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SUMMARY:6th Annual Titans of Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE \nTitans of Real Estate is an annual event hosted by Cornell’s Center for Real Estate and Finance and the Baker Program in Real Estate\, with the generous support of the Cornell Real Estate Council. This year’s event will feature an interview with 2021 Titan honoree Brian Kingston\, Managing Partner and CEO of Brookfield Property Partners\, conducted by Richard Baker ’88\, Governor\, Executive Chairman\, and CEO of HBC. \nModerator: \n \nRichard A. Baker ’88\, Governor & Executive Chairman\, Hudson’s Bay Company \n2021 Titan: \n \nBrian Kingston\, Managing Partner & CEO Real Estate\, Brookfield Property Partners
URL:https://cornellrec.org/event/sixth-annual-titans-of-real-estate/
LOCATION:Virtual eCornell\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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SUMMARY:Future of Retail Post-Pandemic: A Conversation with Doug Sesler
DESCRIPTION:For the next event in the CREC Virtual Speaker Series\, join a discussion on how malls and department stores can compete in the new age of retail\, which distribution strategies make sense (omni-channel\, brick & mortar\, online-only) and how tenant mix and property configuration can be modified to restore value. Our featured speaker will also share his multi-decade perspective on careers in the real estate industry. \nWhen: Friday\, May 14th \nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST \nLocation: Zoom – Register HERE \nSpeaker: \nDouglas W. Sesler – Private Investor \nDoug Sesler is a private real estate investor.  Until April of 2021\, Mr. Sesler was the Head of Real Estate for Macy’s\, Inc.\, and was responsible for the 100 million square foot portfolio\, including overall strategy to enhance real estate value and shareholder returns. In addition to monetizing/developing $2 Billion of real estate (160 transactions)\, he led the financial restructuring of Macy’s\, Inc. during the COVID crisis\, including raising $4.5 billion to recapitalize the company. \nHe has been involved in the real estate advisory\, investing\, finance and restructuring business for over 35 years.  Prior to joining Macy’s in 2016\, he consulted on strategic and operational matters for several entities\, including iStar Financial\, Lehman Brothers\, Bentall Kennedy and Clarion Partners.  Prior to this\, he was the global head of real estate principal investments at Bank America Merrill Lynch where he managed an $8 billion portfolio of opportunistic real estate for the firm’s balance sheet and for third party fund investors.  After the Bank of America acquisition of Merrill Lynch\, Mr. Sesler orchestrated a wind down of the business and its 140-person team.  Prior to this\, Mr. Sesler was the co-head of Merrill Lynch’s global real estate investment banking unit and was a Managing Director in the real estate investment banking unit at Citigroup. \nDuring his career\, he was responsible for numerous M&A transactions\, IPOs\, and capital raising efforts (both debt and equity).  Notable assignments include: a duel IPO and M&A strategy resulting in an ultimate sale of the $18-billlion Archstone multifamily platform\, the sole representation of Equity Office Properties in its sale to Blackstone (at $40 billion\, the largest privatization in history\, at the time)\, numerous acquisitions on behalf of New Plan Realty and Brookfield Properties and IPO’s for DLF (India’s largest real estate company)\, Digital Realty and Douglas Emmett. \nMr. Sesler’s early career included positions at Chemical Bank (now JP Morgan) and Travelers Insurance as a lender\, equity investor and restructuring specialist. \nMr. Sesler has been a member of The Real Estate Roundtable\, The Urban Land Institute\, NAREIT\, and the ICSC.  He also serves on the board of Urban Edge (NYSE: UE).  Mr. Sesler is a graduate of Cornell University.
URL:https://cornellrec.org/event/doug-sesler-retail-post-pandemic/
LOCATION:Zoom\, PA
CATEGORIES:International,National,Virtual Event Library
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Cornell University HBCU Real Estate Case Competition
DESCRIPTION:In furtherance of the Cornell Real Estate Council (CREC)’s objective to help the real estate industry become more diverse and inclusive\, CREC is proudly sponsoring this rigorous real estate case competition event featuring bright undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU’s). In the competition\, using a ‘real world’ commercial real estate project\, HBCU participant teams employ strategic thinking\, financial acumen\, communication and creativity to convince a panel of distinguished industry leaders. The finals of the competition will be held on April 9th\, 2024\, at the ULI Spring Conference\, New York Hilton Midtown\, Concourse A. \nCREC members and conference attendees are invited to attend the finals of this competition and encourage the next generation of real estate professionals. Space is limited; please email asd246@cornell.edu to attend this event.
URL:https://cornellrec.org/event/5th-annual-cornell-university-hbcu-real-estate-case-competition/
LOCATION:ULI Spring Conference – New York Hilton Midtown\, Concourse A\, New York Hilton Midtown\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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SUMMARY:CREC Happy Hour at ULI
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cornell Real Estate Council (CREC) Happy Hour during the upcoming ULI Conference in NYC! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Cornellians in the real estate sector in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We’ll be gathering on Tuesday\, April 9th\, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in the Lenox Ballroom on the 2nd Floor. \nEnjoy refreshments\, light food\, and engaging conversations just a block away from the main ULI venue. Remember\, pre-registration is necessary to ensure a spot. We look forward to seeing you there and strengthening our Cornell real estate community! \nPlease RSVP no later than April 2nd. \n\nThanks to MCR Hotels for their support of this event!
URL:https://cornellrec.org/event/crec-happy-hour-at-uli/
LOCATION:Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel\, 811 7th Avenue West 53rd\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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SUMMARY:Exploring Careers in Real Estate - Virtual Panel Discussion for Cornell Students
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Cornell undergraduate or graduate student interested in exploring careers in commercial real estate? Join us for an exclusive Real Estate Sectors & Careers Overview Panel\, hosted by the Cornell Real Estate Council in partnership with the Rubacha Department of Real Estate and the Baker Program. \nThis event will feature recent Cornell alumni working across diverse real estate sectors\, offering candid insights into their career paths\, the skills they use every day\, and how their roles support the broader real estate transaction process. Panelists will share what a day-in-the-life looks like in areas such as investments\, consulting\, asset management\, and development\, as well as non-traditional career paths. \nTopics include:\n\nInvestments: Debt\, Equity\, Acquisitions\, and Lending\nReal Estate Consulting & Services\nAsset Management\nDevelopment\nOther/Non-Traditional Paths\n\nConfirmed Panelists:\n\nPanelists will be announced on Friday\, September 5th.\n\nTake advantage of this opportunity to learn from alumni and gain practical advice on making the most of your Cornell experience as you prepare for a career in real estate. \nAccess Details\nTopic: CREC Real Estate Panel \nTime: Sep 9\, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/91035987036?pwd=YzLR2EebTyu8yj84LBsjA1FqEqHgEG.1 \nMeeting ID: 910 3598 7036\nPasscode: 992233 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+16465189805\,\,91035987036# US (New York)\n+16468769923\,\,91035987036# US (New York)
URL:https://cornellrec.org/event/navigating-your-career-in-real-estate-2025/
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CATEGORIES:National
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