May 1, 2009

Slope Day Thanks; Lost & Found

Thanks
This was another Slope Day to remember thanks to the help of everyone. Thank you Volunteers for donating your valuable time to make this event run smoothly and safely. Thank you Logistics and Steering Commitee Members, for finding a way to make this event occur in a time where funds are limited; the Cornell Community greatly appreciates it. And last, but certainly not least, thank YOU, the thousands of students, staff, faculty, alumni and guests for listening to our requests to promote a safe Slope Day. Thanks.

Lost & Found
Did you lose a valuable item on the slope? It may have been turned into the Lost & Found tent at some point during the event. If someone has turned in your item, you will be able to find it at the Lost & Found at the Cornell Police station in Barton Hall (Entrances on Statler side and ILR side).

April 30, 2009

A Word from Dean Hubbell

Dear Cornellian,

As we prepare for tomorrow's Slope Day event, I wish to draw your attention to several emerging situations that may impact the day:

Health officials have confirmed the presence of the H1N1 (swine) flu virus in central New York. Although the number of known cases is still low, this is a growing epidemic of a contagious flu virus, and recovery typically requires 7 days. We advise all community members--especially those facing exam week and other semester deadlines-- to reduce the risk of transmission through standard prevention practices: wash your hands (well and often) or use alcohol-based sanitizer (available on the slope); cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing; don't share cups, bottles, eating utensils, lip balms, pipes or other smoking paraphernalia; do all you can to avoid contact with others' mouth and nose secretions. For more information about the flu virus, visit www.gannett.cornell.edu.

The weather is another concern for Slope Day since thunderstorms are in the forecast. If the rain is light, the show will go on. But if the weather becomes severe (e.g., lightning, high winds) the concert may need to be suspended. Please be aware of this possibility and be prepared to follow instructions from officials. Any weather-related changes prior to the event will be posted at www.cuinfo.cornell.edu.

Lastly, while many students do not drink alcohol or do so moderately on Slope Day, some consume to the point of alcohol poisoning (typically from consuming hard alcohol before the event). Since this condition can be fatal, it's imperative to seek help in an alcohol-related emergency. If someone is severely intoxicated, call 911. Gannett Health Services is also available for 24 hour phone consultation: call 255-5155. The University's Medical Amnesty Protocol reduces or eliminates judicial consequences in alcohol emergencies on campus www.medical-amnesty.cornell.edu. In addition, all community members should be familiar with the University's Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs www.policy.cornell.edu/vol4_8.cfm.

Thank you for your review of this important information. I wish you a safe Slope Day and a healthy end of the semester.

Sincerely yours,

Kent Hubbell
Dean of Students

April 30, 2009

Water, Water, Everywhere: Thanks to Pepsi & the Greeks

PepsiCo & the Cornell Greek system have generously provided a portion of the the free water that will be available on the slope tomorrow. They provide this reminder: Be smart, be safe, and drink plenty of water.

April 30, 2009

Tickets: Last day to purchase, pick-up

Guest and Alumni Tickets will no longer be available to purchase after 5pm today. Guest tickets that were pre-purchased online must be picked up from the Willard Straight Hall ticket desk by 5pm today, no exceptions.

Alumni tickets, and only alumni tickets, can be claimed at the Alumni ticket desk outside of the Gannett gate (see map) tomorrow (Slope Day!) 10AM-2PM.

Tickets are non-refundable, so please remember to pick them up.

April 29, 2009

Maps and Meals and Minimalism, Oh My!

Updates Galore as we near Slope Day 2009.

Maps
There's a very colorful and helpful map located on the Map page under the Facts Tab. It will give you a general overview of the event. Save it, print it. If you would prefer a more printer-friendly version, there is a link on the top of that page for the greyscale pdf.

Meals
The Dining menu and prices for the event have been released. You can find them under the Dining tab and on the maps. Please check the Cornell Dining Website for the operating hours of the dining halls, as there will be limited service on Friday.

Many campus residential communities are also offering free breakfasts to their residents. The following communities have confirmed their participation: Dickson, Donlon, Ecology House, Flora Rose, High Rises, HILC, Mews, Townhouses, & Ujaama. Residents of these communities are asked to look for specific information about times and locations in communications from their RHDs.

Minimalism
Finally, Spring in Ithaca is very unpredictable, so many people tend to be over prepared, bringing a big bag containing their worst case scenario emergency kit. Unfortunately, if your bag is too big, you will not be allowed on the Slope. While you are allowed a small bag (a small purse or the ever-popular fanny-pack), all bags must pass both a size (see below for a visual aid) and contents check. To skip the long wait in the bag-check line, just bring what you need (CU ID, Gov't issued ID, etc.) and leave the bag at home. If you must bring a bag, please remember the mantra "Smaller is Better on Slope Day". If your bag is too big, you won't be allowed through the gates. Avoid having to go back to your apartment or dorm and bring a small bag or no bag at all.

April 27, 2009

Tickets Update

Guest Tickets are no longer available online. To purchase or pick-up tickets you must go to the Willard Straight Hall Box Office. You must pick-up tickets by 5pm on Thursday, April 30.

Alumni ticket sales will continue to be available online until 5pm on Thursday, April 30.

April 21, 2009

Remember: Volunteer, Tickets, & T-shirts

With Slope Day less than 2 weeks away, make sure that you are ready for the big day.

Volunteer
Without Volunteers, this event cannot happen. Sign up via the tab above to help out for a couple of hours. Any help is appreciated, and you get a free t-shirt. You also could win some great prizes. Sign up Today!

Tickets
Guest ticket prices increase to $30 next week, so if you want to bring a guest, make sure to buy them soon. Also, make sure you read all of the rules about guests, as there are no refunds.

T-shirts
Want to show your Slope Day pride, but can't think of an amazing design? Maybe you waited until the last minute to get a matching shirt for all of your friends. Or you could just want a cheap token to remember this amazing day. Whatever your reason, the Official Slope Day T-shirts are on sale now, and for only $10! You can find them at the Willard Sraight Hall ticket office, the Cornell Store, Kraftees, or at the Slope Day info table (on select days).

April 14, 2009

Congratulations to the New SDPB E-board

Even though Slope Day 2009 is a few weeks away, elections for next year's SPDB e-board have been held. Congrats to the 2010 SDPB e-board members:

Chair: Dan Tracy
Vice Chair: Kate "The Tooch" Tucci
Administrative Director: Cara Maloney
Selections Director: Veronica Fischmann
Promotions Director: Kerrie Lopez
SlopeFest Director: Jaclyn Terran
SOS Chair: Melissa Benhaim
Greek Liaison: Alex Rodriguez

April 13, 2009

The Official 2009 Slope Day T-shirt, Now on Sale!

The one-and-only Official 2009 Slope T-shirts designed by Michael Garrett '09 go on sale for $10 today! They will be available at Willard Sraight Hall ticket office, Cornell Store, and Kraftees. We will also be selling them periodically on Ho Plaza, North Campus, and Trillium at the Slope Day tables.

April 8, 2009

Tickets - On Sale at 9AM

Guest and alumni tickets will go on sale starting at 9AM. Please read all of the information under the Tickets tab that pertains to you prior to purchasing your tickets. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Food tickets are also available for pre-purchase to buy delicious Cornell Dining food on Slope Day. Tickets are sold in packs of 5 for $10 each.

April 3, 2009

Volunteer for Slope Day

Slope Day is an amazing event, but without the help of volunteers, the event would never be able to happen. If you want to help make Slope Day amazing, sign up via the links below.

Still not sure about volunteering?
Here are the Top Ten Reasons to Volunteer on Slope Day

April 3, 2009

Slope Day Opening Act Announced

Slope Day Programming Board is proud to round out it's line-up with The Apples in stereo. For more information about the Slope Day artists, check out the Music page

March 31, 2009

Ticket Information Posted

Information for purchasing Guest and Alumni tickets can now be found via the Tickets page.

Please read all of the information provided, as Slope Day tickets are non-refundable.

March 26, 2009

Slope Day Headliner and Opener Announced

The Slope Day Programming Board is proud to announce the 2009 lineup for Slope Day: The Pussycat Dolls with opener Asher Roth! Please check back within the next few days for announcements about ticket sales, the official Slope Day T-shirt, and volunteering opportunities.