Tara Benedict Desmarais ‘01
president of the cornell club of boston


Dear fellow Cornellians,

Welcome to the Cornell Club of Boston! On behalf of the dedicated alumni volunteers who serve on our Board of Directors and our Advisory Board, thank you for visiting our website. 

There is something really special about Cornell University, and as alumni we are incredibly fortunate to be part of such an engaging community. The Cornell Club of Boston plays a vital role in supporting and strengthening alumni connections in our region. Because we are a dues-free organization, all Cornellians who live in the greater Boston area are considered to be members. 

We encourage members to attend any and all events that we organize. On any given year, the Cornell Club of Boston and its volunteers organize dozens of events throughout the region, meant to appeal to all ages, demographics, and interests. We host young alumni happy hours, visits to local farms, events with Cornell authors, hikes and bike tours, and professional networking sessions. We cheer on Cornell athletic teams when they compete in the area and work together To Do the Greatest Good through community service activities. Some events are free, some are pay-as-you-go, and some have a cost, but all events are wonderful opportunities to socialize, to learn, and to give back with fellow alumni. 

We hope you will explore this website to learn more about the Club and our offerings. There are many ways to connect to alumni in the area, and we encourage you to take the opportunity to do so. We also have a Facebook Group and LinkedIn page where we will often post about upcoming events, and where members can share information about jobs, look for roommates, and ask for leads or advice. 

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas, please feel free to contact the club at cornellclubofboston@gmail.com  We will do our best to get back to you promptly.

Thank you again for visiting our website. We look forward to seeing you at an event soon.

Go Big Red! 

Tara Benedict Desmarais ‘01
President
Cornell Club of Boston