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Hotel School May Up Enrollment
November 24th, 2009Built upon the goal of strengthening its position as “the school for hospitality leadership” worldwide, the School of Hotel Administration’s strategic planning report mostly outlines channels by which the school can expand its revenue, such as growing its undergraduate, master’s and executive education program. Read More
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Past Cuts Prepare HumEc for Future Changes
November 24th, 2009The College of Human Ecology Task Force Report, while noting important changes for the college’s future, also extensively outlines past steps that have helped secure the college’s financial position. Read More
Gas Turbine Generators To Raise Energy Output, Efficiency on Campus
November 24th, 2009By January 2010, two new gas turbine generators will be up and running, increasing both electricity and heat production for Cornell. Fashioned through a project by the Cornell Combined Heat and Power Project, these generators will both improve production efficiency and contribute to the sustainability measures being taken by the University. Read More
Study Projects Holiday Travel to Increase in 2009
November 24th, 2009While Thanksgiving travel declined by 25 percent last year, a recent study published by the American Automobile Association predicts that the economy will not have a large effect on national travel over this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. The study estimated that about 33.2 million people will travel by car this Thanksgiving, an increase of about 2.1 percent from last year. Read More
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Forensics Society Moves From CALS to ILR
November 24th, 2009The Forensics Society, an organization where students participate in intercollegiate debate competitions, was recently moved from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to the College of Industrial and Labor Relations. Read More
Engr. Plans to Reduce Budget, Calling for More Students and Fewer Faculty
November 23rd, 2009Although the College of Engineering’s task force report deems the college to be a “significant net contributor” to the rest of the University, the college aims to slash its budget by 15 percent. Read More
Recent Events Spark C.U. Freedoms Debate
November 23rd, 2009After months of deliberation, the University Assembly passed a resolution this October to remove a clause from the Campus Code of Conduct designed to prevent special-interest student organizations from discriminating against certain groups in their criteria for membership. Read More
Survey Shows Safety Services On Cornell Campus Underutilized
November 23rd, 2009A recent survey showed that a majority of undergraduate students are unaware of or uncomfortable using the safety services available to them on campus, according to Lieutenant David Honan, operations manager of the Cornell University Police Department. Read More
Drivers Oppose New Plate Fees
November 23rd, 2009With the aim of curbing its budget deficit, New York State enacted a new law on Nov. 10 to reissue license plates starting next April for a mandatory $25 fee. Due to widespread opposition, however, the law is likely to be repealed, according to Aurora Valenti, Tompkins County clerk and Department of Motor Vehicle director. Read More
Greek Councils Elect Leaders
November 23rd, 2009November marks a series of changes in Greek leadership on Cornell’s campus. The Panhellenic Council elected its officers for 2010 on Nov. 1 and the Intrafraternity Council elected its executive board in a two-part election on Nov. 11 and Nov. 18. Read More