You're Invited: 2026 Pan‑Asian Banquet Honoring Professor Ariana Kim
Join the Cornell Asian Alumni Association in New York City for the 2026 Pan‑Asian Banquet as we welcome the Lunar New Year — Year of the Horse.
Event Details
Saturday, January 31, 2026
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Banquet Dinner
2026 Banquet Honoree:
Ariana Kim, Associate Professor of Music at Cornell, acclaimed violinist, and GRAMMY®‑nominated member of the Aizuri Quartet.
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Registration Details
Friend Level Ticket: $180
Young Alumni (2016-2025) / Student Ticket: $130, 2 per person limit
Children (12 and under) Ticket: $70
See registration for additional banquet donation levels and Cornell Giving Society tiered pricing.
Guests will enjoy an authentic eleven‑course banquet meal, complemented by an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and cultural performances.
The evening also features a silent auction — with select items available for bidding in person and the majority hosted online, making it possible for all alumni to participate, no matter where you are. Virtual auction bidding starts on Saturday, January 24, at 12:00 p.m. EST and closes on Saturday, January 31, at 9:00 p.m. EST.
Auction donations are welcome! Contact Casey Ching ’GR, Banquet Silent Auction Chair, Cornell Asian Alumni Association, to inquire how you can contribute items to the silent auction.
The Impact of Your Support
This celebration is all about giving back: every ticket sold helps fund the CAAA undergraduate scholarship program, and proceeds from the silent auction support student initiatives, including the Asian & Asian American Center (A3C) and the Asian American Studies Program (AASP).
The Pan Asian Banquet is an evening you won't want to miss! It's a fun and immersive celebration filled with tradition, community, and joy.
Event Questions?
Email Mohammad Radiyat '15 (Banquet Chair, Cornell Asian Alumni Association) and Quentara Johnson (Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs)
Registration Questions?
Email Brendan West (Program Assistant, Diversity Alumni Programs)
