Spring has sprung on the Slope!

Happy Slope Day, 1865 Society!

Spring has sprung here at Cornell! Join the students on the Slope as they celebrate one of Cornell’s most beloved traditions. But first, here’s a Slope Day flashback:

•	Cornellians have celebrated some form of spring holiday for over a century, whether it was called Spring Day, Springfest, or Slope Day.
•	In 1938, Spring Day festivities included converting Schoellkopf Field into the Roman Colosseum for a “Circus Maximus” that featured chariot races. In the 1940s and 1950s, Spring Day included a battle of makeshift boats on Beebe Lake.
•	Free concert band and jazz concerts on Libe Slope date back to the 1940s, but one of the first major Slope concerts to bring in nationally-recognized performers was when Seatrain, King Harvest and Aerosmith performed in May 1973.
•	The modern Slope Day with popular music, fences, and catered food and beverages dates back to 2003 in an effort to make the holiday safer

And now, you can join THIS year's Slope Day festivities! Check out the Ho Plaza Live View as the students enjoy Slopefest 2019. Happy Spring!

You are a member of the 1865 Society because you're one of Cornell's most loyal supporters who gives year after year. Thank you for your support!

Cornell University, Division of Alumni Affairs and Development
130 E. Seneca Street, Suite 400
Ithaca, New York 14850-4533

Your contact information:

, ,
NetID:

This e-mail was personalized just for you,
and should not be forwarded.

Manage your e-mail preferences from the Division of Alumni Affairs and Development.