Cornell International Alumni Relations

Cornellians showed up in full force this spring as International Alumni Relations brought the Big Red community together in Monterrey and Mexico City for two dynamic alumni events.

With 24 attendees in Monterrey and 31 in Mexico City, both gatherings were filled with energy, connection, and new faces, including a number of walk-in guests eager to be part of the Cornell network. Conversations flowed well into the evening, with alumni staying for hours to reconnect, share stories, and build new relationships.

The excitement didn’t stop there. Smaller gatherings with alumni leaders and emerging volunteers revealed strong enthusiasm to grow and strengthen the Cornell presence in Mexico, setting the stage for even more engagement ahead.

We’re incredibly grateful to our alumni hosts and volunteers who made these events so special, and we’re just getting started. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect!

Two Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026 and guests are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at Schoellkopf Field.

Cornell prepares for 2026 Commencement, Convocation | Cornell Chronicle

Watch our latest webinar: Big Red, Global View: The Future of the American University, An International Perspective https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iPwr57uEL4

Associate Vice President Michelle J. Vaeth ‘98 hosted a conversation with Provost Kavita Bala on the work the Future of the American University committee is doing, its potential global impact, and how our international Cornellians can play a role.

Big Red, Global View: The Future of the American University, An International Perspective American universities are at a defining moment—and you’re invited to an exclusive conversation about what Cornell is planning next.In response to declining p...

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 — 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥

On a beautiful spring Saturday, members and friends of the Cornell Club of Switzerland gathered in Geneva’s Old Town for a fascinating guided tour of the archaeological site beneath St. Pierre Cathedral, followed by sunshine, strolling through historic surroundings, and for some, a convivial dinner at the Hôtel de Ville.

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A Journey Through Time Beneath St. Pierre Cathedral – Cornell Club of Switzerland A Journey Through Time Beneath St. Pierre Cathedral 2 May 20261 May 2026 by Kirk Saturday, 25 April 2026 – Geneva On a beautiful spring Saturday, members and friends of the Cornell Club of Switzerland gathered in Geneva’s Old Town for a fascinating guided tour of the archaeological site beneath ...

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Cornell Club of Delhi hosts a Trailblazing Filmmaker Alumna ⁣
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The Cornell Club of Delhi hosted a riveting event on March 29th. Alumni gathered with enthusiasm to attend an exclusive screening and conversation featuring fellow alumna, Anisa Draboo MRP '05, storyteller, co-founder and executive producer of Netflix’s acclaimed TV series “Black Warrant” bringing to life real-life accounts from India’s prison system with a clarion call for political and judicial reform. ⁣
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This event lured alumni of diverse backgrounds; from climate entrepreneurs, policy practitioners, technologists, impact investors, and notable economists. With Ivy+ alumni also in attendance, local Cornellians enjoyed watching key clips from the Series that Anisa expanded with first-hand remarks. An illuminating conversation ensued on how culture-reforming stories from South Asia are shaped with accuracy and flair, and direct insight into how producers, writers and directors collaborate with Netflix and peer businesses on socially motivated media. ⁣
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Even more so, attendees converged on a “spoken-like-true-Cornellian” moment as they learned how Anisa’s fused her varied experiences as she took the plunge few years back into co-founding Confluence Media, leaving behind a straightforward career path. ⁣
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Join Cornell Club of Delhi’s upcoming summer event, email the club president to stay updated. ⁣mailto:[email protected]
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See more photos from this event >> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRTeg

Learn more about Anisa on Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/anisadraboo/

2026 Alumni Trustee Election
Voting is open February 1-28. Make your voice heard!
Cornell is one of the few major universities that offer its alumni an opportunity to vote for alumni board members. By voting, you are helping to select members of the Cornell University Board of Trustees who guide the future of our alma mater.
Meet the 2026 Candidates and vote today!

Elections and voting - Alumni, parents, and friends | Cornell University Cornell alumni elect two members to the Board of Trustees each year.

Cornellians in Cyprus celebrated Zinck's Night with drinks and food at a local wine Bar in Nicosia, Cyprus. We even welcomed a couple of new Cornellians. 🐻

Cornell Club of Delhi — Cornell Zincks' Night, Diwali Style in Delhi 2025!

Cornell Club of Delhi celebrated a festive get-together -- fusing Zinck's Night with Diwali, at KhiKhi in Delhi. Close to 20 alumni members joined in and enjoyed conversations and Ithaca stories over food and drinks. Excitedly, we also welcomed several new members into our Big-Red community. This gathering was curated by Neha Yadav MS'15, Nicole Gupte '01, Kabir Malhotra '24, and Smita Jha MBA '06.

The 2025 International Spirit of Zinck's Night in Munich

On October 16, Cornellians in Munich gathered to celebrate Zinck’s Night at our traditional venue, the Ratskeller. We welcomed two newcomers and enjoyed lively conversations that reflected the group’s wonderful cultural variety. It was a great evening celebrating Cornell tradition abroad.

Zinck's Night & Welcome Drinks in Oxford

On October 16, the group met up at a local pub and restaurant, 'Wig&Pen'. This was to celebrate Zinck's Night and welcome new Cornellians to Oxford. The attendees included four new exchange students and four Cornell alumni.