How Does Philanthropy Support Students at ILR?
At ILR, you benefit from a powerful tradition of giving. Many of the opportunities you experience at the school, whether it’s scholarships, internships, hands-on learning, research support, or community-building opportunities, are made possible through the generosity of ILR alumni, parents and friends. Their support directly enhances your education and helps create resources that allow you to learn and become the next generation of leaders.
Watch the 2026 STAT Philanthropy video
Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) Philanthropy Week
Dive into ILR’s STAT Philanthropy Week and see how philanthropy has opened doors and created opportunities.
Agenda
March 9
Pick up your Philanthropy Passport!
Swing by the Ives Hall 2nd floor lobby (near OCS) from 9:30am - 11:30am to grab a donut and your Philanthropy Passport (while supplies last!).
March 9
Alumni Networking Night - Virtual
Chat informally with some of our dedicated ILR alumni and gain valuable tips on how best to connect with the alumni community to create meaningful conversations that can last a lifetime. Facilitated by fellow ILRie, Katie DeRose BSILR ’26 and Anu Lyons, ILR Office of Career Services. Register here.
Alumni Panelists
- Krishna Collie, BSILR ’96, Tech/AI
- Melissa Yee Gradie BSILR ’10 MPA ’11, Consulting
- Nicole Mormillo BSILR ’12, Law & Govt
- Erika Ozer BSILR ’94, Employment Law
- Darren Rumack BSILR ’04, Mediation/Arbitration
- Susan Youngblood MILR ’92, Venture Capital/AI Investments
March 10
Trivia Day!
Submit your trivia answers in the boxes located near OSS, OCS, Dean’s Suite and Catherwood Library. Participate and win a free ILR item.
March 11
Video Day!
Create a short video (solo or with friends) sharing why you love the ILR School. Upload your video here and receive free ILR items.
March 12
Cornell Giving Day!
Stop by 281 Ives Faculty Building Hall (Doherty) from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Enjoy friends, food and fun. New this year: A class competition. The first ILR Class (2026-2029) that raises $500 for the ILR School will win a pizza party!
What is Philanthropy Week?
Goal:
To educate, engage, and encourage students from their freshman to senior years, fostering a deeper sense of responsibility as they embark on their journey as future alumni.
Participate by:
- Watching the STAT Philanthropy video
- Attend the Alumni Networking Night
- Complete the Trivia Tuesday questions
- Create a video on Wednesday
- Attend ILR’s Giving Day event
Why Participate?
- It’s fun and you can win cool ILR merchandise!
- To understand how philanthropy impacts your experience.
- To build pride and connections to ILR.
- Meet alumni who can provide networking opportunities, career tips and more!
Visit Us:
- March 9
- March 12