Our Gala and Freshmen Send-off Committees are very active this summer and provide fantastic networking opportunities. Volunteer with details here.

Join CCW here.  Help us become 1000-strong!

Check out the free coloring pages, calendars, checklists and podcasts from Cornell!  Book lovers: join Big Red Reads!

Board Elections are Coming!  Thank you to all who helped the nominating committee develop the slate of leaders!  

What's next? The Nominating Committee presented their slate to the Board and emailed it to membership (inviting petitions to substitute or add names.)

Watch your e-mail (as listed for your CCW profile) for the voting mechanism. This year, expect the voting period to begin on July 30; it concludes 14 days later. All dues-paying members in good standing are eligible to vote.  More info in our by-laws.) 

First Board Meeting of the new term will be September 8. Meetings are open to all members on the second Tuesday of each month.

Featured Cornellian:  

Ayotunde Ejiko is a rising junior in Fall 2026 at Cornell University studying Information Science and Sociology and competing as a sprinter on the Cornell Track & Field team. A graduate of DC Public Schools, his initiative and voice at school board meetings helped innovate educational access for all during COVID. In DC, he developed leadership skills, a public profile and debate skills. (Character, public service, work ethic and being the region's top ranked 200 meter runner gained him acceptance to all of the Ivy League Schools.) Today, Ayotunde is passionate about using technology, strategy, and community-building to create opportunities for others. His web site provides details in coverage by The Washington Post.

Ayotunde is a skilled bridge builder. His networking efforts with CCW in Summer, 2026 indicate insight and dedication that can influence a pipeline of promising local students to Cornell and our alumni association. He joined CCW's committee to assist with the "Freshmen Send-off," and his involvements in Ithaca are well worth exploration by alumni. Friendly, humble, confident and action oriented, Ayotunde has understandably developed an "influencer's" following of thousands on Instagram (@ayoitstunde.) 

On campus, he serves as Professional Development Chair for Men of Color in Athletics (MOCA), where he helps connect student-athletes with alumni, employers, and career development opportunities. He is also involved with SWAG and the Nigerian Students Association, and enjoys finding ways to bring Cornellians together across different communities. Ayotunde's consistent focus is empowering members with skills, habits and experiences to construct their professional careers.

Running races with Big Red pride and with a credible shot at the Olympics, Ayotunde is excited to develop connections with the Cornell Club of Washington and to support events that help current students, alumni, and incoming freshmen feel welcomed into the Big Red family.