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Celebrating the sesquicentennial around the world

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in New York City

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in West Palm Beach, Florida

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in West Palm Beach, Florida. Image: Diane Bondareff/Invision. See larger image

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in Hong Kong

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in Hong Kong. Image: Provided. See larger image

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in Los Angeles

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in Los Angeles. Image: Diane Bondareff/Invision. See larger image

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in Boston

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in Boston. Image: Diane Bondareff/Invision. See larger image

The Big Red Bear poses in San Francisco during regional sesquicentennial event

The Big Red Bear poses in San Francisco during regional sesquicentennial event. Image: Diane Bondareff/Invision. See larger image

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in Washington, D.C.

Cornellians celebrate the sesquicentennial in Washington, D.C. Image: Diane Bondareff/Invision. See larger image







Beginning last September, Cornellians around the globe began marking the university's 150th birthday year with regional events and a traveling stage show, "The Big Idea! Cornell Celebrates 150."

From New York City and Boston to West Palm Beach, from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Hong Kong and London (May 14), thousands of alumni, students, faculty, and friends have reflected upon and celebrated Cornell University's unique contributions to the world.

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