Join Us For The 2nd Annual
Big Red Gala
Friday May 9th | 7-11PM
The Liberty View

Hosted By The Cornell Club of Greater Philadelphia
A Benefit for the Greater Philadelphia Scholarship Fund
DINNER - DANCING - AUCTION - COMMUNITY

Wine-Hour Reception on the Terrace

Seated Dinner Catered by Philadelphia-based Brûlée

An Exciting Auction & Raffle to Support the Regional Scholarship Fund

And Dancing & Desserts Overlooking Independence Mall

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 continuing this campaign to be able to increase our scholarship giving amounts.

In 2024, because of the success of this gala, we were able, for the first time to provide every Philadelphia-area student, who qualified for a needs-based scholarship, with financial support. And we were able to significantly increase the amount we are able to give to better align with the increased cost of attendance and inflation.

We are hoping, we your help, to do this again in 2025!

The Cornell Club of Philadelphia has been hard at work this past year to make this night happen! Through our event proceeds and raffle baskets, we have been able to subsidize the event to make this 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 seated dinner catered by Brûlée. Vegan, Dairy Free & Gluten Free Options will be available.

9:00PM - 11:00 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 & State of the Club Address, attendees are encouraged to hit the dance floor, place final bids on auction items and enjoy desserts & coffee.

Desserts and dance floor will be located on the Eastern Terrace overlooking Independence.