Cornell Club of Greater Hartford

We are thrilled to welcome Professor Glenn Altschuler, MA '73, PhD '76 to the area for a timely and sure to be exciting discussion around the upcoming election process as he talks to us about "Tactics, Timing, and Turnout in the Election of 2008: A Glimpse into the Future."

Professor Altschuler is the Thomas and Dorothy Litwin Professor of American Studies, Dean of Continuing Education and Summer Session (Ph.D., Cornell University). His areas of interest include American culture, American politics, American popular culture and the history of education in America. You may read Professor Altschuler's biography here.

We'll meet at 7pm-9pm at the historic Asylum Hill Congregational Church just west of the Hartford train station.

Directions: From I-84 take Exit 48 (Asylum Street Exit). Turn West onto Asylum Street; bear right at the "Y" onto Asylum Ave. - continue 4 blocks. Asylum Hill Church is a large brownstone church on the right at 814 Asylum Ave. There is a free parking in a well lit, attended parking lot on the right side of the church. The entrance to Drew Hall is accessible from the parking lot.

Cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. This event may be paid for on line.

Join CCGH today to take advantage of member pricing for this and future events!

Contact Harry Woodward ’60, harrywoodward@peoplepc.com or call (203) 284-1257.

We will join Brown, Columbia and the University of Chicago for an admissions program that includes an introduction to each university/college, a Q&A session about selective admission with admissions representatives from each of the colleges, and then a general college fair.

A 7:30 pm start is planned at the Hartford Marriott Downtown (near the Hartford Convention Center).

See the Cornell Undergraduate Admissions website for registration information.

Contact Sue Day’60, spd6@cornell.edu or (860) 673-5958, or Harry Woodward ’60, harrywoodward@peoplepc.com or (203) 284-1257 if you have questions about Cornell Admissions or CAAAN.

Join the rest of CCGH as well as the Cornell Clubs of Coastal Connecticut and Fairfield County to cheer on the football team.

All Cornell alumni and guests are welcome!

Greet the football team and coaches at the Trumbull Marriott on Friday, September 21st, at 6:30 pm.

The pre-game Tailgate is being held in D Lot by Central Avenue, opposite Yale Bowl. Look for the Red CFA tent as you drive in the gate. No response is necessary - just show up! Parking is free.

The tailgate, sponsored by the Cornell Football Association, is free to those who wear red!

The menu includes grilled ribs, chicken marsala, pulled pork, sausage and peppers, salads, hot dogs, desserts, water, lemonade, soda and beer (adults only). The tailgate is being catered by Steve '76 and Rindy '77 Garcia and Rob Ryder '91.

Directions: Wilbur Cross to Exit 58 to Route 34 East; 4 miles to Central Avenue, to D Lot (not C Lot). Alternate route: I-95 (North or South) to Ella Grasso Boulevard, to Route 34 West, to Central Avenue to D Lot.

Attendees should purchase tickets themselves at the Yale Ticket Office (203-432-1400, Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-4:30 pm) - request tickets on the "Cornell side", on line or at the ticket window on game day (cash only).

For general questions please contact Bill Stubenboard '62 jstubie@aol.com, 860-388-1533. For tailgate questions please contact Steve Garcia '76 spg24@cornell.edu, 203-387-0309.

Join other Cornellians as we make the hike through the park to the Heublein Tower - 1,000 feet above the Farmington River Valley and considered to be the best fall viewing spot in the state.

While we're at the top of the mountain, we'll relax, have a picnic, and enjoy the view!

Contact Amy Fairchild ‘90, amymfairchild@gmail.com or call (860) 693-1317.

Raise a glass with alumni around the world in this Cornell tradition!

Hartford area:
The Elbow Room, 986 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford

New Haven area:
Chow, 966 Chapel Street, New Haven

For Hartford: contact Fareen Ahmed '05, Fareen.Ahmed@lenoxsaw.com

For New Haven: contact Abigail Krich '04, ajk28@cornell.edu or call 607-227-8100.

The University of Hartford, Department of Architecture, has graciously invited members of CCGH to participate in a lecture by internationally renowned architect and Louis Kahn Professor of Architecture at Yale, Peter Eisenman '54, B Arch '55.

Professor Eisenman recently completed two high profile and award-winning projects: the stadium for the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona and the Memorial for Murdered Jews in Germany.

The lecture will begin with "Being Eisenman," the Cornell-oriented video exploring Eisenman's lifelong connection to Cornell, produced by local alumni couple, Maddy '65 and Phil '62, B.Arch '64 Handler.

A small private reception, where attendees can chat informally with Professor Eisenman, will follow the lecture.

Seating is limited for this event, with priority being given to 2007-08 CCGH members and Cornell AAP alumni. Join CCGH today to take advantage of member pricing and special member-only events such as this.

Contact John Eckel '66, John.Eckel@Pinninvest.com or call (860) 658-1947.

In your email, please put "RSVP for CCGH Peter Eisenman" in the subject line and include the number attending, name, class year, email, phone number and best time to reach you.

Cheer on the Big Red, then join fellow Cornellians for a post game get together at a popular New Haven location!

A few tickets are still available! Tickets are $12 a piece.

Please email or call Andy Moore at moorego1@gmail.com or (860) 874-1426 to confirm the number of tickets, and then mail payment to Amy Fairchild, 56 Ellsworth Lane, Canton, CT 06019

Come join fellow Cornellians for a night of food, fun and phoning!

We'll be contacting other local alumni to tell them about campus and ask them to make a gift to Cornell.

A special thanks to our host, Andrew Dasinger '85 and chair, Queenie Collins MBA '87.

We'll be meeting at the UTC Leadership Center, 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT 06032.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 7, 2007 to: Sarah Perkins at sbp29@cornell.edu or call (617) 557-4168.

Join fellow alumni and friends at Madison Square Garden in New York City, for the renewal of one of the fiercest rivalries in college hockey when the Cornell Big Red men's hockey team takes on the Boston University Terriers.

Cornellians everywhere are invited to bring the spirit of the Lynah Faithful and Cornell to Madison Square Garden.

Face off is at 8:00 pm.

Coach Mike Schafer '86 will deliver remarks at 6:30 pm.

A Big Red Pre-game Pep Rally and Reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., also in Madison Square Garden. Online registration for the reception and pep-rally will be available at alumni.cornell.edu in the near future. Cost will be $30 per adult and $15 for children 10 and under and will include hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar will be available.

Activities for everyone include video games and visits by the Pep Band and Big Red Bears!

Reserved tables will be available on request for Classes, Clubs and other alumni organizations that plan to gather as a group at the pre-game rally and reception.

Additional details will be forthcoming later this fall, so keep checking back here or please visit Red Hot Hockey on Cornell's website.

Tickets are now on sale and seating in the Cornell section is available directly through the Cornell Athletics Ticket Office at (607) 254-BEAR.

For questions, please contact Donna Carl in the Office of Alumni Affairs at dc37@cornell.edu or call 607-255-3517.

Beat those winter blues with a trip to the Children’s Museum (formerly known as the Science Center) 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, to meet other Cornell families, have some snacks, get up close and personal with an animal, see educational exhibits and maybe take a virtual trip into outer space.

Cost (age 2 and up) is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Please visit our Event Payment page to pay online via Paypal (credit cards accepted).

Contact Amy Fairchild ‘90, amymfairchild@gmail.com or call (860) 693-1317 for more information.

Come cheer Cornell Men's Ice Hockey to victory as they face off against Quinnipiac, at the TD Banknorth Sports Center, Hamden, Connecticut.

Scroll down to the bottom of this article for directions.

Please email Andy Moore '97 at moorego1@gmail.com or call (860) 874-1426 for details.

Join the Penn, Harvard & Yale alumni clubs for a "Night at the Museum" at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The museum's First Friday event features live jazz, light hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.

Discount tickets are $7 and include admission, two drink tickets (wine and beer) as well as a private tour of the Charles E. Porter show with Penn alum and museum director, Douglas Hyland.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Shana Mueller ‘95 at sjc5@cornell.edu or (860) 345.4418

It's one thing to read it on the Internet;
it's another thing to hear it live.

• Hail to the "Chief" (Chu has a tribe, and he is chief of the tribe)
• He provides students with an effective background in a wide range of biomaterials that are currently used in human body repair
• He teaches a course that integrates biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering in the study of modern biomaterials and medical devices for reconstructing or replacing injured, diseased, or aged human tissues and organs
• He holds many patents
• He is celebrating his 30th year, having joined the Cornell faculty in 1978 after completing postdoctoral research on biomaterials for maxillofacial prosthesis at the Medical Center of the University of Alabama in Birmingham
• He is a Professor of Fiber Science and Apparel Design. The Department provides an opportunity to study and research fibers, fabrics, apparel, and the apparel industry from design, management, historical and scientific perspectives
• He is Chih-Chang Chu and he is coming to Hartford

Please join us for an evening with Professor Chih-Chang Chu in the Fiber Sciences and Biomedical Engineering Programs in the College of Human Ecology.

Professor Chu's research interests include the design and synthesis of biodegradable polymers, fibers and fabrics for tissue regeneration and repair including vascular grafts, wound closure and drug control and release.

It promises to be a fascinating and informative evening!

Join CCGH to receive member pricing.

Cost for this event is $8 for CCGH members and $15 for non-members. Pay for this event via Paypal or credit card at our Event Payment Page.

Watch your mail for an invitation with full details and please plan to attend. In the mean time, you can read more about Professor Chu by following the links below:

Professor C. C. Chu's Biography

Cornell Scientist's Drug-coated Biomaterials Wins $1.75M in Licensing Payments

Intercampus Collaborations Improve Quality of Life

Inventions Aim to Improve Medical Procedures

Contact Cathy Bartell at Cathybartell@aol.com or call (860) 651-6332.

Enjoy a night of theater and discussion on April 22nd. "The Scene" at the Hartford Stage is a racy, biting comedy about dating, fame, fulfillment, and obsession with pop culture. After the show there will be a discussion led by a member of Hartford Stage's Artistic Department staff.

Sorry - Event is SOLD OUT.

Contact Dan Mirman '00 at daniel.mirman@gmail.com for more information.

Join us at a Hartford brewery with a Cornell connection and sample some unique tastes!

The brewery is located at 942 Main Street in Hartford.

Contact Fareen Ahmed '05 at Fareen.Ahmed@lenoxsaw.com.

Join us for an exciting and educational tour of the UConn campus - ideal for folks wanting to know more about the college experience and UConn itself.

Contact Liz Cowles ’82 at richard.cowles@snet.net or call (860) 429-5383.

The Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, 55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT offers new ways to connect with our planet's watery environments and the creatures that inhabit them.

Be a part of the experience with other Cornell families!

Pricing for this event includes admission for the day (discounted from General Admission rate!), a private guided tour and a goodie bag for the kids. Cornell Club Members: $13 children (3-17), $17 adults. Non-members: $16 children, $22 adults. Pay online at our Event Payment page.

For more information, please contact Amy Fairchild ‘90, amymfairchild@gmail.com or call (860) 693-1317.

In April, a group of Cornellians had a great time at our first Happy Hour at City Stream. We reminisced about Slope Day and physics homework and talked about getting back to Ithaca for Homecoming - and enjoyed the free appetizers provided by the Club.

The next gathering will be at Pig's Eye Pub, a very popular downtown hangout located at 356 Asylum Street (860-278-4747).

Contact Fareen Ahmed '05 at Fareen.Ahmed@lenoxsaw.com for details, or just show up!

This month's get-together will be at Koji, 17 Asylum Street (860-247-5654).

Contact Fareen Ahmed '05 at Fareen.Ahmed@lenoxsaw.com for details, or just show up!

Join Cathy Bartell and others from CCGH on the Performing Arts Center lawn (on Iron Horse Boulevard) as the Fab Four bring Beatlemania to Simsbury and rename it Penny Lane!

Tickets can be purchased online at the Hartford Symphony site for $18 or at the gate for $23 - kids 12 and under are free!

Bring a dish, or chips & dip, to pass. As always, Cathy will provide homemade biscuits, berries and cream. Come early and look for the big red balloons!!!

Contact Cathy Bartell at Cathybartell@aol.com or (860) 651-6332 or just show up!

Folks are enjoying the **free appetizers** at our monthly Happy Hours!

This month's get-together will be at McKinnon's Irish Pub, 114 Asylum Street (860-524-8174).

Contact Fareen Ahmed '05 at Fareen.Ahmed@lenoxsaw.com for details, or just show up!