Greetings Slope Day fans! Slope Day is THIS FRIDAY, MAY 4TH! Here's what you need to know for the big event.

TIMELINE:

• 1:00 PM: Gates Open


• 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: SlopeFest (Ho Plaza)


• 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Food Service


• 1:30 PM: The Wailers


• 2:30 PM: Neon Trees


• 3:45 PM: Taio Cruz

REMINDERS:

• No food, drinks, amplified sound, large bags, or professional cameras (i.e. cameras with detachable lenses and/or flashes) will be permitted on the Slope during Slope Day.
• Please leave your bags, purses, etc. at home to avoid long wait times at the entry gates.
• All attendees are subject to search. All IDs will be scanned.
• The Slope Day staff reserves the right (at their discretion) to eject attendees or refuse to serve attendees alcohol.
• Open containers are prohibited outside the perimeter.

NOTE: The above timeline is tentative and subject to change. Please also review the Slope Day rules and ticket policy in advance of the event. If you are an alumnus or a student bringing a guest and still need tickets, head to CornellConcerts.com. Thanks, and we'll see you on the Slope!

Wondering if your ID will scan at the Slope Day gates? Unsure if you need a guest pass for yourself?

Stop by the Slope Day table in Libe Cafe & Ho Plaza this week to get your ID tested to make sure that you're all set for Friday!

• Sunday: Libe Cafe 4:00-6:00pm


• Monday: Ho Plaza/WSH 11:00am-2:00pm, Libe Cafe 2:30-5:00pm


• Tuesday: Ho Plaza/WSH 11:00am-2:00pm, Libe Cafe 2:30-4:00pm


• Wednesday: Ho Plaza/WSH 11:00am-2:00pm, Libe Cafe 2:30-5:00pm


• Thursday: Ho Plaza/WSH 11:00am-2:00pm, Libe Cafe 2:30-4:00pm

We're two weeks away from SLOPE DAY 2012 on FRIDAY, MAY 4TH and Guest and Alumni tickets are on sale now, only at www.CornellConcerts.com.

Guest and Alumni tickets are available for $25.00 until April 29th at 9:00 PM. Any tickets that remain after this date will be available for $35.00 until Slope Day, May 4th, only at CornellConcerts.com, subject to availability. Tickets for Slope Day are limited, so please make sure to get yours early.

NOTE: All currently registered Cornell students (including graduate students and December 2011 graduates with valid ID), Faculty and Staff will be admitted FREE to Slope Day with valid Cornell ID and DO NOT need to purchase tickets for their own admission. Tickets are only needed for guests and alumni. December 2011 graduates who have lost their Cornell ID must also purchase an alumni ticket.

GUEST TICKETS: Students with a valid Cornell ID may purchase up to two (2) tickets for non-Cornell guests. Guests using the tickets must show a government-issued ID verifying they are at least 18 years of age at the gate, and hosts must remain with their guests at all times. Guest tickets are only available for purchase to registered Cornell University students (undergraduate and graduate/professional) who pay the student activity fee, and Cornell alumni.

ALUMNI TICKETS: Cornell Alumni may purchase up to two (2) tickets, one for themselves and one for a guest, who must meet the requirements for Guest Tickets outlined above. December 2011 graduates who have lost their Cornell ID must purchase an alumni ticket for admission.

For more information about both types of tickets and a guide to Slope Day Rules, see the Slope Day Tickets, Rules, and Dining page.

Also, congratulations to Nate Bull '13 for winning the Slope Day 2012 poster contest!

TAIO CRUZ

Slope Day Programming Board is excited to announce that English pop singer and producer TAIO CRUZ will be headlining Slope Day 2012 on May 4th! Cruz is known for his huge international dance hits, including Dynamite, Break Your Heart, and the lead single from his latest album TY.O, Hangover. In addition to writing, arranging, and producing his own music, Cruz has also written and produced songs for many other artists, including David Guetta, Lil Wayne, and Jennifer Lopez. Get ready for him to rock the Slope on May 4th!

NEON TREES

Supporting Taio Cruz will be NEON TREES! An alternative rock band from California, Neon Trees is known for their big 2010 hit Animal, and got exposure on the national stage opening for The Killers in 2008.

Everybody Talks is the first single off their second album, Picture Show, which was released on April 17th! Get ready for them to tear up the Slope with songs old and new on May 4th!

THE WAILERS

UPDATE 4/25/12: SDPB is pleased to announce that the first artist performing on Slope Day 2012 will be THE WAILERS.

Originally fronted by Bob Marley, The Wailers are a Jamaican roots reggae band that continues Marley's legacy and the spirit of his music. Get excited for SLOPE DAY 2k12!

Have you ever wanted to see your artwork displayed all over campus? Well, here's your chance!

The Slope Day Programming Board is looking for someone to design a poster to promote Slope Day. Hundreds of the winning posters will be placed around campus to give information to the entire student body about the rules and timeline of Slope Day. In addition, the official Slope Day website will include the winning designer's images. The winner will receive 2 FREE guest passes to Slope Day 2012 and a gift certificate to CTB!

All submissions must be emailed to slopeday@cornell.edu or brought on a CD/hard copy to 518G Willard Straight Hall.

GUIDELINES

• deadline is 4:00 PM on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
• cannot be centered on alcohol
• should focus on developing a theme for Slope Day
• must be saved in CMYK, 300 dpi, with layers
• must be no larger than 11" x 17" (187 sq. in.)
• Photoshop format is preferred

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