Alumni are extremely important to Cornell in many ways, not the least of which are the hours of volunteer service they donate.
Alumni serve as critical members of many key teams.
They participate in the recruitment of new students, plan for reunions, lend expertise to university advisory councils, participate in regional clubs, and plan special events involving the university community. Alumni provide the spark and energy that keep all of these initiatives vital and interesting. In recognition of special service, the Alumni Federation announces the winners of the 1998 Frank H. T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service awards. These awards are bestowed annually on some very wonderful men and women who love Cornell. This year the awards recognize eight distinguished alumni who have given most graciously of their time and talent over the long term.