5:45 p.m.

Shuttle pick up
Meet in Statler Hotel lobby

6-8:30 p.m.

Reception and dinner at South Hill Cider catered by F.L.X. Table (open air covered patio in countryside)
Remarks by Provost (and, effective July 1, Interim President) Michael Kotlikoff

8:30 p.m.

Shuttle pick up and return to Statler Hotel

6:30-7:15 a.m.

Cascadilla Gorge Trail walk (uneven stone/dirt path with moderate elevation gain) (optional)
Meet in Statler Hotel lobby for 6:30 a.m. shuttle departure

8-8:45 a.m.

Group breakfast
Castello Room at Taverna Banfi, Statler Hotel

8:45 a.m.

Leave for Silver Birch Suite, Statler Hall Tower
If you are unable to leave with group at 8:45 a.m., you may find walking directions here

9-9:15 a.m.

Welcome remarks
Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina

9:15-10:10 a.m.

Carl Sagan’s legacy and Alien Earths
Speaker: Carl Sagan Institute Director and Associate Professor of Astronomy Lisa Kaltenegger

10:10-10:20 a.m.

Break

10:20-11:20 a.m.

Panel discussion: Cornell’s reimagined approach to communications
Panelists: Assistant Dean for Communications Alix Hoffstaetter de Torquat (College of Architecture, Art & Planning); Director of Brand Management Clive Howard (University Relations); Assistant Dean of Communications Tricia Ritterbusch (College of Arts and Sciences); Senior Director of Media Relations Rebecca Valli (University Relations); and moderated by Associate Vice President for Communications Monica Yant Kinney (University Relations)

11:20-11:30 a.m.

Break

11:30-12:30 p.m.

Panel discussion: Leadership observations/take-aways from a turbulent year
Panelists: Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi; Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development Fred Van Sickle; and moderated by Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina

12:30-1 p.m.

Gather lunch

1-1:50 p.m.

Lunch discussion: Follow-up on issues raised during prior panel discussion

1:50-2 p.m.

Break

2-2:50 p.m.

Cross-disciplinary “Radical Collaboration” at Cornell: Design + Technology
Speakers: Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech Greg Morrisett; and Chair of the Department of Design Tech and the Arthur L. and Isabel B. Wiesenberger Professor in Architecture Jenny Sabin

3:15-4:15 p.m.

Optional activities (pre-registration required)

• Walking tour of the Cornell Botanic Gardens
  Meet in Statler Hotel lobby for 3:15 p.m. shuttle departure to Botanic Gardens
• Walking tour of campus
  Meet in Statler Hotel lobby for 3:15 p.m. departure with guide
• Free time

5:45 p.m.

Leave for Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
Meet in Statler Hotel lobby; if you are unable to leave with group at 5:45 p.m., you may find walking directions here

6-7 p.m.

Reception (open air covered terrace)
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Mallin Sculpture Court, 2nd Floor

7-8:30 p.m.

Dinner
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Lynch Conference Room, 6th Floor

8:30 p.m.

Return to Statler Hotel

9 p.m.

Joint Ivy Plus Communicators and Alumni Relations afterhours (optional)
The Regent Lounge, Statler Hotel (cash bar)

6:30-7:15 a.m.

Beebe Lake walk (flat gravel/dirt path) (optional)
Meet in Statler Hotel lobby for 6:30 a.m. shuttle departure

8-8:45 a.m.

Group breakfast
Castello Room at Taverna Banfi, Statler Hotel

8:45 a.m.

Leave for Myron Taylor Hall, Room 186
If you are unable to leave with group at 8:45 a.m., you may find walking directions here

9-9:45 a.m.

Sustainability at Cornell: The campus as a living laboratory
Speakers: Joseph Silbert Dean of the College of Engineering Lynden Archer; and Vice President for Facilities and Campus Services Rick Burgess

9:45-9:55 a.m.

Break

9:55-10 a.m.

Walk to Rooms 387 and 389

10-11:20 a.m.

Breakout roundtable meetings (topics to be determined via email ahead of conference)
Vice presidents in Room 387; associate vice presidents, directors and other colleagues in Room 389

11:20-11:30 a.m.

Return to Room 186 and Break

11:30-12 p.m.

Roundtable meetings recap and closing thoughts

12 p.m.

Farewell
Box lunches provided