A BIG RED Night To Remember
Friday May 10th | 7-10PM

Cornell Club Founders' Day Gala
A Benefit for the Greater Philadelphia Scholarship Fund
DINNER - DANCING - AUCTION - COMMUNITY

We are so excited to invite you to our inaugural Founders' Day Gala which will be located in the heart of Philadelphia, at The Liberty View overlooking Independence Hall.

Admission Includes:

A Wine-Hour Reception on the Terrace
Dinner Catered by Philadelphia-based Brûlée
An Exciting Auction to Support the Regional Scholarship Fund
And Dancing & Desserts Overlooking Independence Hall

Why You Should Come

Our Goal

Philadelphia remains one of the most financially disadvantaged large cities in the country. Over the past few years, we have seen a significant increase in need from our local students and so we are beginning this campaign to be able to increase our scholarship giving amounts.

Our goal is to be able to provide every Philadelphia-area student, who qualifies for a needs-based scholarship, financial support and to significantly increase the amount we are able to give to align better with the increased cost of attendance and inflation.

The Cornell Club of Philadelphia has been hard at work for the past few months to make this happen! Through our event proceeds and raffle baskets, we have been able to subsidize the event by about $100 per person to make this event as cost inclusive as possible.

Our venue is handicap accessible and ample parking is located nearby.

Event Program

7:00 PM - 8:00PM

Registration Table Sponsored

by Ithaca Beer Co.

Wine Hour Sponsored

by MFW Wine Co.

Entering from the main entrance on Market Street, attendees will register at our Young Alumni-staffed table and head to our Wine Hour on the terrace upstairs. Mix & mingle with fellow Cornellians while bidding on our silent auction items. Sunset photo opportunities overlooking Independence Hall.

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dinner Catered by

Philly-based Brûlée

After brief welcome remarks and a vote for our 2024-2025 Board of Directors, attendees will head into the ballroom for a decadent dinner catered by Brûlée. Vegan, Dairy Free & Gluten Free Options will be available.

9:00PM - 10:00 PM

Auction Sponsored by

Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery

Scholarship Film by

Sass-E Creative

DJ Sponsored by Vanguard

Following dinner, the presentation of the Rebman Award, alumni short film & a State of the Club address, attendees are encouraged to hit the dance floor, place final bids on auction items and/or enjoy desserts and coffee.

Weather permitting, the dance floor will be located on the Eastern Terrace overlooking Independence National Park.

After the event, attendees are invited to go to Status Lounge for an Afterparty sponsored by IHG-Kimpton

(Additional tickets required)