Cornell Club of Washington DC upcoming events

CCW Monthly Board Meeting (04/14/2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

Old Rag LXXIII (73) Main Date (04/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Please RSVP directly to both Alex and Clint as indicated below. Due to the time-sensitivity and limited availability of Old Rag day-use tickets, you should ideally contact both Alex and Clint to RSVP as soon as you can, and at the latest by Sunday, April 12th. The first batch of day-use tickets becomes available on March 19th, and the second batch becomes available at 10am on Monday, April 13th. They can go quickly. RSVPing early will maximize your chance of getting tickets and going on the hike

Note - There is no online registration for this event,

***Carpool drivers needed*** If you can help, please contact both Clint Brass and Alex Vorwald at the contact information below.

The Cornell Club of Washington is resuming some of its regular outdoor events, continuing with our twice-per-year Old Rag hike!

Alumni and Cornell in Washington students will climb Old Rag Mountain, near Sperryville, VA, for the 73rd time in our semiannual trek into the Blue Ridge. This is one of the Washington area's most popular excursions, and we expect a large turnout (25-40 people) each time we go.

The first 1/3 of the strenuous, 9-mile hike (summit 3291 ft.; elevation gain 2348 ft.) is on an uphill trail through the trees, while the upper part is open and rocky with some challenging rock scrambles. Bring lunch and water (two liters per person *minimum*) in a day-pack, and be sure to wear a hat, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes. You can also pre-order food for pick-up at our rendezvous point in Sperryville, Off the Grid café/market. The total time needed for climbing, enjoying the view, eating, and descending is about 6 hours. We usually get back to D.C around 7:00 pm. The hike is popular, so we beat some of the crowd with an early start. Therefore, for those originating in DC, a prompt 7:45am start from the Cornell Wolpe Center is needed for this full-day event.

Please note: This is a very strenuous hike: 9 miles long with steep inclines and many elevation changes. Those who have not hiked a trail like Old Rag's are strongly encouraged to e-mail or call Alex Vorwald and Clint Brass, using the contact information below, if you would like to get more information before RSVPing.

Also please note there are several key process changes in this Club event compared to previous years: For one, the National Park Service (NPS) now requires a purchase in advance of a $2.00 “day-use” ticket for each participant in an Old Rag hike. This is in addition to the park’s entrance fee.

When you RSVP, Alex Vorwald and Clint Brass will provide further information and directions on how to get day-use tickets. Using this system, NPS limits the number of hikers per day at Old Rag They instituted this change to address congestion and to protect vulnerable ecosystems. Half of the tickets (400) are made available at 10 a.m. 30 days prior to our hiking day, and the second half (400 more) are made available at 10 a.m. five days before our hiking day. The day-use tickets move very quickly, within an hour of being made available online. Therefore, it is important to get the day-use tickets almost immediately at 10 a.m. the day they are released.

When you RSVP, Alex Vorwald and Clint Brass will email you a PDF that describes this process and other changes in the event (e.g., new rendezvous point at Off the Grid in Sperryville, the chance to pre-order food for 9:30am Saturday pick-up from Off the Grid, changes in parking at Old Rag, and some changes in the hiking trail).

Dress: Sports/Outdoor

Transportation/Directions: We rendezvous as a group in Sperryville, arriving at Off the Grid café/market before 9:45am, and then drive together as a group to the mountain parking lot. This event depends on carpools. Therefore, we especially need you to volunteer as a potential carpool driver if you have access to a vehicle.

For all drivers, you will receive driving directions by email (PDF file) from the organizers when you RSVP. Make sure you print the directions or take a picture of them on your phone (two pages). Do not rely on phones for online maps or email attachments: you will lose cell reception on the way to Sperryville, and roads are not always well marked.

1. For carpoolers (unless other arrangements are made), come to the Cornell Wolpe Center to meet your driver: 2148 O Street, NW Washington, DC. (Metro Dupont Circle (Red)) We will leave promptly at 7:45am.

2. For those driving a carpool from DC, arrive before 7:45am at: Cornell Wolpe Center 2148 O Street, NW Washington, DC. Most carpoolers will rendezvous there, unless other arrangements have been made.

3. For those driving directly to our Sperryville rendezvous point, make sure to depart in time to ensure you will arrive at Off the Grid, in Sperryville, before 9:45am.

Cars will be dispatched starting at 7:45am from the Cornell Wolpe Center or may drive directly to our rendezvous point in Sperryville, arriving absolutely no later than 9:45am, just a stone’s throw from our past rendezvous point. Off the Grid is across the street from the former Sperryville Trading/Emporium. At 9:45am sharp, we drive in caravan, as a group, to the mountain parking lot (the newly renamed “Overflow Lot”). The rendezvous at Off the Grid in Sperryville is necessary if we wish to do the hike as a group.

When RSVPing (see below), please indicate if you can give anyone a ride (if so, how many people), if you need a ride, or if you will meet us at Off the Grid.

Costs: You will need to use a credit card to pay two separate fees. Please plan ahead for paying for a $2.00 day-use ticket for each participant in your party. Any carpoolers assigned to your car will purchase their own day-use tickets. Apart from the $2.00 per person day-use ticket that is purchased online, due to NPS serviceNPS also charges a flat $30/vehicle entrance fee, payable onsite by credit card. A current annual pass for Shenandoah National Park (available for $55, payable online and onsite by credit card) gets you and car passengers in without need to pay the vehicle entrance fee. Carpoolers should plan to pay (Venmo/Zelle/Cash) a portion of the vehicle fee and contribution toward gas money (variable amount up to around $10).

If you wish to get food at Off the Grid, you can pre-order a sandwich from them by 3:00pm Friday, the day before the hike. When you RSVP, the organizers will email you directions on how you can do this.

Because of the use of day-use tickets, it appears that there is less risk of the NPS parking lot filling. In case the NPS “Overflow Lot” fills, it may be necessary to park on neighboring private property, where in the past they have charged an additional $10 fee (cash only).

To attend: RSVP as soon as possible and at the latest by Sunday, April 12th, 2026 to Alex Vorwald (aav48 “at” cornell.edu) and Clint Brass '90 (ctb14 “at” cornell.edu, so that we can communicate before day-use tickets become available. Please provide your name, email address, a telephone number where you can be reached shortly before the hike (in the event of bad weather), and the number of people coming. In addition, we try to carpool; please indicate if you can give anyone a ride (if so, how many people), if you need a ride, or if you will meet us in Sperryville. Friends and family are welcome. To comply with University policy, participants will be asked to sign a standard release form. In the event of a weather-related postponement, the hike will occur on our rain date of Saturday, April 25th, 2026.

Contact: Alex Vorwald aav48 “at” cornell.edu (240-821-2198) and Clint Brass ctb14 “at” cornell.edu (703-216-2035)

THE AMAZING RACE - Interest Meeting (04/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Deadlines to register for THE AMAZING RACE CORNELL STYLE (May 9) are fast approaching, so join an INTEREST MEETING to learn more on any remaining opportunities in April. (In May, it will be too late!)

Most are Zoom meetings to form teams to attend Cornell Club's May 9 Amazing Race in Alexandria.

Details, Zoom links, updates, leaderboard are all at the following web site, so go there now with your calendar and return there for updates on the status of the squads with which you'll compete!

https://sites.google.com/view/theamazingracecornellclubdc/home

Dates of Zoom meetings:

April 6 at noon

April 18 at 9 am

April 22 and 8 am

Email your questions to communityservice@cornellclubdc.org

Hope to see you register for THE AMAZING RACE for fun, meeting Cornellians, and wonderfully satisfying and helpful community service! Expect a happy hour to follow TAR event at 4:30-ish. If you have only a couple of hours midday for the event in Alexandria, register as an individual to join the May 9th fun!

Reintroduce Yourself: Harnessing AI to Pivot from Government to Industry (04/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Short Description: Your government career built something significant. The challenge is that industry does not speak the same language — and AI, used strategically, can close that gap faster than you think. This session is your translation guide.

Registration

This two-part series is presented in partnership with the Yale DC Alumni Association and the Cornell Club of Washington

Long Description: Leaving federal service — whether by choice or by circumstance — is not a setback. It is a repositioning challenge. And the professionals who make the transition successfully are not the ones with the longest resumes. They are the ones who understand how to reframe their impact, rebuild their visibility, and present themselves as exactly what industry is looking for.

In this practical, scenario-based session — the second in a two-part series — Tamara Baptiste shows you how to put your newly sharpened AI skills directly to work on your career transition. That means converting a government resume into a focused, outcome-driven document that speaks to private-sector decision-makers. It means building a LinkedIn presence that functions as a personal brand platform, not a job history archive. It means using AI to prepare for interviews with the kind of specificity and confidence that comes from actual preparation — not hope.

Tamara will also address where AI gets it wrong — including its well-documented tendency to fabricate accomplishments that look plausible — and how to stay in control of your own narrative throughout the process.

You have spent years generating impact. This session is about making sure the right people can see it.

Tamara Baptiste (Cornell BS '98 and M. Eng '01) operates at the intersection of technology, AI, and education—always keeping people at the center. A Cornell-educated engineer with PMP certification and over 25 years of project management experience, she founded two businesses that leverage analytical rigor to solve human challenges. Through The College Application Specialist, she helps families navigate college admissions with strategic planning that makes higher education affordable. Through Baptiste Enterprises, she provides career counseling, executive coaching, and business strategy alongside AI automation and operational transformation. Whether optimizing the college admissions process, coaching people through career pivots, or strategically implementing emerging technology, Tamara's approach remains constant: translate complexity into clarity, ensuring technology serves people—not the other way around.

THE AMAZING RACE - Interest Meeting (04/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Most are Zoom meetings to form teams to attend Cornell Club's May 9 Amazing Race in Alexandria.

https://sites.google.com/view/theamazingracecornellclubdc/home

Dates of Zoom meetings:

April 6 at noon

April 18 at 9 am

April 22 and 8 am

Email your questions to communityservice@cornellclubdc.org

Explore DC Happy Hour Series – Madhatter at Dupont (04/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for a happy hour at Madhatter near Dupont Circle as part of our Explore DC Happy Hour Series! In 2026, CCW will host a monthly happy hour in a different neighborhood of the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area.

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.

https://www.madhatterdc.com/

(202) 833-1495

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

CBAA 50th anniversary gala (04/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

DETAILS FORTHCOMNG

CBAA 50th anniversary gala in DC

Old Rag LXXIII (73) Rain Date (04/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

***Only if original hike on April 18th hike is postponed because of weather***

Details in main Scheduled Old Rag 73 posting

Smithsonian Craft Show (04/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

CCW has a block of discounted tickets for the The 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show.

Our group time is set for 1:00 PM on Saturday, but if you cannot make that time, tickets can be used once anytime during the 4 day event (April 23–April 25, 10 AM–5 PM, April 26, 10 AM–4 PM)

It is a showcase for the finest in hand-crafted American artisanal works.

Expert jurors have selected 120 artists for the show from hundreds of applications, representing all facets of contemporary craft and design—basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed-media, paper, wearable art, and wood.

The Craft Show is an exciting opportunity to visit artists, view and purchase American craft, and help support Smithsonian programs and partnerships. This is a museum-quality, juried show featuring craft for sale across the spectrum. Attendees can visit and talk with the 120+ artists exhibiting and learn more about their craft.

The 2026 Honorary Chair is Carol Sauvion, executive director of Craft in America, and guiding force behind Handwork 2026 celebrating 250 years of American craft.

Fundraiser for the Smithsonian Institution

Organized by the all-volunteer Smithsonian Women’s Committee (SWC), the show is a fundraiser for the Smithsonian. All show proceeds are awarded by the SWC to the Smithsonian’s 28 museums and research centers and the National Zoo in grants supporting research, education, and exhibitions. To date, SWC has awarded nearly 15 million dollars in grants to the Smithsonian.

Questions: Steve Piekarec spiekare@verizon.net

Virtual Event: Cornell Club Mixer - Make friends with Cornellians around the world! (04/25/2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

***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

Smithsonian Filipino American Stories Guided Tour (05/02/2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Please join the Cornell Club of Washington and Cornell Asian Alumni Association for a special guided tour of How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories, a powerful exhibition presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center at the National Museum of American History.

Aurianna Nacua, a Gallery Educator from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, will lead our group through this compelling and popular exhibition, sharing insights and stories that highlight the rich history, culture, and experiences of Filipino Americans in the United States.

Meeting location: Details will be sent to all registrants
Meeting time: 12:50 PM (tour begins promptly at 1:00 PM)
Tour length: Approximately 45 minutes

After the guided tour, participants are welcome to continue exploring the museum at their leisure. You may also wish to visit the upcoming exhibition ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa, opening in Spring 2026 in the museum’s Molina Family Latino Gallery. The exhibition traces the evolution of salsa music—from Afro-Cuban roots to its rise in New York and across the United States—featuring iconic artists such as Celia Cruz and Tito Puente and exploring salsa’s lasting influence on American music and culture

For more information about the Filipino American Stories exhibition, please visit:
https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/how-can-you-forget-me

Questions: Tomoko Morinaga. tm58cu@yahoo.com

1776 at Ford's Theater - Ivy Social event (05/07/2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Ivy Social Club has a small block of tickets for "1776" at Ford's Theater.

REGISTRATION opens soon

This popular American musical is an insightful, vibrant and humorous take on our founding fathers’ determination to do the right thing for their fledgling nation.

As members of the Second Continental Congress struggle to reach consensus, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson argue for independence from the British monarchy. The ensuing debates defined our country. As we explore this historical moment through the evolving identity of America today, this robust, award-winning musical boldly brings our country’s beginnings to blazing life.

Questions: Steve Piekarec, spiekare@verizon.net

The Amazing Race, Cornell Style (05/09/2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturday, May 9 (Mother's Day Weekend)

Cost: $12 per participant (non-refundable and necessary for our "prize" budget).

Sign in at 10 am, Race starts at 10:30 am, ends with happy hour around 4:30. Explore our options to join for fewer hours, narrowing to midday.

Location: Alexandria Old Town-- King Street, Waterfront, several stations around town

Registration will be limited to the first 80 participants (who will be grouped into squads of about 4) when our link goes live. First come, first served. (Registration coming soon!)

Watch for interest meetings that support squad-building across the spring, including at a table at Feb. 19 Happy Hour (Bethesda's World of Beer), another Happy Hour on March 11 at Mr. Henry's, and a morning Zoom information session in April TBD. (Squad Captains select just one interest meeting to attend.)

Family friendly event, dog-friendly for parts, fun for people of all ages and nothing too physically demanding unless you are hard-core. You WILL want to wear sneakers for comfort and some "rushing around" or jumping up and down with uncontainable excitement.

Who? Cornell Club Members who become Squad Captains may invite non-Cornell Club members such as spouses, kiddos, significant others, friends, onto their squads. Individuals who are Cornell Club members who seek squads to join will be matched to others with the help of TAR organizers.

What to expect: Join for a multi-hour event fashioned on the television reality show The Amazing Race (see Season 8 if you can.) It will be a day of fun competition between 3-6 member squads. Just like the show, it will have some "rushing around," some problem-solving, scavenger-hunting, culture/history learning, obstacles, alliance-building, alliance-betraying, cut-throat strategy, and will include a community service activity that supports Stroke Smart. Annnnnnnnd just like the TV show, the winners of the race will get 1 meeeeeeeeeelion dollars!

What to do now:

Keep current on this dynamic event by accessing updates and the exciting Leaderboard at https://sites.google.com/view/theamazingracecornellclubdc/home
Find out about The Amazing Race at Wikipedia. Episodes we recommend watching are "Season 8" in the Paramount app, which is better than the presently airing season (which is lame and not the usual format.)
Think about whom you'd invite to compete with you as part of your Squad. Organizers can assist to put you onto a squad if you don't have a group of 3-4 to register together already. The event will make you fast friends! We'll be helping form teams at each Interest Meeting this Spring.)
Optional: watch Alan Stillman's 4 minute Ted Talk to understand our Cornellian's motivation behind the community service component of our Race Day (which is the focus of one leg of our race): https://youtu.be/NVZiNkx9StQ?si=Ebif38OaKiYKWXUw
Optional: Educate yourself and your potential teammates about Stroke Smart via the Virginia Dept of Health web site https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/stroke/stroke-smart-virginia/

(Even a little prep ahead will help you win the overall race. Just sayin.')
If you would like to be involved in ORGANIZING the event rather than being a participant, e-mail the CCW's VP for Community Service to join our extremely cool and fun-loving committee. Seriously, we are laughing our a##s off as we design this thing.

Questions? Come to the Interest Meetings and peruse the event Web site which is updated weekly and has a Q and A at: https://sites.google.com/view/theamazingracecornellclubdc/faq-and-glossary

Can also e-mail Maggie, '86 at the following address:

CommunityService@cornellclubdc.org

Small Potluck Dinner - West Alexandria (05/09/2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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 Alexandria and you will receive the exact address when you RSVP.

Contact: Shannon Kelly smkelly3743@gmail.com

Virtual Event: Cornell Club Mixer - Make friends with Cornellians around the world! (05/09/2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

***Please note start times***

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

CCW Monthly Board Meeting (05/12/2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

Opening of the Hunter Rawlings Reading Room at Washington Latin's Cooper Campus (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Dear Fellow Cornell Alumni and Friends of Cornell,

There are moments that remind us why we fell in love with learning in the first place. On Sunday, May 17th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, Washington Latin Public Charter Schools invites you to one of those moments.

We are celebrating the opening of the Hunter Rawlings Reading Room at Washington Latin's Cooper Campus — a naming that honors the man who, as Cornell's president, championed the humanities with uncommon conviction and has been a steadfast advocate for Washington Latin's mission for more than a decade. Hunter himself will be present, and the occasion will bring together Cornell alumni, Latin community members, and friends who share a belief that rigorous, humanistic education belongs to every student — not just those who can afford to seek it out.

Hunter once said of Washington Latin's students: "It is not so much that these students need the humanities, but rather that the Humanities need these students." That sentence captures everything. We hope you'll come hear us reflect on that on a campus that will have a room that will bear his name.

This event is especially personal for the two of us. Between us, we have spent nearly three decades connected to this school — Bill in a variety of roles over the past 19 years, including as the Assistant Principal of the Anna Julia Cooper Campus for the past three, and Brad as a Latin parent for 8 — and we have both watched Hunter's influence shape the school's identity and its students' lives in ways that are difficult to overstate. We can think of few people more deserving of this honor, and few occasions for which it is more worthy to gather.

THE DETAILS

This event is presented in partnership with the Cornell Club of Washington.

Light food and drinks will be served
$60 per person | $100 per couple

REGISTER and pay securely online.

Payment can also be made by check payable to Washington Latin Public Charter Schools, mailed to 5200 2nd Street, Washington, DC 20011.

Additional contributions beyond the ticket price are warmly welcomed and are fully tax-deductible — Washington Latin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you would like to make a gift in honor of this occasion or in support of the Reading Room campaign, you may do so at the time of registration or by contacting Ewing Moussa at emoussa@latinpcs.org.

GETTING THERE

Limited on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, and a bus stop is conveniently located nearby. Rideshare drop-off is also an easy option. The campus is located at 4301 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017.

Please RSVP by May 8th or by contacting Ewing Moussa (emoussa@latinpcs.org).

Space is limited, and we'd love to see a strong Cornell presence in the room.

With Big Red pride and warm regards,

Bill Clausen '05
Assistant Principal, Anna Julia Cooper Campus
Washington Latin Public Charter Schools

Brad Olander '89
Washington Latin Parent

Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration open

Join CCW at Mount Vernon for Mount Vernon's rain-or-shine spring celebration of the history of the Virginia wine industry on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac River.

Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with live jazz on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River.

Guests sample wines from 20 Virginia wineries, learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father’s wine endeavors, and meet “George and Martha Washington” on the Mansion's piazza.

See the Transformation of the Mansion After Hours Step inside the Mansion in the evening, a rare opportunity, to see George Washington’s home from a whole new perspective. View newly restored rooms such as the Washingtons' Bedchamber, featuring new wallpaper that showcases how the room would have looked in 1799

Concessions by the Mount Vernon Inn are available for purchase.

Bring a blanket and relax on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac River.

Enjoy the live music of The Hula Monsters

The Shops at Mount Vernon and Wine Valet Service are open until 8:45 p.m.

Dress: Casual

Map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Cost: - includes entrance and unlimited tastings

$46 - member

$56 - non-member

All payments are non-refundable.

Contact/Questions: Steve Piekarec spiekare@verizon.net

Venue details: https://www.mountvernon.org

Featured Wineries

8 Chains North Winery – Waterford, VA
Accord Vineyards (formerly Fox Meadow Vineyards) – Linden, VA
Barboursville Vineyards – Barboursville, VA
Breaux Vineyards – Purcellville, VA
Briedé Family Vineyards - Winchester, VA
Creek's Edge Winery – Lovettsville, VA
DuCard Vineyards – Etlan, VA
Gray Ghost Vineyards – Amissville, VA
Hark Vineyards – Earlysville, VA
Horton Vineyards – Gordonsville, VA
Ingleside Vineyards – Oak Grove, VA
Jolene Family Winery – Quinton, VA
Lost Creek Winery – Leesburg, VA
Molon Lave Vineyards - Warrenton, VA
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery – Faber, VA
Narmada Winery – Amissville, VA
North Mountain Vineyard & Winery – Maurertown, VA
Philip Carter Winery – Hume, VA
Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery – Leon, VA
Walsh Family Wine – Purcellville, VA

Virtual Event: Cornell Club Mixer - Make friends with Cornellians around the world! (05/23/2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

***Please note start times***

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

Small Potluck Dinner - Vienna (05/24/2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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

Cornell Reunion 2026 (06/04/2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Save the Date!

Questions: alumniaffairs@cornell.edu

Hike Rock Creek Park to the Nature Center and Thai Lunch (06/06/2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join the Ivy Social Club, Princeton Club, Class of 80, and Bruce McBarnette (Princeton Club) on a hike on at Rock Creek Park, followed by thai food lunch.

Schedule -

9:30am: We will meet at Thai Pad at 4481 Connecticut Ave. We will hike in Rock Creek Park to the Nature Center and Planetarium and back. The hike will be a moderate 5 miles. Please bring water and footwear that supports your ankles. Guests must be 18 years of age or older.

1:45pm: We will go to Thai Pad Restaurant, 4481 Connecticut Ave. Bruce will treat everyone to chicken pad thai appetizers. You will pay for anything else you order on a separate tab.

There is free parking along Connecticut Avenue and free parking west of Connecticut along Albemarle Street, which is the closest cross street.

Organizer: Bruce McBarnette, brucemcbarnette@gmail.com, (703) 404-8429

CCW Monthly Board Meeting (06/09/2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

Suffs at the National Theater (06/18/2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN.

Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.

The 21st annual Cornell Mid-Atlantic Crab Feast (06/28/2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

All alumni and students are welcome to join the Cornell Club of Maryland for this summer staple event. This beloved Maryland tradition will be filled with family, friends, and fun for all ages.

Celebrate with us in our ✨brand new location✨ at Circle D Farm. Cornellians will have even more space, games, and family fun than ever before!

Mark your calendar now, registration is coming soon.

First-Annual Cornell Volunteer Summit (10/14/2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Save the Date

First-Annual Cornell Volunteer Summit

Details in the coming year

From the Capital to the Hill: Paving the Path to Big Red Futures (11/14/2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendars!

After a multi-year hiatus, we are back with a not-to-be-missed event!

Join Cornell alumni, parents and friends for an amazing night that will celebrate Cornell and the special role that the Nation’s Capital plays in Cornell’s vibrancy.

Details to follow in the coming months.

Interested in volunteering or sponsoring?

Email: fundraiser@cornellclubdc.org

Cornell Reunion 2027 (06/10/2027)

Thu, 10 Jun 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Save the Date!

Questions: alumniaffairs@cornell.edu