CAAAN Kick Off Dinner @ Chef’s

Per tradition, Buffalo-area CAAAN (Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network) volunteers and all interested alumni of Cornell are invited to our annual CAAAN Kick-Off Dinner, to be held at Chef’s Restaurant in downtown Buffalo on Wednesday, November 13 at 6pm. While enjoying your choice of Chef’s delicious Italian specialties, you will have the chance to learn more about the CAAAN program (the program wherein alumni meet and talk with prospective students about the Cornell experience) while meeting other alumni and learning more about the Cornell admissions process.

Many alumni attest that their role as a CAAAN volunteer is one of the most rewarding activities one can do as a Cornellian!

For those who are new to the CAAAN program, please be sure to sign-up today at their website.

The cost for the dinner is $10 per person, and will include a selection of a main dish with salad, dessert, tea, and coffee. A cash bar will be available. Attendees have the choice of pre-ordering chicken cacciatore, lasagna with meat ball, or Chef’s famous spaghetti parmesan. Please register in advance.

For event questions, please contact Sarah Piskun at sarahpiskun@gmail.com.

Annual Bison’s Baseball Game

What could be better than an evening of baseball, racing mascots, hot dogs, and fireworks in downtown Buffalo?! The Cornell Club of Buffalo will be attending the Buffalo Bisons game on Friday, August 23, to watch the Herd take on the Pawtucket Red Sox. Game time is 7:05 p.m. and this is the last Friday Night Bash of the season. Ticket quantities are limited so get them early!

For event questions, please contact David Meade at nys.dave@gmail.com. Dave will be handing out the tickets by Will Call from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Potluck with the Cornell High Road Fellows

Join us for a potluck picnic with this year’s Cornell High Road Fellows!


The Cornell High Roads program brings 20+ current undergraduate students from Cornell to Buffalo every summer for an 8 week program. Students participate in research, engaged learning, and service in community-based economic development in Buffalo during the program.

Alumni, families, and friends are invited to the picnic shelters at La Salle Park on Saturday, July 20 starting at 11 am. This is a great chance to engage with current students and connect to the next generation of leaders in our Cornell community.

Dinosaur BBQ will be provided as the main dish but please bring a dish to share (full list of requested items on registration page). Lawn games welcome also!

Register now! For event questions, please contact Catherine March ’14 at catherineamarch@gmail.com

Vineyard Walk and Tasting at Johnson Estate

On Saturday, June 15, welcome summer with us at the Cornell Alumni owned Johnson Estate Winery in Westfield NY.

Meet at 2 pm for a walking tour and tasting of various wines and food pairings. The event includes seven tastings and snacks as we explore the Farmhouse Gardens, the Chancellor Vineyard and finish at the Riesling Vineyard. Wines include Johnson Estate 2017 Seyval Blanc, Freelings Creek 2016 Founders’ Red, 2017 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine and more! 

Event is 21+

Cost $15 per person and space is limited, so register soon!

For event questions, please contact Catherine March ’14 at catherineamarch@gmail.com

You’re Invited to the Annual Marotto’s Soiree

You are cordially invited to the Marotto’s Soiree, a winter social at one of our favorite Cornellian owned restaurants. Our host, Mark Marotto ’82, has arranged the following menu:

—sliced-marinated roast pork tenderloin with a honey sesame seed glaze
—house smoked rainbow trout
—penne with broccoli florets and roasted red peppers, garlic and oil
—baked clams casino
—antipasti, sharp cheese
—bruschetta bread

Marotto’s Restaurant is in Kenmore, meet us there on Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Registration is encouraged in advance for $15 per person and includes the above menu. The Cornell Cocktail (as documented in the Old Mr. Boston bartender’s guide) will be available – cash bar.

Walk-ins will be accommodated at $25 per person.

For event questions, please contact Mark Beardi ’94 at beardimark@gmail.com