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It is likely that many students will graduate from Cornell without ever interacting with members of Cornell’s University Council. However, what is even more likely is that the Council’s decisions will impact students’ every day lives and their college experiences.
The Cornell University Council was founded in 1950 by Francis H. Scheetz ’16. Its establishment formed a permanent group of advisors to help Cornell with fundraising and development work. Since then, the Council has expanded its functions and now has a large array of advisory committees that serve Cornell in various fields.
The Council’s annual meeting was held from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20 and included President David Skorton’s annual State of the University address.