Distinguished Speaker Series: Spring Semester 2017

Since Program Director, Dustin C. Jones, has taken the reigns to the Baker Program in Real Estate, he has looked to fulfill a mission that exposes the Masters candidates to all things real estate. Whether the location be Vancouver, Dallas, Seoul, Manhattan, San Francisco, or the program’s home in Ithaca, NY, Dustin strives to deliver… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Spring Semester 2017

Dallas, Texas: Preview of Domestic Trek for 1st Year Baker Students

By Alejandro Garza, Baker ’18 Commencing Wednesday, January 18, 2017, First-Year Baker Program in Real Estate students will travel to Dallas for their annual domestic trek. The Baker Program identified Dallas as a dynamic, fast growing hub with many learning opportunities for students. According to Chris Hipps, managing director of CBRE Investor Services, Dallas ranked… Continue Reading Dallas, Texas: Preview of Domestic Trek for 1st Year Baker Students

Distinguished Speaker Series: Jeffrey D. Horowitz, Head of Global Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging for Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate is eager to welcome Jeffrey D. Horowitz as the next featured guest in its 2016-2017 Distinguished Speaker Series.  Mr. Horowitz joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch in April 2005 and has served as Global Head of Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging Investment Banking since 2011.  In this capacity, Mr.… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Jeffrey D. Horowitz, Head of Global Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging for Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Preparing for The Carr

First Year Baker students gain the opportunity to use their knowledge within construction management to act as defendants and plaintiffs in live construction lawsuit scenarios in Professor Dr. Carr’s construction management class. Juan Brito and Peter Romano are getting themselves prepared for their upcoming brief.

Cornell’s Real Estate Conference Wrap up: Innovating in a Traditional Industry

This represents the fourth article in summary series of the 2016 Cornell NYC Real Estate Conference. The 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference provided insights on many different topics, highlighted by panelists with senior executive positions at large companies such as CBRE, Savills Studley, and Ivanhoé Cambridge. But there was one panel dedicated to individuals… Continue Reading Cornell’s Real Estate Conference Wrap up: Innovating in a Traditional Industry

Cornell Real Estate Conference Wrap up: Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design in the Innovation Economy

This represents the third article in summary series of the 2016 Cornell NYC Real Estate Conference. Cornell’s 34th Annual Real Estate Conference was headlined by the theme of disruption and innovation. Accordingly, much of the day’s content revolved around trends impacting the way real estate organizations and practitioners operate. The “Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design… Continue Reading Cornell Real Estate Conference Wrap up: Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design in the Innovation Economy

Jim Tuman: Urban Retail Development

Cornell University’s Baker Program in Real Estate was pleased to host Jim Tuman, Chief Development Officer of Grid Properties for its weekly Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, October 27th. Grid Properties is a developer, owner, and operator of primarily urban infill retail assets with a long-term view and commitment to its projects.  Through this outlook,… Continue Reading Jim Tuman: Urban Retail Development

Be a Dual Degree in Witchcraft & Wizardry

Not only can you receive a great education in real estate here, but the Ithaca Commons gets transformed sometimes into place of imagination and wonder. This weekend students of all ages were able to experience Harry Potter up close and personal.  Quidditch, Butterbeer and all!

Hunting for the Right Costume

Laura Curi, Baker 2018, is on the prowl for the perfect Halloween costume! The Baker Program has a huge Halloween party to attend Friday night, and she wants to stand out!