In Oct. 2006, Cornell launched the most ambitious fund-raising campaign in its history and one of the largest in higher education with a goal of raising $4 billion by the end of 2011. With a quarter of the campaign term complete, the University announced that it has reached the $2 billion halfway milestone.

Last Friday in New York City, such an achievement was reason to celebrate at “Big Red in the Big Apple,” a campaign event that welcomed attendees including President David Skorton, members of the Board of Trustees, alumni, students, faculty and friends.