Cornell Club of Washington DC

CCW Monthly Board Meeting

When
06/10/2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
TBD In-person and virtual

Monthly Cornell Club of Washington planning meeting for officers and board members, open to all Club members or other interested parties.

Email president@cornellclubdc.org for location and Zoom details

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Embassy of Sri Lanka Dinner, Music, and Dancing

When
06/13/2025
Location
Embassy of Sri Lanka

June 13, Friday, 6:45pm

For details and to register click here or visit

https://www.simpletix.com/e/embassy-of-sri-lanka-dinner-with-the-ambas-tickets-212941

For questions contact Bruce McBarnette (Princeton Club) brucemcbarnette@gmail.com, (703) 404-8429

Join the Ivy Social Club, the International Club, and Bruce McBarnette (Princeton) at the Embassy of Sri Lanks as we gather with alumni from Princeton, ABPA, Yale, Harvard, Thunderbird, HBAS, MIT, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, University of Pennsylvania, Wellesley, Stanford, Smith, NYU, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and Vassar.

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Under the shell Crab biology, butter, and beyond

When
06/17/2025
7:00 PM
Location
Zoom Webinar

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In honor of the 20th Annual Cornell Mid-Atlantic Crab Feast, join this special pre-feast webinar with Dr. Judith Weis A&S ’62, Professor Emerita at Rutgers University.

With nearly 7,000 species scuttling across land and sea, Dr. Weis will share fascinating insights into crab biology, behavior, and their role in our kitchens and culture.

Whether you’re into marine biology, crab eating, or are simply curious about the strange and sideways lives of crabs, this webinar will give you tons of knowledge to sink your claws into.

About the speaker: Dr. Judith Weis ’62

Dr. Judith Weis A&S ’62 is a Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, Newark. She is an estuarine scientist with a research specialty in salt marshes and author of Walking Sideways: The Remarkable World of Crabs.

Don’t forget to register for the 20th Annual Mid-Atlantic Crab Feast on Sunday, June 29!

All alumni and students are welcome to join the Cornell Club of Maryland for this summer staple event at Kurtz’s Beach. This beloved Cornell tradition on Maryland’s coastline will be filled with family, friends, and Cornell-themed fun for all ages.

Limited discounted tickets are available for Maryland residents! Be sure to RSVP by June 19.

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Cornell Club Running and Walking Group Runs the National Mall "The Longest Day."

When
06/21/2025
9:00 AM

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Distance: 5 K with options to make it a shorter (and social) stroll of 1-2 miles.

June 21, 9:00 am - weather permitting- consult web site for date/time change if necessary.

Registration closes June 18 at midnight.

Details, links, continual updates, trail map, cancellations: https://sites.google.com/view/ccw-event-details/running-walking-group

This is CCW's Alzheimer's Association event. Casually conducted, a little bit tongue-in-cheek, and especially terrific as an event to bring a friend, bring the kids, take it fast or slow around the National Mall. Make it a father-daughter run, a mother-son run. it's casual and small but a community service event.

It's SOCIAL. You'll meet some cool Cornellians when you come to Falls Church. Don't want to walk more than a mile? No problem! Our web page gives you the trail maps for stroller, dog-walking or RUNNING options.

Your advanced registration helps organizers make sure we have enough bananas for all.
Registration becomes FREE if you meet our posted criteria.

Paid parking is available on Independence or at L'Enfant Plaza.

Bad weather cancels the event or might shift it to 8 am out of caution against heat. (That includes a killer heat wave or anything rainier than a mild, refreshing mist. A notice of such change will be placed at our URL above as early as 6:30 am.)

Participate at your own risk. There's no med tent! Bring water! And don't miss the paddle boating option in the Tidal Basin to celebrate afterwards. (Make your reservations for that independently, please.)

Questions? Send your inquiry to Librarian MS @ gmail .com (no spaces)

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Ivy Singles June Event

When
06/21/2025
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Q Street Fine Art (Courtyard), 1 Saint Matthews Ct. NW, Washington DC 20036 (new location near Iron Gate off N Street)

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The Cornell Club of Washington invites you to an Ivy Singles Social Club event.

Join us for an evening of exceptional company and conversation at the Q Street Fine Arts Gallery, which opened in 2011 and features the art of Rafael Gallardo.

After over 10 years of operation at 20th and Q Streets, Q Street Fine Art and the Studio of Rafael Gallardo relocated to a new site at 1 Saint Matthew’s Court, NW, DC in a historic Carriage House, one of the few remaining here.

Hors d’oeuvres and bar (wine, beer, soda, water)

Cost: $40 includes food and 2 drinks

Event is limited to 50 people and advanced registration preferred. Walk-ins possible
Handicapped accessible. Contact us if needing assistance.

Metro: The Carriage House can be approached easily by Farragut North or Farragut West Metro Stations. Walk up Connecticut to 18th Street and N Street...and pass the building on the right on N Street and enter the alley off of N Street...or enter behind Saint Matthew's Cathedral facing the church on the left the alley labeled Saint Matthew's Court.

Questions: Steve Piekarec spiekare@verizon.net

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Virtual Event: Cornell Club Mixer - Make friends with Cornellians around the world!

When
06/21/2025
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location
Video chat (Details provided to Registrants)

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***Please note start times***

Bring your beverage of choice and make friends with Cornellians from all around the world! Join Cornellians across the generations: from recent graduates to those who are now grandparents to Cornellians.

Mingle in small discussion groups centered around Cornell-related themes. Share your favorite spots in Collegetown, reminisce on the festivities of Spring/Slope Day, and learn how Cornell has changed over the decades.

We will use Zoom video chat and split everyone into small breakout rooms, so everyone has a chance to talk and share with just a few people. Everyone will get rotated around, so you will meet many Cornellians through the mixer.

Event Schedule

- Pre-Party (6pm-9pm ET): Hop around themed breakout rooms

- Main Event (9pm-10pm ET): Small breakout rooms led by moderators

- After-Party (10pm-5am ET): A stream of mini, rapid breakout rooms

Come anytime, for a few minutes, or a few hours!

Questions: Tony Chen lc465@cornell.edu

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Explore DC Happy Hour Series – Ballston

When
06/25/2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Ballston area, Arlington VA
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Join us for a happy hour in Ballston as part of our Explore DC Happy Hour Series! In 2025, CCW will host a monthly happy hour in a different neighborhood of the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area.

This event will take place in Ballston area (exact venue TBD) June 25 from 5:30-7:30pm.

The first 25 CCW members to sign up will receive a free drink ticket, and a cash bar will be available for all attendees. Registration is recommended.

Any questions, please contact Steve Piekarec at spiekare@verizon.net

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Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center

When
06/26/2025
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location
Kennedy Center - 2700 F St NW, Washington DC, DC 20566-0002
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CCW has a block of tickets for "Les Misérables" at the Kennedy Center ( 2nd Tier Center)

Since its pre-Broadway run at the Kennedy Center in 1986, Les Misérables has changed the world of musical theater. Now, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil & Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning phenomenon returns to the Opera House after its sold-out run in 2023. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the musical tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

Cost - (Seats are 2nd Tier Center)

Members - $69

Non- Members - $79

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Steven W. Siegel '68 Awards Celebration -In NYC

When
06/27/2025
7:00 PM
Location
Cornell Club of New York, 6 E 44th Street, New York NY 10017

Cornell Pride is taking over New York City for a weekend of celebration, community, and fierce queer joy. Whether you're in it for the legacy, the late-night looks, or the historic vibes—we’ve got something for everyone.

Won't you join us?

Steven W. Siegel '68 Awards Celebration

Friday, June 27
Reception at 7 pm ET
Dinner and Awards at 8pm ET

The Cornell Club of New York at 6 E 44th Street, New York NY 10017

Ivy Room, 4th Floor

History lives in the stories we tell — and in the lives we choose to celebrate. The Steven W. Siegel ’68 Awards honor a remarkable Cornellian whose legacy reminds us that preserving history is a form of activism, and living authentically is a form of leadership.

Steven Siegel was more than an archivist or advocate — he was a builder of community. From championing LGBTQ+ rights and Jewish genealogy to shaping alumni life at Cornell, Steven made space for stories that matter. He believed in the power of showing up, speaking out, and lifting others as he climbed.

At a time when LGBTQ+ rights continue to be challenged, we celebrate the Siegel Award recipients for carrying that legacy forward — through courage, advocacy, and joy. This is more than an award. It’s a celebration of who we are, where we’ve come from, and the future we’re building together.

Siegel Award - REGISTER

Advanced registration is required. Registration closes on June 13th.

Questions? Contact Jess Cherry, Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

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Check out the Stonewall vibe the next day

Vibe with Pride at Stonewall

Saturday, June 28 at 1-3pm ET

The Stonewall Inn at 53 Christopher Street, New York NY 10014

Stonewall - REGISTER

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20th Anniversary Cornell Mid-Atlantic Crab Feast

When
06/29/2025
Location
Kurtz's Beach, Pasadena, MD

The Annual Crab Feast turns 20 this year! Don't miss out on this year's milestone celebration.

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All alumni are welcome to join the Cornell Club of Maryland for this summer staple event at Kurtz's Beach. This beloved Cornell tradition located on Maryland's coastline will be filled with friends, family, and Cornell-themed fun. There will be fun activities for kids and adults that will make this an event you don't want to miss. We hope to see you there!

Registration includes: Steamed crabs, fried chicken, marinated chicken, sausage with peppers and onions, hot dogs, mac and cheese, sweet corn, country beans, chana with rice, watermelon, dessert, soft drinks, and draft beer.

Cash Bar: for wine, bottled beer, and specialty products

Ticket Pricing:
$80 - Alumni & guests
$70 - Young alumni ('13–'24) & current students
$40 - Children (11–16 years)
$25 - Children (6–10 years)
Free - Children under 6
$70 - Early bird ticket — exclusive to members of the Cornell Club of Maryland (CCMD). Limited to the first 50!

Registration is required, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins.
Pets: Pets are not permitted at the venue.

Last day to request a refund is Friday, June 13, 2025. RSVP deadline is Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Event questions? Contact Jenn Taylor '99, President of the Cornell Club of Maryland
Registration questions? Contact Lizeth Jaimez

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U.S. Women’s National Soccer vs. Canada

When
07/02/2025
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location
Audi Field
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Registration is closed

Fresh off of their Gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics, the U.S. Women’s National soccer team is back in DC!

Join the Cornell Club of DC at Audi Field as the USWNT takes on Canada. We will be in Section 111.

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Virtual Event: Cornell Club Mixer - Make friends with Cornellians around the world!

When
07/05/2025
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location
Video chat (Details provided to Registrants)

Register

***Please note start times***

Bring your beverage of choice and make friends with Cornellians from all around the world! Join Cornellians across the generations: from recent graduates to those who are now grandparents to Cornellians.

Mingle in small discussion groups centered around Cornell-related themes. Share your favorite spots in Collegetown, reminisce on the festivities of Spring/Slope Day, and learn how Cornell has changed over the decades.

We will use Zoom video chat and split everyone into small breakout rooms, so everyone has a chance to talk and share with just a few people. Everyone will get rotated around, so you will meet many Cornellians through the mixer.

Event Schedule

- Pre-Party (6pm-9pm ET): Hop around themed breakout rooms

- Main Event (9pm-10pm ET): Small breakout rooms led by moderators

- After-Party (10pm-5am ET): A stream of mini, rapid breakout rooms

Come anytime, for a few minutes, or a few hours!

Questions: Tony Chen lc465@cornell.edu

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Ivy Social Rock Creek Hike and Thai Food

When
07/06/2025
9:00 AM
Location
Meet at: Thai Pad, 4481 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Ivy Social Rock Creek Hike and Thai Food

Meet at: Thai Pad, 4481 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Details and to Register: Click here or visit

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1264368122089?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Princeton Club, Ivy Social Club, Bruce McBarnette of the Princeton Club, and friends as we hike to the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and enjoy free appetizers at a Thai food restaurant.

Alumni from the following colleges might also be joining us: Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, MIT, Brown, Dartmouth, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Wellesley, Vassar, Smith, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford, HBAS, Kennedy School, and Thunderbird.

For questions contact Bruce McBarnette (Princeton Club) brucemcbarnette@gmail.com, (703) 404-8429

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Virtual Event: Cornell Club Mixer - Make friends with Cornellians around the world!

When
07/19/2025
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location
Video chat (Details provided to Registrants)

Register

***Please note start times***

Bring your beverage of choice and make friends with Cornellians from all around the world! Join Cornellians across the generations: from recent graduates to those who are now grandparents to Cornellians.

Mingle in small discussion groups centered around Cornell-related themes. Share your favorite spots in Collegetown, reminisce on the festivities of Spring/Slope Day, and learn how Cornell has changed over the decades.

We will use Zoom video chat and split everyone into small breakout rooms, so everyone has a chance to talk and share with just a few people. Everyone will get rotated around, so you will meet many Cornellians through the mixer.

Event Schedule

- Pre-Party (6pm-9pm ET): Hop around themed breakout rooms

- Main Event (9pm-10pm ET): Small breakout rooms led by moderators

- After-Party (10pm-5am ET): A stream of mini, rapid breakout rooms

Come anytime, for a few minutes, or a few hours!

Questions: Tony Chen lc465@cornell.edu

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Small Potluck Dinner - Vienna

When
07/20/2025
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
Vienna, Virginia
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Come join us for a series of potluck dinners. The host will offer one dish and guests, at the host’s discretion, will bring the rest. If you’re up for a fine meal and great conversation, this is for you.

Space is VERY limited for this event so act fast!

The dinner will be held in Vienna and you will receive the exact address when you RSVP.

Contact
Steve Piekarec
spiekare@verizon.net

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Salsa Dance and Lessons

When
07/25/2025
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location
Embassy Row Rooftop 2015 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Salsa Dance and Lessons

For details and to register click here or visit

https://www.simpletix.com/e/embassy-row-rooftop-night-in-havana-under-tickets-218036

For questions contact Bruce McBarnette (Princeton Club) brucemcbarnette@gmail.com, (703) 404-8429

Join the Ivy Social Club, the International Club, and Bruce McBarnette (Princeton) as we gather with alumni from Princeton, ABPA, Yale, Harvard, Thunderbird, HBAS, MIT, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, University of Pennsylvania, Wellesley, Stanford, Smith, NYU, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and Vassar.

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US Capitol Tour

When
08/09/2025
8:30 AM
Location
US Capitol

US Capitol Tour

Sat. Aug. 9, 8:50am

For details and to register click here or visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1357313052879?aff=oddtdtcreator

For questions contact Bruce McBarnette (Princeton Club), brucemcbarnette@gmail.com, (703) 404-8429.

Join Princeton Club, Ivy Social Club, Bruce McBarnette of the Princeton Club, and friends on a tour of the US Capitol. Alumni from the following colleges might also be joining us: Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, MIT, Brown, Dartmouth, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Wellesley, Vassar, Smith, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford. Everyone is welcome.

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Homecoming 2025!

Start
10/03/2025
End
10/04/2025
Location
Cornell University, Ithaca NY

Celebrating community

Homecoming is all about Cornell spirit. Every fall, we gather in Ithaca to relive favorite traditions and make new memories.

Homecoming overview

Homecoming schedule

Contact: homecoming@cornell.edu

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Zinck's Downtown DC - International Spirit of Zinck’s Night 2025 (1 of 2 or more in DC area)

When
10/16/2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
The Admiral, 1 Dupont Circle, NW. Washington DC

The Cornell Club of Washington invites all fellow alumni in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland to celebrate the legacy and tradition of Theodore Zinck's

Multiple Zinck's in the Washington DC area.

This years Zinck's in Washington DC will be at The Admiral, 1 Dupont Circle (main entrance on New Hampshire Ave,, south side of the Circle)

Come join us in DC - Walk-ins welcome!

A second Zinck's is set in Reston.

Another other Zinck's in the Washington DC area may be posted soon.

Theodore Zinck was a saloonkeeper in Ithaca and his pub, the Hotel Brunswick, was a popular gathering place for Cornellians in the 1890s. After his death in 1903, several bars using his name continued to provide a haven for students. When the last “Zinck’s” closed in the mid-60s, celebrating the spirit of Zinck’s became a favorite Thursday night Collegetown tradition of undergraduates. It wasn't long afterwards that Cornellians continued the tradition in their hometowns.

Cost: Includes light food and appetizers, and there is a cash bar with our own private bartender

Members - $20
Non-Members - $25
At the door (cash or check only)

To become a member, www.cornellclubdc.org/joinccw

Metro: Du Pont Circle

Contact: Steve Piekarec spiekare@verizon.net

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Red Hot Hockey Returns to Madison Square

When
11/29/2025
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location
Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza 10001 New York, NY

Big Red fans — get ready! One of college hockey’s most iconic rivalries is heading back to the world’s most famous arena. Red Hot Hockey returns for its tenth edition as Cornell takes on Boston University at Madison Square Garden on

Saturday, November 29, 2025.

️Tickets will be available at bigredtix.com.

This can’t-miss Thanksgiving weekend showdown is one of the most electric events in college hockey—and we want you there to help turn NYC Big Red!

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to secure your seats starting June 4. Let’s pack The Garden with the Lynah Faithful once again!

Visit bigredtix.com for more information!

The following Cornell classes and groups will be organizing block seating for their classmates and group members*: 1968, 1970, 1971, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Glee Club/Chorus Alumni, Hillel, PCCW, Quill and Dagger & Zeta Psi. Class/group block ticket sales will launch in August.

*Please note this list is subject to change. More classes and affinity groups may be added throughout the course of the Summer.