the-art, computerized special effects, a rock-style laser show, and high-tech sound. As a kid you might have wanted to run away with the circus; here's your chance as an adult to dream that dream again! Where: Hollywood Park. Time: 12 noon. Cost: $25 Grand Front | Pauline Bennett at (310) 289-0819. |
| Nov 20 | CEN-LA
Presents: Leonard Green & Partners' Managing Partner Peter Nolan:
Wealth Creation through Private Equity Peter Nolan, BS '80 MBA '82, Managing Partner of Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) and former Managing Director of Donaldson, Luskin & Jenrette, led LGP's October $420 million acquisition of FTD, a leading provider of floral products. This is the 5th public company LGP has taken private in the last 2.5 years, and its 27th investment since the firm's formation in 1989. Peter will share his insights about Private Equity vs. Public Markets and present Wealth Creation through Private Equity: Petco Case Study. Learn how economic and regulatory conditions are driving public companies into going private and discouraging middle market companies from going public. Peter will also discuss the reasons family-owned businesses use the private equity alternative to going public. LA -based LGP is Southern California's preeminent private equity firm, having over $3.6 billion in capital. It is ranked by The Daily Deal as the highest performing US Private Equity firm among funds in excess of $1 billion. LGP has invested in 27 companies, including RiteAid, Rand McNally, Petco, AsianMedia Group, Sports Authority and Big 5 Sporting Goods. Please join fellow Cornellians for an exciting CEN-sponsored evening of networking, entrepreneurship and open mike. The Cornell Entrepreneur Network (CEN) is a national university-wide program bringing Cornellians together to foster career success. Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: The Regency Club, 10900 Wilshire Blvd., 17th Floor, LA. Cost: $35.00 plus $5.50 parking (includes buffet and cash bar) RSVP at CEN. Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made 48-hours prior to the event |
Jillian
Alexander at (310) 260-9765 or CEN at (607) 255-1576. |
| Nov 22 | CORNELL vs. PENN FOOTBALL on TV - The Big Red may not be in the hunt for a championship, but the opponent is Penn after all, so turn out and cheer at a live cable viewing of the season finale at 1 p.m. PST sponsored by the Penn Club of Southern California. | Howard Madris |
| Nov 22 | CHANCE of a LIFETIME CORNELL at THE HUNTINGTON - You mean you live in Southern CA and you've never been to the Huntington? Mark your calendars for an eye-opening, beauty-seeking Cornell day at the Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens in San Marino on Nov. 22. Two of Cornell's very best --- Frank Robinson, Director of the Johnson Museum, & Don Rakow, Director of Cornell Plantations--will be our supremely knowledgeable guides to the treasures inside & outside this unique institution. The talks begin at 11 am over brunch at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel. At 12:45 pm, we will travel over to the Huntington Library & gather at the ticket booth. We expect to split into 2 groups. One will go with Don to explore the exquisite gardens: 150 acres of sweeping lawns & vistas interspersed with statuary, tempiettos, & benches. The other group will tour the library and museum with Frank, stopping at Thomas Gainsborough's "Blue Boy," among other artistic treasures. Then at 2:30 we'll reverse the groups for another hour and a half. Location: Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, 303 E. Cordova St., Pasadena, and Huntington Library on South Allen Road (South of California Blvd.) in San Marino. A map will be provided after registration. Cost: $45 per CCLA member. $90 for a CCLA member and 1 guest. $55 per non-member and additional guests. Fee covers meal and museum admission. RSVP: Please send a check payable to CCLA to Carol Mead. . | Curtis Reis '56, Cornell Trustee Emeritus, at (310) 258-9304. |
| Jan 4, 2002 | JGSM RECEPTION WITH DEAN SWIERINGA - Join fellow biz school alums for a reception with the Dean of the Johnson Graduate School of Management. There will be a presentation on current events at JGSM. Other attendees from Cornell include Tom Cleary, Assistant Director of Career Services, and Rosalyn Hines, Executive Director of Alumni Relations & Development. Time: Reception: 6:30 pm, Presentation: 7:15 - 7:45 pm | Pamela Chen |
| Jan 13 |
CCLA CHINESE NEW YEAR DIM SUM BRUNCH - Please come join your fellow
Cornellians for a dim sum brunch at Empress Pavilion restaurant in
downtown LA! Traditional Chinese delicacies will be on offer as we
ring in the New Year. For those interested, the meal will be followed
by a local shopping trip through the gift shops, vendors, and bakeries
of Chinatown and Little Tokyo. Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Place: Empress
Pavilion Restaurant, Bamboo Plaza 988 N. Hill St. (at Bernard Street)
at (213) 617-9898. Parking: Please use parking garage right next to
restaurant in Bamboo Plaza (Empress Pavilion provides validation).
Cost: Pay for what you eat. |
George Lee |
| Jan 19 |
CORNELL CO-ED NETWORKING BRUNCH: The New Realities of Travel If you're
fantasizing about a vacation but are turned off by the thought of
airport delays, crowds and high prices, don't despair. It doesn't
have to be that way. During this brunch seminar, travel industry insider
Anat Baron will provide practical tips on planning the perfect getaway
on any budget. She'll share: How to get amazing last-minute discounts
on airline tickets and hotel rooms. Her secrets for getting the best
service and value from airlines, hotels, cruises and car rental agencies.
Vital safety and security issues you must know. Great ideas for playing
tourist in your own hometown. Unusual/off-the-beaten path vacation
destinations. What to do when things go wrong. You'll be so inspired
that you'll rush home to book your trip and start packing for your
dream vacation. Anat Baron is a travel and lifestyle expert and founder
of travelfanatic.com, which helps people plan and prepare for the
perfect trip. She has been featured on The Early Show, WB Morning
News, E!, and many other TV and radio shows. She holds an MPS from
the Cornell Hotel School. Time: 10:30 am. Location: Hancock Park.
Cost: none - please bring brunch items. |
Allison (Rodd) Ceppi at (310) 395-8527. |
| Jan 30 |
YOUNG ALUMNI EVENT - Join young alumni to rejoice at how warm the
weather in L.A. really is. Great music, strong drinks and good food
are all on the bill at Backstage
Cafe in Beverly Hills. Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Backstage Cafe,
9433 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills. (310) 777-0252. Cost: Whatever you
order. |
Anita Kwok or Leah Pomeranz |
| Feb 7 |
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG '54 SPEAKS AT CCLA DINNER
- U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg '54 addresses
L.A. Cornellians at a dinner in her honor. Justice Ginsburg will speak
and take questions for half an hour before dinner is served. This
event is the centerpiece of the club's programming this year, and
demand for seats will be heavy. Appointed to the Supreme Court in
1993, Justice Ginsburg was already well-known for her pioneering litigation
on behalf of women's rights. As the founding director of the American
Civil Liberties Union's Women's Rights Project, she won six key gender
discrimination cases in the Supreme Court in the 1970s. She has been
called the Thurgood Marshall of women's rights. She is the first Cornellian
to serve on the high court, and only the second woman. Time: 6:45 pm - No-Host Cocktail Reception 7:15 pm - Justice Ginsburg speaks and takes questions 7:45 pm - Dinner Location: Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel 5400 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles 90045. Tel. (310) 216-5858. Parking: $5 (self-park); $12 (valet) Cost: $40 per CCLA member ($80 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $70 per person for each additional guest. |
Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321 |
| Feb 10 |
CORNELL TRADITION ALUMNI IN LA - This is a brainstorming meeting for Cornell Tradition Alumni to meet with Darael Mahoney '98, Assistant Director, to hear updates on the program and to discuss organizing a Tradition Alumni Association in the LA area. Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Location: Westin LA Airport. Cost: Cash bar. Appetizers will be provided. More info: www.commitment.cornell.edu |
Julie
Albertson at (607) 255-7853 |
| Feb 13 | UCI
2001-2002 CHANCELLOR’S DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS SERIES PRESENTS: THEODORE
J. LOWI - "The Second Republic of the United States -- or is it the
Third, or the Fourth?" Theodore J. Lowi, the John L. Senior Professor
of American Institutions at Cornell University since 1972, is one
of the nation’s leading political scientists and an expert on the
American presidency, national government, and public policy. Lowi
is the author of numerous books, including The End of Liberalism (1969/1979),
At the Pleasure of the Mayor (1964), The Pursuit of Justice (with
Robery F. Kennedy, 1964), The Politics of Disorder (1971), The Personal
President (1985); Democrats Return to Power (with Benjamin Ginsberg,
1994), Embattled Democracy (with Benjamin Ginsberg, 1994), The End
of the Republican Era (1995), and A Republic of Parties? (1998). A
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Lowi is also
the former President of the American Political Science Association
(1991-92) and the former President of the International Political
Science Association (1997-2000). Listed in a survey by members of
the American Political Science Association as the most influential
political scientist of the 1970s, Professor Lowi is also the recipient
of Cornell’s Clark Distinguished Teaching Award. Time: 7:00 pm Location: Crystal Cover Auditorium, UCI Student Center. Cost: Free |
Please call (949) 824-5361 for additional information. |
| Feb 16 | Cornell
Women's Networking Brunch: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS… WITHOUT BEING
A JERK! - Come join fellow Cornellian and LA Superior Court Judge
Laurie Zelon as she shares her secrets for rising to the top gracefully.
Ms. Zelon is a former partner at Morrison & Foerster and has held
many leadership roles within the legal community. She is sure to offer
the kind of wonderful advice that will be useful not only in business,
but in our everyday lives as well. Time: 10:30 am and Location: Manhattan
Beach. Cost: none - please bring brunch items |
Allison (Rodd) Ceppi at (310) 395-8527 |
| Mar 9 | Watch Cornell's nationally ranked men's hockey team in the ECAC playoffs against Yale. This is a crucial game and a large turnout of Cornellians is expected. Time: 4:00 P.S.T. Place: Johnny Fox's (formerly D.B. Cooper's) at 3387 Motor Avenue, Culver City. (310) 559-4725 | |
| Mar 13 | See Cornellian on TV - Watch young Cornell actor David Greenman ‘00 in his TV debut role in "According to Jim" on ABC at 8:30. Greenman appears as a featured player in the role of a waiter. | |
| Mar 15 | Watch
Cornell play ECAC hockey Again!!! - Join fellow Cornellians at Johnny
Fox's (3387 Motor Avenue, in West L.A.) at 8 p.m. for the semi-finals
of the ECAC tournament in Lake Placid. If Cornell wins its semi-final
game, we will re-convene, same time, same place, the next night (Saturday,
March 16) for the ECAC finals. The games will be tape delayed, so
if you know the result, don't come or keep quiet! PLEASE NOTE: Cornell's participation in the tournament is conditional on winning its playoff series at Lynah the weekend before. This is highly likely, as Cornell is ranked 7th nationally at this writing. To confirm Cornell's participation in the ECACs, check uscollegehockey.com for the Lynah results. POSTSCRIPT: If the Big Red wins it all in Lake Placid, we'll be up for the NCAA tournament the following weekend. |
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| Mar 16 |
BEST-SELLING
NOVELIST AND CORNELL PROFESSOR ROBERT MORGAN SPEAKS ON "THE VOICE
OF THE STORY" - Do you have a Great American Novel that you've been
meaning to write? Maybe you have a few well-thumbed "GANs" from
your Cornell days on your bookshelf. Do you at least like a good
story and a little dessert? Then join us and hear Cornell professor
and author Robert Morgan talk about the "voice of the story" as
he speaks from and about his international bestseller, Gap Creek.
Like his previous works The Hinterlands, The Truest Pleasures, and
his most recent This Rock, Gap Creek has received high praise from
critics and readers alike. Chosen as one of Oprah's Book Club selections,
this novel tells the beautiful story of a young heroine, Julie Harmon,
whose inner strength and courage allow her to overcome the harsh
life of turn-of-the-century rural Appalachia. Praises for Gap Creek
have cited Morgan's poetic literary style and ability to draw strong,
dignified, memorable characters within stories that balance simplicity
with depth. Robert Morgan, the Kappa Alpha professor of English
at Cornell, has published 4 novels and 9 volumes of poetry. He has
received enough literary awards to crowd his own Great American
Novels off his bookshelf, and has been teaching the craft of storytelling
to Cornellians since 1971. Maybe he'll give you the one tip that
will finally help you finish your own weighty tome! If you love
writing and storytelling (even if you're not the one doing it),
this event is not to be missed! Light refreshments (homemade by
our own best-selling cookbook author Nancy Mills) will be served.
|
Jim Tavares at (818) 907-6075 |
| Mar 16 | LA KINGS V. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS Hockey Game - Come join fellow alumni and friends to watch the hometown Kings take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, featuring hockey superstar Mario Lemieux. This will be Pittsburgh's only appearance in LA this season. As an added bonus, all attendees will receive a free LA Kings hat. Please be sure to send in your reservation form early, because tickets are limited and we always sell out. Time: 12:00 pm and Location: Staples Center. Cost: $30.00/CCLA member ($60 for a CCLA member + guest); $35/person for each additional non-member RSVP | Eric Beane at (310) 302-0071 |
| Mar
23 (and maybe on Mar 24) |
CORNELL MENS
HOCKEY IN THE NCAA FINALS |
More Info |
| April 11 | CEN
Los Angeles, EPE and CCLA Present - JUMP START YOUR START-UP
Rich Marin '75 to Address Entrepreneurs - Bring your resume, business plan, demo unit, or announcement and join host Rich Marin, former Vice-Chairman of BT Alex Brown and Managing Director of Beehive Ventures, for an evening of insight on how to jump start your start-up. Rich will outline what entrepreneurs seeking funding in this down market should expect and how the venture capital process has changed for both the entrepreneur and the financier in the past two years. The event includes a dinner buffet, dessert, and opportunity for all alumni to take the mike for 60 seconds at the end of the program. Rich is Chairman of the Annual Fund of the Johnson Graduate School of Management, Director of the Parker Center for Investment Research and the Cayuga MBA Fund, member of the Advisory Boards of the Big Red Venture Fund, and the Entrepreneurship and Personal Enterprise (EPE) Program, and is a member of the Cornell University Council. This event is the first of an anticipated series that will partner the Cornell Club of Los Angeles with the Cornell Entrepreneur Network (CEN), the alumni linking arm of the campus-wide EPE program Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Cash bar/dinner buffet/networking 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Presentation by Rich Marin, followed by Q&A 8:00 - 9:00 pm - Open mike for all alumni Location: Westin LAX Hotel, 5400 W. Century Blvd (310) 216-5858 Parking: $12 (valet) or $8 (self-parking) Cost: $30 per CCLA member ($60 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $45 per person for each additional guest $45 for non-members |
Clint Kisker |
| April 20 | Co-Ed Networking Brunch: FINDING YOUR WAY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES - Join us for a roundtable discussion about strategies for coping with uncertainty in our work, finances, and personal lives. Speakers will include alumni Art Hershey, a human resources expert, Bruce Munster, who deals in wealth management, and Darlene Basch, a psychologist and counselor. Time: 10:30 am and Location: West LA. Parking: on the street. Cost: none - please bring a brunch item | Allison (Rodd) Ceppi at (310) 395-8527 |
| April 21 | MOSTLY
MOZART - L.A. PHILHARMONIC CONCERT, RECEPTION, BACKSTAGE TOUR - Back
by popular demand, the Club is having another special afternoon with
the LA Philharmonic at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Join old Club
friends and make new ones at a private reception featuring hors d'
oeuvres and a bird's-eye view of the Pavilion and its surroundings.
Then we'll take a private backstage tour of the Dorothy Chandler,
getting a rare behind-the-scenes look at how it can be used to showcase
anything from an opera to the Oscars, and learning how the concert
shell is constructed and enhanced to give it the best possible natural
acoustics. Then we'll see renowned German conductor and pianist Christian
Zacharias as he takes part in the Phil's Mozart festival, playing
the hits of 1784 including works by, of course, the famed Austrian
(no, not the one married to Maria Shriver!), as well as Haydn and
Joseph Martin Kraus. Space is limited, so reserve now! Time: 12:30 pm - Food and tour 2:30 pm - Concert Location: The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Avenue (323)-850-2000 or go to www.laphil.org for directions Parking: Ample free street parking is available on a first-come basis. Subterranean parking for $7. Cost: $50 per person |
Jim Tavares at (818) 907-6075 |
| April 28 | Cornell Softball Season Starts - Oil your glove, stretch your hamstrings and reserve the date. CCLA's own Bad News Bears return to the ball field for our first game of the 2002 season. | Tom Pikor |
| May 4 | Day
Hike At Leo Carrillo State Park - Come join your fellow Cornellians
for a scenic day hike by the beach. Leo Carrillo State Park is home
to an astonishing array of local wildflower varieties. Hike with us
as we wind our way into the Santa Monica Mts. and enjoy great views
from 600 ft. above Point Dume. The 6 mls. round trip route reaches
a secluded lagoon, perfect for a picnic lunch, at the halfway point.
This hike is planned to be the first of a series of CCLA outdoor outings
in the LA area. Over the past 15 yrs., Cornell's outdoor education
(C.O.E.) program has grown to become one of the premier outdoor ed.
depts. in the nation, offering courses in everything from day hiking
to sea kayaking to telemark skiing. C.O.E sponsors several outings
for alumni through CAU and is hoping to increase alumni involvement
even further. Erin Flinn, a former student instructor at C.O.E., spent
her undergraduate years honing her skills in everything from day hiking
to rock and ice climbing. Although she no longer works full time in
outdoor education, she fills every spare moment taking advantage of
all the outdoor adventures So Cal has to offer. Time: 10 am. The hike will last approximately 4-5 hours. Location: Leo Carrillo State Park on PCH just south of Mulholland Hwy. and Parking: Day access fee is $3.00. Cost: Free. Bring lunch, sunblock and plenty of water. |
Erin Flinn at (310) 663-3746 |
| May 19 | RACK 'EM UP - Join other young alums for an evening of FREE pool at one of the trendiest pool halls on the West side. Two stories of pool tables, air hockey, bars, patios, and music make this event a great way to kick off the week! Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm. Location: Q's Billiard Club & Restaurant 11835 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. Cost: No cost. The pool is free all night long! Drinks extra, natch. | Sandra Irlen or Erin Flinn |
| May 22 | THE
CCLA FILM FEST SERIES (SHORT FILM PROGRAM) - Join fellow Cornellians
for fun, films and networking. The evening starts with a KCET studio
tour for those arriving early. The tour is followed by a networking
reception including introductory comments by KCET CEO Al Jerome '64.
The evening culminates with the screening of short films showcasing
the talents of Cornell writers, directors, digital animators, actors
and cinematographers. From Comedy to Drama, from Thriller to Computer
Animation, the CCLA Short Film Program has it all! The programming
lineup includes eight films averaging 10 minutes each and containing
performances by both recognizable stars (from ER, JAG, The Big Chill
and more…) and up-and-coming new actors. Whether you are a film lover,
industry neophyte or a seasoned veteran, come and join fellow Cornellians
for an evening of storytelling in the best of Hollywood traditions!
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Station Tour (Optional) 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Networking & Welcome 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm Short Film Screenings 9:00
pm - 10:00 pm Refreshments & Networking Location: KCET Studios 4401 Sunset Blvd. (Cross Street: Fountain Ave.) LA, CA 90027. Parking: Free parking in the KCET studio parking garage. Cost: $10 per CCLA member; $20 for a CCLA member + 1 guest $15 per person for each additional non-member. RSVP: By May 17th |
Nick Muccini '87 at (818) 871-0248 |
| June 1 | CORNELL
AND HOLLYWOOD GO LEGIT, AND YOU'RE INVITED! Come see one of Cornell's
most prolific actors, Hal Gould (you've seen him in The Sting, Stuart
Little, The Golden Girls, and dozens of other films and TV shows,)
as he stars in the Pulitzer Prize nominated play "Old Wicked Songs"
at the beautiful Norris Center for the Performing Arts. The play swirls
around the pre-World War II clash of a young and brilliant American
concert pianist and his Austrian teacher who is hiding a mysterious
past. Our evening will center on a pre-play hors d'oeuvres reception,
also starring the warm and approachable Hal, at the lovely home of
Dick and Dale Johnson in Rancho Palos Verdes. This promises to be
a fun and entertaining evening for film and theatre buffs alike. Come
see how calm a professional actor can be right before a big show!
Space is limited so be sure to sign up today! Time: Show starts at
8:00 PM. Exact reception start time to be announced, but expect to
be on the peninsula by 6:00 PM. Exact time available by calling the
number below. Location: Norris Center for the Performing Arts 2757 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. The Johnson's address will be given with your order. Please be sure to include a daytime phone number and/or an e-mail address. Parking: Free Cost: $30 for Club members and one guest; $35 for non-members and additional guests. |
Jim Tavares '92 at (818) 907-6075 |
| June 13 | YOUNG ALUMS! CERVEZAS AT SHARKEEZ! - Come join your fellow young alums for a night out in the South Bay. Summer is here so it is time that we all head to the beach. The festivities will begin at 7pm and will continue well into the night, so those who are afraid to fight the rush hour traffic can wait until after the mad rush ceases. Location: Sharkeez 703 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach | Erin Flinn |
| June 19 | Real
Estate Symposium at The Regency Club - LA REAL ESTATE: LOCAL & NATIONAL
IMPLICATIONS AND OPTIONS FOR TODAY'S INVESTORS Keynote Speaker: Steve Soboroff-President, Playa Vista Co-sponsored by the Cornell University Real Estate Council. Steve Soboroff also served as the president of the L.A. Recreation and Parks Commission and was a recent candidate for L.A. Mayor. Mr. Soboroff will be joined by a panel of experts, including George Smith, Chairman of George Smith Partners, Curtis Reis, Chairman and President of Alliance Bank and Trustee Emeritus of Cornell University, and Brad Olson, Director of Cornell's Program in Real Estate. Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: Regency Club, Penthouse 10900 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. Cost: $40 (includes luncheon and valet parking) |
Richard Stearns at (310) 442-1381 Curtis Reis
at (310) 410-9281 x304 Steven Bram at (310) 557-8336 x104 |
| June 25 | NEW
WINES, NEW TASTES - FIRST in a series of wine tastings covering countries,
grapes and trends. Over the past decade, American cooking has been
invigorated by influences from abroad and from within. Flavors from
Asia and Mexico and from Native American and Cajun traditions have
ratcheted up the spice level of food in general, forcing us to re-think
food-wine combinations. Please join us at Cravings on the Strip in
a private room with view, where owner Ibrahim Oztok will offer the
varied cuisine of the Mediterranean, with forays into Asian and Turkish
fusion. Cornell alum Peter Taborr will introduce American and European
wines that excite the palate and reexamine assumptions. Taborr is
a partner and co-founder of Wine Classics. Its airplane-sized warehouse
is based in Chicago. Peter has worked with corporations, non-profits
and celebrity chefs. In Chicago he held tastings for the Cornell Club
and the Johnson School. This is his first event for CCLA. If restraint
proves impossible, wines can be purchased by the case after the event.
Book early: the room can comfortably fit just 40. Here's a preview
of the foods and wines that'll be sampled: · Grilled artichoke in
honey balsamic vinaigrette balanced by a Tenuta Torciano Claresco,
a lightly effervescent off-dry Italian sparkling. · Curried chicken
with asparagus, pine nuts, and raisins accompanied by a Guttenberg
Alsatian-Style Pinot Blanc from Rudolph Geil, Germany. · Landerau
Pineau des Charentes, France. A delicious and unusual product (½ cognac,
½ wine) that can be used both as an aperitif (chilled) and after a
meal (room temperature) instead of cognac. Time: 7:15 pm Location: Cravings Restaurant 8653 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 652-6104. Parking: Free in the Sunset Plaza lot Cost: $40 per CCLA member; $80 for a CCLA member + 1 guest; $50 per person for each additional non-member. RSVP: By June 21st |
Peter Taborr at (310) 410-1883 |
| June 29 | GETTING
YOUR NEXT JOB - BEATING THE ODDS Concerned about job security in these uncertain economic times? Whether you're looking for a first job, considering a career change, or just aiming to build confidence, now is a good time to brush up on your career search techniques. In this half-day seminar, we'll revisit the job searching essentials, such as writing resumes and cover letters, networking, understanding your own abilities, and acing interviews. Presenter Art Hershey, ILR '56, has a lifetime of senior human resources management experience and a wealth of knowledge to share. He has conducted or managed the conduct of over 40,000 employment interviews. He will be donating his time and home for this event. Bring your resume, as Art will lend his critiquing expertise during the seminar. Limited to 25 attendees. Time: 10am - 2pm. Place: 4533 Park Allegra, Calabasas (Art's home, on a beautiful, shimmering lake!) (818) 222-9676. Parking: On street. Cost: $25 per person. Limit of one guest per CCLA member (covers lunch and materials). RSVP: By June 25th |
Allison Ceppi '92 at (310) 395-852. |
| Jul 9 | YOUNG
ALUM BEACH BUM SOCIAL IN BEVERLY HILLS Come socialize with fellow Cornell alums and alums from the best beach campus in the country (UC Santa Barbara) at the exclusive Friar's Club in Beverly Hills. There will be free appetizers and free entrance to the club! We'll congregate in the downstairs room with a no-host bar and music. Upstairs boasts authentic poker tables and a cigar lounge. For those who dare, low- and no-stakes poker games will be up for grabs! Mingle with old friends and meet a ton of new faces. This event promises to be a big one, so we suggest you come early and stay late! As always, feel free to bring your most exciting Cornell and NON-Cornell friends! Time: 7:30pm-?? Location: The Friar's Club of Beverly Hills (310) 553-0850 9900 (right next to the Peninsula Hotel near the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica). Parking: Free parking on street (Valet at cost) Cost: Free Free Free!!! Just the way we like it! |
Sandra Irlen at (310) 203-0881. |
| July 11 |
CEN LA PRESENTS - Robert G. Funari, CEO of Syncor Robert G. Funari has served as CEO for Syncor since July '96, and as President since January '96. Mr. Funari joined Syncor in August '93 as Exec. VP and COO. Prior to joining Syncor, Mr. Funari was Exec. VP and General Manager for McKesson Drug Co. From 1975- 1992, he held a number of key management positions with Baxter Internl. and its subsidiaries, including Corporate VP and President of its Pharmaseal Division. Mr. Funari earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell and an M.B.A. from Harvard. Mr. Funari also serves as a director of Pope & Talbot, Inc., a publicly traded company, and three non-publicly traded financial institutions that are affiliated with each other: Peninsula Banking Group, Inc., Bay Cities National Bank, and Community First Financial Group, Inc. In its 25th year, Syncor Internl. Corp. (SCOR) has emerged as a global leader in the nuclear medicine industry, delivering approximately 6.5 million doses of patient-specific radio pharmaceuticals to more than 5,000 institutions worldwide. LOCATION: Westin at LAX (310-216-5858) 5400 West Century Blvd. COST: $30 (Dinner is included) PARKING: $ 4 for self-parking or $12 for valet parking Time: 6 pm - 7 pm Cash Bar/Dinner Buffet/Networking. 7 pm - 8 pm Presentation by Robert G. Funari/Q&A/Open Mike 8 pm - 9 pm Dessert/Coffee/Networking |
More Info and to register online. |
| July 13 | PAGEANT
OF THE MASTERS - Laguna Beach CCLA has acquired 20 sought-after tickets to this not-to-be-missed annual dramatic spectacle in Laguna Beach. A Southern California institution, the Pageant is an outdoor program of "tableau vivant" re-creations of classic and contemporary artworks. We have arranged to combine the Pageant with a private pre-theater dinner at a special Cornell-only price. The dinner will be at Villa Romana Trattoria, one of Laguna Beach's most noted restaurants. Time: Dinner at 6:30pm. Pageant at 8:30pm. Location: Villa Romana Trattoria 303 Broadway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 497-6220. Parking: on-street or in mall lot next to restaurant; Pageant easy walking distance from restaurant. Cost: $80 per CCLA member **Because tickets are limited, only two may be bought by each CCLA member.** RSVP: By July 1st |
Nancy Mills '64 at (310) 545-3321 |
| Jul
16 or Jul 29 |
CCLA
HAS "POSSESSION" OF FREE PREVIEW PASSES Come enjoy a free preview screening of the enchanting film version of A.S. Byatt's best-selling historical romance "Possession," starring Gwyneth Paltrow. CCLA has glommed onto 60 seats at two screenings a few weeks before the film's national opening. "Possession" is the story of two historical researchers (Paltrow and Aaron Eckhart) who independently have clues to solve an old literary mystery. Do they collaborate romantically, or do they just wisecrack about it--or both? Jeremy Northam and Jennifer Ehle play the Victorian poets whose amours the modern couple pursues. CCLA would like to thank Universal Focus for allowing us to attend these screenings. Time: 7:30pm, Location: Clarity Screening Room, Lobby Level, 100 N. Crescent Dr. at Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Parking: Free under the building (entrance on N. Crescent, just north of Wilshire), Cost: Free - 2 tickets only per CCLA member. |
Nancy Mills '64 at (310) 545-3321 |
| Aug 10 | SEA KAYAKING IN REDONDO BEACH - Come join us for an afternoon of fun in the sun in the Redondo harbor. The harbor is a great place for both beginners and experienced paddlers to explore and possibly see some wildlife. Beach City Watercraft provides single and tandem boats. (The latter for those of you who may want to let someone else do the paddling.) No experience is necessary. Just wear your bathing suit and LOTS of sunscreen and bring plenty of water. Time: 11:00am-1:00pm, Location: Beach City Watercrafts, 161 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, Cost: For two hours: $25 for a single kayak, $30 for a tandem kayak. Lifejackets are provided. | Erin Flinn at (310) 663-3746 |
| Aug 18 | BECOME
A COOKING WHIZ - Have you always wanted to throw an elegant dinner
party or simply wanted to eat better at home yet felt overwhelmed
or under-trained in the kitchen? Help is here! Former professional
chef Allison (Rodd) Ceppi '92 will show you how to pull off an easy,
restaurant-quality meal that does not require complicated techniques.
She will cover some kitchen basics as well. As a special bonus, cookbook
author Nancy Mills '64 will be on hand to demonstrate one of her famous
chocolate desserts. The meal & recipes are included in the class fee.
Beginners welcome! Menu (subject to change): Indian-Spiced Butternut
Squash Soup Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Rosemary Citrus Baked Chicken
Root Vegetable Puree Sauteed Spinach Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Time: 2 - 5pm Location: Sur La Table, 301 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, Parking: on street and lot available; both metered Cost: $50 per CCLA member, $100 for a CCLA member + 1 guest Limited to 32 students. Special note: We also need volunteers for this event to set-up, clean-up, and to assist the chef before and during the class. Please contact Allison if you are interested in helping. |
Allison Ceppi at (310) 395-8527 |
| Aug 24 | ISLAND
FUN - A DAY AT CATALINA We know you've been meaning to get there all summer, so we've booked your seat on the Catalina Express for you! Cornell is going to Avalon for the day to enjoy the sun, the sand, and the water! The island has lots of fun summer activities to keep you busy: you can go kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, biking, restaurant hopping, shopping, or just grab a seat on the sand and watch the day go by. We've also organized some scuba diving for certified divers interested in beach diving off the famous Casino Point. One of our own Cornellians is a certified dive master and has promised to show us the best dive spots! You'll have your pick of activities and free run of the island all day, and then we'll meet back up for happy hour at 4pm at El Galleon Restaurant & Lounge. This karaoke bar is one of the hippest places on the island, hopping all day long with drink specials from 3-6pm. We have a limited number of seats on the ferry to Avalon, so sign up fast! Information for snorkelers and certified scuba divers: Angel De Sevilla will be leading a guided dive for a limited number of certified divers. If you are interested in signing up for the guided dive, please contact Angel directly to reserve your spot. You will be charged $5 for the guided dive (what a steal!). For divers and snorkelers not interested in the guided dive, Angel will still take you over to Casino Point, describe the terrain, what to look for, and where the best diving/snorkeling is, then send you on your way to explore. Scuba equipment not included. Depart 8:45am (please arrive at 7:45am for check in) Return from Avalon 8pm (arrive in Long Beach at 9pm) Location: Catalina Express Terminal at the Queen Mary in Long Beach (there are 2 Catalina Express terminals in Long Beach, so make sure that you go to the one at the Queen Mary, and not at the Landing). Parking: In the Queen Mary parking lot - $8 for the day. Happy Hour: 4pm El Galleon Restaurant, 411 Crescent (right in downtown Avalon on the strip) Cost: $40 per CCLA member; $80 for a CCLA member + 1 guest; $45 per person for each additional non-member. Add $5 if you have signed up with Angel for the guided scuba dive. RSVP: By August 16th |
Sandra
Irlen at (310) 203-0881. You must contact Angel De Sevilla separately by email to reserve your spot for the guided dive. |
| Sept 9 |
KARAOKE NIGHT AT MOOMBA - Come join your fellow young alums for a fun filled night of Karaoke at one of the hottest bars in West Hollywood. Located just off Santa Monica Blvd on Robertson, Moomba boasts some of the best martinis in the area, and on Monday nights they forego hiring a band and allow the rest of us to take a turn at the microphone. Even if you don't like to sing, come out and cheer on the brave singers. Invite your friends, the more the merrier. Time: 9 pm- ???. Location: Moomba, 665 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood. Cost: Free! |
Erin Flinn at (310) 663-3746 |
| Sept 21 | DO
YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Help Cornell choose the Class of
2007 - Last fall, about 550 LA-area high school seniors applied to
Cornell, and this fall the number is likely to increase. Since most
applicants never get a chance to visit the campus, it falls to local
alumni to contact…and inspire them. Some of you already know the joys
and challenges of being a CAAAN (Cornell Admissions Alumni Ambassador
Network) volunteer. But most of you may not realize that by donating
just a few hours of your time each year you can help several students
learn about the joys and challenges of life on the Hill while at the
same time providing key information to the University's admissions
staff. The University counts on local alumni to be its intermediaries,
a role that's particularly important for LA alumni because Ithaca
is 3,000 miles away. Associate Provost (Admissions & Enrollment) Doris
Davis recently announced that the University's long term recruitment
strategy is to interest and enroll more students from key regions
in the U.S., which includes California. That means more responsibility
for local alumni. This goal is so important, in fact, that the Cornell
Alumni Federation has given CCLA a grant to help train CAAAN volunteers.
In other words, WE NEED YOU! Come socialize with fellow Cornellians
and find out just how easy it is to help Cornell achieve its goal
of a bigger West Coast enrollment. Dean of Admissions Angela Griffin
will be flying out from Ithaca with the new Dean of Financial Aid
Mona Lucas to bring us up to date on what's happening on campus and
the latest on financial aid, and to teach us all we need to know in
our local recruiting efforts. Current CAAAN volunteers: please attend
too! Time: 3 pm - 5 pm Location: Westin LA Airport Hotel, 5400 W. Century Blvd at (310) 216-5858. Parking: $5 (self-park); $12 (valet). |
Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321 |
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IF IT WORKED ONCE, LET'S DO IT AGAIN! - Join us for the next Cornellians-in-Hollywood Seminar: Why is Hollywood so in love with franchises, spin-offs and sequels? Top Hollywood producer Jim Jacks, who received his MBA from Cornell, will give us a behind-the-scenes look at why the familiar can be a much better investment than something original. Jacks got his Hollywood start as the executive producer of "Raising Arizona" before spending 5 years as a production executive at Universal Pictures. Ten years ago he teamed up with Sean Daniel to form Alphaville, an independent production company. Since then, they have produced such films as "Dazed and Confused," "Tombstone," "The Jackal," "A Simple Plan," "The Gift," "The Mummy," "The Mummy Returns" and "The Scorpion King." Join Jim and CORNELLIANS IN HOLLYWOOD as we look into the merits of recasting the familiar. Moreover, Co-owner of The Hollywood Canteen is Braxton Pope '94, who is partnered with writers/directors Josh and Jonas Pate in Rockfish Films. The company has a TV production deal with Imagine and is also currently shooting a feature film, "The Take." Pope invites those attending this Cornellians-in-Hollywood event to stay on at the venue to participate in the Angel City Social Club, a regular Tuesday night networking salon for entertainment executives and talent. Date: Time: 7 pm (reception), 7:30 pm (program). Location: The Hollywood Canteen, 1006 N. Seward Street (1 block south of Santa Monica Blvd., 3 blocks east of Highland) Parking: $6 (valet); or on street. Cost: $10 per CCLA member; $20 for a CCLA member and 1 guest; $15 per non-member and additional guests. RSVP: By Sept 17. Your name will be on a list at the door. | Nick Muccini |
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Sept 28 |
At- Home
Scholarship Dinners |
Bruce Munster. at (310) 377-8863 |
| Oct 12 | WOMEN'S NETWORKING BRUNCH: FINANCIAL PLANNING - Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Candace Davies '00 will present the latest strategies for financial planning in these uncertain times. Come with questions! Time: 10:30 am. Location: West LA. Cost: none - please bring brunch items | Allison Ceppi at (323) 962-3163 |
| Oct 12 | LA
KINGS VS. DETROIT RED WINGS HOCKEY GAME
- Join fellow alumni and friends and come watch the hometown Kings
take on the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. As a
special bonus, each guest will receive a free souvenir, courtesy of
the Kings. Be sure to sign up early, as the CCLA hockey game events
always sell out. Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Staples Center, downtown
LA. Parking: Street parking or in numerous nearby lots Cost: $30 per CCLA member ($60 for a CCLA member + 1 guest); $35 per person for each additional non-member RSVP: Send in the reservation form on page 3 of the newsletter along with a check payable to CCLA and a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE so that we can mail your ticket(s) directly to you. |
Eric Beane at (310) 302-0071 |
| Oct 13 | CCLA SOFTBALL - Oil your glove, stretch your hamstrings and get ready to play ball! CCLA's own Bad News Bears have a game scheduled for Sunday, October 13th. Location and time to be determined. | Tom Pikor |
| Oct 17 | WHAT
IS ZINCK'S NIGHT?? Theodore Zinck
was a saloon keeper in Ithaca in the 1890's. Zinck's pub, the Hotel
Brunswick, was located on North Aurora Street and was a popular gathering
place for Cornellians. After Zinck's death in 1903, several bars using
his name continued to provide a haven for students. After the last
"Zinck's" closed in the mid-60s, celebrating the "Spirit of Zinck's"
became a favorite Thursday night tradition. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR
YOU?? You get to spend a Thursday night toasting the town with thousands
of other Cornellians who will be doing the same thing all around the
world!! We expect up to a hundred celebrants in L.A. alone, so don't
be among the missing. Time: 8 pm-midnight Where Location : Westwood Brewing Company (Glendon & Kinross in Westwood Village). Cost: $5. RSVP: Please send in the event registration form on page 3 of the newsletter along with your check payable to CCLA. You can also pay at the door. |
Sandra Irlen |
| Nov 2 | DAY HIKE IN MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK - Come join your fellow Cornellians for a leisurely day hike at Malibu Creek State Park, an oasis not too far from the 101. Besides being famous for its breathtaking beauty, Malibu Creek Park has been the backdrop for many TV shows and movies, most notably the original Planet of the Apes and MASH, and if you know where to look, you can even see some remnants of those old movie shoots. So dust off those hiking boots and come join us. This is an easy hike so no experience is necessary. Time: 10 am -??. Location: Malibu Creek State Park. Entrance on Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Rd (they are the same road) just south of Mulholland Highway. Parking: Park at the lot closest to the rest rooms. Cost: $2.00 for parking. What to bring: Pack a picnic lunch and lots of water and don't forget the sunscreen. | Erin Flinn at (310) 663-3746 |
| Nov 7 | CEN:
WHAT'S HOT? UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER - Cattle from cloned
embryos, optical tweezers that stretch DNA-protein, "cotton candy"
that fights maggots, flower chemicals with toxic warnings. Can tech
transfer commercialize all of this research? Jim Severson, Pres. of
Cornell Research Foundation (CRF), will reveal the hows and whys of
technology transfer and Cornell's role on the forefront of innovation
and science. Billions of dollars are being invested at universities
in biotechnology, optical switching (MEMS), nanotechnology and other
sciences. You'll learn how to work with university tech transfer,
what technologies are being developed, and what might happen in the
next few years with commercializing university discoveries. Also,
find out who's funding, acquiring, and in-licensing early-stage cutting
edge technologies, and how these deals are structured. What's it like
to be a CRF portfolio company? CRF proudly presents Greg Baxter, CEO
of Aegen Biosciences, to discuss Aegen's next generation tools for
toxicology, drug discovery and development, genomics, pharmacogenomics
and clinical diagnostics. Greg will also explain the exciting new
cloning technology at Aegen and possible future uses including cloning
cattle. Whether or not you have been to a CEN event, this one is not
to be missed. Attendees will include venture capitalists, entrepreneurs,
attorneys, artists, consultants and many others. The "open mic" gives
everyone 60 seconds to introduce themselves and to meet others with
similar interests. Interested? Sign up today on the website www.cen.cornell.edu.
Don't miss out on this chance to find out what's hot with the CEN.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 Cash bar/Dinner Buffet/Networking 7:00 - 8:00 Jim
Severson and Greg Baxter present CRF and Aegen 8:00 - 9:00 Open Mic/Dessert
& Coffee/Networking. Location: Four Points Sheraton LAX, 9750 Airport Blvd., LA Parking: Valet and self-park Cost: $30 + parking RSVP: Register on the CEN website, www.cen.cornell.edu for LA's "What's Hot? University Technology Transfer" |
Bruce
Munster. at (310) 377-8863 Jillian Alexander at (310) 260-9765 |
| Nov 8 |
SEE "MAMMA
MIA!" WITH CCLA - The Broadway smash musical "Mamma Mia!" is
coming to LA, and the Cornell Club has secured a block of tickets.
Based on hit tunes created by the Seventies Swedish group Abba,
this retro evening delights both those who lived through the bell-bottomed
decade and those born in it. It's been a hot ticket everywhere it's
played, so don't miss this chance for seats in a primo location.
Time: 8 pm at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave. Parking: $8
in garage under theatre |
Bart Mills |
| Nov 13 | 2002 ANNUAL CORNELL PHONATHON - Come join fellow Cornell Alums from the LA area as we conduct our annual fund raising phonathon. There will be dinner, visitors from Ithaca and San Francisco, and, as always, many surprises and giveaways. We need around 20 people to make it a great event. For the last three years, we raised over $30,000! Time: 6:30 pm. Location: Coldwell Banker Brentwood, 11611 San Vicente Blvd. Lobby. Food: Don't worry about it! Parking: Free, In the back of building! Cost: Free! Directions: Take the 405 Freeway to the Wilshire West exit. Go .5 mile to the light at San Vicente and turn right. Use the parking lot behind 11611 San Vicente and walk around to front. | Richard Stearns at (310) 442-1381 |
| Nov 21 | FOOD FOR $1.95 AND GREAT ATMOSPHERE---WHAT MORE DO YOUNG ALUMNI WANT? - We found it, a great happy hour, with an all-star menu, and great after-work atmosphere. McCormick & Schmick's hosts this fantastic happy hour from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. during which you can get California-style pub food for $1.95 and $4.95. Most of the suits (both male and female) in Beverly Hills seem to flock to the bar during this time, creating a great buzz and standing-room-only crowds. Time: 9:30-11pm. Location: McCormick & Schmick's, 206 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, (310) 859-0434. Parking: Valet, street, or in a lot. Cost: Free (you pay for what you eat & drink) | Sandra Irlen or Erin Flinn |
| Dec 6 | YOUNG ALUMS TAKE TO THE ICE - Come kick off the Holiday Season with your fellow young alums at Culver City Ice Arena. It may not be Rockefeller Center, but what better way to kick off winter than ice-skating. So whether you've never laced up a pair of skates or you are almost ready to go pro, dig out that winter sweater and head out with us. The rink closes at 10:30, but if there is interest, we will head out for drinks afterwards. Time: 8:00-10:30pm. Location: Culver City Ice Arena, 4545 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City. Cost: $7.00- cash only - includes skate rental (pay at the rink) | Sandra Irlen or Erin Flinn |
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Jan. 5-6 |
Cayuga's Waiters will be in LA at T.H. Brewster's Tap House at the Four Points Sheraton LA Airport at 9750 Airport Blvd. - 9 pm. | Info (310)649-7096 |
| Jan. 17 | Young Alumni Happy Hour - 7-10pm. at Renee's Courtyard Cafe in Santa Monica - (310)451-9341 | ack9@cornell.edu |
| Feb. 3 | Women's Networking Brunch: "How to Get to a Woman's Heart, Mind and Wallet: Marketing to Women" | Ericka
Carlson at (310)821-7471 |
| Feb. 4 | Psych 101 Comes to LA - Power Sleep: Increasing Productivity and Quality of Life by Professor Jim Maas: 2-4:30pm at The Westin Hotel, LA Airport, 5400 West Century Blvd. | Andy
Traum at (310)379-9497 |
| Feb. 4 | IVY LEAGUE SINGLES PRE-VALENTINE’S DAY PROGRESSIVE DINNER - 6-9pm at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 West 7th Street (Downtown) |
More
Info. |
| Feb. 7 | Ivy Mixer in Beverly Hills - 6:00pm to 9:00pm - Trilussa Trattoria in Beverly Hills | Check http://www.ilasc.org |
| Feb. 9-11 | 4th Annual Ivy League Ski Trip - Mammoth Mountain | Tracy
Brown at (310)372-3133 |
| Feb. 11 | Ivy Singles Sunday Sunset - 3:30pm - Meet at the mini-bleachers next to "Back at the Beach" (445 Pacific Coast Highway) in Santa Monica, ready to go skating/blading and then a casual dinner afterwards. | |
| Feb. 17 | Ivy Singles 40's Plus Train Adventure to Riverside - Metrolink from Union Station to Riverside, tour of Mission Inn with lunch, and then have a choice of the UCR Botanic Gardens, the UCR Museum of Photography, or a trip to the March Field Air Force Base Museum. | Lee Greenwood |
| Feb. 18 | Ivy League/ Ivy Singles Hike - Mount Wilson in Sierra Madre. Info at http://www.geocities.com/ivysingles/hiking.html | ilhikes@yahoo.com |
| Feb. 18 | Book Club Meeting - 3-5pm hosted by Smith College Club of LA and open to ILASC member clubs. Call for location. | Ida Bucher at (310)277-2395 |
| Feb. 21 | Young Alum Mixer - all Ivy/Seven Sister young alums - 8pm at the Westwood Brewing Co. (310)209-2739 | Caroline Dahlof |
| Feb. 24 | Harvard Club Whale Watching Tour - Dana Point | Kent Fernandez |
| Mar. 3 | Detroit Red Wings vs. L.A. Kings Hockey Game - Staples Center - 7pm | Carol
Mead at (310) 373-9204 Eric Beane at (310) 302-0071 |
| Mar. 4 | LA Philharmonic Orchestra at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Open to all Ivy &Seven Sister schools. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting. Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. Performance, exclusive backstage tour and great food!!! Food & Tour at 12:30pm. Concert at 2:30pm. $50 per person. |
Jim Tavares at (818)487-1745 |
| Mar. 7 | Movie Preview Screening: THE DISH (an Australian film and a favorite at the Toronto Film Festival) - 7:30pm at the Sunset Screening Room | CCLA Hotline at (310) 373-9204 |
| Mar. 14 | Raising Children in a Socially Toxic Environment: Hear Renowned Cornell Professor James Garbarino, Leading Expert on Violence in Childhood - 7-9:30pm at the California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, (310) 823-4567 | Carol
Mead at (310) 373-9204 Michael Hohmann at (310)234-2676 |
| Apr. 17 | C-ARTS Panel Discussion: "Who Needs A Writer, Anyway?" A panel of hollywood writers discuss "The writier's role in Hollywood" - 7pm at the Gascon Center Theater | Nancy Mills at (310)545-3321 |
| Aug 12 | Freshman/Transfer Send-off Party - The new Cornellians and their parents will attend an ice cream social where they can meet fellow classmates and benefit from the wisdom of a panel of upperclass students. | Ellen Perlmutter |
| Aug 30 | Cornell/Harvard Asian Alumni Networking Mixer - Our 1st joint Cornell/Harvard event promises to be a blast! A raffle will be held to win Cornell Campus Store prizes! 7-10:00pm at Maple Drive Restaurant Bar at 345 North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills | George Lee |
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At- Home Scholarship Dinners The social & fund-raising highlight of CCLA's year is upon us! Join other area Cornellians at some of the best tables in town to eat great food & support our extensive scholarship program. Unlike noisy rubber-chicken charity banquets, CCLA's program of at-home Scholarship Dinners offers outstanding dining, compatible company and the opportunity to help fund a great cause. We're aiming to raise $10,000 through this year's dinners! Click here for detailed information on the Dinners!!! - Anytime - The Famous No-Dinner Dinner - Simply send a donation in any amount and you've done a good deed. |
CCLA c/o Carol Mead 1544 Via Boronada Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 |
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Sept 11 |
Cornell Disaster Relief Fund - Send check payable to "Cornell University - Cornell Sept. 11 Disaster Relief Fund" to: Office of Robert Morgan, 55 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. If you wish to make a credit card donation, please call Janet Petry at (607) 254-7121. On-line giving is also available. Click here. |
- For credit
card, call Janet Petry at (607) 254-7121 |
| Sept 16 | Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Finale Concert, Picnic and Backstage Tour: Hear John Mauceri conduct film and Broadway tunes, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Starts 5:30. | Jim Tavares at (818) 907-6075 |
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Oct 18 |
International Spirit of Zinck's Night - Join us Oct 18th for food, drinks, music and fun at Formosa Cafe (323) 850-9050 from 6:30-9:30pm to celebrate the alma mater! | Anita
Kwok or Leah Pomeranz |
| Oct 24 | 2001 Annual Cornell Phonathon - Come join fellow Cornell Alums from the LA area as we conduct our annual fund raising phonathon. There will be dinner, visitors from Ithaca and San Francisco, and many surprises and giveaways. In the past, we've raised over $30,000! Time: 6:30pm at Coldwell Banker Lobby, 11611 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood | Richard Stearns at (310) 442-1381 |
| Oct
27 & Nov 17 |
Cornell Football Games on Satellite TV - All are welcome. Oct. 27 - Cornell vs. Princeton Football Game - 10 a.m. at The Shack, 2518 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica. - Nov. 17 - The Cornell-Penn at 9:30am PST |
Hans Maentz at (310) 451-0827 or (805) 452-2553. |
| Oct 28 | Softball Game: CCLA vs. UCLA Anderson Biz - Alums Play ball! Our next opponents/victims are the hometown favorites from Westwood. You're more than welcome to bring whomever you'd like. Please let us know if you plan to attend and how many. Clover Park, Santa Monica at 11am. | Tom Pikor at (310) 882-1105 |
| Nov 8 | Ithaca again becomes the hub of American filmmaking in Robert Lieberman's light-hearted romp, GREEN LIGHTS. First look at his debut film. Lieberman '62, a physics professor, best-selling novelist ("Baby," "The Lost Boy"), screenwriter and director. View images from the film. Raleigh Studios (Chaplin Theater), 650 N. Bronson at 7:15 p.m. | Nancy Mills at (310) 545-3321. |
| Nov 10 | LA Kings v. Detroit Red Wings Hockey Game - It's the Kings' first home game against the Red Wings since their epic 6-game playoff series (which the Kings won 4-2) last spring. Staples Center | Eric Beane at (310) 302-0071 |
| Nov 10 | WOMEN'S NETWORKING BRUNCH: Come discuss your possibilities with women who have re-directed and boosted their careers after going for a delayed graduate degree. Panelists: Joan Freedman '81, Clinical Psychologist and Executive Coach; Marie Henseler '86, Human Resources and Organization Development Specialist; Allison (Rodd) Ceppi '92, a recent grad of the UCLA MBA Program; Marcy Pine '63, Partner, Morrison & Foerster, who went back to law school in her mid-30s; Sheri Ross '73, Career Coach, who attended law school, business school and "coach" school. Time: 10:30am Location: Sherman Oaks. | Allison (Rodd) Ceppi at (310) 395-8527. |
| Nov 15 | Crystal-Balling Technology & Entertainment Media: The Cornell Fall Conference Circle - Plan to hear and meet Steve McPherson '86, President of Touchstone Television; Dan Cohrs MS '79 Ph.D. '82, CFO, Global Crossing; George Joblove, '76 MS '79, Sr. VP, Sony Pictures Imageworks; and Chris Gardner '82, COO Vitesse Semiconductor. Moderator: Steven Greenberg '89, partner in venture capital firm Clarity Partners. Location: Beverly Hills | Bruce Munster at (818) 377-8863 |
| Nov 17, 2001 |
Cornell Football Games on Satellite TV - All are welcome. - Nov. 17 - The Cornell-Penn at 9:30am PST |
Hans Maentz at (310) 451-0827 or (805) 452-2553. |
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