Classmates and friends connect at Cornell Reunion 2012

Reunion 2012 drew 230 Hotelies to Ithaca, where they enjoyed an array of activities, including tours, lectures, and a state of the university address by President David Skorton.

At SHA, alumni, family, and friends gathered on Friday to hear presentations by Rohit Verma, professor of services operations management and director of the Center for Hospitality Research, and senior lecturer Giuseppe Pezzotti ’84, MMH ’96. At the annual Dean’s Breakfast on Saturday, Michael Johnson, dean and E. M. Statler Professor, recognized Connie Reed Wright ’42, who celebrated her 70th Reunion, as well as Fred Eydt, George Mihalakis, Peter Mitchell, and June Turgeon from the Class of ’52, who celebrated their 65th Reunion. Dean Johnson also acknowledged alumni who had traveled long distances to attend Reunion, including Julie Wahome ’92 from Nairobi, Kenya and Carol McDowall ’92 from Sydney, Australia.

Mark your calendar for the next Reunion, June 6-9, 2013.