Don & Karla (Sievers) McManus

College of Engineering

Tell us about what you're doing with your life
Karla works in Environmental Law and Policy for the State of New Hampshire keeping the air and water clean. Don works in research and development on space, land and air based computer systems for the Aerospace Industry.

What is your favorite memory of your time at Cornell?
Rowing: the friendships developed on the team, the camaraderie of rowing on the inlet and lake. Meeting each other and spending time at The Nines.

What does being a Cornell alumnus mean to you?
We are proud to be alumni of a university that focuses on research and making the world a better place through knowledge, discovery and academic leadership.

Both of our fathers were professors at Cornell; Karla’s Dad in Physics; Don’s Dad in Mechanical Engineering.

When Don’s father passed at age 52, leaving his wife with 5 children, Cornell still honored free tuition for all of them. We are grateful to be alumni of such a generous institution.

What are you most looking forward to at Reunion 2024?
Looking forward to catching up with old friends and the reunion row.