Past CCLA Events:

From Screenplays to Novels: A Conversation with Howard A. Rodman - June 4, 2026

     A masterclass in storytelling, take a look. 

CCLA Alumni Mixer at Casa Del Mar - Mar 4, 2026

     Networking with an ocean breeze, see more here. 

Graffiti Art Tour and Graffiti Workshop - Feb 28, 2026

     Painting outside the lines, see more here. 

February Griffith Hike - Feb 1, 2026

    The city from above, take a look. 

CCLA Holiday Board Meeting - Dec 16, 2025

     An evening of holiday cheer, see more here.

Synthetic Performance: What AI Means for Law, Learning, and Society - Dec 9, 2025

     Exploring the future of intelligence, see more here. 

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Nancy Mills

CCLA is saddened to announce the passing of Nancy Mills. Nancy represented the essence and core of a Cornell Alumnus in Southern California. Along with her husband, Bart Mills, Nancy held nearly every position on the board of directors and was a board member for over 30 years. Among her many roles and positions, she served as President, Secretary, Women's Business Liaison, Hollywood Liaison, Programming Chair, Scholarship Fundraising Chair, etc. Nancy was a founding member and was instrumental in establishing the Cornell Club of Los Angeles when the Cornell Alumni Association of Southern California split into LA and Orange County. Nancy was also instrumental in establishing the club's Tradition Scholarship Funds and the General Scholarship funds. She also helped organize the application and selection of scholarship recipients over the years.